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Matthew C. McManus
Ann Arbor, MI Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Matthew C. McManus is the founder and principal member of Ann Arbor Legal PLLC. McManus brings a wealth of knowledge derived from diverse life experiences, participation in business entrepreneurship and over 13 years of exposure within the legal community. McManus is guided under the strong belief that serving every client is our number one prerogative.
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Adam M Taub
Ann Arbor, MI Attorney with 11 years of experience
Civil Rights, Education and Employment
University of Connecticut School of Law
Adam M. Taub is a graduate of the University of Michigan and University of Connecticut School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Michigan, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Adam joined NachtLaw in January 2018 after working at Miller Cohen P.L.C. for over three years as an Associate Attorney. He has represented numerous individuals and labor unions against employers in federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies, including EEOC, OSHA, NLRB, and MERC. He primarily focuses on labor and employment law.
While in law school, Adam served as a member of the Connecticut Law Review. He also received...
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Thomas George Sinas
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Minnesota Law School
Tom Sinas is a trial lawyer who has spent his career serving the public and advocating for the injured. As a partner at Sinas Dramis Law Firm, he manages the firm’s downtown Grand Rapids office and is dedicated to serving his home community of West Michigan.
While Tom’s expertise is far-reaching, he focuses his practice primarily on personal injury and wrongful death litigation, auto negligence cases, and Michigan auto no-fault law. In particular, he helps ensure individuals involved in Grand Rapids car accidents are on a level playing field with the insurance companies on the other side of a case. Over...
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Audra R McClure
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I pride myself in communicating well with clients and always keeping their familes' best interests in mind.
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S. Christopher Hunter
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 18 years of experience
(616) 719-2467
125 Ottawa Avenue, NW, Suite 245
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Social Security Disability
University of Maine - School of Law
S. Christopher Hunter is the founding member of Hunter Law Offices, PLLC. Prior to opening his own practice, Mr. Hunter was an associate attorney with Garrison Lawhouse, PC in Dearborn, Michigan, served as a staff attorney at the Elder Law and Advocacy Center, and most recently managed and supervised the Great Lakes Legal – Elder Law Division’s reduced-fee program. Mr. Hunter focuses his practice in the areas of Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Guardianship/Conservatorships, and Social Security Disability. Mr. Hunter graduated from the University of Maine School of Law with a...
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Robert Rutgers
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 32 years of experience
Business, Family and Real Estate
Marquette University Law School
- Act as general counsel/legal adviser to a variety of service and manufacturing businesses, including M&A, supply agreements, real estate leases and purchase agreements, employment policies/handbooks, contracts, financing documentation, terms and conditions, privacy notices, and compliance/governance documents.
- Represent businesses in complex commercial litigation, such as inter business disputes, contract disputes, shareholder/member conflicts, and employment matters.
- Aggressively assist individuals in contract disputes, real estate transactions/disputes, high conflict divorce matters and sales representative litigation.
- Very experienced in all forms of ADR, including Collaborative Divorce.
- Handle all matters with honesty, integrity and discretion.
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Michael J. Flynn
Muskegon, MI Lawyer with 56 years of experience
Free ConsultationNursing Home, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Michigan State University College of Law
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Xavier Prather
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 4 years of experience
(616) 219-0535
77 Monroe Center St NW
Suite 600
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Divorce, Entertainment & Sports and Family
Marquette University Law School
I am Xavier E. Prather, a skilled and versatile lawyer with a current focus on entertainment, sports, and family law through my practice, LawyerLike, PLLC. Before establishing my law practice, I spent several years as an attorney at a top 200 law firm. I am currently barred in Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Stephanie Hoffer
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationLegal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice
Stephanie began her legal career learning the “behind the scenes” of trial work by working for judges in Kent and Allegan Counties. In those positions, Stephanie was able to observe numerous jury trials and talk with jurors after trial. This invaluable experience awarded her a wealth of knowledge known to few.
Stephanie has dedicated her practice to professional negligence, including medical, legal and accounting malpractice, for over ten years. She began her practice as a defense attorney – defending doctors, hospitals, nurses and lawyers when they were sued. That experience provided additional “behind the scenes” knowledge of...
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Fabiola Adria Galguera
Ann Arbor, MI Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of Michigan Law School
Ms. Galguera joined NachtLaw in 2020. She was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan, receiving a Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction in Political Science. While completing her undergraduate degree, she was involved with the Undergraduate Political Science Association and worked for legal counsel to the Hialeah Police Department and the City of Hialeah in South Florida. In this time, she learned about employment and criminal law and took an interest in both. She also took an interest in conflict resolution while working as a Student Facilitator at the University...
