About Us - Linnell & Associates

At Linnell & Associates our team of attorneys and staff works throughout the state of Michigan with a concentration in the Metro Detroit area as a full-service real estate law firm that counsels clients on a wide range of real estate based legal matters.

Who We Are / What We Believe

Linnell & Associates was formed in 2009 in response to the homeowners’ need for assistance during the economic downturn due to the housing crisis. Rick wanted to help homeowners who had been adversely affected by this crisis. The firm’s complete understanding of the short sale and loan modification process, attention to detail, and team of skilled negotiators have led the firm to help thousands of individuals successfully complete a sale.

We remain dedicated to helping individuals and businesses eliminate debt, but as the economy continues to grow, Rick also became involved with other aspects of the real estate transactions and the legal needs of the realtors and brokers with whom the firm has developed relationships. Rick continues his interest in commercial and residential real estate development.

We believe that a well-rounded firm able to assist a client with any area of real estate law is essential to providing outstanding service.

Memberships/Affiliations

State Bar of Michigan
WCR – Birmingham/Bloomfield Network
WCR – Rochester Network
WCR – Lake Pointe Network
Greater Metropolitan Area of Realtors
Grosse Pointe Board of Realtors
North Oakland County Board of Realtors
National Association of Legal Assistants
Keller Williams Royal Oak – Preferred Vendor

Charitable Causes

Linnell & Associates chooses a real estate related charity each year to contribute to as a way to honor the HOUR magazine Top Realtors Award winners. In past years, we have donated to Habitat for Humanity Detroit, Humble Design, and the Michigan Realtors Relief Fund, to name a few:

The firm also donates to Humble Design, Kendal Kidz and Guardian Angels.

The firm is involved in the Keego Harbor community and participates in the annual Memorial Day parade, as well as being involved with Habitat for Humanity on build sites and supporting the local WCR Networks through membership, involvement in the network, speaking at events and donations.

Karen Walls

23:07 15 Feb 23

I want to applaud and thank Linnell & Associates PLLC for such a charitable gesture of goodwill they performed on my behalf and perhaps other realtors as well. I was featured in HOUR Media 2022 Real Estate All Stars and Linnell Law firm made a contribution to Humble Design Detroit for me in receiving that recognition. Humble Design is a non-profit organization that helps families & Veterans in need which I didn't have knowledge of their existence until Linnell's law firm made this contribution but now that I am, I have made others aware of this non-profit to contribute, clothing, furniture and help through the Humble Design org. I thought this was a stand up contribution by this law firm and I plan to refer them as well as a Real Estate firm based off their wonderful reviews! Thanks again!Respectively,Karen Walls

Donald Symons

18:22 16 Dec 22

Rick is a wealth of experience information in many aspects of law. He is very approachable, and easy to talk with. Recently I talked to him regarding a reverse mortgage for one of my clients. He spent as much time as we needed to explain my concern. Highly recommend Rick and Linnell & Associates

Michel Martin

19:07 13 Oct 22

Have been working with Linnell & Associates for 2.5 years and they have provided awesome legal services during these challenging times for our property management company. The Linnell Team has been knowledgeable and professional. Ashley goes above and beyond with providing us with constant communication. Highly recommend!

Quin D'Amico

22:52 11 Oct 22

Similar to most conscientious real estate agents, I try to follow our industry rules and regs closely so that I hopefully never need the services of an attorney, while at the same time, I'm staying busy enough to maintain a viable career. Over the years, Rick Linnell has sat in our Continuing Education classes and has taught on particular subjects and I have gotten to know him in this classroom setting. Since my broker is proactive in keeping his agents well educated with the letter of the law, I have leaned on Rick a few times when I thought it necessary to help a client. I consider him top-notch and have a lot of respect for him. In my 20+ years of selling real estate, several times I have heard complaints from clients about the attorneys they have used in past. I can safely say this is not the case with Rick. I know that attorneys cannot guarantee an outcome, however I feel he has a strong sense of duty and that something very concrete is the result of his actions. Without fail, Rick Linnell is the first call I make and first referral I hand out when real estate law is the topic.Thank YOU, Rick.Quin D'AmicoRE/MAX Showcase Homes

Andera Hermz

01:53 05 Oct 22

Rick is an amazing attorney! He was booked for two months, yet still made time to help me and answer questions. Meanwhile, other attorneys I have called never gave me a call back. Rick is very responsive and helped me get a better understanding of many things. Definitely recommend going to him! Thank you again, Rick. Appreciate all your help!

Who We Are / What We Believe

Memberships/Affiliations

Charitable Causes

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