Mcbrides Lawyers

Ms. Underwood focuses her practice in a wide variety of estate and tax planning, probate and trust administration, contested probate and trust matters. Ms. Underwood is a the former Chair of the Probate and Estate Planning Council of the State Bar of Michigan, past editor of the Probate Journal, member of the Real Property, Trust Law and Taxation Sections of the American Bar Association; the Taxation Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and the Oakland County Bar Association. She has written several articles and been a contributing author for the ICLE publication Michigan Estate Planning Handbook....

Attorney, Eric L. Pernie is a true state native, born and raised in MI. He attended Ferris State University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. While he was there, he worked hard for his criminal justice degree while simultaneously being an active member of the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society. Upon graduating, Eric received his police certification from Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). Shortly afterward, he started working at the Bloomfield Township Police Dept. as a road patrol officer.

Eric worked diligently as a police officer for well over a decade and gained numerous skills during his...

Matthew Fraiberg represents men and women throughout Michigan from Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties and takes pride in offering knowledgeable, cost-effective, efficient representation to individuals in the community.

Matthew graduated from Michigan State and University of Toledo College of Law, he has also worked as an Executive in the local business community which brings him an abundance of knowledge in understanding complex assets and business valuations that is critical in divorce cases.

Prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Fraiberg was a City Prosecutor and worked as a judicial clerk and assistant legal research clerk for Oakland County circuit court judges....

Sufen Hilf (Li) is a highly respected immigration attorney, with extensive experience in the areas of: business immigration; family immigration; naturalization; asylum applications and removal (deportation) proceedings. She is an active member of the Michigan chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and is licensed to practice in the State of Michigan, Federal District Court, and Immigration Court. As a former native of mainland China, she fluently speaks mandarin Chinese. “I am especially sensitive to the needs of my clients, because I immigrated to the country in 1988, and "became a United States citizen in 2000". I take pride in...

Since 1976, Zeigler Townley P.C. has handled a wide variety of challenging and complex business and personal matters both in and out of Court. As a Vietnam Veteran, Matt has a very long view of all business litigation, employment and transactional matters, knowing what matters, and what does not.

Tom Howlett vigorously pursues cases for people and families harmed by others' misconduct, undertaking both individual lawsuits and class actions. His primary areas of focus are professional negligence (medical malpractice and legal malpractice), catastrophic injury, civil rights (wrongful convictions), and consumer class actions.

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Attorney Randall Mansour received his law degree from Indiana University School of Law after graduating with Honors from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Randall served as a certified civil mediator during law school and was heavily involved in community service work – through educational programs and volunteer legal events – in and around Detroit. His passion for disability law stems from genuine concern for those in need. Mr. Mansour has always focused his practice on helping people with disabilities receive their benefits before the Social Security Administration. He frequently volunteers at local non-profits, assisting our community’s disabled and most vulnerable populations in...

Walter Metzen is a Board Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification and represents consumer and small business debtors in bankruptcy cases in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan. Mr. Metzen earned his bachelor of science degree in Forensic Science at Michigan State University and his law degree from the University of Detroit. Mr. Metzen is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Consumer Bankruptcy Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute and has been a guest lecturer on bankruptcy and debtor/creditor topics at the University of Detroit Mercy School of...

Attorney Ray Richards your Counsel, Conscience and Champion!

Attorney Ray Richards II thriving State and Federal Criminal Defense, civil trial and business consulting strategy practice has been serving the Metro Detroit area for over nearly two decades! He is a proud, accomplished and experienced Trial attorney specializing in State and Federal Criminal Defense; Civil litigation and Corporate Transactions. A well respected courtroom advocate, he has tried and litigated criminal and civil cases Nationwide and represented clients internationally in the civil and criminal courts in the U.K., Canada and Spain.

Mr. Richards is known for his...

HELPING PEOPLE FOR OVER 20 YEARS!

Stuart Sandweiss, C.P.A., Esq., President of Metro Detroit Bankruptcy Law Group and the Legal Solutions Group is passionate about the people he represents and the cases that he accepts. For the past two decades, Mr. Sandweiss has zealously represented people in a wide variety of both federal and state court litigation cases – criminal, civil, tax and probate, as well a representing consumers in a large number of bankruptcy cases and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. While some attorneys specialize in a particular practice area – Stuart Sandweiss concentrates on enforcing and/or defending his clients’ legal rights...

