The Health Law Partners
Adrienne Dresevic and Jessica Gustafson, founding partners of Southfield-based The Health Law Partners, recently presented at The Association for Medical Imaging Management’s (AHRA) 40th Annual Meeting and Expo in Orlando, Fla. Founding partner, Abby Pendleton made the announcement.
Dresevic and Gustafson spoke on key legal issues impacting radiology providers and suppliers, including new Medicare initiatives, Stark and Anti-Kickback Law, updates from the Office of the Inspector General, and practical tips on compliance issues. Nearly 1,000 imaging leaders attended the expo that took place over a three-day period.
Dresevic has published more than 60 articles on healthcare law and presents at national conferences throughout the year. Dresevic’s practice encompasses the full spectrum of healthcare law and has specialized her practice in Stark and fraud abuse. She received her law degree from Wayne State University Law School.
Gustafson specializes her practice in Recovery Audit Contracts and Medicare audit appeals, and she routinely publishes articles and speaks on the subject across the country. Gustafson graduated from Miami University, and earned her law degree from Wayne State University Law School. She is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association, American Bar Association - Health Law Section and the State Bar of Michigan Bar Association – Healthcare Law Section.
Additionally, Dresevic and Gustafson were recognized as “Michigan Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers magazine. Founding partner, Robert Iwrey, made the announcement.
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Butzel Long
Butzel Long attorneys Gary W. Klotz and Francyne B. Stacey were featured speakers during the American Society of Employers (ASE) Inaugural Employment Law Workshop on Tuesday, Sept.18, at Schoolcraft College in Livonia. Butzel Long was a sponsor of the program.
Klotz was featured during a luncheon “Ask the Lawyers” panel presentation on employee relations topics. Stacey presented a session titled “The Bermuda Triangle – The Interplay Between the ADA, Workers’ Compensation and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).” This session went over the basics of the ADA, Workers’ Compensation and FMLA and how they overlap. Participants worked through a series of scenarios that helped them identify issues that arise if and when one or more of these laws apply.
Klotz has represented employers in labor and employment law matters for more than 30 years. He has successfully defended employers in state and federal courts, as well as before state and federal administrative agencies. He also has experience representing employers in labor arbitration cases, collective bargaining negotiations, and preventive employee relations counseling.
Stacey counsels clients in the areas of employment and immigration law. Her experience in employment law includes representation of a diverse client base with an emphasis on guidance, counseling and drafting policies and practices to assist employers in running a successful business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. She also is an experienced litigator and has handled a number of matters involving the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans With Disabilities Act, among others. In the immigration area, Stacey prepares and files non-immigrant and immigrant petitions on behalf of businesses and families.
Additionally, 49 Butzel Long attorneys have been chosen by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013.
The following local Butzel Long attorneys were selected for the 2013 edition:
Bloomfield Hills office
• Alexander B. Bragdon, Employee Benefits (ERISA Law); Litigation – ERISA.
• Stephen A. Bromberg, Litigation – Real Estate; Real Estate Law.
• Sean H. Cook, Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law (first year listed).
• Gordon W. Didier, Real Estate Law.
• W. Patrick Dreisig, Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law (first year listed).
• Edward D. Gold, Family Law.
• Beth S. Gotthelf, Environmental Law (first year listed).
• Roberta G. Granadier, Employee Benefits (ERISA Law).
• D. Stewart Green, Litigation – Real Estate; Real Estate Law.
• Patrick A. Karbowski, Litigation – Real Estate; Real Estate Law.
• Sheldon H. Klein, Commercial Litigation (first year listed); Litigation – Antitrust.
• Daniel P. Malone, Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants; Product Liability – Defendants.
• Allan Nachman, Real Estate Law
• R. Peter Prokop, Corporate Law (first year listed), Tax Law.
• Anthony J. Saulino Jr., Real Estate Law.
• Dennis B. Schultz, Construction Law; Litigation – Construction; Litigation – Real Estate.
• Thomas L. Shaevsky, Employee Benefits (ERISA Law); Litigation – ERISA
• Jack D. Shumate, Environmental Law; Litigation – Environmental.
