Neuman Anderson Grieco McKenney P.C.
Best Lawyers® has recognized Neuman, Anderson, Grieco, McKenney PC managing partner Kenneth F. Neuman as a 2017 Best Lawyer.
Neuman concentrates his practice in complex commercial litigation and business consulting, with a focus on corporate, real estate, construction and contract disputes. He has more than 30 years of experience in the courtroom and has obtained multiple verdicts and arbitration awards in excess of one million dollars.
Neuman is a registered Certified Public Accountant, as well as an active member of the Oakland County Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, the American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants, and serves as a master on the Detroit Chapter of the American Inns of Court.
He has been recognized by DBusiness as a Top Rated Lawyer and Super Lawyers as a Top 50 Business Lawyer and a Top 100 Lawyer in Michigan for the past four years.
Best Lawyers also has recognized Neuman, Anderson, Grieco, McKenney partner Jennifer M. Grieco as a 2017 Best Lawyer.
This is Grieco’s third consecutive year of recognition by Best Lawyers.
She concentrates her practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, professional malpractice and coverage disputes, and possesses more than 19 years of trial experience. Additionally, Grieco has been awarded multiple high-profile verdicts and arbitration awards, as well as routinely being granted summary judgment/disposition in favor of her clients as both the plaintiff and the defendant.
Grieco has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for the past four years in a row, including recognition as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers, one of the Top 100 Lawyers, one of the Top 50 Business Lawyers and one of the Top 25 Women Business Lawyers in Michigan.
Grieco was most recently re-elected to the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners in 2015 and elected to serve as vice-president for the 2016-2017 term. In addition, she serves as Treasurer of the State Bar of Michigan Negligence Council, a member of the Board of Directors of Lakeshore Legal Aid, and a member of the American Bar Association, the Oakland County Bar Association, and the Michigan Association for Justice.
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Hewson & Van Hellemont PC
Hewson & Van Hellemont PC marks a significant milestone as it celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year. HVH has been instrumental in establishing the application of no-fault insurance to claims while setting a high standard of unique dedication to clients.
Established in 1991 with four attorneys the law firm has grown to four offices with more than 60 attorneys. The Silver Anniversary celebrates the firm’s legacy with a solid foundation and its continued commitment to clients with an expanded practice dedicated to the firm’s guiding principles to pay valid claims promptly and to aggressively defend fraudulent, inflated or contrived claims. HVH continues to expand its areas of practice to serve clients while maintaining the core mission to provide the highest quality of defense to maximize clients’ litigation potential.
As HVH reaches its 25th year the firm is celebrating by remembering the difference it has made in the field in partnership with its clients. The firm has found success by living to the philosophy and dedication of the firm founders James Hewson and Jerald Van Hellemont.
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Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appointments of attorneys Kelsey Switzer and Ivonne Soler to the Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan.
Housed within the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, the 15-member commission develops and maintains a unified policy and plan of action to serve the needs of Michigan’s Hispanic and Latino residents.
Switzer is an attorney in the automotive industry. She previously was an associate in the Labor and Employment Department for Honigman, Miller, Schwartz, and Cohn, LLP and has served on the board of directors for the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation. Switzer earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a master’s degree from Florida International University, and a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law.
Soler is an associate attorney at Butzel Long. She previously worked as a project coordinator for the Detroit Parent Network and was an assistant conference coordinator for Wayne State University School of Medicine. Soler is a member of the Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan and the Butzel Long Women’s Leadership Initiative. Soler earned a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University and a law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
Switzer will serve the remainder of three-year terms expiring Dec. 10, 2016, and Soler will serve the remainder of a three-year term expiring Dec. 10, 2017. Their appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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Williams, Williams, Rattner, & Plunkett PC
Nine attorneys from Williams, Williams, Rattner, & Plunkett PC in Birmingham have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2017. James P. Cunningham is a partner whose law practice focuses on family law; Robert B. Labe is a partner whose law practice focuses on business law, estate planning, trusts and estates and tax law; Robert A. Labelle is a senior attorney whose law practice focuses on real estate, municipal and environmental law; William T. Myers is an Of Counsel attorney whose law practice focuses on real estate law with an emphasis on residential and commercial development; Thomas G. Plunkett is a partner whose law practice focuses on commercial litigation, estate and trust administration and family law; Richard D. Rattner is a partner whose law practice focuses on real estate, land use, zoning and corporate law; Richard E. Rassel III is a partner whose law practice focuses on commercial litigation and real estate law; C. Kim Shierk is a partner whose law practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate development with an emphasis on condominium law as well as other forms of community property development and on telecommunications law; and R. Jamison Williams Jr. is a partner whose law practice focuses on corporate law, mergers & acquisitions law, and business and estate planning.
