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I have worked with a wide range of disciplines in cases involving family law, estate planning, probate litigation, business and commercial litigation, corporate formation for real estate and estate planning purposes, contract litigation, general civil litigation, tort law and transactional real estate.. As a member of Kelly & Kelly, P.C,  I counsel clients in estate planning, trust administration, probate matters, as well as family law matters.  My extensive experience allows me to work with clients across state lines, meeting the unique demands of our multi-state client base. I am licensed to practice in the State Courts of Michigan, Florida, New York, and New Jersey, and admitted to Federal Practice in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. I was a faculty member of Lawline, teaching continuing legal education classes in area of Condominium Law, and have been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in both 2016 and 2017

I have devoted most of my career to family law. I specialize in family law litigation, including high-income and high-asset divorces, collaborative divorces, drafting prenuptial agreements, custody and parenting time, child support, paternity, property division, retirement benefits and post-judgment matters. My goal is to help clients during one of the most difficult times of their lives get from Point A to Point B in the most efficient and painless manner possible.

I focus my practice at the intersection of technology and communications with an emphasis on the legal issues arising from emerging and disruptive innovation: vehicle safety, connected and autonomous cars, data privacy and security, patient portals and telehealth, infotainment, and mobile apps. With experience in intellectual property, automotive and media law, I lead clients in securing and protecting technology through transactions and litigation  As a self-titled “recovering engineer,” I have been influenced by my high-level quality management and engineering positions with Tier 1 suppliers where I held multi-million dollar bottom line responsibility. I worked extensively on successful automotive product launches, managing vendors and manufacturing facilities. I have industry-based experience with field recalls and was a representative to the University of Michigan’s CIREN (Crash Injury Research & Engineering Network) and UMPIRE (University of Michigan Program for Injury Research and Education). Working as a design engineer, I received multiple Record of Invention Awards for contributions to patents and trade secrets. I am a Six Sigma Certified Master Black Belt.

I began working for Blaske & Blaske in 1995 as a clerk. I then
joined the firm as an associate in 2004 after receiving academic honors
from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison, Wisconsin. I am focused, dedicated, and innovative, bringing all of my energy and
my deep ethical understandings (in which subject I received some of
those academic honors) to every case. I remain very devoted to the
University of Wisconsin, and shares Tom Blaske's overarching passion for the
importance of legal ethics. I also love playing soccer, chess,
reading and, more than anything else, spending time with my wife and our daughter.

I attended the University of Michigan for my undergraduate studies and received my law degree from Wayne State Law School. While in law school, I was a member of the Mock Trial Team, Women’s Law Caucus and the Public Interest Law Association. I am currently a member of the Michigan State Bar, Washtenaw Bar Association and the Women’s Law Association.. I spent four years working with the Public Defender’s Office in Washtenaw County in addition to working at various small law firms in Ann Arbor. I also clerked for Honorable Chris Easthope at the 15th District Court. I started Frushour Law to focus on the types of cases I am most passionate about. My experience and commitment to helping others guarantees compassionate professional service to her clients.

I assist people in resolving their family law issues with dignity and respect for all parties involved. I have more than a decade of experience guiding people as they reorganize their families, and I am trained and comfortable using every popular method of dispute resolution. I am committed to being a leader in my field, and have been elected by my peers to lead the State Bar of Michigan's Family Law Section, the Washtenaw County Family Law Section, and to serve on the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board (Washtenaw County panel) and other bar organizations. Due to my enthuiasm, passion and dedication to excellence in family law, I am frequently asked to publish and speak on issues related to family law, and the Wayne State University Law Review currently relies on me to provide their annual analysis of Michigan Family Law. Because of my expertise, competency and commitment to my clients and the law, I am frequently hired by fellow attorneys and their clients to mediate or arbitrate their cases and find the challenge of helping parties to resolve different personal circumstances very rewarding. I am certified as an "Elder Mediator" and believe that mediation is a perfect vehicle to help families navigate through the difficult issues involved with aging.

