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With more than 10 years of experience as a criminal attorney focusing on drunk driving, traffic offenses, driver license restorations, drug related offenses, local and state misdemeanors and felonies, you can feel confident that your case is in good hands. Since becoming a criminal attorney in Michigan, I have devoted myself to making sure my client’s rights are zealously protected.. I started my legal career at the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office in Ann Arbor, Michigan while attending law school. A graduate of the University of Michigan and the Michigan State University College of Law, I have practiced in local, county and federal courts across the State of Michigan. I have earned the reputation of the guy who can get things done. I will give you the personal attention you deserve and I am reachable through telephone, text message or email day or night.. A major focus of my practice is driver license restoration hearings. I have a proven track record with a strategy for success. I practices across the State of Michigan helping clients restore their driving privileges. All hearings are conducted in one of the Drivers License Appeal Department hearing offices before a Hearing Officer.I am licensed to practice in the State of Michigan as well as the United States District Courts in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan. I am also a member of the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) as well as the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).

Top 40 under 40 Lawyers in Illinois and Michigan. Experienced Personal Injury Trial Lawyer Specialized in Uber and Lyft car accidents and assaults, and federal matters of Maritime/Admiralty Law.  Sean represents injured parties in Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Boston, New York, and many more states. In terms of federal courts, he is a member of the Northern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Michigan. He holds a certification in the law of taxation.. Mr. O'Bryan is a member of the Ride-Sharing Committee in the American Association for Justice, discussing the legal matters involving UBER and LYFT, and is a member of the Admiralty Committee in the American Association for Justice.. WE DON'T NEGOTIATE. WE FIGHT.

The creative community is generally been poorly served by the legal community that has failed to respond to the changing . In our current firm, we strive to deliver creative inputs to build patent, trademark, and other IP assets; in a way that integrates with client business goals and iin a value driven way.. Every matter we work on has a emotional and creative investment of our clients and while the burden of securing the property that holds that effort in the form of a patent, trademark, or copyright is a heavy one; I use all of my technical background and experience in working with the Patent and Trademark Office to do so efficiently.

Robert counsels and represents public and private companies, entrepreneurs, venture capital and private equity groups, boards of directors and business owners on matters related to corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, private placements, private equity, securities, tax, commercial and private lending (senior, mezzanine and subordinated credit facilities), corporate governance (counsel to corporate officers and board members) and related business law matters.. Additionally, Robert advises clients in the areas of strategic business and tax planning, entity selection and formation, contract drafting and negotiation, and structuring, negotiating, drafting and completing purchase, sale, finance, and restructuring transactions.. He is frequently honored by peers and ranking organizations for outstanding accomplishment in the field of corporate law, including most recently being named the 2016 “M&A Attorney of the Year” by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).. Representative Transactions:Sale of equity interests in a National Basketball Association team and sports arena to a U.S. based private equity group.Sale of U.S. based aerospace tooling manufacturing companies to U.K. based publicly traded company.. Sale of pharmacy benefit management company to NASDAQ listed company.. Acquisition of software licensing company by world's leading mainframe-dedicated software company.Recapitalization and acquisition of controlling interest in U.S. based publicly traded company by European based private equity group.Acquisition of division of NYSE listed company engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling medical products and devices.Sale of equity interests in affiliated group of companies engaged in the business of owning and operating manufactured housing communities located throughout U.S. to publicly traded REIT.Recapitalization of NASDAQ listed financial services company engaged in the business of providing and servicing loans used to finance commercial real estate and manufactured homes.Sale of software licensing company to NASDAQ listed software licensing and networking company.Sale of equity interests in a food industry equipment manufacturing company with world-wide operations to strategic buyer.Recapitalization and refinancing of affiliated companies engaged in the business of inter-coastal oil barging.Sale of regional industrial roofing companies to roofing industry consolidator in roll-up transaction.Acquisition of manufacturer and distributor of aluminum extrusions with national operations by private equity group.Sale of equity interests in manufacturer and distributor of optical lens and optical lens coatings to publicly traded strategic buyer.Recapitalization and financing of automotive leather supplier with international operations.Recapitalization and acquisition of controlling interest in U.S. based machine tool manufacturing company by China based equipment manufacturing company with world-wide operations.

