Huntington Woods Personal Injury Lawyers

Experienced criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor. Also experienced in consumer protection matters, such as debt defense, creditor harassment, and fair credit reporting issues.

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.

Attorney Michael “Micky” Smith earned his Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Toledo College of Law, where he was recognized for academic excellence and named to the Dean’s List. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Toledo. Michael is a dedicated personal injury attorney who passionately advocates for individuals injured due to the negligence of others. Licensed to practice in both Michigan and Ohio, he provides skilled legal representation in a wide range of personal injury cases, including but not limited to automobile negligence, slip and fall incidents, dog bites, premises liability, and...

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.

Steven J. Matz’s concentration is in motor vehicle law, with an emphasis on traumatic brain injury. He is a 1974 graduate of the University of Michigan where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree with high distinction and highest honors. In 1977, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from The George Washington University National Law Center. Mr. Matz is a member of the Bar of Michigan, Colorado, Texas, and Washington, D.C. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, Oakland County Mediation Tribunal, and the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board as a Hearing Panel Chairman. He has been appointed...

Michigan lawyers proudly representing divorce, criminal, business, employment, wrongful death, discrimination, police brutality, civil rights and insurance claim denial clients. Free consultation.

I have a B.A. from Albion College (1991) and a J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School (1996). I am very knowledgeable with respect to personal injury law including no-fault, dog bite liabilty, premises liability and automobile negligence. I have spent most of my legal career as a research and writing specialist. I am an active member of the Michigan Association for Justice amicus committee and legislative committee.

Aric K. Melder has assisted each of his clients with the finest legal representation possible while upholding the ethics, spirit, and intent of the law. He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1996. He graduated from Detroit College of Law, at Michigan State University with a Juris Doctor, in 1996, and Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1993. Aric K. Melder has concentrated his expertise and experience in the areas of Family Law, Divorce, Adoption, Bankruptcy, Debt Collection /Debt Collection Defense, Asset Protection, Real Estate, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving, Traffic...

Sanford J. Melder has helped thousands of people as an attorney. He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1974. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Jurist Doctor in 1973, and Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Science in 1968. Sanford J. Melder has practiced law for over 30 years, representing clients in legal matters including Family Law, Divorce, Adoption, Real Estate, Debt Collection/Debt Collection Defense, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Criminal Defense, Traffic Matters, Drunk Driving, Business Law and Personal Injury. Areas of Practice: Family Law Divorce Adoption Real Estate Debt Collection/Debt Collection Defense Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Asset...

After receiving an undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 1995, I attended the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law and received my J.D. in 1998. During law school, I interned in the office of Southfield attorney Geoffrey Fieger and took a job there after graduating. After a year, I moved to another Southfield firm and then in 2004, I came to Goodman Acker P.C., where I have been a partner since 2011. Like the other attorneys in the firm, I believe it is important for lawyers to be active in professional organizations. I am...

28 years of practice in the State and Federal Courts of the United States. Several years as an associate, then partner, in a boutique defense firm in Birmingham, MI, then a sole-practitioner in Detroit, Birmingham and Royal Oak, MI. Currently involved in several high-profile matters; one wherein the claimed injured party seeks $99,000,000.00 dollars in future damages; three Racketeering Criminal cases (R.I.C.O.) involving drug/gun/violence conspiracies brought bu the United States Attorney's Office; and many other various litigated matters of criminal and civil disputes. In addition to being licensed through the States of MI and OH, admitted to practice in the...

Lawrence Kajy is the founder and managing attorney at the Kajy Law Firm, PLLC. He earned his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. While at UDM Law, Lawrence was a member of the school’s Law Review program, in which he published The Future of Michigan’s No-Fault Act: Assessing the Devastating Impact of Change, and was also a member of the school’s Moot Court program, where he achieved a Pass with Distinction in the G. Mennen Moot Court Competition. He received book awards for the...

Nicole Blank Becker of Blank Law, PC is a powerhouse in the field of law and has a unique skill set that sets her apart from every other Michigan defense attorney. Prior to going into private practice, Nicole was a prosecutor given the awesome responsibility of running the Sex Crimes Unit and the Child Abuse Unit for years in Macomb County, Michigan. With Lawyer Nicole Blank Becker’s prior experience as Chief of Sex Crimes Unit and Child Abuse Crimes Unit in Macomb County, she has been on both sides of the law for the past 20 years. Her journey as a successful...