Speaker Law Firm

11/05/2026

This week on the Speaker Law Blog: "Appeals Court Upholds Stalking PPO In Neighbor Dispute"

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CMT v TOF - The trial court in this action involving a neighbor dispute properly issued a personal protection order (PPO) because sufficient evidence of stalking under MCL 750.411h was presented, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.

11/03/2026

We know better than anyone that judges make mistakes. We are your Appellate Advocates, and we will help you and your client get the case back on track. If your client is in need of an appeal, call us immediately (517-482-8933), or learn more about what we can do for you here: www.speakerlaw.com/for-attorneys

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! Appeals in general can be tricky, but appealing with us is definitely a treat!🍬 If you need our help on an appeal, schedule a call with us to review your appellate options: www.speakerlaw.com/schedule-a-call

10/30/2026

Yesterday, Liisa Speaker moved for the admission as an attorney for her friend, Angela Nunez. Judge Aquilina truly made it a special event. Congratulations, Angela!🥳

10/29/2026

Earlier this week, Jordan Ahlers-Smith attended the MSU College of Law's MentorJet Program as a featured mentor! This event allows MSU College of Law students the opportunity to connect one-on-one with judges and attorneys. This event was hosted by the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) and the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM).

10/28/2026

This week on the Speaker Law Blog: "No ‘Extraordinary Circumstances’ Existed To Set Aside Parties’ Agreement To Share Children’s Healthcare Costs"

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Robach v Robach - The trial court in this post-judgment divorce case wrongly set aside the parties’ agreement to share the healthcare expenses of their adult children because no “extraordinary circumstances” existed to invalidate the agreement, the Michigan Court of Appeals had ruled.

10/21/2026

This week on the Speaker Law Blog: "Detroit Judge Not Immune From Suit For ‘Scaring’ Teen Who Fell Asleep In His Courtroom"

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Till v King - A Detroit district court judge can be sued over actions that he took against a teenager who fell asleep during a vocational program in his courtroom, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.

10/20/2026

Join us October 29 for our "Default Judgments in Family Law Cases" webinar! See the details below and register today.

FREE Webinar - "Default Judgments in Family Law Cases"
October 29, 2026 1:00-2:00 pm
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gz6qYbozQ4-bADVkVMROeA

Join host Liisa Speaker and guest host Elizabeth Bransdorfer for a discussion about default judgments in family law cases from both the trial and appellate perspectives. Some topics of discussion include:

- Common pitfalls that lead to default judgments
- Special steps the trial court is required to take even after entering default in family law cases
- Setting aside and other challenges to the default judgment

10/20/2026

Join us this Thursday, October 22 for a "Settlements Structured for You and Your Client" webinar! More details and registration link below.

FREE Webinar - "Settlements Structured for You and Your Client"
October 22, 2026 12:00-1:00 pm
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7l8m5_ixQ-2SEaJCnT6few

Structured settlements can be a valuable tool for resolving personal injury and other complex claims but understanding how they work (and when to consider them) can make a meaningful difference during settlement negotiations. Join moderator Elizabeth Parker and guest speakers Tom Stockett and Rimon Bebawi from CW Settlements for an introduction to structured settlements, including key considerations for attorneys to keep in mind before entering settlement discussions with clients.

10/15/2026

This week on the Speaker Law Blog: "No Reunification Efforts Amidst Guardianship: Mother’s Parental Rights Wrongly Terminated"

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In re T. Cochran, Minor - The trial court in this termination of parental rights case improperly determined that reasonable reunification efforts with the mother were not required, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled, vacating the order terminating parental rights.