• David W. Sommerfeld, Litigation – Trusts & Estates; Trusts and Estates.
Detroit office
• Justin G. Klimko, Business Organizations including LLCs and Partnerships (first year listed in this category); Corporate Compliance Law; Corporate Governance Law; Corporate Law; Mergers & Acquisitions Law; Securities/ Capital Markets Law; Securities Regulation .
• Linda J. Armstrong, Immigration Law.
• James C. Bruno, Corporate Law; International Trade and Finance Law.
• Robert G. Buydens, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law.
• Carey A. DeWitt, Employment Law – Management; Litigation – Labor & Employment .
• Arthur Dudley II, Corporate Law.
• David F. DuMouchel, Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law.
• Eric J. Flessland, Construction Law; Litigation – Construction .
• John P. Hancock Jr., Employment Law Management; Labor Law – Management ; Litigation – Labor & Employment.
• Robert A. Hudson, Corporate Law, International Trade and Finance Law.
• Gary W. Klotz, Employment Law • Managemen (first year listed).
• Clara DeMatteis Mager, Immigration Law.
• Donald B. Miller, Employment Law – Individuals (first year listed); Employment Law – Management ; Labor Law – Management; Litigation – Labor & Employment; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants.
• Reginald A. Pacis, Immigration Law.
• Richard E. Rassel, Bet-the-Company Litigation; Commercial Litigation.
• James S. Rosenfeld, Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor & Employment.
• Bruce L. Sendek, Commercial Litigation
• William B. Slowey (first year listed), Antitrust Law.
• Nicholas J. Stasevich, Corporate Law.
• Louis Theros, Labor Law – Management; Litigation – Labor & Employment.
• Daniel B. Tukel, Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; Litigation – Labor & Employment
• James E. Wynne, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants.
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Bodman PLC
Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that several of its attorneys have been listed in the 2013 edition of the respected peer-review journal, The Best Lawyers in America.
Local Bodman attorneys listed for 2013, with the practice specialties under which they are listed, are:
Detroit Office
• Marc M. Bakst (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization; Litigation-Bankruptcy).
• Jerrold M. Bigelman (Trusts and Estates).
• Barbara A. Bowman (Banking and Finance; Municipal; Securities/Capital Markets).
• Jay Barnett Colvin (Trusts and Estates).
• Andrew H. Curoe (Trusts and Estates).
• Harold M. Deason (Corporate).
• Laurence B. Deitch (Corporate).
• Robert J. Diehl Jr. (Banking and Finance; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization; Litigation-Banking and Finance).
• Fredrick J. Dindoffer (Environmental; Litigation-Environmental).
• Christopher J. Dine (Non-Profit/Charities Law).
• Stephen I. Greenhalgh (Banking and Finance).
• David M. Hempstead (Trusts and Estates).
• Kathleen O. Hickey (Banking and Finance).
• R. Craig Hupp (Environmental; Litigation-Environmental).
• Joseph J. Kochanek (Banking and Finance).
• David P. Larsen (Litigation-Trusts and Estates; Trusts and Estates).
• Marguerite Munson Lentz (Trusts and Estates).
• Dennis J. Levasseur (Litigation-Banking and Finance; Litigation-Intellectual Property).
• F. Thomas Lewand (Corporate).
• Ralph E. McDowell (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation-Bankruptcy).
• Damali A. Sahu (Banking and Finance).
• Nicholas P. Scavone Jr. (Banking and Finance; Real Estate).
• Joseph J. Shannon (Commercial Litigation).
• E. William S. Shipman (Health Care).
• Larry R. Shulman (Banking and Finance).
• Brian R. Trumbauer (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation-Bankruptcy).
Troy Office
• J. Adam Behrendt (Litigation-Banking and Finance).
• John C. Cashen (Employment-Management; Labor-Management).
• Stephen J. Fishman (Labor-Management; Litigation-Labor & Employment).
• David W. Hipp (Real Estate).
• Michael B. Lewiston (Commercial Litigation; Litigation-Real Estate; Litigation-Trusts and Estates).
