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Debra Garlinghouse
Farmington Hills, MI Animal & Dog Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(800) 533-3733
30500 Northwestern Highway
Suite 400
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Animal and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
As a research and writing attorney, Debra Garlinghouse has dedicated herself to the representation of persons who have been seriously injured due to the negligence of others. Ms. Garlinghouse has authored numerous appellate briefs on cases decided by Michigan’s various appellate courts. She is also a member of the Michigan Association for Justice amicus committee, writing and submitting briefs to the Michigan Supreme Court on important issues in personal injury law. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and Michigan Association for Justice, and is a founding member of the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the Cooley Alumni...
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Michael R. Shaffer
Flint, MI Animal & Dog Law Attorney
Animal and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
Michael R. Shaffer earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1995 from Michigan State University. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1999 from Wayne State University Law School.
Shaffer joined Buckfire Law in September 2022 with extensive experience in Michigan’s No-Fault Law and auto accident litigation. Prior to joining Buckfire Law, he worked for 17 years for a well-known plaintiff firm specializing in auto law.
Shaffer’s primary focus will be on first-party automotive claims, third-party auto negligence, and motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. He also handles other personal injury claims including dog attacks, slip and falls, and wrongful death lawsuits.
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Lukasz Wietrzynski
Troy, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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Jeffrey Charles Kerby
Sterling Heights, MI Animal & Dog Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Wayne State University Law School
Jeffrey (Jeff) C. Kerby attended Wayne State University Law School, where he was an active member of the Wayne Law Moot Court team. He argued against law students from across the country, participating in two nationwide competitions held in New York City. Jeff was also a member of the Wayne Law Review, where he was responsible for reviewing and editing scholarly articles written by prominent attorneys, judges, and law professors. During his summer break, Jeff obtained a fellowship assisting attorneys at the Michigan State Appellate Defender’s Office, where he researched and drafted appeals for criminal defendants across the state. Following...
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Eakta Dave
Sterling Heightd, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationAnimal, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Eakta Dave is a litigation attorney who loves to work hard for her clients. She graduated from Oakland University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and earned her law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. While in law school, she worked as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Terrance Berg at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Eakta joined the Mike Morse Law Firm in 2022 and is eager to work hard to be the best advocate for her clients. She takes pride in the fact...
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Lisa Danielle Screen
Sterling Heights, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Michigan State University College of Law
Lisa Screen practiced criminal law for over ten years before transitioning into the auto insurance arena in 2012. Screen has aggressively tried over 250 cases to a jury, and while as an assistant prosecuting attorney, she litigated several high-profile cases and was specially assigned to the Homicide Division for most of her tenure at the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in Detroit, MI. She successfully convicted two individuals of murder despite the victim’s body never being located.
Prior to working at the Prosecutor’s Office, she was an associate at a medical malpractice insurance defense firm. Up until she joined...
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Julie I. Fershtman
Southfield, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Animal, Agricultural, Business and Insurance Defense
Emory University School of Law
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Lee Steinberg
Farmington Hills, MI Animal & Dog Law Attorney with 52 years of experience
(800) 533-3733
30500 Northwestern Highway
Suite 400
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Animal, Construction, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Michigan State University
Lee Steinberg graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1967. After graduating Wayne State University, he taught in the Detroit School System while going to night school at the Detroit College of Law.
After graduating from the Detroit College of Law, he worked for personal injury firms before opening his law practice 1976. Lee has obtained substantial jury verdicts and awards against defendants, both local and national including British Petroleum, the City of Detroit and numerous insurance companies. He also tried cases in the State of Texas and obtained the first medical malpractice verdict in San...
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Holland Locklear
Detroit, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
Holland Locklear has represented thousands of clients and won millions of dollars on their behalf. A native son of metro Detroit, he is fiercely devoted to his community, which drives him to zealously represent their interests in court.
Holland gained expertise while working for the Detroit region’s top civil litigation firms. Holland has successfully litigated automobile accidents, wrongful terminations, discrimination, police and government misconduct, civil rights, dog bites, premises liability, contract disputes, landlord/tenant disputes and more.
