Attorney Meiers competes in Warrior Dash!

The Warrior Dash took place Saturday and Sunday, July 28 &29.

Congrats to Attorney Meiers for competing in the 2012 Warrior Dash and finishing with a time of 1:09:07.75! The event took place in Mt. Morris on Saturday July 28th and Sunday July 29th. The race covered 3.25 miles and included 11 muddy obstacles. For any warriors who may have missed the event, there will be another Warrior Dash taking place September 15th in Walker, MI.

Are you driving Super Drunk?

Its Friday night, the bar is closing down and if you haven't designated a driver, you risk getting pulled over on your drive home. Especially if you have had a few more drinks than you should have. Michigan's new Super drunk laws aim to stick drunk drivers with a blood alcohol level of 0.17 or above with higher fees, more jail time and a possible one year suspension of their drivers license.Consequences like these can have a devastating effect on your personal and professional life, not to mention your pocketbook.

According to a recent article in the Flint Journal, since the law went into action in 2010, only 5 people in the city of Flint have been convicted of driving "super drunk" and advocates for the law are arguing for more convictions. Currently, drivers convicted of drunk driving still receive hefty fines and consequences. Even a "regulatory" drunk driving offense can mean 90 days in jail, fees and possible license suspension.

Drunk driving is a serious matter, if you are facing drunk driving or Super Drunk charges, contact the law offices of Erwin F. Meiers, III. Don't let tonight be the night you regret.

Careless driving can mean serious business

People do all sorts of things while driving. Eating, putting on makeup or talking on your phone while driving can be dangerous business. Take this accident that happened on Sunday for example, where a driver, who was talking on the phone, left the roadway and struck a local municipal building sign. In addition to any damages caused to your vehicle, you can be ticketed for distracted, reckless or careless driving.

In the state of Michigan a careless driving ticket can come with a hefty fine and the possibility of points being added to your license.

In some cases, you may even need to appear in court. If you are facing a traffic violation such as Careless/ Reckless Driving, Suspended or Revoked Driver's License or Disobeying Traffic Signs call the offices of Attorney Erwin F. Meiers, III.

Some fireworks injuries may not be result of operator error

In my neighborhood fireworks have been going off constantly. Noon, or midnight, light or dark, it doesn't seem to matter, someone is hosting a backyard firework display. Now, with the Fourth of July holiday finally wrapped up for 2012 I'm wondering if the bangs and crackles will start to subside? I'm doubtful, though.

The new firework law in Michigan has opened the doors to new business opportunities but has also brought along with it, injuries and of course lots and lots of noise. Just last week three Michigan residents were severely injured while operating fireworks. One incident involving fireworks led to a Mid-Michigan church being burned down.

Exercising caution and good judgement should be a priority when using fireworks or other flammable novelties such as sparklers and bottle rockets. Improper use could lead to injury. This article from Reuters has valuable tips for firework safety.

In some cases, injuries resulting from fireworks are the fault of the manufacturer due to some defect in the product. If you or someone you know has been injured due to a defective firework, seek legal representation, you may have rights to a liability case.

Attorney Erwin F. Meiers, III can help.

Prenups: unromantic or smart planning?

You have the ring, now what? Many celebrity marriages have made prenuptial agreements a popular topic in the news and online. While a prenup is probably the last thing on your mind as you prepare for your day of wedded bliss, its becoming a more and more common trend. And its not just for celebrities or millionaire businessmen. Couples who are marrying later in life with established wealth and credit are drawing up prenups as a way to protect their hard work.

Having a prenup doesn't always mean you'll get or lose millions in the case of divorce, a prenup is a way to protect assets gained before the marriage. In the event of a divorce, a prenup can also provide a predetermined plan for splitting up joint assets.


A prenuptial agreement is valid only if it is completed prior to marriage. There are five things that are required for it to be valid:
1) Must be written
2) Must be voluntarily executed
3) Full and/or fair disclosure at time of execution
4) The agreement can't be unconscionable
5) Must be acknowledged by both parties before a notary public.

Attorney Erwin F. Meiers, III can help guide you through the prenuptial process, call today.

Fourth of July Safe Travel Tips

Hot dogs, cold beer and fireworks sound like a traditional all American 4th of July celebration and that's exactly right. Statistics show 252 million pounds of fireworks are sold for personal use and 150 million hotdogs are consumed each 4th of July. With 87% of American households owning their own grill, many of us will choose to celebrate at home but some will travel to visit with friends and family. If your plans include travel, keep in mind that drunk driving enforcement is typically greater over holiday weekends and that in 2009 Fourth of July drunk driving accidents accounted for 410 deaths nationwide.

Travel safely, choose a designated driver and pack alcohol away while traveling. If you find yourself facing drunk driving charges following the holiday weekend, call the office of Attorney Erwin F. Meiers, III.

Happy 4th of July!