I am Paul Fessler, founder of Fessler Law, P.C. I am dedicated to assisting you with your legal issue, whether it involves family law, business law, real estate law or probate and estate planning. I serve clients in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and all surrounding areas.. Your goals are my goals, and I will work diligently to help you achieve your best possible outcome. Additionally, I am committed to straightforward, open communication. The advice I offer is always candid and realistic, and I will let you know exactly what is happening in your case — enabling you to make prudent decisions at every step of the way.. Clients take comfort in my accessible, straightforward approach to the law. I am not interested in scorched-earth litigation; rather, I seek practical solutions that are satisfying and reasonable.. When you are looking for a lawyer, it is essential to find someone with a deep knowledge of the law. I have more than 15 years of experience helping clients achieve satisfying legal solutions, and I place a strong focus on continuing education. Therefore, you can take comfort in the fact that my knowledge is not only thorough but also up to date.

I am an Estate Planning Attorney with substantial experience in the related areas of Elder Law, Tax Planning, and Nonprofits. My holistic philosophy focuses on:• big picture goals and family dynamics,• the needs of individual beneficiaries,• detailed guidance in planning for all types of assets, and• tax efficiency.. The most rewarding part of my job is helping clients fulfill their goals and create their own legacy. I have helped clients put protections in place for minor children, adult children, spouses and unmarried partners, animal companions, aging parents, and loved ones with disabilities. I have helped clients navigate and plan for harmony within the context of blended families, share the family cottage with extended family for successive generations, and protect the inheritance of loved ones who may need assistance with managing finances. With a master's degree in Tax Law, I approach all planning with an eye towards tax efficiency, and being active in the nonprofit sector myself, I appreciate the importance of charitable legacy.. I am active within the estate planning community, including as a member of the adjunct faculty at Wayne State University Law School, a member of the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and as a contributor to the Institute of Continuing Legal Education.. A significant portion of my practice involves crafting Trusts for animal companions ("Pet Trusts"), and I frequently speak and write on this topic for community groups, law students, and other lawyers. I also enjoy assisting animal-related charities with qualifying for and maintaining tax-exempt status. I'm proud to be an "Animal Friendly Attorney" and devote substantial time to serving as vice president of Attorneys for Animals and a board director of Barn Sanctuary. I was named to Crain's list of Notable Women in Nonprofits in 2018 for my work in the nonprofit sector, and also serve on the Council of the Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. While I am licensed to practice in Michigan and Florida, I am also available for consultation to assist with Pet Trust provisions for estate planning attorneys nationwide.. I have been recognized for these contributions to the legal and wider communities by Michigan Lawyers Weekly (Up & Coming Lawyers), Super Lawyers (Rising Stars), and the National Law Review (Go-To Thought Leader).

Gregory M. Elliott, P.L.C., was established in 1998 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Mr. Elliott is a seasoned attorney whose experience includes a broad business and real estate practice, as well as service in the capacity of general counsel for several metropolitan Detroit real estate development, construction, and property management companies.  He has practiced extensively before the Michigan Tax Tribunal, handling property tax appeals.  Mr. Elliott couples his legal experience with a background in local government, having served for nearly a decade as Director of Community Development for Pittsfield Charter Township in Washtenaw County, affording him unique insight into issues of land use (planning, zoning, building, and utilities), regulation, property assessment and taxation, and other governmental matters.. Mr. Elliott graduated magna cum laude from Detroit College of Law, in Detroit, Michigan (now Michigan State University College of Law).  He also holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Eastern Michigan University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Alma College.  He lectured on land use law at Eastern Michigan University.. The firm’s philosophy is that everyone should have access to affordable legal services.  Mr. Elliott strives to cut through the nonsense to achieve results.  It is our goal to efficiently, and effectively, handle matters for our clients, while safeguarding their resources.

Former 15th District Court Judge Chris Easthope represents clients in felony, misdemeanor and juvenile cases throughout Michigan.. Chris Easthope combines his 20 years of legal experience and personal commitment as a judge and an attorney to every case to achieve excellent results for his clients.. Christopher Easthope was elected to the 15th Judicial District Court bench, serving from January 1st, 2009 through December 31st, 2015. He presided over criminal and traffic cases, including felony preliminary exams and Minor in Possession (MIP) dockets. His dockets included 7 years of jury and non-jury trials as well as thousands of pretrial and preliminary hearings.