Nine attorneys from the firm have also been selected for inclusion in Thomson Reuters’ list of “Michigan SuperLawyers 2016.” Robert S. Bick is a partner whose law practice focuses on corporate law, mergers & acquisitions law, corporate governance and business planning; James P. Cunningham is a partner whose law practice focuses on family law; Robert B. Labe is a partner whose law practice focuses on business law, estate planning, estate and trust administration and tax law; David E. Plunkett is a partner whose law practice focuses on commercial litigation; Thomas G. Plunkett is a partner whose law practice focuses on commercial litigation, estate and trust administration and family law; Richard D. Rattner is partner whose law practice focuses on real estate, land use, zoning and corporate law; Richard E. Rassel III is a partner whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, real estate and business / corporate law; C. Kim Shierk is a partner whose law practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate development with an emphasis on condominium law as well as other forms of community property development and R. Jamison Williams Jr. is a partner whose practice focuses on corporate law, mergers & acquisitions law, and business and estate planning.
In addition, Susan A. Babcock and Jeremy Manson have been selected for inclusion in Thomson Reuters’ list of “Michigan Rising Stars 2016.” Babcock is Of Counsel and her law practice focuses on commercial litigation. Manson is an associate whose law practice focuses on commercial litigation.
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Dickinson Wright PLLC
Dickinson Wright PLLC is pleased to announce that 74 of the firm’s attorneys have been named 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers. 36 Dickinson Wright attorneys have been named 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers “Rising Stars.”
Local Dickinson Wright attorneys recognized on this year’s Michigan Super Lawyers list include:
Detroit
• Michelle L. Alamo, Business Litigation.
• Dennis W. Archer, Business Litigation.
• Allison R. Bach, Creditor Debtor Rights.
• Richard M. Bolton, Mergers & Acquisitions.
• William T. Burgess, Bankruptcy: Business.
• Lawrence G. Campbell, ADR.
• James N. Candler Jr., Real Estate.
• Bernadette M. Dennehy, Business/Corporate.
• David R. Deromedi, Employment & Labor.
• Phillip J. DeRosier, Appellate.
• Mark R. High, Business/Corporate.
• K. Scott Hamilton, Business Litigation.
• Edgar C. Howbert, Bankruptcy: Business.
• Steven G. Howell, Bankruptcy: Business.
• Timothy H. Howlett, Employment & Labor.
• W. Anthony Jenkins, Real Estate.
• Kathleen A. Lang, Business Litigation.
• Thomas G. McNeill, Business Litigation.
• Sharon R. Newlon, Environmental.
• Francis R. Ortiz, Appellate.
• James B. Perry, Employment & Labor.
• James A. Plemmons, Creditor Debtor Rights.
• William P. Shield Jr., Banking.
• James P. Spica, Estate & Probate.
• Theodore B. Sylwestrzak, Bankruptcy: Business.
• Kathryn S. Wood, Employment & Labor.
• L. Pahl Zinn, Business Litigation.
Troy
• Margaret A. Coughlin, Environmental.
• Stephen E. Dawson, Real Estate.
• J. Benjamin Dolan, Business Litigation.
• Terence M. Donnelly, Government Finance.
• Deborah L. Grace, Employee Benefits.
• Roberta P. Granadier, Employee Benefits.
• Henry M. Grix, Estate & Probate.
• Hanley M. Gurwin, Family Law.
• Craig W. Hammond, Government Finance.
• Robert P. Hurlbert, Criminal Defense: White Collar.
• Robert S. Krause, Personal Injury – Products: Defense.
• Monica J. Labe, Real Estate.
• Christopher C. Maeso, Business/Corporate.
• Anna M. Maiuri, Environmental.
• Cynthia A. Moore, Employee Benefits.
• Gregory W. Moore, Health Care.
• John H. Norris, Energy & Resources.
• Edward H. Pappas, Business Litigation.
• Richard W. Paul, Business Litigation.
• Daniel D. Quick, Business Litigation.
• Peter H. Webster, Eminent Domain.
• J. Bryan Williams, Business/Corporate.
