Topinabee Lawyers

Jeanie has been a licensed attorney in Michigan since 1993 and has spent more than two decades utilizing her legal degree at law firms, non-profits, and corporate entities. Jeanie began her practice in 1993 at Culver, Knowlton, Even and Franks, practicing in the areas of corporate and real estate law. After several years in that capacity, Jeanie left private practice to join the Child Abuse Council for Muskegon County, serving as Executive Director for over five years. Jeanie managed a budget of over $600,000 and 10 employees and expanded services for children throughout Muskegon County that had been physically and sexually...

Christopher J. Rabideau practices workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, and Child SSI law. A cum laude graduate of the Indiana University School of Law, Mr. Rabideau also holds a B.A. with honors from Michigan State University, and is admitted to the courts of the state of Michigan.

Besides being a well-regarded trial lawyer, Mr. Rabideau has a long history of providing legal education seminars to labor unions and other organizations.

He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Grand Rapids Bar Association, the Michigan Association for Justice, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. He is the...

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...

My name is Aaron Israels, and I am a personal injury attorney with offices in Denver, Colorado, Grand Rapids, Michigan and Ann Arbor, Michigan. You can find more details about my personal injury practice on my website at www.AaronUnderstands.com. In addition to my work in personal injury, I help investors recover their investment losses from large financial institutions that have either been negligent in managing investments or have defrauded investors. You can learn more about our services in investment loss recovery at www.israelsneuman.com. I offer free consultations and work on a contingent fee basis, meaning there are no attorney fees...

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...

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...

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...

Reesa counsels a wide variety of health care providers and entities including: physicians, nurses, chiropractors, dentists, podiatrists, physical therapists, pharmacies, laboratories, home health agencies, hospices, hospitals, health systems, DMEPOS providers, physician-owned distributorships (PODs), ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), diagnostic testing facilities, substance abuse providers and facilities, and wellness providers. In addition, Reesa advises non-healthcare entities that are important players in the health care industry including: group purchasing organizations, physician organizations, physician hospital organizations, management service organizations (MSOs) and management companies, and private equity/venture capital investors in health care entities.

Reesa has successfully counseled clients on a variety of federal and state...

Attorney Pamela Denise Mack is the founding and managing member of the firm The Mack Law Group. She founded the firm in 2019, and concentrates her practice in the areas of corporate/commercial transactions and legacy planning, by providing counseling and advice to businesses, business owners, and their families.

Ms. Mack brings over two decades of prior in-house corporate experience to her practice. Prior to forming the Mack Law Group, Ms. Mack served as in-house corporate and real estate counsel. As corporate counsel to a Fortune 100 Corporation, she oversaw leasehold matters for its over $600 million in real estate...

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.

H. Nathan Resnick is the proud founding member of Resnick Law and continues to act as the managing partner. He concentrates his legal practice in complex commercial litigation, real estate, and corporate law.Nathan Resnick wears many hats while he manages the law firm and practices law. He also acts as a trustee to several trusts and manages commercial and residential properties.

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.

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!

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...

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...

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.

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.

ISAAC S. STERNHEIM is an associate attorney at The Health Law Partners, P.C. Mr. Sternheim concentrates his practice on regulatory and transactional matters including federal (Stark) and state self-referral laws, federal and state anti-kickback laws, reimbursement regulations, entity formation and healthcare-related transactional agreements.

Mr. Sternheim’s prior experience includes representing healthcare entities and individuals in contract and shareholder disputes.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

Lindsay Dangl is the Managing Shareholder of Murphy & Spagnuolo, P.C. Ms. Dangl has experience in the areas of family law, workers’ compensation, insurance defense litigation, municipal law, and civil litigation. Ms. Dangl obtained an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating standard, and has been designated by Super Lawyers for a high-degree of professional achievement. Ms. Dangl currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Ingham County Bar Association. She also a member of the Lansing Torch Club, Women Lawyers Association of Mid-Michigan, Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, and Junior League of Lansing. Ms. Dangl is a trial...

Tiffany L. DeBruin is an experienced Lansing criminal defense attorney who has represented clients on charges ranging from assault and domestic violence to minor traffic infractions. Each day she helps people who have wrongfully been accused of crimes or who have made a simple mistake. Tiffany strives to fight the charges her clients face and protect their rights.

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...

Geoffrey has been practicing law in western Michigan now — and previously in the Detroit metro area (and beyond) — since 2005. In that time, he has consulted thousands of clients, and took part in many bankruptcy cases (both Chapter 7 and 13) for individuals and small businesses and helped numerous individuals and small businesses with all their legal needs. In addition, Geoff has volunteered at Freedom House Detroit practicing immigration and asylum law, teaches test preparation classes, and tutors students for standardized tests. Geoff grew up on a dairy farm in western Michigan — in his free time he enjoys...

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.

Raymond C. Barry & Associates, PLLC advises clients in matters of creating effective estate plans, wills, powers of attorney, deeds and medical patient advocates. We handle all aspects of probate administration so you don't have to. We also effectively defend clients who have found themselves charged with traffic offenses, misdemeanors or felonies.

Ryan opened the Moldovan Law Firm, PLLC to focus exclusively on bankruptcy. He finds he is most fulfilled when representing individuals and families who are under tremendous stress from their debt burdens. Representing people who are down on their luck is very gratifying to him. Being able to achieve real life-changing results for his clients is what he loves most about his work. People find themselves looking at the prospect of bankruptcy for a variety of reasons and he enjoys helping them find the best solution to their problems, even if it doesn’t mean filing...

EDUCATION: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2015, Juris Doctor cum laude. Board Member and Solicitation Editor, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review; Student Law Clerk for the Honorable Joseph J. Farah, 7th Circuit Court, Genesee County, Flint, MI LEGAL EXPERIENCE: Attorney and Entrepreneur, Easter Law, PLLC, Port Huron, MI; Attorney, Lakeshore Legal Aid, Port Huron, MI; Law Clerk, State of Michigan, Bureau of Employment Relations, Detroit, MI. ADMISSIONS AND COURTS: Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan....

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...

Associate attorney Ryan Ballard educates and empowers clients who are charged with all types of criminal charges including drunk driving, drug crimes, criminal sexual conduct, domestic violence, white collar crime, and fraud. He is passionate about guiding clients of the Barone Defense Firm through the complexities of the legal system. He is also passionate about listening to clients' concerns and worries, and talking them through possible solutions to those issues. Mr. Ballard holds a political science degree from Western Michigan University and a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. As a law student, he worked as a judicial...