Nicholas Papasifakis advises clients on business and estate planning matters, asset protection strategies, and probate and trust administration and litigation.

My legal concentration is in appellate and commercial litigation in both state and federal courts.. Before joining Lippitt O’Keefe, I served as a law clerk intern for the Honorable Richard F. Suhrheinrich, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. I later served as a law clerk for the Honorable Marilyn J. Kelly, Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court, 1999 to 2000, and then in 2000, I served as a pre-hearing attorney for the Michigan Court of Appeals.. In 2010, I was appointed to serve through 2012 on the Michigan Supreme Court Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions.. In addition to my love of the law, I also play music.  I have been playing the piano for over 30 years and I have been playing professionally since I was 14 years old.  In 2002, I won third prize in a Jerry Lee Lewis sound alike competition in Memphis, TN and I love to play ragtime and boogie-woogie piano.

Michael S. Melfi is an Internet and Intellectual Property attorney, specializing in Regulation D Private Placement Securities, and Digital Law.  Michael has a dynamic background that allows him to provide insightful legal services, while creating business development strategies.. Over the last decade Michael founded and led a national multi-media company. This provided the opportunity for Michael to provide brand positioning and image consulting to professionals and celebrities. As COO & General Counsel Michael pioneered various experiential and digital marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 clients. As a thought leader and innovator, Michael began utilizing the internet and various social media platforms to develop an online presence for his company in the top 1% of all websites globally. With the advent of mainstream crowdfunding, Michael has taken these experiences and become the first ever “Crowdfunding Attorney,” helping small and medium-size companies achieve their funding goals and business objectives. Using Charity, Reward and Equity-based Crowfunding, Michael has raised considerable funds for client projects in medical research, consumer products and technology. Through these experiences and involvement with the digital platform, Michael gained valuable insight into the legal and business ramifications of the internet and specifically social media.. Michael returned to private practice focusing on providing results oriented and financially responsible legal services for forward thinking clients who operate in a Web 2.0 world. His services include: Digital and Intellectual Property Law focusing on Crowdfunding, Startups, Entertainment, and other Lifestyle brands through Brand Imaging, Online Publicity, and other strategies for market messaging and business success.. - Intellectual Property Litigation. - Creation and Implementation of Social Media Usage Policies for organizations and their Human Resources team. - Intellectual Property matters as they relate to Copyright issues. - Addressing Freedom of Speech issues for individual clients. - Employment Law as it relates to privacy issues. - Anti-Discrimination. - Fair Labor Standards Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. - Regulation D Private Placement Securities. Additionally, Michael participates in many panels, webinars and lectures on social media, intellectual property and crowdfunding. Michael has written three books on the subject: “The Simple Secrets of Social Media,” “The Simple Secrets of Crowdfunding,” and "The Simple Secrets of Intellectual Property."

Metro-Detroit   criminal  defense attorney   Kimberly  W.  Stout   has  practiced   law  in Michigan, particularly  the metro-Detroit area, for 30 years.  She attended the  University of Detroit School of aw, graduating in 1985, and was admitted into practice in the State of Michigan, the United States District Courts for the  Eastern and Western  Districts of  Michigan, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.. Attorney Stout’s mentor in the practice was renowned criminal defense attorney Neil H. Fink. Ms. Stout worked with Mr. Fink for over 25 years, trying numerous cases with him as both second and first chair. She utilizes lessons learned both from Mr. Fink and her many years of experience, to provide clients with the highest level of service.. A Highly Regarded Leader in the Field of Criminal Defense. Kimberly W. Stout has received recognition from her peers by nomination into the publication Best Lawyers in Americaevery year since 2009.  Best Lawyers in America is the oldest publication of peer rated and reviewed attorney ratings, well before Super Lawyers. Best Lawyers was first published in 1989 and included Ms. Stout’s mentor, Neil H. Fink, since its first publication.  It is a top publication published in 70 countries.. Ms. Stout is also listed in Super Lawyers.. Further, Ms. Stout is an active member of the CDAM, the Criminal Defense Association of Michigan and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, NACOL. She speaks at CDAM as well as at other organizations on a variety of criminal defense topics.