• Mark E. Wilson, Health Care.
• Katheryne L. Zelenock, Real Estate.
Local Dickinson Wright attorneys recognized on this year’s Michigan Rising Stars list include:
Detroit
• Farayha Arrine, Civil Litigation: Defense.
• Eric S. Bergeron, Banking.
• Lindsay DeMoss, Business Litigation.
• Frederick Dewey, Business Litigation.
• Wade Fink, Civil Litigation: Defense.
• Patrick Green, Business Litigation.
• Salina M. Hamilton, Business Litigation.
• Scott A. Petz, Business Litigation.
• Daniel J. Phillips, Business Litigation.
• Rachel L. Wolock, Banking
Troy
• Jeffrey E. Ammons, Employment & Labor.
• Peter Domas, Health Care.
• Eric Gregory, Employee Benefits.
• Rachel Hutton, Business/Corporate.
• Michael J. Lusardi, Real Estate.
• James A. Martone, IP Litigation.
• Kelly M. Martorano, Environmental.
• Christian Ohanian, Business Litigation.
• Erin M. Pawlowski, IP Litigation.
• Joan Cripe Skrzyniarz, Estate & Probate.
• Benjamin M. Sobczak, Entertainment & Sports.
• Grace K. Trueman, Estate & Probate.
• Rosanna J. Willis, Health Care.
• Serene K. Zeni, Health Care.
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Maddin, Hauser, Roth, & Heller P.C.
Southfield-based multi-specialty law firm Maddin, Hauser, Roth, & Heller PC is pleased to announce that 12 of its attorneys have been selected to the 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers list.
Following is a list of the Maddin Hauser attorneys named to the 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers (name, title, practice area and years selected):
• Jonathan B. Frank, Of Counsel; Business Litigation (2013-2016).
• David E. Hart, shareholder, Executive Committee member and co-chair of Consumer Finance/Regulatory Compliance and Real Property Litigation Group; Real Estate (2007-2016).
• Mark R. Hauser, founder, CFO and Executive Committee member; Real Estate (2007-2016).
• Harvey R. Heller, shareholder, Executive Committee member and chairman of Defense and Insurance Coverage Practice Group; Professional Liability: Defense (2006-2016).
• Robert D. Kaplow, shareholder; Estate Planning and Probate (2006, 2010-2016).
• Kathleen H. Klaus, shareholder; Professional Liability: Defense (2013-2016) .
• Charles M. Lax, shareholder; Employee Benefits (2006-2016).
• Richard F. Roth, shareholder; Business and Corporate (2007-2013, 2016).
• Steven M. Wolock, shareholder; Professional Liability: Defense (2007-2016)
Additionally, three attorneys were named to the 2016 Michigan Rising Stars List, an exclusive list recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state:.
• Kaitlin A. Brown, associate; Employment and Labor (2014-2016).
• Mark E. Plaza, shareholder; Appellate (2014-2016).
• James M. Reid IV, shareholder; Employment and Labor (2015-2016).
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Bodman PLC
Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that 48 of the firm’s attorneys have been included in the 2016 edition of Michigan Super Lawyers.
Local Bodman attorneys listed in Michigan Super Lawyers (by office location, including practice area) are:
Detroit.
• Marc M. Bakst (Bankruptcy: Business).
• Andrew H. Curoe (Estate Planning & Probate).
• Laurence B. Deitch (Business/Corporate).
• Robert J. Diehl Jr. (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights).
• Fredrick J. Dindoffer (Environmental).
• David M. Hempstead (Estate Planning & Probate).
• Kathleen O’Callaghan Hickey (Banking).
• R. Craig Hupp (Environmental).
• Joseph J. Kochanek (Banking).
• David P. Larsen (Estate Planning & Probate).
• Marguerite Munson Lentz (Estate Planning & Probate).
• Dennis J. Levasseur (Securities Litigation).
• Ralph E. McDowell (Bankruptcy: Business).
• Jeffrey G. Raphelson (Business Litigation).
• Maureen Rouse-Ayoub (Employment & Labor).
• Nicholas P. Scavone Jr. (Real Estate).
• Joseph J. Shannon (Business Litigation).
• E. William S. Shipman (Health Care).
• Larry R. Shulman (Banking).
• Brian R. Trumbauer (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights).
Troy
• Courtland W. Anderson (Intellectual Property).
• John C. Cashen (Employment & Labor).
• Michelle Thurber Czapski (Business Litigation).
