Alma Lawyers

My practice is focused exclusively on estate planning. I take great effort to stay up-to-date with changes in the law and implement new drafting techniques to provide thorough and comprehensive planning for our client’s specific needs. I also strive to draft documents in plain English so that my clients can understand them. My practice is unique in that we do not operate out of a traditional brick and mortar office. We come to you!

I graduated from Swartz Creek High School in 1982, from the University of Michigan - Flint in 1986 and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School (now Western Michigan Law School) in 1989. I have been practicing since 1989. My practice is mostly confined to the family. I do divorce, child custody and support, parenting time, paternity, child abuse and neglect, wills, estate planing, guardianship and conservatorship.

I believe most people are in my office for stressful situations. I try to relieve that stress and walk you through the court process as easy as possible.

Attorney Ronald M. Bahrie is an accomplished and highly respected lawyer, as well as the Senior Partner at Bahrie Law, PLLC. A firm believer in the value of hard work, he is dedicated to providing every client with a high level of service, personal attention, and results-oriented representation. This approach has helped him achieve numerous successes on behalf of his clients in a variety of complex cases. Ronald earned his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in December of 1978. He was admitted to practice in the state of Michigan the following summer and has been practicing law...

Doug McPhail has more than 30 years experience helping families, like yours, protect their estates from nursing home poverty, taxes and unnecessary probate expenses. Doug earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Mass Communications from Taylor University where he was active in student government leadership roles. After college, Doug enrolled at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law where he graduated with honors in 1988. Doug earned the American Jurisprudence Award for Academic Excellence in the area of professional responsibility and was published member of the University of Detroit Law Review. While in law school, Doug...

Shaw has spent nearly 30 years as a litigation attorney. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1989 from Michigan State University. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1993 from Wayne State University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and the United States District Court of the Eastern and Western District of Michigan. Shaw joined Buckfire Law Firm in September 2023 and focuses mainly on first-party auto claims, third-party auto negligence, and motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. He has tried countless personal injury trials and has extensive experience handling a wide variety...

I manage the business of life. A life well lived is a business. When I represent a client, I look at their life as a whole and put together a comprehensive plan to assure that they are better off after my representation of them. This applies to their divorce settlements as well as their estate planning.

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.

I have been practicing law for 25 years. My practice focuses on family law including divorce, custody, parenting time, asset division and support.

Eden J. Allyn is an ardent advocate for her clients. Practicing since 1996, Ms. Allyn has dedicated herself to helping her clients by staying abreast of the latest issues and developments in the law. She has furthered her education in the family law arena by earning a Certificate of Completion of the Family Law Certificate program through the Michigan Institute of Continuing Legal Education, by obtaining a collaborative law certificate and by training and working as a domestic family law mediator and attorney. Ms. Allyn has zealously represented clients in all levels of courts in Michigan, including appellate actions at...

Blake Lipman has been a practicing attorney in Michigan since 1995. He worked as a real estate lawyer for a number of title companies for approximately 5 years. He is a graduate of Wayne State University Business School and Wayne State University Law School. Mr. Lipman practices in the greater tri-county area, which includes Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Washtenaw, and Monroe counties. Mr. Lipman has a reputation as a tough, fair, and experienced litigator.

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.

Before joining the firm in 2015, Evan spent over a decade working in community association law in a non-attorney capacity, gaining a deep understanding of the field from the ground up. Since becoming an attorney, he has concentrated his practice on document revisions and restatements, condominium establishment, collections, restriction enforcement, contract drafting and review, and FHA/VA certifications. Evan is known for his thoughtful, client-focused approach, always striving to ensure that every voice is heard and that resolutions are both effective and fair. Whether he's advising clients or finding common ground in a negotiation, Evan brings patience, clarity, and a steady hand...

John began his legal career as a law clerk at a prominent Detroit firm, where he was soon hired on as an association attorney. He went on to practice at a firm in Oakland County for nearly four years before joining Wegner and Associates, P.C. in 2008. When the firm merged with Makower Abbate Guerra PLLC in 2015, John continued his practice without missing a beat. Known for his dependability and practical approach, John is a strategic thinker who picks his battles carefully. He avoids far-fetched arguments and never steps into a courtroom without meticulous preparation. Outside the office, John enjoys...

Jeff began his law career in 2003 representing community associations at Wegner and Associates, which later became Wegner Vollmer PC and then part of Makower Abbate Guerra Wegner Vollmer PLLC. Known for finding ways to make the law easy to understand when it comes to real life, day-to-day situations, as well as his thoughtful, individualized approach to serving clients, he’s also always up for a good laugh now and then. He enjoys spending time with his family and Harlow, a mini-goldendoodle, tennis, running and watching the English Premier League.