Marc E. Lipton earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan., graduating with high distinction. from the University of Michigan. He went to Harvard Law School where he received his Juris Doctor and graduated Cum Laude. Marc is the longest-serving current member of Lipton Law. He was admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 1990 and joined his father’s firm the same year. He began serving as a managing partner as well as handling complex litigation. Marc focuses his practice on complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. He has been the lead counsel on many cases resulting in multi-million-dollar...

Donald J. Cummings graduated from Truman State University with a Bachelor of Science in 2001. While at Truman, he was on the varsity wrestling team and was selected to be a member of the Academic All-American Wrestling Team. After Truman, Mr. Cummings attended the University of South Carolina School of Law. He graduated with honors and was chosen to be a member of the Order of the Wig and Robe and the Order of the Coif. Mr. Cummings is a trial lawyer and has dedicated himself to helping injured victims. He has lectured and taught other lawyers how to try cases....

Evan Ficaj (pronounced Fitz–Eye) is a skilled attorney who deeply understands the dreams and hurdles encountered by artists, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. With extensive experience in business and corporate law, contracts, entertainment, finance, estate planning, technology, public relations, and management, Evan is a formidable ally for those prepared to make a substantial impact. Before establishing the Evan Ficaj Law Firm, Evan held the position of Attorney Advisor at the US Small Business Administration. He advised over 4,000 small business loans spanning all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and Guam. His proficiency in business and corporate law, loan compliance, and closing...

Sean's real estate practice covers both residential and commercial client needs involving transactional matters. In particular, Sean's practice focuses on drafting real estate purchase agreements and deeds. Sean also represents business owners in various transactional matters. Sean routinely counsels business clients who are buying or selling a business, as well as providing guidance on employment and human resources matters. Sean has represented clients in acquisitions of all sizes, ranging from $100k - $5 Million plus.

With over 23 years of dedicated experience in immigration law, Gabriel has helped individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration. As an immigrant himself, he brings a personal understanding to the challenges his clients face, combining empathy with unmatched expertise. His high success rate is a testament to his detail-oriented approach and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for every client. Gabriel offers comprehensive legal services, representing both individuals and corporations in various immigration matters, including family and business immigration ("green cards"), work visas, student visas, investor visas, and citizenship applications. Additionally, he provides expert guidance in corporate formation and...

Matthew Curtis is a senior shareholder and member of the Board of Directors at Sommers Schwartz, P.C. For the past 30 years, he has successfully litigated complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases throughout Michigan, and across the country including Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Minnesota, Georgia, and Maryland.

Matt concentrates his practice in the areas of:

Birth Trauma/Neonatal Malpractice
Delayed or Misdiagnosis of Medical Conditions
Surgical Mishaps
Emergency Room Negligence
Automobile/Trucking Accidents
Wrongful Death/Catastrophic Injuries

Tad Roumayah focuses his practice primarily on employment litigation, representing employees who have encountered discrimination and retaliation, including violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, wrongful discharge, whistleblower protection claims, wage and hour violations and other employment issues and disputes. Additionally, he represents people and businesses involved in contract disputes and business torts, and advises companies on their human resource policies, procedures, and other employment-related matters.

Tad has been successful in litigating employment cases in both state and federal court. That said, he also appreciates that...

Matthew Turner is a senior shareholder with Sommers Schwartz, and focuses his practice on medical malpractice, legal malpractice, ERISA, and class action matters.

Fighting for and protecting the rights of his clients is the most important part of Matt’s profession. During law school, he was a law clerk for Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Richard Kuhn, and after graduation, he joined his family’s law firm where he litigated a broad range of matters involving business disputes, employment discrimination, dental malpractice, auto accident, slip and fall, and significant cases of death and catastrophic loss.

Matt has appeared before the United States Supreme Court,...

Acclaim Legal Services is a Michigan bankruptcy based law firm that specializes in: • Debt resolution • Foreclosure Prevention • Chapter 13 bankruptcy for debt consolidation • Chapter 7 bankruptcy for debt elimination • Debt Settlement We provide legal assistance with: • Stopping Home Foreclosures • Removing second mortgages or home equity loans • IRS tax levies • Vehicle Repossessions • Creditor Harassment • Overwhelming credit card and medical bills • Judgments and Garnishments • Credit Restoration Our debt resolution programs are designed to repair and improve credit. We are proud members of the Better Business Bureau and have earned an A+ Rating. We offices in: Ann Arbor, Flint, Southfield, Dearborn and Southfield, Michigan. We offer free initial consultation. Please call us...