• Christopher P. Mazzoli (Employment & Labor).
• Karen L. Piper (Employment & Labor).
• Andrew Z. Spilkin (Real Estate).
• Thomas J. Tallerico (Business Litigation).
• Thomas Van Dusen (Business Litigation).
• David B. Walters (Employee Benefits/ERISA).
• Wendy L. Zabriskie (Banking).
Local Bodman attorneys selected to the 2016 Michigan Rising Stars list are:
Detroit
• Celeste E. Arduino (Estate Planning & Probate).
• Sarah L. Cylkowski (Business Litigation).
• Amanda J. Frank (General Litigation).
• Jason R. Gourley (Business Litigation).
• Thomas J. Rheaume Jr. (Business Litigation).
• Jaimee L. Witten (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights).
Troy
• Jonathan S. Berg (Business/Corporate).
• Timothy P. Bliss (Real Estate).
• Charles M. Russman (Employment & Labor).
• Andrew J. Schuster (Technology Transactions).
Butzel Long
Numerous Butzel Long attorneys have been named to the 2016 Super Lawyers list. Notably, Brian McGinty has been named to the list for the first time.
The local Butzel Long attorneys included in the 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers list are:
2016 Rising Stars
• David J. DeVine, Business Litigation.
• Ziyad I. Hermiz, Business Litigation.
• Brian E. McGinty, Business/ Corp.
• Paul M. Mersino, Business Litigation.
• Brett J. Miller, Employment & Labor.
• Robert M. Nemzin, Estate & Probate.
• Elissa Noujaim Pinto, Immigration: Business.
• Joseph E. Richotte, Criminal Defense: White Collar.
• Roxana G. Zaha, Real Estate.
List of local Butzel Long 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers:
Bloomfield Hills office
• Stephen A. Bromberg, Real Estate.
• Carey A. DeWitt, Employment & Labor.
• Beth S. Gotthelf, Environmental.
• D. Stewart Green, Real Estate.
• Robin Luce Herrmann, Media/Advertising.
• David W. Hipp, Real Estate.
• Robert A. Hudson, Business/Corp.
• Susan L. Johnson, Environmental.
• Thomas A. Kabel, Real Estate.
• Sheldon H. Klein, Antitrust Litigation.
• Daniel P. Malone, Business Litigation.
• Max J. Newman, Bankruptcy: Business.
• Thomas B. Radom, Bankruptcy: Business.
• Richard E. Rassel, Business Litigation.
• Dennis B. Schultz, Construction Litigation.
• Craig S. Schwartz, Employment & Labor.
• Robert H. Schwartz, Health Care.
• Thomas C. Simpson, Real Estate.
• David W. Sommerfeld, Estate & Probate.
• Daniel B. Tukel, Employment Litigation: Defense.
Detroit office
• James C. Bruno, Business/Corp.
• Clifford J. DeVine, Business Litigation.
• George B. Donnini, Criminal Defense: White Collar.
• Arthur Dudley II, Mergers & Acquisitions.
• David F. DuMouchel, Criminal Defense: White Collar.
• Bernard J. Fuhs, Business Litigation.
• Cynthia J. Haffey, Business Litigation.
• John P. Hancock Jr., Employment & Labor.
• Justin G. Klimko, Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Gary W. Klotz, Employment & Labor.
• Phillip C. Korovesis, Business Litigation.
• Michael J. Lavoie, Business Litigation.
• Mark R. Lezotte, Health Care.
• Clara D. Mager, Immigration: Business.
• Donald B. Miller, Employment Litigation: Defense.
• Reginald A. Pacis, Immigration: Business.
• James S. Rosenfeld, Employment & Labor.
• Daniel R.W. Rustmann, Business Litigation.
• Bruce L. Sendek, Business Litigation.
• James E. Wynne, Business Litigation.
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Collins, Einhorn, Farrell
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell PC announced that 15 of its attorneys have been named to the 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers list. An additional four attorneys from Collins Einhorn were named to the 2016 Michigan Rising Stars list.
