Joseph G. Couvreur

Joe has a multifaceted practice and advises both institutional and individual clients. He works closely with municipal officials and employees. He assists clients in developing strategies to ensure the their organization is operating legally. He attends and assists clients with conducting corporate board meetings. He works closely with law enforcement officials and when necessary has assisted with investigations. He negotiates a variety of commercial transactions for real estate developments and worked with bond counsel for financing of buildings and equipment. His philosophy is to resolve problems quickly and efficiently while remaining focused on furthering the ultimate mission of the client. He also works with clients to develop strategies to resolve internal corporate disputes without resorting immediately to civil litigation tactics. Joe has over 30 years’ experience in serving the legal needs of municipal, non-profit and for-profit entities. He has provided legal representation to: Municipalities Housing Commissions Downtown Development Authorities Planning Commissions Economic Development Corporations Community Development Organizations Charitable Organizations Charter Schools For-Profit Corporations and Limited Liability Companies

• Shareholder

• Instructor for Freedom of Information Act Seminar
• Instructor for Tax Exempt Organization Creation Seminar

• Downriver Christian Community Church, Youth Teacher

• Michigan, 1988

• State Bar of Michigan
• Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys (MAMA)
• International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA)