Merrill Lawyers

Mr. Karian has represented individuals and businesses throughout the United States in complex federal and state matters, audits and appeals, income tax, payroll tax and sales tax issues.
He is a veteran attorney who is also highly proficient in bankruptcy and estate planning. Mr. Karian obtained his Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University, annually ranked as the top tax law program in the country.
Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Karian served as CEO of a large national health and wellness company. He brings unique experience that has proved invaluable to individuals, business owners and...

Danielle B. Mayoras is a shareholder at Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras. She is an estate, elder law and special needs attorney who is passionate about helping individuals and families plan for their future generations to come. She applies her considerable knowledge and experience (almost three decades) to help clients and their families. Danielle and her husband are co-authors of the best-selling book, Trial & Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights! and are co-hosts of the TV show Fortune Fights airing on the REELZ Channel as well as Trial & Heirs: Protect Your Family Fortune! airing on PBS affiliates. She is also a...

When you come to The Law Offices of Stuart Lee Sherman, you can have confidence that your case can receive the help you need from an estate planning lawyer in Oakland County. Attorney Sherman has earned his highly-respected reputation, and he is ready to stand beside you and support you today. He attended Indiana University in Bloomington, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. From there, he went on to earn his Juris Doctorate at Wayne State University, before continuing on in his education and receiving his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law. Attorney Sherman has a...

Marisa is an attorney at Varnum providing support across several practice areas. As a member of the Litigation Practice Team, she focuses her practice on commercial business disputes and general litigation matters, including contract disputes, business torts and construction or property-related issues. Marisa also supports the firm’s Privacy and Mobility Practice Team, working with children’s privacy issues and helping clients address regulatory and compliance challenges in the evolving mobility sector. Within the Family Law Practice Team, Marisa has experience with cases involving divorce, custody disputes, minor guardianships, stepparent adoptions and parental rights termination. She is actively building a fertility law practice,...

Anthony "Tony" Donoho is a US Air Force veteran. He attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School graduating in 2012. While in law school, Tony also worked 3rd shirt at the U.S. Postal Service as an electronic technician, and represented fellow Postal employees as their union steward and vice president of the American Postal Workers Union Local 273. He was also a local business owner with Byte-Wise Computers.

Ms. Arnold graduated with her Juris Doctor in 2008 from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and holds a Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning from Michigan State University. Prior to starting her own practice Ms. Arnold was an Associate Attorney at a boutique elder law firm, and also worked for several years in legal aid. In her current practice Ms. Arnold focuses in the areas of elder law, probate, and estate planning. She also regular presents and speaks on these issues.

Christopher Frayer earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Northwood University in 1991. He later earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2001 from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Chris joined the firm in February 2024 and focuses primarily on medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, birth injury, civil rights, and governmental claims. Before joining Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., Chris served as a medical malpractice attorney at a firm in metro Detroit. He previously represented healthcare companies, professionals, and corporate clients litigating medical malpractice cases in state and federal courts.

Sam Morgan's practice focuses on advising and representing non-union employees in employment-related legal disputes. The vast majority of his work involves litigation, including lawsuits alleging wrongful termination, all forms of illegal employment discrimination (especially age, race, gender and disability discrimination), sexual harassment, "Whistleblowers" and other unlawful retaliation, breach of employment contract (retention agreements, bonuses, commissions) non-payment of wages and overtime pay, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, disputes over the misappropriation, use and/or disclosure of proprietary information and/or trade secrets. Sam has particular expertise in executive compensation disputes, and disputes involving minority equity owners and shareholder oppression, as well as public...

Michael Oblizajek is a veteran in the field of personal injury. He's settled millions of dollars in cases for his clients and is a strong fighter who is ready to take on big insurance companies that have a reputation of denying benefits to those injured in auto accidents.

David has practiced law for 15 years and specializes in estate planning, wills, trusts, probate and defense of medical malpractice and civil rights lawsuits. He is a shareholder of Chapman Law Group and is licensed in both Michigan and Indiana. David is a Special Fiduciary at the Oakland County Probate Court. He is dedicated to educating the public on issues in estate planning including providing assets and care to loved ones, limiting taxes, and establishing healthcare protocols. David strives to serve each individual clients estate planning needs, tailoring each plan to address wealth preservation and family financial security. David holds a Certificate...

Jennifer Salvatore is a partner at Salvatore Prescott, PLLC and an AV-rated lawyer, which is the highest Martindale Hubble peer review ranking for ethics and legal ability. She practices in the areas of employment, civil rights, and business litigation and represents a wide range of individuals in difficult employment transitions, including executives and other professionals in employment and contract disputes. Jennifer has a particular interest in sex discrimination cases, and has handled many high profile matters involving sex harassment and other gender issues. She also has a busy practice representing students, including in Title IX litigation and internal...

