Appellate Law, Litigation Support, and Estate Planning

Excellence in Appellate Law and Estate Planning

Matthew L. Tuck and Associates are dedicated to delivering strong appeals and litigation support, as well as utilizing our wealth of knowledge to provide valuable estate planning and guidance.

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I feel very fortunate to have found a passionate attorney to take on this very personal case. Highly recommended!

Sherri

About Us
Our Mission
Our Values

About Us

MLTA Law is committed to our clients needs.

MLTA Law is headquartered in Michigan, with representation in multiple states across the country. Our skilled team of attorneys handles all phases of civil and criminal appellate litigation, as well as estate planning, from wills and trusts to power of attorney, and more.

Our Mission

We pride ourselves on presenting effective and consistent results for our clients.

MLTA Law prides itself on presenting effective and consistent results for our clients. Our mission is to meet each challenge with comprehensive discernment, expertise, and the efficiency necessary in resolving each legal case. Whether a civil or criminal appeal, family law matter, or involving estate planning, it is our goal to deliver outcomes our clients can appreciate.

Our Values

We take a human approach.

Our attorneys understand that the main players in any fast-paced legal proceeding are human, and sometimes reversible errors are made. We value each client's specific circumstance and are interested in not only presenting our expertise on the matter at hand but also staunchly advocating for the just result.

Practice Areas

MLTA Law proudly offers a number of services within the appellate law and estate planning spheres.

Appellate Law
Estate Law

Appellate Law

Losing at the trial level in criminal court can be devastating. Filing an appeal is a chance to correct significant errors, whether they be procedural or substantive. An appeal process allows losing parties a chance for higher court review, and possible corrections of previous trial court decisions. It is important to note that an appeal is not a retrial of the same case in the higher court. It is more so a reevaluation to find possible legal errors based upon evidence already presented at trial. Due to the complex nature of appeals, it is extremely important to hire an experienced and knowledgeable appellate attorney. Our skilled team specializes in several appeals, detailed below.

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Civil Appeals

Appellate work, in any case, requires sophisticated legal reasoning performed by a skilled attorney. As attorneys with experience in both trial courts and appeals courts, we are prepared to analyze your case, assemble the required "record on appeal," file all briefs and provide an oral argument. We will not hesitate to tell you if we advise against filing an appeal. Additionally, we can file petitions for writ of mandate to the court of appeals for interim orders that are not appealable.

Criminal Appeals

Individuals convicted of a crime have the right to an appeal. Criminal appeals are time-sensitive because sentences in a criminal case often involve incarceration. Spending even one day in custody as a result of a wrongful conviction is a travesty. MLTA Law will do everything possible to prevent unnecessary incarceration time by isolating the most meritorious issues for the appeal and submitting a persuasive brief intended to grab the attention of the appellate court judges.

Family Law Appeals

When a decision in family court does not go the way you hoped, it is not just dollars and cents at stake, but oftentimes your ability to spend time with your children and be an ongoing part of their lives. Regardless of the type of decision made by the family court judge, you may have the right and ability to overturn that decision on appeal. MLTA Law represents individuals in appealing family law decisions and will advocate for a fair and just resolution on your family law matters. Appeals are time-sensitive, so please feel free to contact us to get started on your appeal.

Estate Law

A simple will or trust used to be enough. However, in recent decades the legal environment has become vastly more complicated. To protect yourself and your heirs from costly probate, tax, and medical treatment mistakes, a comprehensive modern estate plan contains multiple elements that operate together to ensure more security. Our experienced attorneys understand the complexities of estate law and will assist you in establishing your specific needs.

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Tax Planning

Proper estate tax planning will allow you to transfer as much of your property with as little taxation as possible.

Will & Trust

These documents allow you to direct how your property is distributed before death, at death, or afterward.

Durable Power of Attorney

Without a durable power of attorney, if you're incapacitated, no one can represent you unless a court appoints a conservator or guardian.

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Matt Tuck is an amazing attorney! He got me less than half the time I was facing. My family and I are so appreciative of his hard work! Very proud to call him my attorney.

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The Founder

Matthew L. Tuck

Matthew Tuck is CEO and Managing Attorney for MLTA Law. Tuck earned an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, a law degree from the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law, and a BA in history and political science from Albion College.

After law school, Tuck spent 17 years as a litigator in personal injury and commercial litigation cases, an appellate attorney, and a law firm IT director. Then in 2008, he pivoted from traditional legal practice and into legal technology. He worked, first, as Litigation Support Manager for Honigman, Miller Schwartz, and Cohn, an Am Law 200 firm in Detroit where he managed eDiscovery and large litigation matters. After Honigman, he then became a fractional CEO, CFO, and COO for law firms and startups. A life-long “techy” and entrepreneur, Matthew brings a wealth of legal, business, financial and technological experience to the firm.

Representative Cases

The accomplished attorneys of MLTA Law have extensive experience representing individuals in a variety of appellate law and estate planning matters.

Appeal Cases

The noteworthy cases featured here are designed to provide a better understanding to the prospective clientele of the types of suits we litigate. Every case is unique and these prior results do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your case.

In The Matter Of The Personal Restraint Of Ali, PUBLISHED CASE, No. 95578-6, Washington Supreme Court (September 17, 2020): The Washington Supreme Court Held That Houston-Sconiers Constitutes A Significant And Material Change In The Law That Requires Retroactive Application. The Court Determined That Petitioner Established Actual And Substantial Prejudice And Remanded The Case Back To Superior Court For Resentencing. This Case Established A Time Bar Exception For Incarcerated Defendants Who Were Under 18 At The Time Of Their Alleged Crime To Petition For Resentencing If They Can Establish That Youth Was Not Considered At Sentencing.
State V. Faghihi, No. B296826, California Court Of Appeal, 2nd District, Division 1 (August 21, 2020): Successfully Defended Respondent Against An Appeal Of A Restraining Order Imposed Against Appellant. The Court Of Appeal Concluded That The Record Overwhelmingly Supported Granting Respondent’s Request For A Permanent Restraining Order.
State V. Loughbom, PUBLISHED CASE, No. 97443-8, Washington Supreme Court (August 20, 2020): The Washington Supreme Court Reversed The Court Of Appeals And Remanded For The Petitioner To Have A New Trial. The Washington Supreme Court Held That The State’s Framing Of Petitioner’s Prosecution As Representative Of The War On Drugs Denied Petitioner A Fair Trial And Constitutes Reversible Error.

Headquarters

117 Crocker Boulevard, Suite 250
Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043

Appeals: 877-412-4786
Estate Planning: 866-235-0701

E: info@mltalaw.com

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