Matthew J. Tavi is the Principal Attorney of Tavi Law PLC, a leading Michigan law firm proudly providing sophisticated counsel to a select clientele both locally and nationally from its' principal office located in Birmingham, Michigan.. With a particular focus on matters involving High Net Worth Tax and Estate Planning, Real Estate Transactions, and Commercial Litigation, Tavi Law PLC consistently provides innovative and effective solutions to our clients’ most complex legal and business challenges, routinely representing publicly and privately held corporations, financial institutions and asset managers, and affluent individuals and business owners.. Tavi Law PLC is committed to delivering outstanding results, unparalleled service, and exceptional value in the form of strategic advice and preventative counsel.

Mark Bank’s legal career has focused on complex matrimonial matters for more than 20 years. Every year since 2009, he has been named as one of the “Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan” by Michigan Super Lawyers. Annually, he has been listed by his peers in Best Lawyers in America as “one of the top family law attorneys” in the country, and in Michigan Super Lawyers as one of the premier family law attorneys in Michigan. He is also a Fellow in the nationally distinguished American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, where he serves as the Co-Chairperson of the Continuing Legal Education Committee.. He is admitted to practice in Michigan, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. He has also been engaged to handle divorce cases around the country, having been admitted pro hac vice in Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and Illinois.. Since 1998 he has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Michigan State University College of Law where he teaches Domestic Relations and Matrimonial Practice. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law where he taught Family Law.. Mark Bank is a graduate of the University of Michigan, with distinction, and the George Washington University National Law Center. He has been on the Board of Governors of the University of Michigan Alumni Association of Greater Detroit and the Donor Advisory Board of Children’s Hospital of Michigan. He currently serves on the Friends Committee of the University of Michigan Department of Urology through which he raises funds for prostate cancer research. He is also a Trustee of the Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education.. Publications include: Michigan Property Division Law and Analysis, Beyond Rinvelt: Where Do Prenuptials Agreements Go From Here?, The Uncertain State of Michigan Equitable Distribution Law Post Reeves, and The Initial Consultation with Your Divorce Attorney: What to Expect When You Don’t Know What to Expect.. In addition, he is a regular lecturer, having delivered the following: Separate Property Update, Dividing Retirement Benefits: Dueling Checklists that Every Negotiation Must Include, Income vs. Cash Flow When Calculating Support, Psychological Evaluations in Custody Cases, Evidence by the Rules from the Experts, Another Look at Separate Property Theory, Often Overlooked Issues When Drafting Property Settlement Provisions, Handling Separate Property Claims in Michigan, The State of Equitable Distribution Law in Michigan, Presenting Spousal Support Claims (Without Guidelines), and Domestic Relations Bar Review for Michigan Bar Examination.. Mark Bank has been married since 1993, and resides in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan with his wife and two sons.

Laura cares deeply about her clients, bringing her tireless energy and passion for the law to every case. She understands that when an individual is faced with a family law matter, he or she will have many important questions on their mind. She patiently and compassionately takes the time to help her clients understand all of their legal options, and to make sure that all of their concerns are addressed.. She uses her skill as a negotiator and as a litigator to fight for her client's rights from start to finish, and has a reputation as an experienced and aggressive family law attorney who obtains exceptional results for her clients.

Jeffrey Lance Abood graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wayne State University and earned his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and follows in a long family tradition of serving people as a litigator.. Based in Birmingham Michigan, Jeffrey practices in the areas of family law (including divorce, child custody and support) and criminal defense (including alcohol and drug related offenses and white collar crime). Jeffrey is one of Michigan’s premiere Divorce attorneys, and is a favored litigator for Nationally known sports teams. He has handled cases before the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and Michigan Lottery Bureau, sat on the Criminal Justice Advisory Board of Wayne State University, and serves as General Counsel to Metro-Detroit non-profit organizations.. His contacts and relationships make him a force as a legal practitioner, and his attention to detail has led him to lead counsel on a number of high-profile cases that have garnered international attention, including the wrongful termination case of a teacher, a child custody dispute, and representation of high-profile professional athletes and elected officials.. In addition to being dynamic in the courtroom, he has authored numerous articles on the subject of divorce, and both local and national media regularly look to him to contribute to or opine on the subject. The courts, meanwhile, appreciate his skill and ability to resolve complex disputes. He is active in serving the community, and is a proud member of several charitable and community boards, and has served as a director of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.

