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Donald McGinnis
Troy, MI Attorney with 52 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Michigan State University
Don is an experienced attorney that specializes in family law and has concentrated his practice in this area for over three decades. He has represented clients in various facets of family law, which include divorce, child custody, child support, parenting time, paternity, spousal support, mediation and other post-judgment issues.
Don has been acknowledged by multiple professional associations and is also the recipient of numerous awards for his outstanding accomplishments in the legal community.
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C. Thomas Ludden
Bloomfield Twp, MI Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Appeals, Employment, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice
University of Michigan Law School
Tom Ludden is the head of the Appellate Law Practice group at Lipson Neilson P.C. He regularly argues before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Michigan Court of Appeals and has also appeared in the United States and Michigan Supreme Courts.
Mr. Ludden has been counsel of record in published decisions resolving issues related to due process, medical and legal malpractice, defamation, class action certification, judicial ethics, the priority of interests in real property, estate planning and the statute of limitations.
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Madana Hermiz
Troy, MI Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Madana Hermiz has received the following accolades and awards: -Rising Star, from SuperLawyers -2013 Client's Choice for Divorce, from AVVO -Top 40 under 40, from the National Trial Lawyers -Top Women Attorneys, HOUR Detroit Madana Hermiz attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law, graduating with honors. She was a member of the dean's list and earned a position as one of twelve on the moot court team, the Society of Advocates. Before establishing HermizLaw, Ms. Hermiz worked at the Federal Public Defender's Office of Nevada in the non-capital habeas unit where she...
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William Dale Johnson
Flint Township, MI Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Michigan State University
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...
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Jonathan Roffe
Birmingham, MI Attorney with 10 years of experience
Business
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Jonathan Roffe is business attorney with significant trial experience in various state and federal courts across the United States, regularly representing businesses of all sizes in the consumer goods, branding, retail and apparel industries with commercial matters involving contractual disputes, corporate governance, regulatory concerns, labor and employment issues, and intellectual property rights.
In addition to representing clients in courtroom settings, Jonathan handles all matters necessary for clients, from drafting and negotiating customized business agreements, to overseeing the management and development of clients’ intellectual property portfolio.
Jonathan has been recognized as a Rising Star in Business Litigation by Super Lawyers each...
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Sean Joseph O'Bryan
Birmingham, MI Attorney with 11 years of experience
(800) 627-9267
401 S. Old Woodward Ave.
Suite 463
Birmingham, MI 48009
Free ConsultationMaritime and Personal Injury
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Top 40 under 40 Lawyers in Illinois and Michigan. Experienced Personal Injury Trial Lawyer Specialized in Uber and Lyft car accidents and assaults, and federal matters of Maritime/Admiralty Law. Sean represents injured parties in Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Boston, New York, and many more states. In terms of federal courts, he is a member of the Northern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Michigan. He holds a certification in the law of taxation.
Mr. O'Bryan is a member of the Ride-Sharing Committee in the American Association for Justice, discussing the legal matters involving UBER and LYFT, and is a member...
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Gary C Safir
Birmingham, MI Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Gary Safir is a personal injury trial lawyer who specializes in fighting for victims of car accidents and motorcycle accidents, including “low speed” or “low-impact” accidents with minimal vehicle body damage. Gary believes that, no matter the speed of the crash, if a client’s injury has affected their life, their case is worth the fight. He is currently the senior trial attorney at Scott Goodwin Law, P.C., in Birmingham, MI.
Gary has recovered millions of dollars for his clients and has been recognized as a top-rated personal injury attorney by nationally recognized legal rating services.
Gary considers it a privilege to...
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Steven L. Schwartz
Birmingham, MI Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Steven L. Schwartz is one of the most respected criminal defense attorneys. His comprehensive knowledge of the criminal justice system stems from nearly 30 years in practice. Criminal defense is a family tradition – Steven Schwartz’s father and grandfather were both lawyers and he grew up learning about the law, which grew into a passion for helping people through criminal defense litigation.
The firm has successfully helped clients in metro Detroit and throughout Michigan with aggressive defense and expert due-diligence. They represent clients throughout Michigan in many areas of criminal defense like DUI/OWI, Assault, Sex Crimes, Felony Crimes, Misdemeanor...
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Steven Liddle
Detroit, MI Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Consumer and Environmental
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Steven D. Liddle is a lifelong resident of Michigan having attended Michigan State University and the University of Detroit School of Law. As the managing partner of Liddle & Dubin, P.C., he has successfully represented thousands of individuals in class actions in cases involving sewage backups, air pollution and consumer fraud. In representing his clients, Mr. Liddle will passionately utilize all legal means necessary to advance the interests of his clients. Some examples: 1. Fox Creek litigation. As a young lawyer Mr. Liddle was approached by residents of the lower east side of Detroit...
