Practice Areas

Commercial Disputes & Litigation

Look behind the scenes of some of the biggest business cases in Michigan, and you will find a Schenk & Bruetsch attorney. Our attorneys represent clients in all aspects of commercial disputes and litigation. Our experience includes class action a… Read More

Government Law & Contracting

At Schenk & Bruetsch, we understand how local and state governments work. Our attorneys have been at the center of many of the region’s most significant government projects. We constantly work with key leaders at all levels of government, allow… Read More

Real Estate & Economic Development

Our attorneys have robust experience in the areas of real estate and economic development, involving both transaction and litigation matters. Partner Matt Schenk has been involved in negotiating and securing tax incentive deals for economic developme… Read More

Labor and Employment

Schenk & Bruetsch PLC has broad experience in the field of labor and employment. Partner Matthew Schenk has more than a decade of experience in management side labor negotiations through his time in government and within the private sector. Schen… Read More

Business Law & Transactions

From complex business acquisitions, partnership disputes, shareholder oppression claims, supplier disputes, and franchise questions to more standard corporate formation and contract negotiations, the attorneys at Schenk & Bruetsch have you covere… Read More

Election Law

Schenk & Bruetsch PLC advises public officials, candidates, governmental entities and quasi-governmental entities throughout Southeastern Michigan in a range of election law matters. The firm’s founding partner, Thomas P. Bruetsch, is highly re… Read More

Estate Planning & Probate

Planning for your family’s future financial stability or navigating the estate of a deceased loved one can be a daunting prospect. The right legal guidance makes the process easier on both a procedural and a personal level. Schenk & Bruetsch PL… Read More

Campaign Finance

Schenk & Bruetsch PLC advises candidates for public office, elected officials, political action committees (PACs), and advocacy organizations on matters relating to Michigan’s campaign finance laws. Founding partner Thomas P. Bruetsch heads thi… Read More

Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy

At Schenk & Bruetsch, we guide businesses through financial distress, restructuring, and bankruptcy with strategic insight and proven courtroom experience. Our team combines a deep understanding of corporate restructuring and the Bankruptcy Code… Read More

Creditors’ Rights

commercial lenders, investors, and others in a range of creditors’ rights and related commercial finance matters. The firm advises and advocates for clients in mortgage foreclosure and receivership proceedings; asset recovery efforts, including pos… Read More

Property Tax Appeals

Schenk & Bruetsch attorneys have significant experience representing owners of commercial and industrial properties in appeals of their property tax assessments. Commercial and industrial properties are frequently over-assessed. Assessors often d… Read More