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Susan L Hlywa Topp

Susan L Hlywa Topp

4.8
2 reviews

213 East Main, P.O. Box 1977, Gaylord, MI 49734

Alternative Energy, Oil and Gas Law, Environmental Law and 8 more

About Susan L Hlywa Topp

Susan L Hlywa Topp is a lawyer practicing alternative energy, oil and gas law, environmental law and 8 other areas of law. Susan received a B.S. degree from Central Michigan University in 1978, and has been licensed for 34 years. Susan practices at Topp Law PLC in Gaylord, MI.

Susan L Hlywa Topp (Gaylord, Michigan)

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Energy
Posted by anonymous
September 16, 2008
Hired Attorney

Very professional, highly skilled, adds value to a transaction.

Environmental Law
Posted by anonymous
April 06, 2011
Hired Attorney

She is extremely knowledgeable,and know her business. If I were ever in the need for a Environmental Real Estate Attorney again, I would use her.

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Areas of Law

  • Environmental Law
  • Natural Resources
  • Real Estate 1
    • Condominium Law
  • Litigation
  • Other 6
    • Alternative Energy
    • Oil and Gas Law
    • Planned Unit Development Law
    • Administrative & Regulatory Law
    • Real Property Law
    • Business

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $150 - $225/hr
    Fixed fees available
    Contingency Fee: 25% - 33%
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Topp Law PLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Terra Energy, Ltd v. State of Mich., 241 Mich. App.393, 616 N.W.2d 691 (2000)
    The Mabel Cleary Trust v. The Edward Marlah Muzyl Trust, et al, 262 Mich. App.485, 686 N.W.2d 770 (2004)
    Anglers of AuSable, Inc. v. Department of Environmental Quality, N.W.2d, 2009 WL 857290, Mich. App., March 31, 2009 (NO. 279301, 280266, 279306, 280265)
    Anglers of AuSable, Inc. v. Department of Environmental Quality, 483 Mich. 887, 760 N.W.2d 230, Mich., February 04, 2009 (NO. 137725)
    Anglers of AuSable, Inc. v. Department of Environmental Quality, 482 Mich. 1078, 758 N.W.2d 258, Mich., December 11, 2008 (NO. 137725).
    Transactions
    Acquisition of the Hale Company, Inc. by R.W. Mercer; Divestiture of Macrotech by Freudenberg, NOK; Acquisition of Detroit Gasket by Freudenberg, NOK; Camp Sancta Maria; Huron Clinton Metro Park; Machga Anstalt; Lost Lake Woods Association; Circle Pines Center; Sale of Otsego Ski Club-Hidden Valley Inc. to Osprey s.a. Ltd; Sale of Nor-Ten LLC; Tribute Golf Course; Walgreens; Otsego Club Resort; Treetops Resort; Boyne USA.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1992, Michigan
    1992, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
    Memberships
    State Bar of Michigan (Environmental Law Council, 1999—
    Chair, 2007-2008, Chair Elect, 2006-2007, Secretary/Treasurer, 2005-2006, Program Committee Chair, 2003-2007)
    American Bar Association (Natural Resources and Environmental Law
    Energy
    Litigation).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Wayne State University
    Class of 1991
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Central Michigan University
    Class of 1978
    B.S.
    Education

    Central Michigan University
    Class of 1978
    B.S.
    cum laude

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