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Kevin Steven Bessant
Detroit, MI Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Attorney Kevin Bessant has successfully represented hundreds clients charged with criminal offenses in both State and Federal Court in the State of Michigan. With an aggressive litigation style, and superior client services, Attorney Kevin Bessant ensures that each of his clients receive the individualized attention to their case that they deserve to achieve a successful outcome.
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Thomas M.J. Lavigne
Detroit, MI Attorney with 26 years of experience
Administrative, Appeals, Cannabis Law and Civil Rights
Michigan State University
Lawyer-Lavigne is an Excellent appeals court orator. He is Managing Partner of Cannabis Counsel Law Firm. Five lawyers state-wide, doing regulatory compliance, licensing, local zoning and permits, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, litigation, state and federal criminal defense, products liability, eminent domain and intellectual property. A high profile case brought to five years in Hawaii, North Carolina and Michigan for over 30-years. A frequent guest on various media and public debates with politicians, and expert witness.
Chairman of Cannabis Law Section of State Bar of Michigan, Board NORML of Michigan, Lifetime Member NORML National Legal...
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Tom Croft
Northville, MI Lawyer with 26 years of experience
IP and Patents
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
I'm a former electrical engineer who focuses on patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical and computer arts, particularly in autonomous vehicles. My technical background is computers, digital signal processing, and communications. I am a co-inventor on ten issued U.S. patents. I am currently accepting new clients.
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Lisa M. Okasinski
Detroit, MI Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
I have been helping people in Michigan resole real estate and contract related issues for over 7 years. I am admitted to practice in all Michigan state courts, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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LaChelle Logan
Redford, MI Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Toledo
When you come to Bryant, Logan, Law Group, you can have confidence that your case can receive the attention and care it requires. It is of the utmost importance that you know where you can turn to procure the help your case calls for at this time, and a Redford bankruptcy attorney at this office will be glad to help you. Attorney LaChelle W. Logan, Esq. attended the University of Toledo, where she earned her Juris Doctorate. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University. She has a membership with the State Bar of Michigan. She also...
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Mikai Green
Detroit, MI Lawyer
Attorney Mikai Green specializes in protecting, preserving, and monetizing Intellectual Property Rights; she handles novel and complex copyright infringement matters, has advanced knowledge of Federal Trademark prosecutions, and negotiates free agent contracts, primarily boxing agreements.
Some of Attorney Green’s clients include: the MC Breed Estate, Black Mafia Family, The Last Poets, Professor Griff, Spencer Haywood, DJBJ, Sino, rising athlete Emoni Bates, and many notable others. She represented the Alex Haley estate in the protection and preservation of some of the Original Malcolm X Letters; has done production deals for Lupe’ Fiasco, and completed a noteworthy licensing deal for the movie Apollo...
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Corene C Ford
Northville, MI Attorney with 21 years of experience
Business, Landlord Tenant, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Vermont Law School and Vermont Law School
Corene C. Ford has practiced law in Michigan since 2003, specializing in litigating a wide variety of civil matters including in the areas of condominium and HOA, real estate law, business law, landlord tenant, contract disputes, collections, landlord tenant, as well as personal injury cases. Corene is also a certified court appointed mediator. She has successfully mediated dozens of cases ranging from simple real estate disputes to complex commercial matters.
After graduating with a B.S. from Eastern Michigan University in 1999, Corene attended Vermont Law School from which she received a JD and Master of Studies in Environmental Law, cum laude,...
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David K Easlick Jr
Novi, MI Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(202) 409-4306
Suite 600 PMB 6135
39555 Orchard Hill Place
Novi, MI 48375
Michigan State University
Since 2016, I have been serving as an expert witness and assisting in trials dealing with hazing and Risk Management engendered lawsuits involving fraternities. I have been involved in over 25 matters in the past four years primarily involving hazing and substance abuse related tragedies. I am primarily working on behalf of plaintiffs, but have represented a national fraternity, and two individual defendants.
I am an “anti-hazing and risk management Specialist”. I was the Executive Director of Delta Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity for over 29 years. In such role, I became familiar with just about all conduct by undergraduate young men...
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Laura McMahon Lynch
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Business, Construction, Probate and Real Estate
Michigan State University
For over 25 years, Laura McMahon Lynch has earned a reputation as a highly respected Real Estate litigator, as well as a compassionate, driven Estate Planning attorney.