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.

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I have devoted my litigation practice to business, complex commercial and product liability actions. Through my trial practice, I have appeared as trial counsel in numerous federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies and mediation and arbitration tribunals. I have successfully represented and obtained verdicts, judgments, awards and settlements for a list of valued clients that include major automobile manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, and finance companies, as well as closely held businesses and their owners, families, and individuals.

Metro Detroit Divorce Attorney Simone R. Sprague grew up in Macomb County, Michigan, where she lived with her parents, grandfather, and three younger siblings. Growing up in her grandfather’s home gave Simone a true appreciation of what it means to be “family,” as she was often surrounded by Aunties, Uncles, and multitudes of cousins (think My Big Fat Greek Wedding). She credits her passion for helping people to these experiences, and to her mother who never turns down a person in need. Simone received her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the Lee Honors College at Western Michigan University, where she played...

Attorney Herman Singh Dhade will be able to provide representation regarding immigration related matters. If you need assistance with a green card, visa, obtaining citizenship or any other related case then you should call the firm and schedule a consultation. We provide guidance throughout the Detroit area, call to discuss your situation further with a legal advocate you can trust.

Marco Masciulli is an Associate Attorney with The Head Law Firm, PLC.

Marco has represented both plaintiffs and defendants since he began practicing law in both the civil and criminal arenas. He has experience at every stage of litigation including multiple jury trials.

As a young plaintiff’s attorney with a Detroit medical malpractice firm, Marco settled multiple cases with six-figure dollar amounts and worked on other cases that eventually settled for more. He successfully challenged large medical institutions represented by skilled and seasoned lawyers with his complex and nuanced understanding of the legal and factual issues underlying each case.

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Marian Wangler Ratton, R.N., Esq. is a practicing attorney and registered nurse who has dedicated her career to the defense of healthcare professionals as well as practicing family law and estate planning. What makes Marian unique is that she has continuously practiced both nursing and law for over 25 years, sharing her time equally between both careers. Her combined knowledge and experience in law and nursing makes her ideally suited to represent, advise and educate nurses and health care professionals with legal issues relating to nursing, healthcare law and professional licensing. Since 1983 Marian has been a registered nurse working at...

Miller & Bartnicki, P.C., is a small firm that provides individuals throughout southeastern Michigan with the personalized attention they need. We have 60 years combined experience and offer the comforting atmosphere you would expect from an established small firm in a small town.

Areas of practice include construction litigation and liens, divorce, custody, visitation, child support, alimony, drunk driving, traffic tickets, contract disputes and corporate and LLC set ups.

Your local Estate Planning, Business, and Real Estate Attorney. Matt believes in transparent value based pricing, promptness in completing your work, keeping you informed on your legal matters and allowing you to focus on work and family not the law.

Mr. Devitt will work closely with you to develop a well-crafted estate plan that provides for your loved ones in an effective and efficient manner.

We also provides a full array of legal services to small and mid-size corporations, LLCs and other entities.

In addition, Attorney Matt Devitt provides a full array of real estate services to help home and business owners grow...

Attorney Kara Moore is an experienced attorney, with a wide range of prior professional experience, allowing her to provide unique insight to her clients. When she is not working, she spends her days with a book in her hands and puppies at her side.

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...

In 1974 Dana Wilson founded the Law Firm of Wilson & Wilson P.C. with the belief that superior legal service is built on the foundation of strong client relationships and excellent legal representation. He has served as a Michigan State Representative, State Senator and Oakland County Commissioner. In addition he served as a member of the Michigan Department of Corrections Commission, and on numerous local boards and commissions in Rochester Hills and Hazel Park.

Seth was born and grew up in Northern Michigan. Prior to and while going to college he worked in the construction field with a general contracting firm. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Oakland University in 1992. He received his Juris Doctorate (Cum Laude, Law Review) from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1997. During law school, he clerked for a mid-sized, full service law firm as well as for the Michigan Attorney General’s office. He began his law career working for a short period of time for both a construction and asbestos litigation firm....

At Becker Legal, P.C. we know divorce is tough. While no divorce is easy, we strive to make the process simpler and less stressful for our clients. We will answer your questions, and keep you informed. Attorney Lori D. Becker’s specialized training ensures you quality representation in settlement sessions or in court. A certified mediator and exceptional negotiator, Ms. Becker will provide the assistance you need throughout the collaborative divorce process. If collaborative divorce isn’t right for your case, Ms. Becker’s expert communication skills will serve you well as she vigorously represents you in court. At Becker Legal, P.C., our goal is...