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Ryan Anthony Maesen
Wyoming, MI Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Michigan State University
I have a passion for defending the rights of the accused. It disgusts me how often a person is convicted in the public eye without any kind of evidence being introduced against him or her at all. Social media has allowed people to form opinions based on sound bites and not real evidence. I focus mainly on criminal defense and have been practicing since 2006. My office is in Wyoming, MI a suburb of Grand Rapids but I take cases within about an hour of here.
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Michelle M. McLean
Grandvillle, MI Attorney with 17 years of experience
(616) 531-7711
3996 Chicago Dr. SW
The Grandville State Bank Building
Grandvillle, MI 49418
Animal, Consumer, Landlord Tenant and Nursing Home
Michigan State University
Michelle McLean received her Bachelors of Science from Cornerstone University in 2002. She later received her Juris Doctorate Cum Laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 2007. While earning her law degree, Ms. McLean served both on the Inns of Court (Lansing) and also worked as an extern for Kent Countyâs 17th Circuit Judicial Court. Prior to practicing law, Ms. Mclean worked for a national mortgage lender and has over fifteen years experience in this capacity. She worked as an underwriter, collector, manager, and finally as an account executive. By combining her...
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Gary T. Neal
Muskegon, MI Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability and Workers' Comp
University of Wisconsin - Madison and Michigan State University College of Law
Gary T. Neal specializes in the areas of workers' compensation, Social Security, and unemployment benefits. Mr. Neal received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin. He also graduated from Michigan State University with high honors, receiving a B.A. in criminal justice.
Mr. Neal is a dedicated advocate for his injured and disabled clients. He also has been a guest lecturer at many labor union and disability advocacy events, focusing on both workers' compensation and Social Security law.
He is a member of the Michigan Association for Justice and the Muskegon County Bar Association. He also coaches the North Muskegon High School...
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Arvin Pearlman
Southfield, MI Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Personal Injury
Detroit College of Law
Arvin Pearlman is nationally known for the successful outcomes he has obtained on behalf of railroad workers who are injured or killed in the course of their employment. Since concentrating his practice on Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) litigation in 1979, Arvin has tried numerous personal injury cases before judges and juries across the United States, many with multi-million dollar awards. FELA cases arise from many types of railroad workplace negligence including unsafe work environments, exposure to harmful substances and occupational illness, faulty equipment, and off-site injuries. He is designated legal counsel for the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen in...
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Ezra N. Goldman
Southfield, MI Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
I have been practicing law in Metro Detroit since 1993. My expertise is in civil litigation. I am in courts all over the tri-county area a few times each week. I am well versed in law and procedure and we can make a comprehensive strategy that will get you the best resolution possible for your difficult situation.
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Jay Yasso
Southfield, MI Attorney with 34 years of experience
Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Jay Yasso, a senior shareholder with Sommers Schwartz, focuses his practice on medical malpractice, automobile negligence, and personal injury. He has litigated, mediated and facilitated numerous multi-million dollar settlements on behalf of injured victims for over twenty years, and his experience and expertise allows him to sit on mediation panels in Oakland, Wayne and Macomb County Circuit Courts.
In addition, for the last 23 years, Jay’s professional practice has also focused on representing individuals and businesses in the entertainment industry, including representing record companies, recording artists, music and film producers, production companies, artist managers, agents, songwriters, music publishers, models and modeling...
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Charlotte McCray
Brighton, MI Lawyer with 6 years of experience
(734) 648-8030
9864 E. Grand River Ave.
Ste. 110-305
Brighton, MI 48116
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
Michigan State University
I am an attorney at an insurance law firm that helps clients turn claim denials or delays into payments. We are based in Brighton, MI and handle real property insurance (home, commercial, etc.) cases throughout the state. You can reach me at 734-648-8030 or find out more about our practice at https://www.mccraylawoffice.com.
I graduated summa cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law, which I attended on a full scholarship. While there, I served on two journals, worked at the Ingham County Probate Court, was a property teaching assistant, and volunteered with the Animal Legal Defense Fund. I currently volunteer...
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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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Nicholas A. Kipa
Lansing, MI Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Michigan State University College of Law
I received both my Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees from Michigan State University. I then earned my Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law in 2014, where I worked as an editor for the Animal and Natural Resource Law Review. During law school, I served 3 terms on the Board of Directors of The State News as both Secretary and Treasurer of the Board.
My dedication to civil and community service during this time also led to being appointed by the East Lansing City Council to the City’s Zoning Board of Appeals, where I held public...
