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Business Lawyers in Royal Oak, MI: 2026 rankings

59 business lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest LFR Score in Royal Oak: George Law, LFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 305 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Open 24 hours (per Google): Morgan & Morgan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 59.

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    Most-reviewed: Morgan & Morgan, 1,384 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 59 ranked; ranked #2.

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59 Royal Oak business lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 59 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Business lawyers in Warren ranking. See Business lawyers in Warren

Top 10 business lawyers in Royal Oak at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 business lawyers in Royal Oak at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1George Law635.0★ (305)Royal OakOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Morgan & Morgan614.7★ (1,384)Detroit, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Hamade Law PLC614.9★ (28)Southfield, 5 mi away——
4Demorest Law Firm, PLLC604.8★ (9)Royal Oak——
5Brown Borkowski & Morrow594.5★ (65)Farmington Hills, 14 mi away——
6Jorden Conti - Business attorney595.0★ (83)Trenton, 24 mi away——
7The Miller Law Firm, P.C. Rochester Office584.6★ (37)Rochester, 13 mi away——
8Law Office of Michael J. Hamblin584.4★ (14)West Bloomfield Township, 9 mi away——
9Macomb Estate Planning575.0★ (212)Clinton Township, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10The Zalewski Law Firm574.9★ (88)Warren, 4 mi awaySat · Sun—

All 59 business lawyers in Royal Oak, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Royal Oak

    #1 George Law

    Based in Royal Oak

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 305 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 305 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    444 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
    View profile for George Law(248) 450-0458

  2. #2 Morgan & Morgan

    Based in Detroit, 12 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,384 Google reviews, the most in Royal Oak.

    • 4.7★ from 1,384 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    150 W Jefferson Ave #1400, Detroit, MI 48226
    View profile for Morgan & Morgan(313) 251-1399

  3. #3 Hamade Law PLC

    Based in Southfield, 5 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48076
    View profile for Hamade Law PLC(313) 415-5469

  5. #5 Brown Borkowski & Morrow

    Based in Farmington Hills, 14 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37887 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
    View profile for Brown Borkowski & Morrow(888) 757-1681

  9. #9 Macomb Estate Planning

    Based in Clinton Township, 13 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    42550 Garfield Rd #104-A, Clinton Township, MI 48038
    View profile for Macomb Estate Planning(586) 500-5000

  11. #11 George Law

    Based in Birmingham, 5 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    320 Martin St #100, Birmingham, MI 48009
    View profile for George Law(248) 450-0458

  12. Based in Dearborn Heights, 12 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21745 W Warren Ave Ste II, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
    View profile for Hijazi Legal Consulting(800) 572-0968

  13. #13 Lawbrella PLC.

    Based in Westland, 18 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    38235 Executive Dr N, Westland, MI 48185
    View profile for Lawbrella PLC.(313) 351-8862

  14. #14 Harp Law

    Based in Detroit, 12 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1001 Woodward Ave Ste 500, Detroit, MI 48226
    View profile for Harp Law(313) 474-6521

  15. #15 Garmo & Kiste, PLC

    Based in Troy, 5 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 W Big Beaver Rd #110, Troy, MI 48084
    View profile for Garmo & Kiste, PLC(248) 398-7100

  20. #20 Shiraz Law Firm

    Based in Farmington Hills, 7 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 380, Bingham Farms, MI 48025
    View profile for Shiraz Law Firm(248) 419-0678

  23. #23 Willis Business Law

    Based in Windsor, 13 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Riverside Dr W #503, Windsor, ON N9A 5K3
    View profile for Willis Business Law(519) 945-5470

  24. #24 Moulden Law

    Based in Southfield, 4 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.

    • 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18444 W 10 Mile Rd #204, Southfield, MI 48075
    View profile for Moulden Law(313) 631-6967

  25. #25 Gaggos Flaggman, PLLC

    Based in Troy, 5 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2250 Butterfield Dr #240, Troy, MI 48084
    View profile for Gaggos Flaggman, PLLC(248) 646-7700

How we ranked Royal Oak business lawyers

We scored 59 Royal Oak business lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Royal Oak data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a business lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many business law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask for a written estimate or flat fee for a defined piece of work before it starts.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a business lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Which of my contracts most need a review?
  • Can you work on a flat fee or a monthly retainer?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Business lawyers in Royal Oak: frequently asked questions

Which business lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Royal Oak?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked business lawyer in Royal Oak, MI is George Law with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 305 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Morgan & Morgan (#2) and Hamade Law PLC (#3) follow. We ranked 59 business lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many business lawyers are there in Royal Oak?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 59 business lawyers serving Royal Oak, MI. 4 of them are based in Royal Oak; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which business lawyers in Royal Oak are open 24/7?

7 ranked business lawyers in Royal Oak post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are George Law (#1), Morgan & Morgan (#2) and George Law (#11). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which business lawyers in Royal Oak work on weekends?

10 of 59 ranked business lawyers post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are George Law (#1), Morgan & Morgan (#2) and Macomb Estate Planning (#9). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Royal Oak business lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 59 rated business lawyers in Royal Oak is 4.9★, with a median of 28 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 1,384 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank business lawyers?

Each business lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do business lawyers outside Royal Oak count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Royal Oak city center, our service radius for business lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can business lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do business lawyers in Royal Oak, MI charge?

Business lawyers bill hourly for disputes and complex deals and often offer flat fees for company formation, standard contracts or a monthly general counsel arrangement. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $400 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

When should a small business talk to a lawyer?

Common points are choosing a business structure, partner or shareholder agreements, signing a lease or major contract, buying or selling a business, and when a dispute starts. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of business lawyers in Royal Oak, MI ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Royal Oak?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Royal Oak

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 59 business lawyers serving Royal Oak.

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