Erin is an attorney at Nichols, Sacks, Slank, Sendelbach, Buiteweg, & Solomon. Her practice focuses on all aspects of Family Law including divorce, child custody, paternity, and support issues.. Erin was named one of Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 under 40 in 2019, was the Key Note Speaker at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School’s International Women’s Day Luncheon in March 2019, and was presented with the 2019 Regeana Myrick Award by the State Bar of Michigan’s Young Lawyers Section. Erin was also named a Top Lawyer in 2020 by DBusiness Magazine.. Erin is the President of the Women’s Bar Association (Oakland Region of WLAM); Director at Large for the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan; a member of Impact100 Oakland County, and also sits on the Impact100 Grant Review Committee; and she is a co-chair for the Alzheimer’s Association Spring Soiree.

David Dubin has devoted his career to fighting the injustice of flooding, air pollution, evacuations caused by industrial accidents, and environmental contamination. Since founding Dubin Law, PLLC in 2021, he has continued to fight for people whose lives have been impacted by flooding, industrial accidents, and chronic air pollution.. The problem with decaying sewer infrastructure is a significant problem felt by residents throughout the Midwest. The typical consequence of this neglect is flooding of homes and businesses. Unfortunately, many Midwest residents have first-hand knowledge of this problem. As a result of Mr. Dubin’s hard work, thousands of flood victims have obtained the compensation they deserve. Mr. Dubin has represented flood victims in Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan.. Mr. Dubin recently resolved the largest flooding class action lawsuit in the State of Michigan. On August 11, 2014, thousands of homes and businesses flooded throughout ten cities in Oakland County. Mr. Dubin’s experience allowed him to navigate the complex issues of hydraulics and hydrology present in that case. As a result of his efforts, Mr. Dubin was able to resolve the case for $11.5 million in compensation to flood victims and $1.5 million in improvements to the local sewer system.. Mr. Dubin has also been at the forefront in representing residents impacted by industrial accidents and pollution. Mr. Dubin assisted over 16,000 residents impacted by an explosion and fire at the EQ Resource Recovery facility in Romulus, Michigan. Immediately after being contacted by the evacuated neighbors, Mr. Dubin coordinated an extensive sampling program necessary to determine the toxicity of the pollution released by the explosion. Mr. Dubin’s quick efforts allowed us to counter the defendant’s argument that the fire did not release noxious pollution into the surrounding neighborhood.. He has also successfully assisted thousands of individuals suffering from chronic air pollution caused by landfills, steel facilities, rendering plants, oil refineries, cement producers, food manufacturers and paper manufacturing facilities. Mr. Dubin’s efforts significantly improved the quality of life of the residents impacted by those facilities.. Mr. Dubin earned his law degree from the Detroit College of Law, Michigan State University, in 1997. Prior to that, Mr. Dubin earned an undergraduate degree in political science and soviet studies from Eastern Michigan University in 1994.. Mr. Dubin is admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

Craig is an experienced patent attorney who writes patent applications for software, electrical, and mechanical technologies. Representative clients include Google, Nissan, and BorgWarner.. Craig's experience also includes other aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law, including counseling, opinions, and litigation.. Examples of patents that Craig has obtained for clients include:

Christopher M. Vukelich was born in Dayton, Ohio, and grew up in South Ohio. Mr. Vukelich earned his Bachelor of Sciences degree from Ohio Northern University in 2009. Mr. Vukelich received his Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law in 2012. Mr. Vukelich was a Note and Comment Editor on the MSU Law Review. Following law school, Mr. Vukelich clerked for Circuit Judge Kevin W. Cronin in the 48th Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan. After his clerkship, Mr. Vukelich joined Tishkoff PLC. He focuses his practice in general civil and commercial litigation, as well as bankruptcy.