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Justin Bahrie
Lansing, MI Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Michigan State University College of Law
Our primary office is in Lansing, Michigan, but we recently opened a second office in Livonia Michigan to service our Metro Detroit clients. I specialize in Personal Injury; Car accidents, premises liability, and work related injuries; as well as Social Security Disability Law.
I have helped thousands of clients over the last 10 years. Give us a call and we will see what we can do to help you recover damages or obtain benefits.
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Bruce L. Townley
Troy, MI Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Traffic Tickets
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Practicing for Over 23 years in various fields, allowing me to understand the impact of your matter, not just immediately, but in many other areas of your life. I will explain honestly, fully and forthrightly your legal situation, and the options available to you.
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Mark E. Mueller
Troy, MI Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Wayne State University Law School
I advise business owners, managers, and investors on a wide range of legal issues from the original formation and governing structure of new companies, buying or selling a business, contractual arrangements between business partners, and evaluating and negotiating deals with vendors and customers.
I also advise individuals on estate planning and post-mortem estate administration. Typically this involves using a variety of trusts to (i) avoid or reduce estate taxes and (ii) provide for proper transfer and management of family wealth.
I hold a Certificate of Completion in the areas of Probate and Estate Planning issued by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education...
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Christopher J. Berry
Brighton, MI Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
Estate Planning and Elder Law is not an area for a “generalist.” Your quality of life and your life’s work is more important than that. It is important to work with a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA). The CELA designation is the GOLD STANDARD in estate planning and elder law. The clients that we work with value the peace of mind, that their goals are being met with the absolute latest in legal strategies to protect assets and preserve quality of life and care. These are only available when working with a Certified...
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John D. Harrington
Brighton, MI Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Tax
Michigan State University
The Law Office of John D. Harrington, PLLC is a Tax Controversy firm that offers its clients outstanding legal representation with a personal touch. We offer the following services to resolve tax problems: Offers in Compromise, Installment Agreements, Currently Non-Collectible Status, Tax Levy/Garnishment Releases; Tax Lien Releases, Audit Representation, Tax Return Preparation, Bankruptcy, and Business Entity Formation. If you currently have a tax problem, come see us for a free consultation. At the free consultation, we will devise an in-depth resolution plan for you. You need an attorney when you have a tax problem with the IRS, or...
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Andrew W. Mayoras
Troy, MI Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Michigan Law School
Located in Troy, Michigan (near Detroit), I am a litigation attorney with an emphasis on probate litigation (will and trust contests, guardianships, beneficiary rights, estate administration, undue influence, fraud, elder abuse and related litigation), as well as commercial litigation, business planning, real estate, and personal injury. I am co-author of Trial & Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights!
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George T. Sinas
Lansing, MI Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
George Sinas has represented seriously injured persons throughout Michigan for over 35 years. He is a past President of the Michigan Association for Justice and a former Chairperson of the State Bar Negligence Law Section. During his career, George has obtained a number of million-dollar-plus judgments and settlements for his clients and received numerous honors for his work in the field of personal injury law.
In 2018, George received the Cline Schreier Award for Excellence from the State Bar of Michigan, Negligence Law Council as well as the Thomas E. Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ingham County Bar Association. In...
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Jennifer Secorski
Bloomfield Hills, MI Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Jennifer Lynne Secorski is an attorney and long-term employee of Reiter & Walsh, P.C. Jenni worked full-time while attending law school. Her role as Legal Assistant introduced her to filing motions, reviewing medical records, and assisting attorneys with the work-up of birth trauma cases. However, it was her deep commitment to clients and her desire to make a difference in the lives of birth injured children that provided the motivation for becoming an attorney. Jenni’s previous work experience includes coordinator of exposition and conference services for a prominent automotive association and budget and treasury analyst for a large Detroit-area...
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Edward Earl Duke II
Bloomfield Hills, MI Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Attorney Edward Earl Duke has over thirty-five years experience in defending clients against their charges of Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) formerly known as Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and driver’s license restoration. Mr. Duke services all of southeastern Michigan including the following counties: Oakland County, Macomb County, Wayne County, Lapeer County, Washtenaw County, and Livingston County. Contact Mr. Duke today for a free initial consultation.
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Benjamin A Schock
Shelby Township, MI Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Michigan State University and Michigan State University
Benjamin Schock is a skilled, experienced elder law attorney who successfully assists seniors in passing their hard earned assets on to their loved ones while allowing them to receive additional benefits that help them offset the cost of long term care.