Amy began her legal career in 2011, focusing on civil litigation, and became involved in community association law when she joined MAGWV in 2016. She now helps lead the firm’s litigation team. Amy’s practice is concentrated on litigation and collection matters for condominium and homeowner associations. Since arriving at the firm in 2016, she has already brought several complex matters to favorable conclusions, attending to the minute details that often spell the difference between success and failure. Her skills ensure her clients will always know the status of a matter, and that their input and concerns will be at the...

The Law Offices of Marshall S. Tauber has been committed to representing and serving the needs of all clients, throughout Michigan, in all trial courts, both State and Federal, with integrity and dedication.

After completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, Beth Bernstein attended Northwestern University School of Law where she participated in various community outreach projects. In choosing a career in the law, Beth aspired to honor the legacy and special relationship she had with her grandmother, Estelle. Estelle was one of the first women lawyers in the state of Michigan. Estelle was creative, smart, independent, witty, artsy, fun, and full of life. Estelle was a true inspiration and role model for all women. By observing her dad, Beth witnessed and experienced the joy that comes from the practice of...

Marc has practiced in the areas of tax controversies and litigation, business litigation, and probate litigation for over 35 years. He knows what to do to release tax levies, release liens, and resolve audits, innocent spouse and fraud claims, and civil penalties. Likewise, he knows how to litigate business disputes and probate contests.

Experienced and effective automobile no-fault insurance benefits litigator. My role at Liss, Seder & Andrews is to push through all barriers and litigious complexities to secure my clients with the insurance benefits they are entitled to receive. I have the highest attorney rating by Martindale-Hubbell, have tried numerous complex automobile no-fault cases in state and federal courts, and lecture frequently on insurance and trial practice. I am a member of the American Association for Justice, an Executive Board Member of the Michigan Association for Justice, and the former Chairperson of the Oakland County Circuit Court Committee.

Born Detroit, Michigan, December 14, 1942; Admitted to Bar 1969, Michigan,
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit,U.S. Supreme Court; 1970, District of Columbia; 1996, Ohio.
University of Michigan (B.A., 1965); Wayne State University, 1965-6 MBA Program, Wayne State University School of Law (J.D., 1969)
Member:; Oil Spill Response Plan
Negotiation Committee to Develop Federal Regulations Pursuant to
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990;
Certified by the State of California as an Environmental Assessor;
Lecturer, Master of Science Program, Hazardous Waste Management,
Wayne State University;
Guest lecturer HAZWOPER course Wayne State University 2014
Member: The District of Columbia Bar;...

Mr. Roby, a native of Detroit, Michigan, emphasizes the practice of U.S. immigration and nationality law. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kalamazoo College majoring in Philosophy and English and a Juris Doctor (law) degree from the University of Detroit. Prior to his American law education, he studied Law and Philosophy at the Universitaet Muenster in Germany; International Private Law in The Hague, Netherlands; and passed the Universidad de Madrid Complutense intermediate level Language/Humanities course in Madrid, Spain. He enjoys speaking and reading German and Spanish. He is admitted as an attorney in the State of Michigan. He is...

I am a practicing Michigan attorney since 1976. I am a BV Rated Attorney, the highest rating a lawyer can achieve after admission to the bar for 5-9 years, indicating a very high legal ability and ethical standards. In my career, I have handled hundreds of trials and tens of thousands of personal injury, auto, and worker's compensation cases recovering millions for my clients. I am admitted to practice in both federal and state courts.

I am proud to represent clients in whatever family law issue they may be facing, whether it be a divorce, a paternity case, a custody or parenting time dispute, a child or spousal support issue, or enforcement or modification of a previous court order. I limit my practice exclusively to family law because family law cases are important to the people involved in a way that no other kind of cases are. It is very rewarding to represent clients who are dealing with issues that really matter - not just to them, but to those who depend on...

Anthony Garczynski is the managing member and principal trial attorney at Anthony J. Garczynski, PLC. Focusing on complex litigated matters for nearly twenty years, Anthony has developed a reputation for integrity and litigation success. Anthony practices in all state and federal courts in Michigan, is admitted to the sixth circuit court of appeals and has been admitted pro hac vice in cases in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Ohio and other states. Efficient Representation. No one should hire an expensive law firm just because they are expensive--successful litigation should never "break the bank." Over the past two decades, Anthony has provided cost...

Intellectual property law practice focusing on asset management, licensing and client counseling. Chair of Licensing practice group and Intellectual Asset Management practice group at Brinks, Gilson & Lione. Experienced in providing IP asset mapping, mining and landscape analysis, as well as protecting and leveraging IP assets through M&A and bankruptcy. Certified Licensing Professional. My patent practice includes both prosecution and counseling in numerous industries including automotive, medical device, retail and software. My trademark practice comprises registration, large portfolio management, and enforcement. My copyright practice includes registration and licensing, and I am currently a contributing author on copyright law in Landslide,...

Large corporations, Big Pharma, and the medical products industry often sell dangerous products that can harm you or the people you love. Products liability lawyers like Jeff work to hold theses companies accountable and help you recover compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering and more.

