In a complimentary consultation, we learn about your situation and the issue you’re facing.
Land UseLand UseYou bought a piece of waterfront property that you hoped would be a peaceful oasis for your family or a strategic location for your business. But now, access to the water is being blocked or you’re dealing with nuisances from your neighbor’s dock or use of the waterway.
If you find yourself experiencing a riparian rights conflict, we can help.
You can trust Dalton & Tomich’s Michigan-based attorneys who have decades of experience in the various types of waterways in Michigan and your rights to access them. We can quickly assess your case, help you understand your rights, protect property values, and fight for the ability to enjoy your home, or operate your business as desired.
Together, we preserve the beauty, navigability, and responsible use of our lakes and waterways.
No matter what side of the issue you find yourself on, we know the legal steps to take to protect the desired use of your property and will represent you each step of the way, shielding you from high-confict situations and seeking a peaceful resolution of the issue.
Understand your rights and options when it comes to docks, water access, and fair use of our waterways.
GET THE FREE GUIDEIf you find yourself facing a riparian rights dispute, we will walk you through a three-step process to help you understand your options and defend your rights.
In a complimentary consultation, we learn about your situation and the issue you’re facing.
After this, our frst step is to analyze your case, review documents, and determine your rights and chances of winning the dispute. We provide our opinion and next steps to you. This analysis alone holds tremendous value for our clients as it helps them understand their rights, the best course of action, and if it’s worth pursuing litigation.
If you decide to move forward with your case, we then begin taking legal action. We try to stay out of court where possible, first trying letters and other forms of resolution. However, our lawyers are skilled litigators and will see your case through the entire process if going to court becomes necessary.
Larry Opalewski is a partner at Dalton & Tomich. He focuses his practice on riparian rights, land use and zoning litigation, and constitutional and civil rights litigation. He has signifcant experience in all aspects of litigation and has represented individuals, religious institutions, small to mid-size businesses, large businesses, and municipalities. Larry was selected as a “Rising Star” litigator by Super Lawyers from 2017-2021.
We protect your fair access to the water so that you’re able to enjoy it without extra burdens from the state or neighbors.