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Jeffrey J. Michalowski
Sterling Heights, MI Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Insurance Claims and Probate
Wayne State University Law School
One of the founding partners of Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz and Associates, P.C., Jeff focuses his practice in the areas of elder law, estate planning, trust administration, probate administration, and corporate law. Jeff grew up in Sterling Heights and is happy to have returned to Macomb County to practice law.
Prior to establishing Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates, P.C., Jeff worked with a large regional accounting and business consulting firm, an insurance defense law firm and a business law firm specializing in corporate law, business formation, business consulting and private equity matters. After working with an elder law and estate planning firm...
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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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Christopher J. Coyle
Troy, MI Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Christopher Coyle joined Blank Law, PC in March of 2022. Chris has been practicing law for 30 years and has developed specific and particular skills that set him apart from other criminal defense attorneys.
Chris spent 28 years as a Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor. He has reviewed, examined, built, investigated and tried thousands of criminal cases from inception to conclusion.
Chris was most recently the Deputy Chief of the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office (WCPO), Special Victims Unit (SVU). Chris handled and oversaw hundreds of Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence and Elder/Vulnerable Adult Abuse cases. Having worked...
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Timothy Doman
Lansing, MI Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Wayne State University Law School
Timothy Doman joined Grabel & Associates in 2016 after leaving his position as a Pre-Hearing Attorney with the Michigan Court of Appeals to follow his passion and interest in criminal law. He believes criminal law is fascinating and was eager to join Grabel & Associates due to our exclusive focus on criminal defense and criminal appeals. Tim Doman’s vast experience working at the Michigan Court of Appeals allows him to quickly and accurately research relevant issues to a client’s criminal defense or appeal and craft well written, comprehensive legal briefs, memos and arguments. His unique background working for both the...
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Alyssa O. Moss
Flint, MI Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law
Alyssa Orseck Moss earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Affairs from Lafayette College. Thereafter, she earned her Juris Doctorate degree in 1993 from Michigan State University’s College of Law.
A third-generation trial attorney, Moss joined Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. in 2017 and brings over 25-plus years of extensive legal experience. Moss is an experienced trial attorney, representing those who have been injured as a result of all types of accidents, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents and bicycle accidents.
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Alexander Stotland
Bloomfield Hills, MI Attorney with 26 years of experience
(248) 335-5000
1760 South Telegraph Road
Suite 300
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Free ConsultationHofstra University
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Jennifer Weise
Lansing, MI Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
The University of Toledo College of Law
A former prosecutor, Jennifer Weise brings over a decade of trial experience to Grabel & Associates. With experience working in two prosecutor’s offices, she is a seasoned trial attorney with knowledge in all areas of criminal defense. She has also prosecuted hundreds of Criminal Sexual Conduct cases which gives her the ability to fight for her current clients while anticipating the prosecution’s next move. Former prosecutors bring the ability to “think as the other side” to their client’s defense strategy, which is why Jennifer Weise is such an asset to Grabel & Associates. She excels at client communication, enjoys trial...
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William McCririe
Lansing, MI Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
All attorneys go to trial, but there are a select few who truly live for it. William McCririe is proud to be one of those few. He thoroughly enjoys preparing for trial: reading and connecting with jurors, selecting the right experts, crafting succinct and probing witness questions and taking any necessary steps to make clients comfortable with the process. It is not unusual to find Bill McCririe meeting with clients and their families evenings and weekends before and during trial; he fights like it’s his own life on the line. Bill McCririe served as a Livingston County prosecutor for over...
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Sara MacGregor
Lansing, MI Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Northern Michigan University
Sara MacGregor joined Grabel & Associates in 2015 with a passion for criminal defense. She was born in Arizona but raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula where she has lived ever since. Sara is invaluable to Grabel & Associates for her relationships and experience with the courts in the U.P. She attended Manistique High School and graduated summa cum laude from Northern Michigan University with a degree in Pre-Law and a minor in Communications and Chemistry. Sara is a graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School and passed the bar in 2014.
Sara MacGregor is ready to defend those charged with criminal...
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Lance Young
Southfield, MI Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Antitrust, Consumer, Employment and Securities
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Lance Young is a senior shareholder at Sommers Schwartz, P.C., and co-chairs the firm’s Complex Litigation Department. For almost twenty years, Lance has successfully represented investors, employees, consumers, and other injured parties in high-profile class actions and multidistrict proceedings involving violations of federal and state securities, antitrust, wage and hour, and consumer protection laws. His current cases include the nationally publicized In Re Auto Parts Antitrust Litigation and multi-state Real Estate Transfer Tax litigation, along with several vehicle defect cases pending against major auto manufacturers. He also co-manages and supports the firm’s busy Fair Labor Standards Act practice