Gudeman & Associates, PC

Legal Solutions for Both Individuals & Businesses

Gudeman & Associates attorneys are some of Southeast Michigan’s most experienced attorneys, and we have helped thousands of clients throughout Southeastern Michigan. We look forward to serving you.

Gudeman & Associates, P.C. is a team of knowledgeable attorneys who assist individuals, families and businesses. For over 45 years, we have used our experience, expertise and knowledge of laws to ensure you, your family and your business are protected. Gudeman possess a comprehensive combination of law skills including Estate Planning, Business Planning, Federal and State Taxation, Real Estate and other legal services, and we are Southeast Michigan’s most-experienced attorneys. Our on-going success is due to our tireless dedication coupled with our unique combination of business, tax and bankruptcy law skills. It is our mission and commitment to serve those in our community. We look forward to serving you.

We offer full-service legal solutions for individuals & businesses in Southeast Michigan including Wayne, Oakland, Livingston, Washtenaw, Lenawee, Genesee, Macomb, and St. Clair counties. We work with clients from Monroe to Bay City, and from Port Huron to Jackson.

• We have over 100 years of combined experience
• We serve the entirety of the Southeast Michigan community
• Our firm has an A+ rating with the BBB
• We offer no-obligation consultations
• Our attorneys truly understand the ins and outs of all legal matters

About Edward Gudeman

Edward Gudeman is the managing partner of Gudeman & Associates. At only 16 years of age, Mr. Gudeman attended college at Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio. In 1968, he graduated from Miami University.

He went on to attend one of the top law schools in the country, the University of Michigan School of Law. Mr. Gudeman graduated from law school in 1971, attaining a Juris Doctor degree, prior to his 24th birthday. After graduation, he was employed by the tax department of Arthur Andersen, in Detroit, Michigan. He enjoyed this position because it gave him the chance to help clients prepare and deal with difficult tax issues.

In 1974, Mr. Gudeman opened up his own law practice, Edward J. Gudeman, P.C. The law firm specialized in Taxation, Estate Planning and Securities Law. In addition to these areas, he gained valuable additional experience with equipment leasing and ventured into real estate development and syndication.

In 1990, Mr. Gudeman expanded his practice into the field of bankruptcy law. He filed consumer cases under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code and also filed business cases under Chapter 11. Through the bankruptcy system, he was able to help many individuals get a fresh start with their finances. He also gained valuable courtroom experience in the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He became familiar with the bankruptcy community, including the Bankruptcy Trustees and Judges.

In addition to the practice of law, Mr. Gudeman has been personally involved with the ownership and management of a number of successful businesses. He brings the expertise that he obtained through those ventures to help the clients of Gudeman and Associates receive superior service and expertise. He appreciates and understands the value of a dedicated and hard-working staff.

On a personal level, Mr. Gudeman is the proud father of three children, including a set of twins. He and his wife of 27 years have learned to balance a busy family life with a successful legal career and business. After hours at Gudeman and Associates, Mr. Gudeman can often be found on the soccer field, as a volunteer coach.