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Winnifred Boylan holds Martindale Hubbell's highest AV rating of "very high to superior" legal ability and integrity based upon confidential surveys of her peers.  Among other honors, she has  been named in the Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers. Ms. Boylan represents clients in all aspects of bankruptcy including debtors, trustees and creditors.. Ms. Boylan is a contributing author to West's Bankruptcy Series, Exemption Manual (2005-2013) and is the author of various other articles for The State of Michigan Real Property Law Section and the American Bankruptcy Institute, Central States of which she is a member of the Advisory Board. Ms. Boylan's article entitled "Trek of Michigan Exemptions in the Universe of Bankruptcy", has been cited in three major reported cases which have addressed the constitutional question of the exemption statutes in Michigan.

My Law Practice. I devote 100% of my legal practice to Consumer Bankruptcy Law.  I have a wealth of experience in the representation of consumer debtors and small businesses in the administration of chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases.  I have developed important skills in negotiations and resolutions with creditors, trustees, and government agencies in representing my clients successfully through to their bankruptcy discharge.. My Law Firm's Mission. Our mission is to provide our clients with a hub of excellent legal services, to place strong emphasis on a value-centered approach, to create positive experieces, and to cultivate and maintain long standing client relationships.

Many people like their job. But attorney Joseph (Joe) F. Yamin is one of those rare people who feels that his career is among the best in the world.“I consider the practice of law to be the greatest job in the world, because it provides me with the opportunity to assist individuals and businesses in realizing their dreams and accomplishing their goals,” Joe says. “I am particularly grateful to have the privilege of being a part of the realization of my clients’ dreams. I believe the success of my practice is closely linked to the success of my clients.”. Joe, who joined Lambert Leser in 2013, practices out of the firm’s Troy office. He has more than 25 years of experience in representing both publicly and privately owned businesses; their shareholders, officers and employees; as well as individuals seeking legal advice. He counsels his clients on a wide variety of legal topics, including contract, business, real property, civil litigation and employment matters. Clients include Sunrise Development Inc., Sunrise Assisted Living Association, Whitlock Business Systems, Mobile Air Inc., Mobile Dry LLC and Gallop Brush Company.. Joe has significant experience in complex business issues, and is able to draw on his knowledge and expertise to advise his clients on a wide variety of legal matters. He regularly negotiates and drafts contracts involving multimillion-dollar real estate transactions, the formation of commercial businesses and manufacturing agreements. His extensive litigation background includes both jury and non-jury trials covering contract, business, commercial and personal matters. In jury trials, he has won multimillion-dollar judgments in favor of his clients and has successfully defended cases where as much as $50 million was at issue. However, he considers “litigation avoidance” a major priority and prides himself on being adept at attaining clients’ objectives while bypassing costly and time-consuming litigation when possible.. “Litigation is not only costly but is also disruptive to the business and personal lives of the clients, their businesses and their families,” Joseph explains. “Litigation avoidance starts early on and is a continuing effort. For example, transactional documents that create a business or involve any business transaction must be prepared with a proactive mindset that anticipates and minimizes the likelihood of circumstances that promote or lead to litigation. Having said that, when litigation is inevitable, the client and lawyer must look forward and relentlessly proceed to protect the client’s interests and achieve the client’s goals at all reasonable costs.”. Joe has also served as a court-appointed receiver, facilitator and discovery master. He is certified as a civil court mediator and meets all State Court Administrative Office requirements for court appointment.. No matter whether a business is large or small, U.S.-based or international, Joe is committed to addressing each of his clients’ unique situations – including their changing needs and broader goals. “A lawyer is also a counselor and as such must see the entire forest as well as the single tree that is at issue at the moment,” he states. “A legal victory for the moment that sacrifices goal momentum or future aspirations is a shallow and short-sighted victory. I aspire to insure that the actions of the moment advance long-term client objectives and productivity.”. Before joining Lambert Leser, Joseph was a shareowner at Bloomfield Hills-based Beier Howlett, P.C.