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 Michigan residents, their families and business are protected. Gudeman attorneys possess a comprehensive background in multiple practices including Estate Planning, Business Planning, Federal and State Taxation, Real Estate and other legal services.

As a family law attorney with more than 24 years of experience, I have helped many clients make life-altering decisions and have guided them through the most challenging periods of their lives. My goal always is to serve as a problem-solver for my clients, who routinely come to me with difficult issues surrounding divorce, property valuation and division, child custody, financial support, and many other family law concerns. I offer all of my clients a place where they can be heard, receive practical advice based on their goals and objectives, and develop a sound plan for moving through their divorces...

Attorney Mandy L. Kelly received her law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Prior to law school, Mrs. Kelly received her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration-Pre Law from Michigan State University. Mandy previously worked for the University of Detroit Mercy’s non-profit organization, Project SALUTE, helping low-income veterans obtain military compensation and pension benefits. She has traveled the country assisting veterans in obtaining VA disability benefits and has trained new attorneys in the area of veterans law. Mrs. Kelly has focused her practice on helping disabled veterans returning home from serving our country. She works tirelessly to...

I have been practicing divorce and family law in Macomb County for more than 30 years. I am familiar with all of the judges, referees and attorneys. I have a very good reputation within the legal community. I understand the people and the process, and I can help you navigate your way through the divorce process. I offer a free consultation and am located one block from the Macomb County Circuit Court Building.

T. Scott Galloway is a founding member of Galloway and Collens, PLLC, a boutique law firm in Huntington Woods, Michigan which focuses its practice on real estate (residential and commercial), property management law, probate and elder law issues. Mr. Galloway regularly assists real estate professionals and their clients with their legal matters throughout Michigan. The law firm and Mr. Galloway represent clients from all corners of the globe who have real property concerns in and around Detroit. Mr. Galloway is a frequent speaker before the Institute for Continuing Legal Education, the Real Property Law Section, the Greater Metropolitan Association...

I was born and raised in the lakes region of Oakland County in a little town called Union Lake. Union Lake is situated at the crossroads of Waterford Township, White Lake Township, West Bloomfield Township and Commerce Township hence the name Four Towns, known only by locals. I began my legal career with Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services in their general litigation section taking my experience in consumer law with me into private practice. I currently practice all types of Consumer Law specializing in Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Landlord-Tenant and Probate Law. I maintain a presence in Downtown...

Ronald W. Chapman is the owner of Chapman Law Group and has been practicing law for over 25 years in Michigan and Florida. He is AV® Rated. Ron is a recognized leader in the legal community and a frequent speaker in the area of medical malpractice and risk management. In 1997 Ron was ranked as one of the top ten speakers for Skillpath, Inc. Ron graduated from California State University, Sacramento (BA, Cum Laude 1979), University of Southern California School of Administration (MPA 1980) and Wayne State Law School (JD 1984). After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the United States Air...

Dominic F. Andriacchi, Jr. was born and raised in Ishpeming. He graduated from Westwood High School in 2004. After graduating, Dominic Jr. attended Carthage College. There, he was on the football team for four years. He graduated with a B.A. in Physical Education, Health Education, and Adaptive Physical Education. Dominic Jr. then started law school. He received many Dean’s List and Honor Roll awards for outstanding academic achievement. He was a law clerk for the Marquette Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Mazzuchi, interned at the Marquette County Prosecutor’s Office, interned as a staff attorney for the U.S. District Court for...

Your personal injury case will be handled only by me. I have been a personal injury litigator for over 30 years, which includes ten years in downtown Chicago, Illinois, twenty years in the Detroit Metropolitan area, and beyond. When I am not available, you will receive a return telephone call within a reasonable time. When you have a question. When you need to talk. When you need an answer.

Nick Coulson is a trial lawyer who dedicates his practice to cases with complex legal and factual issues, including class actions, mass torts, and mass arbitrations. Nick is the rare lawyer (especially amongst those who prosecute class actions) who devotes significant time and effort to actually taking cases to trial. Apart from his more traditional legal qualifications, Nick is particularly proud to be a 2022 graduate of the three week trial skills college at the Gerry Spence Method at Thunderhead Ranch. That program teaches dedicated lawyers for people—not institutions of power—groundbreaking skills for presenting clients’ cases to a jury. Nick...