• Gary D. Reeves (Litigation-Construction).
• Leon M. Schurgin (Litigation-Real Estate).
• Andrew Z. Spilkin (Real Estate)
• Thomas J. Tallerico (Commercial Litigation).
• Thomas Van Dusen (Commercial Litigation; Litigation-Trusts and Estates).
• David B. Walters (Employee Benefits-ERISA).
• Wendy L. Zabriskie (Banking and Finance).
Additionally, Bodman announces that several of its attorneys have been listed in the 2012 edition of Michigan Super Lawyers.
Local Bodman attorneys listed in Michigan Super Lawyers (including practice area) include:
Detroit Office
• Marc M. Bakst (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights).
• Robert G. Brower (Civil Litigation Defense).
• Andrew H. Curoe (Estate Planning & Probate).
• Michelle Thurber Czapski (Business Litigation).
• Laurence B. Deitch (Business/Corporate).
• Robert J. Diehl Jr. (Bankruptcy & Creditor-Debtor Rights).
• Forrest O. Dillon (Business/Corporate).
• Fredrick J. Dindoffer (Environmental).
• James T. Heimbuch (Banking).
• David M. Hempstead (Tax).
• Kathleen O’Callaghan Hickey (Banking).
• R. Craig Hupp (Environmental).
• George G. Kemsley (Business Litigation).
• Joseph J. Kochanek (Banking).
• David P. Larsen (Estate Planning & Probate).
• Marguerite M. Lentz (Estate Planning & Probate).
• Dennis J. Levasseur (Securities Litigation).
• Edwin J. Lukas (Business/Corporate).
• Ralph E. McDowell (Bankruptcy & Creditor-Debtor Rights).
• Jeffrey G. Raphelson (Business Litigation).
• Nicholas P. Scavone Jr. (Banking & Finance/Real Estate).
• Joseph J. Shannon (Commercial Litigation).
• Larry R. Shulman (Banking & Finance).
Troy Office
• Courtland W. Anderson (Intellectual Property).
• John C. Cashen (Employment & Labor).
• David W. Hipp (Real Estate).
• Michael B. Lewiston (Business/Corporate).
• Christopher P. Mazzoli (Employment & Labor).
• Karen L. Piper (Employment & Labor).
• Gary D. Reeves (Construction Litigation).
• Maureen Rouse-Ayoub (Employment & Labor).
• Thomas J. Tallerico (Business Litigation).
• Thomas Van Dusen (Business Litigation).
• David B. Walters (Employee Benefits/ERISA).
• Wendy L. Zabriskie (Banking).
Local Bodman attorneys recognized under the Rising Stars category are:
Detroit Office
• David C. Bosman (Banking).
• Anthony P. Cracchiolo (Estate Planning & Probate).
• Catherine K. Kokotovich (Banking).
• David J. Nowaczewski (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights).
• Rebecca D. O’Reilly (Health Care).
• Amanda Pontes (Business/Corporate).
• Erik S. Prater (Real Estate).
• Carl T. Rashid (Business Litigation).
• Damali A. Sahu (Banking)
• Jaimee L. Witten (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights).
Troy Office
• Gene P. Bowen (Business/Corporate).
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Thirty-Six Clark Hill attorneys have been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Business Edition 2012.
Local attorneys featured include:
Birmingham office:
• Joel D. Applebaum (Business & Transactions).
• John L. Gierak (Employment).
• Robert D. Gordon (Business & Transactions).
• Edward C. Hammond (Employment).
• Paul S. Magy (Construction, Real Estate & Environmental).
• Daniel H. Minkus (Business & Transactions).
Detroit office:
• Anthony A. Agosta (Litigation).
• William G. Asimakis Jr. (Litigation).
• Fred W. Batten (Employment).
• Thomas P. Brady (Employment).
• Daniel J. Bretz (Employment).
• Jennifer M. Buckley (Employment).
• Connie M. Cessante (Employment).
• David M. Cessante (Employment).
• Paul W. Coughenour (Employment).
• Thomas M. Dixon (Litigation).
• William B. Dunn (Construction, Real Estate & Environmental).