Kimberly King was born in Saginaw, MI and raised in the small town of Auburn. Kimberly graduated from Western High School, and then attended Delta College before finishing her undergraduate degree at Central Michigan University, majoring in Psychology and Sociology. Kimberly knew from a very young age that she wanted to be an attorney, and make an impact in someone’s life. She followed her dreams and enrolled at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, MI where she graduated with her Juris Doctor, cum laude. She received certificates of Merit in Trial skills and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Kimberly was close friends with founding partner, Jason Gower’s younger brother, who convinced him to allow her to do her externship with Gower Law PLC. After only one short semester, Kimberly knew she found her place in the firm, becoming the firm’s first female attorney when she passed the bar in May of 2013. After graduating, Kimberly moved back to the small town of Auburn, and began a new chapter in her life, buying a home with her fiancé, and looking forward to a blossoming career. Kimberly also has a strong passion for softball, participating in several leagues each season, throughout the tri-cities.

Kimberly A. Kramer is the owner of Kimberly Kramer, P.L.C., a law firm specializing in bankruptcy representation for consumers and small businesses. Ms. Kramer has successfully represented over 3000 consumers and small businesses in Bankruptcy Cases since 1998.. After graduating from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Social Sciences, Ms. Kramer graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in the top fifth of her class. She participated in an externship with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana. She also interned at Dow Corning in their finance law section during their chapter 11 days.. Ms. Kramer was a founding member of Jacobs & Kramer, P.L.L.C. where she practiced for four years before opening her own practice in 2006. She practiced primarily in consumer bankruptcy but also represented people in misdemeanor criminal charges, divorce work, collections, small estate planning and a few personal injuries. She became a partner after two years. The firm, Jacobs & Kramer, split in 2006. She remains at the Bay City office.. Ms. Kramer is an active attorney on the pro bono roster for Legal Services of Eastern Michigan where she has committed to representing at least twelve debtors per year on a pro bono basis, and has assisted in training staff attorneys to practice bankruptcy law.. Ms. Kramer attends professional education seminars at least semi-monthly. She also participates in speaking events with her associations and frequently contributes scholarly writings to them.

I grew up in a farming family in the tri-city area, and I'm grateful to continue to serve the mid-michigan communities where I grew up.  My passion for being a voice for those who don't have one started back on the school playground and continues to this day.  Today my practice focuses on criminal defense, alcohol/drug related driving offenses, michigan medical marijuana law, family law, and estate planning.. Prior to moving back home to Bay City, I worked in Lansing for the Michigan State Senate where I helped state senators craft and develop legislation on a variety issues ranging from agriculture to criminal justice reform.  My time with the Senate was very interesting, but I soon realized that helping clients indvidually in private practice was what I was meant to do.. Following my time with the Senate I worked with the Nichols Law Firm in East Lansing, where I helped to build criminal defense cases.  This was a great opportunity for me for me to work with excellent attorneys.  The Nichols Law Firm stays on the cutting edge of not only where the law is, but also weaknesses in the underlying science of evidence used in criminal defense cases.. Seth is a member of the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys, and the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.

Garske Hewitt is a full service law firm; meaning if you are or have been: accused of a crime, facing a divorce, being denied parenting time, starting your own business, planning your estate, handing your business down, selling your business, trying to get your driving privileges back, or have been hurt, we can help!

Brian H. Jean, Esq, is a lifelong resident of the Great Lakes Bay region. A dedicated litigator that fights the system for his clients, Mr. Jean's reputation has made him one of the most sought after Child Protective Services lawyer in the region. His knowledge and trial skills have won numerous battles against the state, protecting families and parents.. Aside from this niche, Mr. Jean is a talented jury trial lawyer that is supremely successful in obtaining acquittals. Never ceasing to maintain an exceedingly high level of professionalism for and on behalf of his clients, Mr. Jean works tirelessly, and can be reached at almost any hour of the day to answer client's questions. Mr. Jean has taken on the State, multinational corporations, bureaucracies, and individuals who have sought retribution against his clients. He also has superb success in taking on insurance companies in personal injury litigation, winning his clients millions of dollars over his career.. He has had extensive experience all over the state of Michigan, from Northern Michigan, the west side of the State, as well as the Detroit area when he interned at the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office, working on complicated litigation and severe felony cases. Mr. Jean has also taught multiple classes, including the Police Academy; earning the respect of Law Enforcement.. In his spare time, Mr. Jean enjoys travel, spending time with his children, and improving the community in various ways, including being an elected official for Williams Township.

Brandon T. Poltorak was born and raised in Auburn, Michigan. Brandon attended Bay City Western High School before attending Saginaw Valley State University to attain a Bachelors in Business Administration. Brandon went on to graduate from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School’s weekend program in 2018.

A family practice that treats you like family.  Wood Law Firm provides one on one attention to each of our clients.