Christopher G. Schultz is an equity partner, the managing partner of the Firm, and a member of the Executive Committee. He works out of our Livonia office and concentrates his practice on business law, real estate law, and estate planning.
Christopher G. Schultz is an equity partner, the managing partner of the Firm, and a member of the Executive Committee. He works out of our Livonia office and concentrates his practice on business law, real estate law, and estate planning. He maintains an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating an attorney can achieve for both ethical standards and legal ability. In 2022, he was selected as a Top 22 “Go To Lawyer” in Business Law from Michigan Lawyers Weekly.
Mr. Schultz represents and counsels manufacturers, financial service institutions, and small and large businesses in the retail and service sectors in many areas, including entity selection, start-up and funding issues, shareholder and owner relationships, employment matters, mergers, acquisitions, real estate matters, and business succession planning. Additionally, he assists clients with estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, charitable giving, estate administration, irrevocable trusts, gifting and special needs trusts.
University of Detroit Mercy, J.D., 1984
Wayne State University, B.A., 1981
AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating an attorney can achieve for both ethical standards and legal ability
Michigan Super Lawyers, Top Rated State, Business & Corporate Attorney, 2024-2025
Top “Go To Lawyer” in Business Law, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2022
Top Rated Lawyer in Corporate Law, DBusiness magazine, 2014 
Top Rated Lawyer in Trusts and Estates, DBusiness magazine, 2014
Top Attorney in Livonia, voted by the citizens of City of Livonia, 2013
State Bar of Michigan
– Business Law Section
– Elder Law and Disability Rights Section
– Law Practice Management & Legal Administrators Section
– Master Lawyers Section
– Probate & Estate Planning Section
– Taxation Section
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Served on local township planning commissions and historic district commissions
Served as a member of local youth athletic associations
Volunteered at several civic organizations involving the development of youth athletics
Numerous estate planning and succession planning presentations to variety of audiences
Presentations on business and shareholder planning
“Succession Planning: Now is the Time to Develop a Plan,” CMDA On Law, March 2014
“Tax Planning for Fiscal Cliff,” CMDA On Law, December 2012
“Highlights of the Tax and Benefit Provisions of the 2010 Health Care Act,” CMDA On Law, 2010
“Recent Developments in Construction Lien Act,” CMDA On Law
Exploring Franchise Opportunities Seminars
CMDA Law Managing Partner Chris Schultz and Partner Joel Ashton attended the MCHS Light the Way Gala VIP Experience on September 24th at the Detroit Pistons Performance Center, representing the…
CMDA Law is proud to announce that several attorneys from our Firm have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers & Rising Stars list. The following attorneys…
CMDA is proud to announce that several attorneys from our Firm have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers & Rising Stars list. The following attorneys have…
CMDA is proud to announce that several attorneys from our Firm have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers & Rising Stars list. The following attorneys have…
CMDA is proud to announce that Christopher G. Schultz has been recognized as a “Go To Lawyer” for Business Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. The “Go To Lawyers” program identifies…
The stimulus bill signed into law by the President recently has set aside substantial funds to aid small businesses under a new loan program that is now in effect. If…
President Trump signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) effective January 1, 2020. The Act brings major changes to IRAs and 401(k)s, including…
Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, P.L.C. is thrilled to announce that Christopher G. Schultz, Timothy S. Ferrand, Allan C. Vander Laan, and Haider A. Kazim have been named Equity Partners…
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Corporation, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau (CSCL) recently announced that 2018 annual reports for nonprofit corporations have been mailed to resident…
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has changed the overtime rules for certain salaried workers, which will be applicable to Michigan employers. The changes are to be implemented on December…
Estate planning is a continuous process and estate plan documents should be reviewed at least every decade and upon any major changes in lifestyle or family structure. A basic estate…
Clients frequently question the value of preparing an employee handbook. Many small business owners do not provide employees with an updated, legally-sound handbook due to the anticipated time needed to…
As a new year is upon us, we reflect back on 2015 and the successful year we had at CMDA. We recognized a monumental milestone, hired several attorneys, and celebrated…
As the economy progresses through an economic cycle and continues to improve, business owners are seeing the value of their business recover. Now is a good time for business owners to…
The Firm is pleased to announce that Christopher G. Schultz has been selected to be the new managing partner of the Firm. Concluding his tenure as managing partner after nine years,…
This is a follow-up to the “2012 Tax Planning for Fiscal Cliff” article published in CMDA’s On Law newsletter (December 2012) and on our website. On January 1, 2013 Congress…
2012 Tax Planning for Fiscal Cliff Now that the election is over, our federal government has to address the “Fiscal Cliff” created by the Budget Control Act of 2011. The…
In the past, articles have been written on the importance of having an estate plan in place. Going a little deeper, this article concentrates on how to correctly and appropriately…
We are fortunate to have a hard-working and dedicated group of attorneys, paralegals, secretaries and support staff working at CMDA. Each and every employee plays a role in making our…
Multi-national joint ventures structuring joint ownership of automotive suppliers
Establishing, maintaining and participation on numerous boards, foundations, community boards, including 501(c)(3) charitable organizations
Shareholder disputes and separations
Representation of insurance agencies in growth, sales, merger and dissolution issues
Representation of business associations such as associations of pharmacists, insurance agencies and property owners
Estate planning and administration
Michigan State Courts
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
University of Detroit Mercy, J.D., 1984
Wayne State University, B.A., 1981
AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating an attorney can achieve for both ethical standards and legal ability
Michigan Super Lawyers, Top Rated State, Business & Corporate Attorney, 2024-2025
Top “Go To Lawyer” in Business Law, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2022
Top Rated Lawyer in Corporate Law, DBusiness magazine, 2014
Top Rated Lawyer in Trusts and Estates, DBusiness magazine, 2014
Top Attorney in Livonia, voted by the citizens of City of Livonia, 2013