• Thomas M.J. Hathaway (Employment).
• David M. Hayes (Construction, Real Estate & Environmental).
• Kevin S. Hendrick (Construction, Real Estate & Environmental).
• John J. Hern Jr. (Business & Transactions).
• Edward J. Hood (Construction, Real Estate & Environmental).
• Thomas M. Keranen (Construction, Real Estate & Environmental).
• Timothy M. Koltun (Construction, Real Estate & Environmental).
• Peter B. Kupelian (Employment).
• Daniel J. Scully (Litigation).
• Jeffrey A. Steele (Employment).
• Richard A. Sundquist (Construction, Real Estate & Environmental).
• Reginald M. Turner Jr. (Employment).
• Timothy D. Wittlinger (Litigation).
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Secrest, Wardle, Lynch Hampton, Truex & Morley PC
Secrest, Wardle, Lynch, Hampton, Truex, & Morley PC is pleased to announce that Jennifer C. Hill has joined its Municipal Department at its Troy office. In addition to practicing Municipal Law, Hill also specializes in Real Estate Law including Acquisitions and Dispositions, Landlord/Tenant, Retail and Residential Leasing, Property Tax Appeals and Foreclosures, and Commercial Litigation.
After earning her B.A. from James Madison College at Michigan State University, Hill attended the Detroit College of Law at MSU where she obtained her law degree.
Hill is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association, Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys, National Association of Women Business Owners, and currently serves as a trustee for the Oakland County Hospital Association and sits on the Executive Board for the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce. Hill also served on the Super Bowl XL Host Committee.
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Maddin, Hauser, Wartell Roth & Heller PC
Mark Hauser, CFO and executive management committee member at Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth, & Heller PC, will be honored by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit (Federation) with its 2012 Fred M. Butzel Memorial Award for Distinguished Community Service on Monday, Sept. 24.
“I am truly honored to receive such a prestigious award from the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit,” said Hauser. “After serving the community for more than 40 years, my hope is that future generations understand the importance of charitable giving and helping others.”
Hauser has served in numerous positions at organizations throughout southeast Michigan, including: past president of the United Jewish Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit, national vice chairman and member of the executive committee of United Jewish Communities and Federation’s Young Leadership Cabinet. He also has been involved with Oak Park Neighborhood Project, Jewish Community Center Applebaum Campus and Jewish – Senior Life.
Hauser concentrates his law practice at Maddin Hauser in real estate, partnerships, finance, corporate and business law, taxation and estate planning. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan and his law degree from Wayne State University Law School.
He has been continuously selected by his peers to be listed in the “Best Lawyers in America,” and also is listedin “Super Lawyers” and “Chambers USA.”
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Howard & Howard PLLC
Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC is pleased to announce that Brandon J. Wilson has joined the firm. He will practice out of the firm’s Royal Oak Office.
Wilson concentrates his practice on commercial and bank-related litigation. He has experience litigating securities and trade secrets, as well as shareholder and contract disputes. Wilson represents banks and financial institutions in litigation involving bankruptcy, foreclosure and receivership. He also has considerable experience in representing receivers, trustees and assignees in state and federal court, in recovery of fraudulent transfers, non-dischargeability of debts, and administration and liquidation of real and personal property. In addition, Wilson has experience in representing marine lenders, and marinas in maritime disputes and co-authored an Amicus Curiae brief on behalf of the National Marine Bankers Association in a case before the United States Supreme Court, Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach.
Wilson received his B.A. from Michigan State University in 2006 and his law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2009. He is admitted to the State Bar of Michigan and the United States District Court for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan as well as the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Additionally, Howard & Howard is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013.
The local Howard & Howard attorneys and the practice area under which they are listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 are as follows:
Royal Oak Office:
• Jess A. Bahs, Tax Law.
• Joseph J. DeVito, Corporate Law.
• Lisa S. Gretchko, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law.
• Michael V. Kell, Commercial Litigation.
• Rodger A. Kershner, Energy Law.
• Henry P. Lee, Trusts and Estates.
• Jeffrey A. Sadowski, Litigation – Intellectual Property.
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