Holland is a graduate of Wayne State University Law School. In law school, Holland served on the boards of the National Lawyers Guild, Student...
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Timothy Patrick Smith
Sterling Heights, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationAnimal, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Timothy Smith graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science/Pre-Law. He then earned his law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in downtown Detroit. During law school, Tim clerked for a metropolitan Detroit-based insurance defense firm. He was also fortunate to complete a federal judicial externship with the Honorable Bernard A. Friedman in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Prior to joining the Mike Morse Law Firm in 2022, Tim was a successful litigator with more than 25 years of experience in...
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Dan Hohf
Sterling Heights, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Wayne State University Law School
Dan Hohf graduated from Western Michigan University in 2009 with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. While at WMU, he served as a Museum Technician at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Pennsylvania as well as at the Kingman Museum in Battle Creek, Michigan. He joined the Mike Morse Law Firm team in 2011 as a paralegal and eventually went on to earn his law degree from Wayne State University Law School in 2019. While attending law school, he remained employed at the Mike Morse Law Firm as well as served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Edward...
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Thomas A Kuiper
Grand Rapids, MI Animal & Dog Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
Tom Kuiper is an experienced litigator with proficiency in a variety of cases and forums. He practices in State district, circuit, probate, federal and appellate courts, and in arbitration and mediation settings. He represents a variety of clients, from billion-dollar corporations in commercial litigation disputes to the individual involved in a personal dispute or family breakup. He also mediates a wide variety of cases. Although the issues and forums may differ, Tom's approach remains the same: To relate to people, to communicate difficult legal concepts and information in a clear and simple manner, and to work on a personal...
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Mark Carlson
Sterling Heights, MI Animal & Dog Law Attorney
Free ConsultationAnimal, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Mark Carlson attended Defiance College where he competed in track and field for three years, graduating in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. He then went on to attend Thomas M. Cooley Law School, receiving his Juris Doctor in 2010. Mark has been a licensed member of the Michigan Bar Association since 2012.
Mark was a sole practitioner focusing on criminal law from 2012 until 2022, when he joined the Mike Morse Law Firm. In his spare time, Mark enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and dogs. He is also a big fan of movies...
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Anthony Chapman
Southfield, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Tony Chapman graduated from the University of Michigan in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education. He was awarded the Maize and Blue Scholarship, the highest honor bestowed upon a graduating senior, for outstanding academic achievement and community service. Tony then graduated Cum Laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2006 with his Juris Doctor. He is our Senior Intake Attorney and keeps very busy interviewing and meeting with new clients every day.
Tony joined the firm in 2010, and he has a vast understanding of personal injury law. He takes pride in helping our new clients...
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Walter Bieber
Center Line, MI Animal & Dog Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
Michigan State University
I enjoy helping clients. My firm specializes in Probate and Estate Planning, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability. We also do a lot of work in Divorce, Collection and Business Matters.
I am actively involved with various Kiwanis, Key Club, Circle K, and Builders Clubs. I am an Instructor at Oakland University's Paralegal Program, a Member of the Salvation Army Advisory Council. Active with Community Living Centers for the mentally disabled and a member of the City of Warren Zoning Board Appeals since 2008.
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Marcello Pedini
Troy, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Animal and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Marcello Pedini is an attorney at Michigan Injury Advocates. He has experience in a broad array of legal areas. His practice areas focus on Personal Injury and Dog Bites.
Mr. Pedini received a B.S. from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and his J.D. at Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He has been licensed to practice law in Michigan since 2011.
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John M. Freel
Tawas City, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
540 W Lake St
Suite 2
Tawas City, MI 48763
Animal, Insurance Claims, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Michael A. Smith
Sterling Heights, MI Animal & Dog Law Attorney with 2 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
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Mr. James G Schmier
Birmingham, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Appeals, Business and Criminal Defense
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Walter Czechowski
Center Line, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Collections, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Michigan State University
I graduated from Wayne State, with Honors, in 1973. I received my Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from Detroit College of Law (now MSU Law School). I am a partner in the law firm of Bieber & Czechowski, specializing in Probate and Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Social Security matters. I am an arbitrator and case evaluator for Macomb and Oakland Counties. I am also a current member of BRAG, Anchor Bay Chamber of Commerce and an avid golfer. I was the assistant girl's golf coach for Notre Dame Prep High School (2002-2005).