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Born and raised in SE Michigan, Matthew has deep ties to the state. He attended The University of Michigan for his undergraduate studies where he graduated with high honors, attaining a dual B.A. in International Relations and Hispanic Studies. Upon graduating, Matthew worked as a community organizer in SE Michigan, working for both Congressman John Dingell & President Barack Obama.. Matthew attended the University of Michigan Law School where he specialized in Intellectual Property and Media Law. Furthermore, as a student lawyer on the Community & Economic Development Clinic he represented Detroit startup companies on a variety of commercial matters. During his summers, Matthew worked as a legal clerk for the Honorable George Carem Steeh on the Eastern District Court of Michigan, where he became thoroughly knowledgeable with the litigation process.. Upon graduating law school, Matthew worked as an attorney at Creative Many Michigan where he served as the coordinator of the Lawyers for a Creative Economy Program. As the coordinator of the LCE program Matthew helped many emerging artists and creative nonprofits on a variety of issues including Intellectual Property, Contract Disputes & Drafting, Work for Hire Agreements, and general Commercial matters.. Matthew is now focusing on expanding his own practice where he has specialized in Criminal Defense with great results.. Matthew prides himself on client advocacy and will aggressively fight on your behalf, no matter what. He strives to win, no exemptions. Although he attended one of the best law schools in the country, Matthew believes his education is just beginning and he attends Continued Learning classes and seminars on almost a weekly basis. The law and the industries surrounding them are constantly changing. Matthew believes that as an attorney, it is his duty to always stay educated on these changes so that his clients are one step ahead of their competitors and adversaries.

Attorney David Blanchard has built a career on helping people stay at work despite illegal practices or get back to work after facing illegal wrongful termination, recovering millions for wage theft violations, and fighting workplace retaliation and wrongful termination. He has dedicated his professional career to legal representation for workers. Confronting illegal workplace practices and wrongful termination. With a focus on public impact litigation and class actions aimed at reforming workplaces and entire industries. Blanchard represents executives and health care professionals in professional separation negotiations, whistleblowers seeking to shine a light on workplace criminality and other government fraud, and all workers denied legal rights to overtime pay and minimum wages.. David Blanchard Representative Verdicts and Settlements• $21 Million Recovered in Settlement for Michigan unemployed wrongly accused of unemployment fraud.• $84.5 Million Recovered in Medicare fraud scheme violating the False Claims Act• $300,000 Recovered for individual doctor/anesthesiologist wrongful discharge and breach of medical professional services contract• $4.9 Million Recovered in Court Approved FLSA Settlement for Healthcare IT consultants on “Go-live” projects throughout the United States.• $6.1 Million Recovered for overtime pay FLSA Litigation for Healthcare IT consultants on “Go-live” projects throughout the United States.• $300,000 Recovered for individual victim in police brutality/excessive force case against Michigan’s Allegan County Sheriff Department.• $650,000 Recovered for over 400 drivers in settlement for Hungry Howie’s franchise pizza delivery drivers.. David Blanchard specializes in the areas of employment rights advice, litigation, and business disputes. Blanchard handles all employment related matters advising employees, employers, and non-profits on safe and compliant workplace policies: from harassment, discrimination or retaliation lawsuits to medical leave, non-compete lawsuits and severance negotiations. He has represented workers and small businesses in state and federal court litigation, including the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Federal Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.. David Blanchard Representative Cases and OpinionsFair Labor Standards/Misclassification:• Plaintiffs win summary judgment ruling allowing trial on overtime claims for insurance review nurses who sued for overtime pay• Workers win summary judgment for “independent contractor” cable installers finding them to be employees entitled to overtime pay• Conditional certification granted providing notice of opt-in rights for a class of healthcare technology “independent contractors” providing “at-the elbow” ATE support for healthcare technology upgrades.. Overtime Pay:• Cable installers win summary judgment on misclassification case; cable installers are “employees” under FLSA, entitled to overtime under Fair Labor Standards Act.• Insurance Appeals Analysts Claims go to trial after summary judgment win. Minimum Wages:• Hungry Howie’s Franchises: Class certified for pizza Delivery drivers seeking compensation for minimum wage violations after being under-reimbursed for car maintenance expenses• Domino’s Pizza franchises: FLSA Collective Action approved for pizza delivery drivers. Whistleblower Protection:• Medical Doctor may state retaliation claim after being fired for raising Stark Act violations.• Rehab Nurse wins summary judgment for retaliation claim after opposing illegal practices at nursing facility. Due Process Rights:• Zynda - State of Michigan not immune from constitutional claims related to unemployment robo-fraud violations• Frazier – UAW entitled to enforce unemployment right for victims of early collections. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. David Blanchard has served as president of the Michigan Employment Lawyers Association and of the Washtenaw Association for Justice. He currently serves on the executive board of the Michigan Association for Justice. He has presented as faculty to the State Bar of Michigan Labor and Employment Section and the National Employment Lawyers Association.. David Blanchard received his B.A. in political science in 1996 and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 2003. Before law, Blanchard worked as a broadcast journalist, covering local politics and environmental issues in Michigan. Blanchard grew up in Ann Arbor, graduated Community High School in 1992, and has been practicing law in Ann Arbor since 2004.From the beginning, David Blanchard’s employment law advocacy has focused on representing medical professionals, whistleblowers, negotiating professional compensation agreements, representing all workers cheated out of overtime pay or sales commissions, and defending employees in non-compete/trade secret disputes.. David Blanchard AdvocacyLegislative Testimony regarding curbing non-compete litigation abusesLegislative Testimony of Robo-Fraud Abuses in the Michigan Unemployment Benefits System. David Blanchard Pending CasesDomino’s Pizza Delivery Drivers claiming under-reimbursed for delivery driving expensesBelle Tire Service Technicians denied overtime payColiseum: Exotic Dancers unpaid and cheated out of a minimum wage and overtime pay.Maxi-Auto/SCI: Delivery Driver Claims denied overtime payHartman & Tyner: worker denied COVID-19 FFCRA leave rights and terminated in retaliationPrudential Security: security guards denied overtime pay for hours over 40 in a week

