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Douglas A. Mielock
Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
Lansing
Douglas A. Mielock practices in the areas of estate planning and trust litigation. He is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan (SBM), the Ingham County Bar...
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News From ICLE
New Online Certificate
Commercial Lease Drafting and Negotiation

Stay Up to Date on Major Reform
These timely resources will keep you current on civil discovery, no-fault, and civil asset forfeiture.

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The Institute of Continuing Legal Education
We are the leading provider of how-to solutions that harness the wisdom of Michigan's leading practitioners. Our practical tools save you time and give you confidence in the advice you're giving.
New Certificates—Entirely Online
Commercial Lease Drafting and Negotiation
Need to negotiate a commercial lease? Get expert coaching as experienced real estate lawyers demonstrate best practices. Follow along as they counsel their clients; draft, redline, and negotiate the lease; and resolve disputes. Then get hands-on practice in this online training.

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Closely Held Business Entity Formation
Need to form a business entity for a client? From drafting governing documents to working with a CPA, see how successful Michigan practitioners structure a company and guide clients through difficult decisions. Test your skills with hands-on exercises.

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Postjudgment Custody, Parenting Time, and Support
Judges and litigators demonstrate hearings in this online training: show-cause, modification (threshold and evidentiary), and move away. Test your skills with hands-on exercises. Get charts on legal standards, challenging judgments, and local practice. Earn a certificate of completion.

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ICLE Covers You in Your Practice
Planning for a Family Cottage
New Checklist
Although it is critical for families to plan for the transition of their family cottage to the next generation, it is not always something clients will be motivated to discuss on their own. This checklist will help you introduce the issue and cover all the bases so you can put together a transition plan that works for your client.
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E-Filing Requirements
Updated Chapter
Electronic filing (e-filing) is required in the Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Court of Appeals effective February 1, 2020, with limited exceptions. Check out chapter 3 of ICLE's Michigan Appellate Handbook for discussion covering the new e-filing requirements and exceptions and links to relevant rules and court resources.
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Meet Our Contributors
Douglas A. Mielock
Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
Lansing
Douglas A. Mielock practices in the areas of estate planning and trust litigation. He is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan (SBM), the Ingham County Bar...
Read More
> Find ICLE Law Experts


News From ICLE
New Online Certificate
Commercial Lease Drafting and Negotiation

Stay Up to Date on Major Reform
These timely resources will keep you current on civil discovery, no-fault, and civil asset forfeiture.

ICLE Helps You Save on Malpractice Insurance
Learn More


ICLE community blogs
Approaching the Bench
Rachael M. Sedlacek | 01/07/2020
Hon. Hala Y. Jarbou was appointed judge of the Oakland County Circuit Court in 2015, assigned to the civil/criminal division. Before her appointment to the bench, she was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Department of Justice from 2010 to 2015, and an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the office of the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney, from 1997 to 2010. Judge Jarbou was the presiding...Read More
Staff blogs
Transmission Breakdown

The Problems with the Probabilities of STRmix

Michigan’s Recreational Pot Sales Soar

Electronic Scrolling: Cat Memes, Selfies, and Legal Briefs

One for the Birds

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Meet Our Contributors
Douglas A. Mielock
Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
Lansing
Douglas A. Mielock practices in the areas of estate planning and trust litigation. He is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan (SBM), the Ingham County Bar...
Read More
> Find ICLE Law Experts


News From ICLE
New Online Certificate
Commercial Lease Drafting and Negotiation

Stay Up to Date on Major Reform
These timely resources will keep you current on civil discovery, no-fault, and civil asset forfeiture.

ICLE Helps You Save on Malpractice Insurance
Learn More