- Divorce
- Corporate LawJohn has considerable experience in representing clients in all facets of business and real estate including real estate developments, drafting and negotiating buy-sell agreements, corporate formation, and obtaining loans. John also has considerable experience dealing with lenders on behalf of consumers in negotiating commercial loan modifications, short sales, deeds in lieu of foreclosure and other creative methods to provide for debt relief. He has also successfully defended and litigated many matters involving the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
- Business FormationAt Mekani, Orow, Mekani, Shallal & Hindo P.C., our attorneys advise entrepreneurs, family businesses, and growing companies about the basics of business formation and the finer points of entity selection and business operations. Our breadth of experience and familiarity with the full range of challenges that businesses face every day can help your new or established company in many ways.
- Business DisputesMr. Shallal has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Operations Management from Wayne State University and a Juris Doctor (cum laude) from Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University. He is a licensed builder and a licensed real estate broker. Mr. Shallal is a former instructor of Business Law at Henry Ford Community College.
- Business TransactionsJohn Hindo is one of the founding partners of Mekani, Orow, Mekani, Shallal & Hindo, P.C. John concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate and business transactions, commercial litigation with a focus on liquor license litigation and loan workout/debt negotiations.
- Intellectual Property
- Unfair Competition
- Real Estate LitigationAlexander Shallal is a commercial transactions attorney and has represented clients in general business and real estate matters such as real estate sales and acquisitions, business entity formation and consulting, commercial property lease negotiations, lease drafting, tenant evictions, business sales and acquisitions and restaurant, convenience store and hotel alcoholic beverage licensing. Mr. Shallal also gained experience in copyright and patent registration while working at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- Real Estate TransactionsWe handle contracts, leases, real estate sales, licensing and distribution agreements, licensing or permit applications, and other legal issues for businesses of all kinds.
- Land Use and Zoning
- BankruptcyIf you have found it difficult or impossible to meet your monthly obligations, whether as the result of an accident or illness, a divorce or the loss of a job or reduction in income, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing may be what you need to get control of your finances. If you qualify for protection under Chapter 7, you will be able to discharge many of your obligations, including medical bills, personal loans, credit card bills and other unsecured debt. In addition, you can stop creditor harassment, as a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing prohibits your creditors from calling you, sending you letters or taking any other legal action against you. Our firm will help you with a personal bankruptcy filing, and will carefully review your financial situation, looking at how much you owe and what your potential earning capacity is, so that we can establish whether you pass the means test to file under Chapter 7. If so, we will prepare all the documents required throughout the process, and will be your advocate in meetings or hearings with creditors and the court. We will also help you find the credit counseling required under the new bankruptcy law.
- ForeclosureA Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceeding can be a good way to stop foreclosure proceedings, whether you are simply behind on your mortgage or are already facing a sheriff's sale. Often, it can buy you the time you need to refinance or refinance arrearages so that you can receive a financial fresh start. Our firm will handle all matters related to your Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing, preparing and submitting all documents required during the process, and acting as your attorney in meetings or hearings with creditors, the trustee or the court. We will help you put together a reorganization plan to submit to the court.