At Mooradian Law, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services tailored to the unique needs of healthcare providers and organizations. Our boutique health law firm combines deep industry knowledge with personalized attention to help our clients navigate the complex healthcare landscape.. Our Mission. Our mission is to deliver high-quality legal solutions that support the growth and success of our clients. We understand the challenges faced by healthcare professionals and are committed to offering practical, effective, and innovative legal strategies. We strive to provide exceptional value to our clients by delivering cost-effective solutions, maximizing efficiency, and ensuring that our legal services contribute to their overall success and sustainability.. Our Practice Areas. We specialize in a wide range of health law services, including:. Why Choose Us?. Contact Us. Ready to discuss your legal needs? Contact Mooradian Law today to schedule a consultation. We look forward to partnering with you to achieve your goals.

As a divorced and remarried man with two children who were moved out of state by their Mother, I am well aware of the dynamics of stress that impacts parents AND THE CHILDREN as separation and divorce occurs. With some decades of experience as a litigator, I am familiar with the legal processes available to address not only the separation and divorce, but also associated problems such as bullying, and abuse. I am well equipped to facilitate peaceful resolution and to go to court when necessary.

"Ms. Longo is seen as the pre-eminent appellate lawyer in our community, and with good reason. She combines keen analysis, excellent writing skills, and common-sense advocacy to make her effective. She is my "go-to" appellate resource in my own practice, and I am happy to endorse her.". Ms. Longo has practiced as an appellate attorney in Michigan for over 20 years, focusing almost exclusively on civil appeals in the Michigan courts for cases involving the UCC, contracts, family law, including custody and child support, property law and zoning, municipal regulation, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, among others issues.. Ms. Longo was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1989 and is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Prior to private practice, she worked as a staff attorney with the Michigan Court of Appeals and as a judicial intern with the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.. Ms. Longo holds a JD from The Ohio State University College of Law (now Moritz College of Law) and a Master’s Degree in Political Science with an emphasis on American Constitutional Law and American Judicial Politics. Following law school, she attended the Ph.D. Program in Urban, Technological and Environmental Planning at the University of Michigan. In conjunction with that program, she designed and taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Eastern Michigan University in property law, law and urban planning, and law and aesthetics.. Ms. Longo is also a mixed media artist and donates pieces for various local charity events including the Circle of Art (a benefit for Foodgatherers), the Bar Revue (a benefit for Southeastern Michigan Legal Aid), the summer reading program benefit for Ann Arbor Public Library, Avalon Housing, and more.