Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C.

03/19/2026

Whether you want to help a grandchild pay for college, buy a first home or simply build a secure financial future, the right estate planning strategy makes a difference. From Pot Trusts to 529 plans, there are several approaches worth knowing, each with different tax implications and levels of control.

Our estate planning attorneys, David de Reyna and Jeff Sternberg, have outlined the key strategies and decisions grandparents should understand before putting a plan in place. Read the full article here: https://kotzsangster.com/news/article/leaving-assets-to-grandchildren

10/06/2025

We are proud to share that 13 Kotz Sangster attorneys received 2025 Super Lawyer and Rising Star recognitions! We'd like to give a special nod to corporate law attorney Gregory L. Wysocki and construction law attorney Jeffery M. Sangster for gaining consecutive honors once again.

Read the full list of honorees and more: https://kotzsangster.com/news/article/super-lawyers-honors-2025-kotz-sangster-attorneys

08/08/2025

This July, Carolyn Wood, one of our legal assistants, attorney Ed Boucher, his son, Noah and other supporters participated in the Swim Across America - Motor City Mile Open Water Swim. Supporters and swimmers came together to raise funds for SAA’s beneficiary, the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center.

We are honored to have sponsored this transformative event and are proud of everyone who represented our firm. Together, support for Swim Across America can help make waves as the organization aims to innovate cancer research, clinical trials and patient programs.

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06/11/2025

This week, Yousef Farraj, an attorney in our Construction Law practice group, presented a Lunch & Learn seminar for contractors at the Brag Ann Arbor headquarters. The session covered key legal protections and essential contractual provisions that builders and material suppliers should include when contracting with clients.

11/01/2024

We’re happy to announce that attorney Douglas Eyre recently joined our Detroit office. With over 20 years of experience in construction law and commercial litigation, we are excited about the new perspective and expertise he will bring to the practice. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome.

Get to know Doug a little more:
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08/29/2024

We're proud to share that 14 Kotz Sangster attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers for their professional achievement in the practice of law. Please join us in congratulating this year's Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.

https://kotzsangster.com/news/article/super-lawyers-honors-kotz-sangster-attorneys

05/03/2024

Many companies are wondering how the FTC's updated rule banning non-compete clauses will impact current and future employment contracts, including who it applies to. A breakdown of the rule and its implications is now available on our website.

Can I Sell You a License to Go With That Popcorn? With the recent announcement of the 2024 Oscars nominees, showings and re-showings of the movies that received a nod from the Academy will be prevalent in the coming months. But it is important to remember that public movie showings are strictly cont...

02/14/2024

With the 2024 Oscars around the corner, attention is returning to the best and brightest films released in the past year. As audiences seek out these acclaimed movies—and venues seek to meet demand—it's important to keep legalities and copyright infringement in mind. Read this brief overview by Kotz Sangster attorney Kathryn Spray about how copyright applies to "public" movie showings.

The Role of Gun Trusts in an Evolving Firearm Regulation Landscape Firearm ownership is at the center of many legal discussions and debates in the US, including how individuals can legally procure guns. Gun trusts are one way of legally and more easily transferring firearm ownership between individu...

01/25/2024

Firearm regulation is a quickly evolving landscape in the US, and the topic of transferring ownership of fi****ms is complex. One method is through a gun trust, though this is a frequently misunderstood area of gun regulation. Check out the latest on our website for an overview of this nuanced area.

DBusiness Magazine honors “Top Lawyers” at Kotz Sangster for 2024 Fourteen attorneys at Kotz Sangster have been recognized by DBusiness Magazine as "Top Lawyers" in Metro Detroit.

01/23/2024

During the month of December, we participated in the State Trooper Outreach Partnership (STOP) Niles Chapter’s “Shop with a Cop” event. The Michigan State Police – Niles Post partnered with S.T.O.P. to support underprivileged children and their families within Berrien and Cass Counties. The troopers spent time with the children and shopped with them at a local Meijer store, where the children selected Christmas gifts for themselves and their loved ones. We are so grateful to be part of this charitable event!