The following Collins, Einhorn, Farrell PC attorneys are included on the 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers list:
• David C. Anderson
• Theresa M. Asoklis
• Donald D. Campbell
• Timothy F. Casey
• Trent B. Collier
• Brian D. Einhorn
• Clayton F. Farrell
• Melissa E. Graves
• Deborah A. Hebert
• Deborah A. Lujan
• Kevin P. Moloughney
• Noreen L. Slank
• Michael J. Sullivan
• Robert C. Tice
• Nicole E. Wilinski
The following Collins, Einhorn, Farrell PC attorneys are included on the 2016 Rising Stars list:
• Michael J. Cook
• Patrick D. Crandell
• Kellie Howard-Goudy
• Kari L. Melkonian
In addition, Melissa E. Graves, Deborah A. Hebert, and Noreen L. Slank have been named to the Top 50: 2016 Women Michigan Super Lawyers list. Graves and Hebert were also listed on the Top 25: 2016
Women Business Michigan Super Lawyers list.
Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy, & Sadler PLC
Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy, & Sadler PLC announced that Jordan Glassco has joined its growing team of nationally recognized attorneys. Managing Member Ed Dawda made the announcement.
Glassco has more than 17 year of experience handling a variety of commercial real estate matters, including negotiating, drafting and advising clients on purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements (retail, office and telecommunications), major department store operational agreements, development agreements and reciprocal easement agreements. In addition, she has handled business and corporate transactions, as well as effectively identified areas of company risk and opportunity while balancing stakeholder interest. In this role, she will serve as a member of the real estate practice group specializing in commercial real estate and business transactions, development and strategy.
Previously, Glassco worked as in-house counsel to a REIT and served as vice president of real estate for a community bank. She has also represented clients and business stakeholders on a myriad of legal matters, including intellectual property matters, marketing, sponsorship and promotional agreements, management and support of corporate governance and policy matters (including OFAC, SOX and privacy policies), drafting and negotiation of software licensing and other information technology agreements.
In 2014, Glassco was recognized as a “Top Corporate Counsel” by DBusiness magazine. She is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, where she previously served as Next Generation Committee chair, and also is a member of the State Bar of Michigan. She graduated with her law degree from Michigan State University College of Law.
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Warner, Norcross, & Judd LLP
For the sixth time, Crain’s Detroit Business has recognized Warner, Norcross, & Judd LLP as one of the top “Cool Places to Work” for large employers. Warner Norcross was selected for its commitment to work-life balance, workplace flexibility and excellent compensation and benefits package. Additional factors ranged from vacation time to support for community service to communication with supervisors.
Warner Norcross is one of the largest law firms in Michigan with 230 attorneys practicing in eight offices.
Reiter & Walsh ABC Law Centers
Long-time attorney Euel Kinsey recently joined the team of birth injury attorneys at Reiter & Walsh ABC Law Centers.
Kinsey has been practicing law for more than 30 years and is licensed to practice in Michigan, Tennessee, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Mississippi, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Additionally, He is admitted to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals 5th and 6th Circuits.
“Everyone here is amazing. I am so impressed by the quality of the staff and the quality of the work that’s done here. It’s an extraordinary group of people who truly care about the clients, and they do fantastic work,” stated Kinsey. “I’m very excited to be a part of this.”
Kinsey’s passion lies in helping clients in birth trauma and medical malpractice. According to the veteran lawyer, he enjoys making a difference for families, particularly with children who are affected by cerebral palsy, by obtaining a settlement or favorable verdict.
“I really feel so much for the families,” stated Kinsey. “When we are able to help them secure the assistance and the equipment and the therapy to maximize their child’s potential, it leaves you with a tremendous feeling of satisfaction.”
For Kinsey, his devotion to birth injury and medical malpractice is a personal one that has a special place in his heart. Years ago, his mother lost his older brother at birth. Sadly, the tragedy didn’t end there. His mother went on to lose his younger sister during birth as well.
“I survived in the middle,” stated Kinsey. “They both passed from things that today would not result in a death.”
Through his own family tragedy, Kinsey has made it his mission to help others with their own medical malpractice
cases. His biggest court victory to date involved a child injured at birth where the Federal District Court in Wisconsin awarded a verdict of almost $21 million.
“When I take on a case, I always ask myself, ‘Is it going to make a difference in these people’s lives? How is it going to change their life for the better? That’s always my major, first and most important question
when negotiating a settlement,” stated Kinsey.
His dedication to helping injured children and supporting sound medical care extends beyond the courtroom. Kinsey is also a long-time affiliate of Lifeline Pilots, an organization that provides people in medical and financial need with access to free air transportation on small aircraft to distant health care facilities.
Plunkett Cooney
The National Law Journal (NLJ) has published its annual list of the largest law firms and Plunkett Cooney has received two important designations.
