Dalton & Tomich, PLC

Dalton & Tomich, PLC is a Detroit-based law firm providing legal counsel to religious organizations, nonprofit organizations, property owners, businesses, and financial institutions across the United States. The firm focuses on specialized legal matters involving land use, zoning, religious property disputes, nonprofit law, business law, and litigation. Its attorneys also assist clients with business transactions, employment matters, contract drafting, employee handbooks, real estate purchases, and other legal needs.

A significant part of the firm’s practice involves church property disputes, denominational splits, and religious land use matters under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). Dalton & Tomich helps religious organizations address zoning barriers, property conflicts, construction and expansion approvals, and related litigation. The firm also provides ongoing legal counsel to nonprofits, including governance, tax-exempt status, employment, contracts, and disputes.

The firm’s legal team includes partners Daniel P. Dalton, Zana Tomich, and John D. Stoddard, along with associate Zoë Grenfell. Daniel Dalton brings more than 30 years of experience in land use, zoning, and religious property disputes, while Zana Tomich advises businesses and nonprofit organizations as outside general counsel. Zoë Grenfell focuses on religious land use, denominational trust law, and complex zoning matters.