By keeping a limited caseload, I can forge a truly personal relationship with each client, thereby strengthening the attorney-client relationship. I firmly believe that the most effective defense or for prosecuting a personal injury case can only be effectuated when there is a strong foundation of trust between attorney and client. I do everything in my power to earn that trust. A limited caseload also allows me to be aggressive, not merely encouraging my client to take the first plea offer or first settlement offer just because it would ease my workload. I have the time and resources to fully investigate...

Michigan Tax Attorney Andrew M. Steiger focuses his tax practice on tax resolution and planning, and estate planning. If you receive a notice from the IRS or state tax authority, contact Steiger Tax Law before paying any assessments or responding to the IRS. I provide a free consultation to determine the best course of action to reduce or eliminate tax debts, penalties and interest, and respond to liens, levies and notices.

My estate planning services include drafting wills and trusts, probate administration, and tax planning. If you need an estate plan or would like a review...

Meghan Kennedy Riordan has 25 years of experience in all aspects of immigration law. She has extensive experience in both employment-based and family related immigration law, issues of inadmissibility and removability, and naturalization/citizenship, as well as inbound/outbound corporate migration, immigration-related audits and I-9 compliance.

The Federal Criminal Attorneys of Michigan consists of attorneys who work as an association of independent attorneys in various areas of the law committed to providing a powerful combination of client service and legal expertise. Sanford A. Schulman specializes in federal and state criminal and family law matters. When it comes right down to it, experience is the single most important thing you need to look for in a lawyer. You need to know that your lawyer will not take time to get up to speed on the law and the process in your case. You may not be able...

Ross Gilders is a Michigan attorney recognized as a Rising Star by Michigan Super Lawyers. Ross handles a wide range of cases including personal injury, social security, worker's compensation, property damage, and employment. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan and Michigan federal courts. His law practice is dedicated to providing justice for individuals who have been injured or wronged. Contact Ross Gilders if you have been injured, if you are seeking social security or worker's compensation benefits, if you have incurred property damage, or if you have been wrongfully terminated or mistreated at work.

My specialty is probate litigation. This means that I focus all of my practice's energy, resources, and attention to specializing and knowing the in's and out's of all things probate and successfully fight in contested matters. Whether you are facing probate litigation, estate administration, conservatorship, guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, or even grappling with a friend or relative with mental health challenges, I will utilize my specialized expertise and relentless advocacy to navigate you through your probate challenges and issues in the Wayne County Probate Court and the Oakland County Probate Court.

Since 1990, attorney Jeffrey Randa has helped thousands of people facing harsh Michigan DUI charges get back on the road and stay out of Jail.

In Michigan driver's license restoration and out-of-state clearance cases, Jeff combines over 28 years of experience and knowledge. By concentrating his DUI and criminal practice in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties, Jeff knows each of the courts and the different Judges, and how they do things. He believes that a lawyer should lead the way through a case based upon experience. A Michigan lawyer is hired to make things better, and in DUI and criminal cases,...

Experienced data privacy and cybersecurity attorney handling:

Cybersecurity incident response and data breaches
Breach notification and remediation
Regualtory enforcement actions and litigation
Compliance with GDPR and CCPA
Compliance with HIPAA and GLBA
Compliance with financial/insurance industry data security laws
Implementation of security standards, i.e. NIST, ISO, SOC2, PCI-DSS

Joshua B. Sanfield is fully committed to a philosophy of client service, excellence, proficiency, value and results. He has helped thousands of families regain peace of mind and economic stability through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy relief. His approach balances personal responsibility and empowerment- helping his clients move forward to build a secure future. Since Joshua B. Sanfield concentrates on bankruptcy law, he fully comprehends the recent bankruptcy law changes and can help you file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

I have been a prosecutor for Dearborn Heights, Troy, and Southfield, so I have seen the Drunk Driving law from both sides. My office is in a quiet area of Dearborn Heights, but I travel to all the courts in Wayne County (such as Westland, Livonia, and Plymouth / Canton, in addition to Dearborn and Dearborn Heights), Oakland County, and Macomb County, and often beyond that. Drunk Driving defense, which in Michigan is technically "Operating While Intoxicated" (OWI), but is commonly called DUI or DWI, is the primary part of my law practice. I also handle Driver's...