Using her 11 years of experience as both a Special and Assistant Attorney General defending the State of Michigan, Laura aggressively represents clients in a wide range of litigation including real estate title disputes, construction lien foreclosure as well as complex contract-based lawsuits.
She has become the confidant of countless clients who continue to trust her sensitivity and discretion. Laura is a certified Facilitative Mediator for the 3rd Circuit Court of Michigan. She has...
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Sandra T. Kas-Mikha
Southfield, MI Attorney with 4 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Sandra is the founder of Kas-Mikha Legal Group PLLC in Southfield, Michigan. She received her Juris Doctorate from University of Detroit Mercy and her Bachelor’s in Communication and Media Studies from Wayne State University.
Specializing in personal injury and family law, Sandra works with vulnerable clients on a daily basis. As an attorney and counselor at law, Sandra epitomizes her role as a counselor by empathizing with fragile clients and minimizing their worries. Sandra’s top priority is always client satisfaction. She tirelessly negotiates with opposing counsel to ensure the best possible outcome for all of her clients. She also understands how...
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Thomas Pascaris
Farmington, MI Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Thomas D. Pascaris, Esq., is CEO of Pascaris Law Firm, PLLC. He received his bachelor’s in Finance, Business administration, and a minor in Political Science from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Thomas specializes in many legal areas including Divorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, and Business Formation and Transactions. Thomas holds a board seat on the City of Farmington Downtown Development Authority, and was recently selected as Dbusiness Magazine’s 30 in their 30 for 2018.
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Stuart M. Dorf
Farmington, MI Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Consumer
Illinois Institute of Technology and Tulane University School of Law
I've focused my career on building successful businesses. Over the past decade I created several nationally recognized organizations in the technology, marketing and real estate industries. By accurately evaluating market opportunities, targeting customer needs, and developing differentiated solutions,
Industry focus includes:
-Law and Accounting Firms
-B2B private corporations
-Information Technology
-Investment Banking, Venture Capital & Private Equity
Selected Highlights:
-Co-founder - Instadium.com
-Co-founder - Website4you.com
-Co-founder - GoWebBaby USA, LLC
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W. Jay Brown
Midland, MI Attorney with 26 years of experience
Business, Collections, Construction and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Originally a teacher, W. Jay Brown became a lawyer in 1998 and has been in practice in the Great Lakes Bay Region ever since. Mr. Brown graduated first in his law school class and joined Midland’s largest law firm as a litigation associate. While with the firm, Mr. Brown embarked on his litigation career and was soon promoted to member of the firm. In 2009, W. Jay Brown left the law firm to start his own practice based on his vision for the practice of law – where technology and innovation are leveraged to provide clients superior customer and...
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Gary Nitzkin
Southfield, MI Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer
Wayne State University
I sue debt collectors and credit reporting agencies. My services are free to consumers. When debt collectors abuse people, I sue them to stop the calls and make the debt collector pay my client. I also sue credit reporting agencies that fail to properly update consumer's credit reports. Again, our services are free to consumers.
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Randall D. Cain
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Entertainment & Sports
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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Kathryn Wayne-Spindler
Milford, MI Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Michigan Attorney Kathryn Wayne-Spindler has built a full-service law firm that is pleased to be successfully helping clients with all their divorce, family law, adoption, child custody, change of domicile, estate planning, minor criminal defense and probate needs. She is an experienced and aggressive fighter in the courtroom. She is also known for being a compassionate counselor to her clients. She understands that her clients' cases are not just legal battles to be won, but life-changing events that can potentially be emotionally traumatic. She listens and advises with her client's best interests in mind. Years ago, Wayne-Spindler realized that...
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Anthony Chapman
Southfield, MI 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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Ronald K Weiner
Southfield, MI Attorney
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Syracuse University College of Law
Ron Weiner represents consumers in their claims against large corporations and insurance companies. He is a devoted advocate who assures that his clients have the same legal firepower as their opponents.
Ron received his B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1983. He received his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law in 1987. Ron then became an assistant prosecuting attorney for Macomb County. He has represented plaintiffs in many personal injury cases for more than 30 years.
Ron has also authored articles and presented seminars. Annually, he co-moderates the Michigan Association for Justice’s Seminar in the Snow in...
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Parisa Sadrnia
Southfield, MI Attorney with 4 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Parisa Sadrnia is a first-generation American born from Vietnamese and Iranian parents, who immigrated to the United States in the 1970's. Parisa grew up in Troy, Michigan, and graduated from Wayne State University in 2013 with a degree in Psychology and several Dean's List honors.