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Allen Wolf
Lake Orion, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Animal, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
A Legal Leader With A Reputation For Excellence As a former journalist and prosecutor, Allen Wolf, quickly built a reputation as a leader for his ability to dive into a case and gather important details. Now he leverages his experience, knowledge and skill to obtain optimum legal results for his clients.
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Stephanie Jo Koorndyk
Grand Rapids, MI Animal & Dog Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
2029 Celadon Dr NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Animal, Business, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Clifford Paskel
Southfield, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 56 years of experience
Animal, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
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Kevin R. Lynch
Clinton Township, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(586) 885-8774
16931 Nineteen Mile Road
Suite 100
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Animal, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
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Michelle M. McLean
Grandvillle, MI Animal & Dog Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
(616) 531-7711
3996 Chicago Dr. SW
The Grandville State Bank Building
Grandvillle, MI 49418
Animal, Consumer, Landlord Tenant and Nursing Home
Michigan State University
Michelle McLean received her Bachelors of Science from Cornerstone University in 2002. She later received her Juris Doctorate Cum Laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 2007. While earning her law degree, Ms. McLean served both on the Inns of Court (Lansing) and also worked as an extern for Kent Countyâs 17th Circuit Judicial Court. Prior to practicing law, Ms. Mclean worked for a national mortgage lender and has over fifteen years experience in this capacity. She worked as an underwriter, collector, manager, and finally as an account executive. By combining her...
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Jason Barrix
Grand Rapids, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Asbestos, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Thomas M Colley School of Law
Jason Barrix founded the Barrix Law Firm in 1993 after Graduating from Thomas Cooley School. He was admitted tot he Michigan State Bar in 1993 as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. Prior to Law School Jason Barrix attended and Graduated from Central Michigan University. There he majored in Political Science receiving his Bachelor's of Science in 1988. Mr. Barrix has focused his practice on Representing those injured do to the negligence of others including Personal Injury, Auto Accident, Dog Bite, Food Poisoning, Medical Malpractice, Trip and Fall, Social...
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Janet M Mistele
Traverse City, MI Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Animal, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Janet M. Mistele, J.D. is a member of the State Bar of Michigan
(1989), the United States District Court for the Western District of
Michigan (1991), and the North Carolina State Bar (2003). Ms.
Mistele earned her Juris Doctor degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she was a member of the
National Trial Team, and earned American Jurisprudence Awards for
top honors in seven of her law school courses.
Upon graduation from law school in 1989, Ms. Mistele accepted a
position with the Michigan Court of Appeals in Lansing, Michigan as a
Prehearing Attorney,...
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Scott Mussin
Southgate, MI Animal & Dog Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law and Eastern Michigan University
Scott P. Mussin is a co-owner and partner of one of Downriver Michigan’s leading law firms specializing in Family Law, Product Liability, Lemon Law, Police Misconduct/Constitutional Law, Commercial Litigation, Contracts, Auto Accident, Negligence, and Personal Injury.
Mr. Mussin’s background as a Downriver Lawyer is one of extensive litigation and trial experience. Mr. Mussin has vast experience handling litigation cases and pursuing cases through trial. Working at Ford Motor Company in the Office of the General Counsel, Mr. Mussin is experienced with corporate structure and defense practices handling product and warranty litigation claims. After Ford Motor Company, Mr. Mussin...
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M. Timothy Gergely
Schoolcraft, MI Animal & Dog Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Animal, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and Hope College
M. Timothy Gergely focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury and accident law. Mr. Gergely concentrates his practice on helping individuals who have sustained injuries as a result of automobile and semi-truck accidents (No-Fault automobile accident and insurance claims), dog bites, medical malpractice, premises liability, wrongful death, dram shop (bar/tavern liability), and workmen's compensation. Mr. Gergely has handled numerous cases involving serious personal injury in which he has recovered millions of dollars of compensation for his injured clients. Several of Mr. Gergely's significant recoveries for his clients have been featured in Michigan Lawyers Weekly.