Whether you've been harmed by a defective medical device, cancer-causing ingredients in everyday products, or addictive products, the law may be on your side.

Jeff is actively seeking to consult with clients injured by Roundup, Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder, JUUL e-Cigarettes, Allergan Biocell Implants, and 3M Battle Guard Earplugs.

Evaluating potential claims,...

In order to best serve my clients, my standard is to work diligently in order to help individuals whom find themselves in difficult situations. Many individuals find themselves scared and uncertain of what to expect. As such, I stive to put myself in that client's shoes. I realize that the type of law I practice can be difficult, but it is important to provide my clients with nothing short of the best results. I take my job very seriously and am prideful in being honest and hard working.

Emily Weinberger received a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law in May of 2023 and was sworn into the State Bar of Michigan in November of 2023. During her time in law school, Emily served as the President of the Student Bar Association and as an Associate Editor of the Animal and Natural Resource Law Review Journal. In addition, Emily worked for MSU College of Law’s McClellan Free Speech Online Library providing resources for students to learn about their First Amendment rights. Emily also spent time working with the Legal Aid and Defender Association, advising clients through...

Angela Walker practices in the areas of employment litigation and counseling. She is active in the disability community, and she is passionate about helping employees with disabilities enforce their rights with regard to ADA accommodations, FMLA leave, and employee benefits matters. She handles complex severance negotiations, and focuses on taking strategic legal action to protect her clients’ careers. Her other specialties include federal employee representation and representation of professionals in licensing disputes.

Beginning his law career in 2005, Kevin is a Partner with McGraw Morris where he heads the firm’s Municipal Law section. He focuses his practice in municipal litigation and municipal law, with an emphasis in government contracts, planning and zoning, tax increment financing, property law, and utility law. He started his municipal career working for the Floyd County Ambulance Service in Iowa and as a reserve officer for the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department. He later became a full-time police officer with the cities of Bowman, North Dakota, Nora Springs, Iowa, and Leon, Iowa. He also worked undercover...

Attorney licensed to practice law in Michigan (1987), Ohio (1988), Illinois (1988) and District of Columbia (1989). Legal experience includes litigation and transactions in business, real estate, collections, personal injury, insurance, probate, family and criminal law. Former adjunct professor taught graduate and undergraduate level courses in business management and ethics at Wayne State University located in Detroit, Michigan.

Robert M. Goldman is the founding attorney and counselor at law of the Law Offices of Robert Goldman, PLLC. In this role, Robert provides an exceptional level of representation to clients in need of criminal defense and estate planning, wherever they may find themselves across Michigan. Robert’s past legal experience includes complex civil litigation, probate and estate planning, and municipal law. Prior to founding the Law Offices of Robert Goldman, Robert’s practice concentrated on criminal defense, including investigation and post-judgment relief. Additionally, Robert's prior experience included all aspects of municipal law, with concentration on ordinance enforcement, real property law, and local...

Michigan Licensed Attorney since 1990. Michigan Licensed in Real Estate since 1992, Licensed Broker since 2002. Member State Bar of Michigan, Washtenaw County Bar Association. Real Estate Law Section Co-Chair, WCBA, 2011-2012. Member National Association of Realtors, Michigan Association of Realtors, Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors, Realtor.com. Member, Real Estate, Probate and Estate Planning, and Family Practice sections of the Washtenaw County Bar Association. Member Women Lawyers of Michigan. Member Washtenaw Estate Planning Council. Member Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce.

After spending over a decade as a commercial banker and real estate lender, working on deals from $1MM to multi-lender participated $165MM, I founded my PLLC and the DBA under it, www.familytreeloans.com. I look forward to assisting you with your legal transactional needs. Thank you for the opportunity. I have also earned my real estate broker's license and have been appointed as a Better Business Bureau arbitrator and to a firefighter's pension fund board.

Ryan is an exceptional attorney that possesses a unique understanding of the law and people. Ryan has been with the firm since its founding and was named a Partner in 2015. His practice focuses on both civil and commercial litigation, which spans a wide range of substantive law from shareholder and contract disputes to antitrust matters. Ryan has been involved in a variety of complex and high stakes matters, including, the defense of a multimillion dollar antitrust class action suit; representing the selling company in a multimillion dollar post stock purchase agreement closing dispute; prosecution of a FLSA...

The firm's principal, Mark Bosler, is an experienced attorney practicing in Michigan since 1982, and is admitted to practice in Florida (1989). Mr. Bosler has over 30 years of experience in civil and commercial transactions and litigation, including corporate, commercial, and construction; real estate transactions, collections, estate planning, probate and trust administration. He has served as arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association and represented parties in disputes involving individuals, small- and medium-sized service companies, suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors in contract disputes alleging breach of contract terms, conditions and performance; defective product or design; interpretation and litigation of corporate governance and...