Stephen J. Galgan
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"Every legal decision has an impact, whether from a financial perspective or on a personal level. My role is to help clients navigate challenges with confidence, clarity, and a strategy for long-term success in both arenas."
A Bit About Me
With more than a decade of legal experience, Stephen brings a diverse background in criminal prosecution, business law, commercial real estate, and regulatory compliance to Beier Howlett. Most recently, he has served as a Special Wayne County Prosecutor with the City of Detroit Law Department, where he prosecutes criminal matters in the 36th District Court as a Special Assistant Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney. In this role, he serves as lead prosecutor in motion hearings, bench and jury trials, and sentencing proceedings, while conducting extensive legal research and developing litigation strategies to resolve complex legal issues.
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Prior to returning to the courtroom, Stephen built a successful practice representing businesses, developers, and entrepreneurs in complex commercial transactions, real estate matters, and regulatory compliance. He has negotiated multi-million-dollar real estate acquisitions, drafted investment and commercial agreements, advised businesses through municipal and state licensing processes, and managed legal compliance for large-scale development projects. Earlier in his career, he founded and managed his own law practice focused on business organization, civil litigation, and real estate law. His broad legal background, combined with his courtroom experience, allows him to provide clients with practical, strategic counsel and effective advocacy across a wide range of legal matters.
The Details
Education
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Appalachian School of Law J.D., 2010
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Michigan State University, B.A. History, 2005
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Michigan, 2013
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Business Law
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Real Estate Law
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Civil Litigation
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Municipal Law
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Served as a Special Assistant Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney-prosecuted criminal cases in the 36th District Court
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Leads jury and bench trials, motion hearings, and sentencing proceedings
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Negotiated a $1.2 million commercial real estate acquisition and business licensing transaction
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Drafted investment agreements that secured $2.5 million in startup capital
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Successfully guided 12+ businesses through complex state and municipal licensing processes.
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Negotiated more than a dozen multi-million-dollar commercial real estate transactions
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Founded and managed a private law practice focused on business law, real estate, and civil litigation
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Represents businesses and property owners in commercial transactions, regulatory matters, and municipal proceedings
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State Bar of Michigan
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Washington State Bar Association
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