Hewson & Van Hellemont, P.C. has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by The Detroit Free Press. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), a leading provider of technology-based employee…
November 1, 2018 – Macomb County, MI – Hewson & VanHellemont, P.C. has decided to restaff the Mount Clemens, MI office with attorneys and support personnel. This move reopens the office for client meetings and everyday activities. The location supports client needs in…
The types of powers of attorney available in Michigan can be confusing. What are the distinguishing features, and how do you determine which type is most suited to your needs? This post aims to provide a summary of the most common kinds. Powers of attorney…
Patrick Anthony and Louisa Papalas will present at the IASIU Fall Seminar at Schoolcraft College on October 18, 2018. Patrick Anthony of Hewson and Van Hellemont will provide an interactive overview of legislative and case law updates that impact the insurance industry and their implications…
So it appears that someone is misusing the powers granted to them under a Power of Attorney. What do you do next? A Power of attorney is written authorization which gives one person the legal authority to act for another person. Typically, the authority to…
In short, the answer is because it is required. Prior to the Workers Disability Compensation Act (“WDCA”) being enacted, employers and employees relied on common law tort remedies when a work injury occurred. Often times, these common law tort claims resulted in large settlements against…
What exactly is a Power of Attorney? Well in its basic form, this document enables someone to delegate important decisions regarding financial affairs and medical decisions depending on the type. In Michigan, these documents become effective as soon as they are executed and the designee accepts…
Diane Hewson, a 2018 Class Member of the “Leaders in the Law,” will present on April 26th at: 2:30pm-3:10pm Core Concepts Track: Dissecting the No-Fault Claims File Not sure what the claims file consists of? This segment is for you. Understand the puzzle that is…
Diane Hewson named as one of the “Leaders in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly Class of 2018 The honorees have made outstanding contributions to the practice of law in Michigan and set an example for other lawyers. They have demonstrated tremendous leadership and offer…
