Utica Michigan Lawyer
Douglas A. Tull, Attorney at Law, Utica, Michigan
Phone: (586) 726-5742
Mobile: (586) 808-6606
Fax: (586) 726-5598
Email: Click Link to our contact us page
As founder and lead attorney of our Utica, Michigan, firm, attorney Tull, working alone or with the assistance of a team of lawyers and paraprofessionals, provides his clients with responsive, effective and efficient representation.
Attorney Doug Tull offers individuals and small businesses the knowledge gained through years of experience and strong community relationships. He has practiced in Michigan for over 30 years.
Focus Practice Areas:
Reported Cases
In re: Certified Question from U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 411 Mich. 727, 311 N.W.2d 731; Decision regarding applicability of Michigan’s Builder’s Trust Fund Act, MCLA 570.151, et seq., to public construction contracts (represented General Contractor and prevailed on limiting the act to private construction contracts, only).
Areas of Practice:
- Business Organization (Choice of Entity) Especially for the Small Business Owner
- Business and Commercial Law
- Real Estate Law
- Construction Lien Law
- Construction Law
- Building Contract Law
- Estate Planning: Wills, Revocable Trusts, Powers of Attorney
- Estate Planning: Patient Advocate Designations
- Probate: Estate Administrations
- State, Local & Municipal Law (Planning, Zoning & Ordinance Enforcement Matters)
- Land Use & Zoning
Litigation Percentage:
- 20% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
- Michigan, 1977
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1977
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1985
- U.S. Tax Court, 1981
Education:
- Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan, 1977, J.D.
- Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1973, B.A.
Major: Political Science
Minor: Business
Representative Cases:
- In re: Certified Question from U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan , 411 Mich. 727, 311 N.W. 2d 731 ( )
- L&R Homes, Inc. v. Christenson, 2002 WL 1803943 (Michigan App. 2002)
- Janiero, Inc. v. End of the Park, Inc., 2002 WL 31929307 (Mich. App. 2002)
- Star-Batt, Inc. v. City of Rochester Hills, 251 Mich.App. 502; 650 N.W.2d 422 ( 2002)
Honors and Awards:
- AV rated by his peers pursuant to the Martindale Hubbell system
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Rochester Hills Library Board, 2001 – Present
- Rochester Hills, Michigan City Council, 1984 – 1989, Council Member
- Rochester Avon Recreation Authority, 1984 – 1989, Chair, Member
- Older Person’s Commission, Rochester, Michigan, 1984 – 1989
- Rochester Bar Association, Past President
- BNI (Business Networking International) Rainmakers Chapter
- State of Michigan Bar Association, Member
- Macomb County Bar Association, Member
- Rochester Select Soccer Club, 1995 – 1998, Special Teams Manager
- Rochester Soccer Referee Association, 2002 – Present
- Oakland County Bar Association, Member
Fraternities/Sororities:
- Tau Kappa Epsilon
- Delta Alpha
If you would like to speak with Mr. Tull about a legal issue or have any other questions, please contact our firm or call toll-free 1-866-TULL-LAW (885-5529). Our office building is conveniently located in the heart of Utica, Michigan, at the southwest corner of Hall Road (M-59) and Van Dyke Avenue. Evening or weekend hours are available by appointment. Home visits are available for the elderly and those with special needs. Credit cards accepted.