After completing her undergraduate studies, Parisa attended Western Michigan's Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Auburn Hills, Michigan. While in law school, Parisa received several awards and was an Academic Resource Graduate Assistant, a Teaching Assistant, an Associate Editor on Law Review, and the Editor-In-Chief of Cooley's Law Journal of Practical and Clinical Law. In addition,...
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George Burke
Southfield, MI Attorney
Free ConsultationAnimal, Asbestos, Insurance Claims and Nursing Home
Boston College
George G. Burke, III is a licensed attorney in the State of Michigan and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Syracuse University where he graduated cum laude in 1989. He graduated from Boston College Law School in 1992.
George's practice focuses on personal injury litigation, with an emphasis on automobile negligence and Michigan no-fault insurance cases. He is a member of the Michigan Association for Justice.
Email: george@buckfirelaw.com
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Matthew John Literski
Brighton, MI Attorney with 8 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Matthew’s practice focuses on all aspects of both criminal defense and family law, including divorce, child custody and support issues, paternity, parenting time disputes and spousal support modifications. Specifically, Matthew ‘s talents are best utilized in high conflict family situations for professionals, especially cases involving mental health and substance abuse issues, dealing with narcissistic personality disorders and special needs children.
Matthew is a proud Howell High School graduate and is a lifelong resident of Livingston County.
Matthew is the recipient of: American Institute of Legal Advocates “Rising Star 2019” award, and the “Top Ranking Attorney” award for both 2020 and 2021 from...
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James K. Sherbin
Detroit, MI Lawyer with 1 year of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Christopher Kroll
Okemos, MI Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
My practice is focused on family law and estate planning. I assist clients with various matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, prenuptial agreements, civil litigation, preparing trusts, and wills. I have worked on hundreds of family law cases with excellent results for my clients.
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Renee Dagher
Dearborn, MI Attorney with 32 years of experience
Immigration
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
At Dagher Immigration Law we are dedicated to providing legal counsel to individuals, businesses, educational institutions and others with regard to matters related to immigration benefits and I-9 compliance, as well as filing and processing documents of permanent U.S. residency and temporary visas (including H-1B, L, O, and TN), NAFTA applications, transferee benefits, and other corporate immigration benefits related to overseas businesses and facilities. We specialize in family immigration law, handling all types of family immigrant petitions, spousal petitions, fiancee petitions and waivers of inadmissibility. We seek to resolve immigration issues...
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Zacharia Spencer Bonham
Okemos, MI Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction and Immigration
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
My practice is focused on Immigration Law. I represent clients seeking family-based petitions, asylum, special immigrant juvenile visas, naturalization, obtaining Provisional Waivers for Unlawful Presence, preparing documents for consulate interviews, removal proceedings, and the appellate process. I have represented clients in Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Garry Kregelka
Holt, MI Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
The Kregelka Law Firm, PLLC in East Lansing, is a general-practice law firm focusing on criminal defense, police civil liability, family law, estate planning, personal injury, and helping victims of stalking.
The owner and managing member, Garry Kregelka, is a former Michigan State Police trooper, undercover officer, detective sergeant, and post commander at Gladstone and Ypsilanti. He also served as chief of police in Beloit, WI and as the Meridian Township (Michigan) Prosecutor. He is currently a licensed private detective and an adjunct professor at Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Garry received his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in...
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Michael J. Hamblin
Southfield, MI Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Business, Probate and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
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Kevin Z. Komar
Lansing, MI Attorney with 24 years of experience
Personal Injury
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
Kevin has fought for the rights of Michigan's injured since 2000. For him, every case deserves his best effort, no matter how big or small. He joined the Sinas Dramis Law Firm Michigan personal injury team in 2017. Kevin prides himself in being available to his clients, for any matter. He's the first one in the office every day, and he's not intimidated by any task. Recognizing that all cases have their differences, Kevin makes it a priority to ensure his clients understand the legal system and their rights.
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John A. McDermott
Chelsea, MI Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
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Gavin McClintic
Mt Pleasant, MI Attorney with 18 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Michigan State University
We are a full service law firm. You can depend on us to look out for every aspect of your legal needs - business or personal, and at any stage of your life. McClintic Law Firm has been practicing law since 1913 in Isabella County and the entire state of Michigan. We provide full legal service to the community today. We are happy to serve the Mt. Pleasant area, Isabella county, Gratiot county, Clare County, Midland County, Mecosta County, and beyond. Our firm is well versed and experienced in all areas of the law, including business law, criminal law, real...
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Lesley Hoenig
Mount Pleasant, MI Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Probate and Real Estate
Northern Illinois University College of Law
I am an attorney licensed to practice in Michigan, Illinois and Minnesota. I primarily practice in bankruptcy, foreclosure, real estate, estate planning and probate.