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How to Make Divorce Easier on Your Children

October 04, 2022

If you’re planning on ending your marriage, it’s only natural to worry about how the divorce will affect your children. While the transition will inevitably prompt a host of emotions—some of them undoubtedly negative—there are...

5 Scenarios That Warrant a Review of Your Last Will

September 28, 2022

Since life is ultimately unpredictable, it’s wise to take a proactive approach to estate planning. You should consider drafting a last will and testament as soon as possible, for example, instead of waiting until you’ve reached old age. I...

3 FAQ About Seeking Custody in Michigan

September 22, 2022

When people who share children separate or divorce, they must devise an arrangement for handling all aspects of childrearing moving forward. Called a custody arrangement, this plan addresses everything from where the kids will live to how major decis...

$26 Billion Opioid Settlement To Require Changes in Manufacturer Conduct

August 22, 2022

Lawsuits filed by Timothy Smith of Smith & Johnson, Attorneys PC on behalf of 36 Northern Michigan municipalities will bring in over 26 million to those cities and counties. These local funds will be allocated from a 26 billion dollar national se...

Expungement Eligibility

June 15, 2022

Am I Eligible for Expungement in Michigan Under the New Law? If your criminal record has been holding you back, you may soon be in luck. Thanks to the “Clean Slate” initiative, up to 1 million Michiganders are going to have an easier...

Partial Settlement in Opioid Litigation for Marquette County

March 24, 2022

Smith & Johnson is proud of the role it played as counsel of record for Grand Traverse and Marquette counties. These two clients are projected to receive nearly 5MM in monies from the recent opioid settlement. S & J represents 36 counties and...

Different Types of Child Custody in Michigan

January 11, 2022

What Are the Different Kinds of Child Custody in Michigan? If you’re facing a child custody battle, you’re probably wondering what the final arrangement will look like. Who will have the kids when? And how will you and your ex handle...

Upcoming Partial Settlement in Opioid Litigation for Leelanau County

January 10, 2022

Lawsuits filed by Timothy Smith, on behalf of 36 Northern Michigan municipalities, are projected to bring in $26 million to those cities and counties to combat the opioid epidemic, with nearly $430,000 allocated to Leelanau County. This is just a par...

Upcoming Partial Settlement in Opioid Lawsuit

January 06, 2022

Lawsuits filed by Timothy Smith, on behalf of 36 Northern Michigan municipalities, are projected to bring in $26 million to those cities and counties to combat the opioid epidemic, with just short of $3 million awarded to Grand Traverse County and ne...

New Michigan Legislation Allows Clean Slate for First-Time OWI Offenders

August 30, 2021

Governor Whitmer recently signed legislation allowing for clean slate expungement of convictions for first violation of operating while intoxicated (OWI). The new House Bill, signed into legislation on Monday, August 23rd, is expected to give nearly ...

IVC Filter Litigation

August 27, 2021

If you or a loved one have been injured due to a defective IVC filter, our team of mass tort personal injury attorneys at Smith & Johnson are ready to represent you and get you the compensation you are owed. Contact attorney Tim Smith today to se...

Paraquat Litigation

June 28, 2021

Exposure to Paraquat has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s Disease. If you or a loved one has been exposed to Paraquat and has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you may qualify to participate in the Paraquat lawsuit, ...

Talcum Powder Litigation

June 22, 2021

Talcum powder has been linked to forms of cancer including mesothelioma and ovarian cancer. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer after using talcum powder, the team at Smith & Johnson can help you get the compensation yo...

Premise Liability Feature in Traverse City Business News

April 09, 2021

Thanks to Traverse City Business News for the feature in their April publication.The VRBO case featured regarding the short-term rental agreement was uniquely impacted by the pandemic due to the fact that when it was time to put the defendants on not...

ParaGard IUD

February 19, 2021

In the fall of 2020, attorney Tim Smith, of Smith & Johnson Attorneys, filed two of the first lawsuits in Michigan against the manufacturer of the ParaGard IUD in Michigan Federal Court.The ParaGard IUD is a birth control device that doctors impl...

Smith & Johnson Assist with Dann's House Purchase

January 07, 2020

Smith & Johnson was proud to assist Dann’s House here in Traverse City in the purchase of a duplex that can service 7 residents. Dann’s House is a nonprofit that provides supportive housing for people who have experienced chronic home...

Vaping & Chronic Lung Disease

December 19, 2019

There is an increasing consensus among experts that e-cigarettes, contrary to their marketing tactics, are not safer than traditional tobacco products. A long-term study reported in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine on December 16th shows...

JUUL and Vaping: Rising Use & Rising Deaths

December 18, 2019

There are two very concerning trends in vaping — rising use among teens and rising injury and death according to the Center for Disease Control [CDC]. These two vaping related data points are pointing toward the front end of what may become an ...

In Memory of Partner Allen Anderson

November 29, 2019

Smith & Johnson is saddened to announce the passing of partner Allen Anderson.Allen was known for both his keen legal intellect and his immeasurable kindness. He was a lover of both dogs and horses, and cherished by all of his friends both here i...

FDA Takes JUUL to Task For False Claims of JUUL Being a Safer Alternative

November 25, 2019

On September 18th, the Food and Drug Administration reprimanded JUUL for their false marketing around e-cigarettes being a safer alternative to cigarettes. The FDA ordered JUUL to “stop making unproven claims for its products” and “...