Smiths Creek Lawyers

I’ve been defending and winning criminal cases over 25 years. I enjoy serving accused clients through our complex justice system.

Your probate, estate and small business legal counsel.

David Ienna is a highly skilled and confident Michigan attorney who practices in personal injury litigation. He has been admitted to practice law in Michigan since 2013 and has since become an integral part of the legal community. As the President of the Mike Jaafar Law Firm PLLC since 2017, David has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his clients’ rights. He is known for his steady hand and his ability to remain calm and collected even in the face of the most challenging legal situations. This level-headedness is a rare trait in the legal profession and makes David a formidable...

Attorney Kenneth S. Jannette has served as a clerk for a Federal Judge, and has represented the nation’s largest financial institutions in precedent-setting matters before the United States Courts of Appeals. He is an active speaker and writer on current legal issues. Licensed to practice law in Michigan, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Kentucky, attorney Jannette has also been admitted to practice before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits, and numerous other federal jurisdictions. A graduate of Rutgers University School of Law, attorney Jannette received Cum...

Our litigation experience covers all areas of intellectual property, including patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, and related causes of action. We provide skilled, aggressive, and cost-effective advocacy on behalf of our clients.

Dean has a passion for litigating complex intellectual property (IP) cases and protecting IP assets.

He has over twenty-five years’ experience as a litigator including seventeen years as a patent attorney focused on litigating IP disputes. He also prosecutes patent and trademark applications.

Dean has been lead litigator in patent, trademark and trade secret cases in multiple jurisdictions including U.S. District Courts, the International Trade Commission, the Trademark Trial and...

Lyle has been specializing in bankruptcy law for almost 20 years. He is a University of Michigan graduate (go Blue!) with a double major in history and psychology. He received his law degree from the Detroit College of Law and was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1986. Lyle believes that it is important to be treated as an individual. He is aware of the confusion many people have of the bankruptcy law change, and will devote as much time with clients as necessary so they are aware how those changes affect their cases. Lyle knows that he can...

I counsel international and domestic corporations, small businesses, and individuals. I focus exclusively on litigation of complex commercial disputes, large loss professional liability, and catastrophic injuries.

Kristen received her Bachelor’s Degree in Government from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri and her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills. During her undergraduate studies, Kristen completed an internship with the Family Research Council, studied in Washington D.C., and also studied-abroad in Israel. While in law school and before coming to work at Shoults, Picard & Brooks, PLLC, she gained experience through moot court and internships at the 71-B District Court with the Honorable Kim David Glaspie and an internship with the Lapeer County Prosecutor’s Office. Kristen is licensed to practice in the...

The Law Office of Charles L Basch II has been in operation since 2004. My core practice is consumer bankruptcy focusing on Debtor representation, with over 4,000 cases handled throughout my career, I am confident that I can help you. Cooley Law School graduate 1999, over 3.0 grade point average. Life long resident of Metro Detroit.

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Wayne State University and my Juris Doctor, with honors, from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. While in law school, I worked at the Veterans Law Clinic, where I had the opportunity to represent veterans seeking disability benefits. Since entering practice, I have dedicated my legal career entirely to helping veterans secure the service-connected disability benefits they deserve. My background in criminal justice, combined with years of focused experience in veterans disability law, allows me to approach each case with empathy, determination, and careful attention to detail. I take...

Wide array of experience in 40 years of practice.

I was born and grew up in Flint, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan on a Navy ROTC scholarship. After completing my active duty obligation, I transferred to the Navy Reserve and began law school at St. Louis University. I moved back to Michigan in 1995 to work for the UAW Legal Services Plans. I was honored to continue to serve my country until I retired from the Navy Reserve in 2003 at the rank of Captain. I have over twenty years' experience in the practice of law. For the last six years, I've practiced Social Security Disability...