Business owners are faced with numerous challenges in the growth and development of their business. Attorneys at Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, P.L.C. (CMDA) advise business owners on all phases of business development from start-up of new businesses and affiliated entities, creating and defining responsibilities and obligations of shareholders and partners, buying into a business, selling an interest in a business, and creating a business succession plan for shareholders, members […]

Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, P.L.C. (CMDA) represents clients in the sports and entertainment industry including a variety of prominent athletes, entertainers, media personalities and companies. Our experience in the sports and entertainment world specifically qualifies us to address and negotiate matters that are unique to sports and entertainment law. And, because many of our sports and entertainment clients have needs similar to our business and development clients, this expertise […]

Attorneys at Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, P.L.C. (CMDA) assist in entity selection and drafting the internal governing documents and internal regulations with start-up corporations, limited liability companies, and sole proprietorships. We assist in the filing of the licensing and other regulatory material with the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Liquor Control Commission, and other regulatory agencies. We prepare corporate and limited liability company documents […]

Business lawyers at Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, P.L.C. (CMDA) are routinely involved in business counseling, advising, and consulting with clients on strategic planning for the implementation of growth programs, creation of new markets, new products, and other internal issues.  Additionally, we assist our clients in developing exit strategies in anticipation of retirement, including developing hybrid equity-employment relationships with existing or new staff to aid in ownership transition.  Our attorneys […]

Tax planning plays an important factor in most decisions made by business owners. Attorneys at Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, P.L.C. (CMDA) have backgrounds as certified public accountants and work with our clients’ accountants to obtain the best results in business and commercial transactions. Our attorneys are knowledgeable of federal and state tax laws and the tax implications on transactions. We focus on obtaining tax advantages for our clients and […]