A perennial member of the NLJ Top 350 list of largest law firms, Plunkett Cooney ranked 252nd nationally with 152 attorneys self-reported in 2015. The firm also reported 84 equity partners, 10 non-equity partners, 54 associate attorneys and 14 attorneys in the “other” category, which includes Of Counsel lawyers.
In addition to being included among the nation’s largest law firms, Plunkett Cooney was identified as one of the best nationally for female diversity with 30 percent of its 152 attorneys being women. In 2015, 23 percent of its partners were female and 50 percent of the associates were female.
“It’s always nice to be included on the NLJ list, but I’m particularly focused on growing our firm and adding even more depth in terms of diversity,” said Plunkett Cooney’s President and CEO Dennis G. Cowan. “Our clients understand that in order to grow their businesses, they must reflect the communities they hope to reach. We apply that same philosophy, because diversity is truly one of our strengths as a law firm.”
With respect to its focus on diversity, Plunkett Cooney has established a plan that includes 10 specific goals designed to increase the size of the firm’s diversity pool of employment candidates and to retain them once they have joined the firm. The firm’s commitment to diversity serves to advance each of the strategic goals, which includes policies to recruit, train and maintain a diverse team of exceptional professionals, paralegals and support staff.
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LeClairRyan
LeClairRyan is pleased to announce that 91 attorneys in fifty-eight 58 practice areas were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Of those lawyers, one is resident in the firm’s Detroit office: Thomas T. Moga – Litigation – Patent, Patent Law.
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Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C.
Michigan Lawyers Weekly recently announced that Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer, & Weiss PC partner Roshunda Price has been named one of only 30 “Women in the Law” honorees for 2016. Jaffe CEO William Sider made the announcement.
Selected from statewide nominations, Price was recognized for her meaningful and inspiring contributions to the legal community.
In her 20 years serving the legal community, Price has played a critical role in many significant transactions, including the sale of the DMC’s $140 million real estate portfolio to Vanguard Health Systems in conjunction with its acquisition of the DMC. She has made a major impact at the University of Michigan as a clinical assistant professor and director of the Urban Communities Clinical Law Program, where she single-handedly revamped the program to focus on small business development in order to give law students real world experience through training and instructional sessions with business owners.
As a partner in Jaffe’s corporate and real estate practice groups, Price specializes in the selection and structure of business entities, financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint venture and strategic alliances, real estate development, the acquisition and disposition of commercial and residential property, construction transactions and landlord/tenant leasing arrangements. In addition to her real estate practice, she also has experience in healthcare law and is a certified public accountant.
Price is a member of several professional affiliations and advisory positions, including The State Bar of Michigan, American Bar Association, Jack and Jill of America, The Links, Incorporated and Delta Manor Inc.
She received her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and her law degree from the University of Michigan Law School.
Best Lawyers® has recognized Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer, & Weiss partners Christopher A. Andreoff, Shirley A. Kaigler, and Peter Sugar each as a 2017 Lawyer of the Year. Jaffe CEO William Sider made the announcement.
Kaigler is a 2017 Lawyer of the Year for trusts and estates in Detroit. As past coordinator of Jaffe’s estate & wealth planning practice group, she specializes in the area of gift, estate and tax planning for all size estates. Her client base includes business owners, professionals in sole and group practices, corporate executives, educators, retirees and individuals with special needs.
Kaigler earned her bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University. She earned her law degrees from the University of Michigan Law School and Wayne State University Law School.
Andreoff is a 2017 Lawyer of the Year for white-collar criminal defense in Detroit. With more than 40 years of legal experience, Andreoff specializes in civil and criminal litigation, family law, administrative law and appellate practice in both state and federal court. Before joining Jaffe in 1994, he spent 12 years with the U.S. Department of Justice trying more than 100 federal trials involving white-collar crime and other criminal violations.
Andreoff earned his bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University, and attended Washington University Law School before earning his law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
Sugar is a 2017 Lawyer of the Year for securities regulation in Detroit. He represents clients in both private and public securities offerings, exchange offers, re-financings, private debt, mez and equity placements, as well as public companies in all aspects of 1933 Act, 1934 Act and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance matters. Sugar has an active practice in the acquisition and disposition of businesses and has led M&A teams in multiple sales of venture-backed businesses that have become finalists and winners of Crain’s Detroit Business “Deal of the Year” awards.
Sugar earned his bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University and is a graduate from Wayne Law.