I am the Founder and Managing Member of The Xenos Law Firm, PLC.  My fees and expenses are significantly lower than those charged by
other attorneys who do similar work, because my operations do away with
multi-tiered staffing and high overhead that burden traditional law
firms.  I enjoy close referral relationships with accountants,
appraisers, valuation experts, investigators, and other professionals in
many fields, whom I call upon as needed to meet the specialized needs
of my clients.. Unlike large law firms where work often funnels down to
inexperienced associates, I am personally
involved in every client matter. This means that regardless of
the complexity, you will benefit from my legal experience and fine judgment. I prefer
not to bill by the hour.  I am usually compensated for my
services by flat fee, contingency fee, or other fee arrangement that
ensures cost containment and predictability for my clients.. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and photography.  Check out my photos from Africa and my photos from Alaska.

I am an attorney practicing in Clark Hill, PLC's healthcare practice group in its Birmingham, Michigan office. I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2007 and from Michigan State University College of Law in 2010. While in law school, I served as a Board Member of the Moot Court Trial Advocacy Board.  I also served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Nancy G. Edmunds, United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and worked as an intern for the Washtenaw County Public Defender's office.. I practice in all areas of health care law, assisting clients with transactional and corporate matters; representing providers and suppliers in health care litigation matters; providing counsel regarding compliance and reimbursement matters; and representing providers and suppliers in third party payor audit appeals.. I am a member of the State Bar of Michigan, American Bar Association, and the American Health Lawyers Association.  I also serves as a Director of the Oakland County Bar Association's New Lawyers Committee and am an Associate with the Oakland County chapter of the American Inns of Court.

I am a specialist in the field of Drunk Driving Defense and Driver License Restoration.  I am the Editor and contributing author of the book "Michigan Drunk Driving Defense and Practice".  My chapters include a chapter on Defenses and a chapter on License Restoration.  I am also a contributing author three other books with chapters that include; "Traffic" in the "Basic Practice Manual"; "Driver License Sanctions" in the "Collateral Consequences" book ; and the commentary for the “Traffic” section of the “Michigan Criminal Jury Instructions”.

I am a family law attorney practicing in the areas of divorce, child custody, parenting issues, separation, and support, both child support and spousal support. I am also regularly retained, by former clients and new clients, to handle a miriad of post-judgment issues that do regularly arise. The connection that I make with my client is very important to me.. In addition to practicing law as an attorney and counselor, I am also a State approved mediator and specially trained in the collaborative divorce process as a collaborative divorce attorney.  My philosophy is mediative, being able to resolve issues without involving a judge is important.  However, when necessary I use my advocacy skills to litigate your case in court.. While I am devoted to my practice, I believe that a healthy balance in life is important.  My family and community service involvment are extremely important to me. Among other activities, I have participated in the 3-day 60 Mile Walk for Breast Cancer twice; and I spin (check out Real Ryder Revolution), I am a regular yogi at various studios around town, and I do weight training.

Gary has specialized in Admiralty/Maritime,Transportation, and Products Personal Injury and Wrongful Death litigation for more than 30 years. Gary has tried cases in numerous federal district courts, including: Southern District of Alabama, Northern District of California, Eastern District of Lousiana, Northern and Southern District of Illinois, Southern District of Iowa, Eastern District of Kentucky, District of Massachusetts, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, Western District of Tennessee, and many other venue. Gary has many reported results.. Gary received his undergraduate degree from University of Dayton majoring in Russian and Far Eastern history, spending a year abroad studying political economics in Europe. He received his JD from the University of Detroit School of Law, where he was also a member of the Public Defender Clinic. The focus of Gary’s practice is the representation of mariners relative to maritime personal injury claims; however, he also handles other matters related to marine transportation and general personal injury.. In his free time Gary enjoys competitive sailing, having competed in five World and North American Championships (placing on the podium three times), as well as wind surfing, salt water fly fishing, bicycling, alpine skiing, and hunting.

Erica G. Brown is a member of the State Bar Associations of Michigan and California and has been working as an attorney in the area of family law since 2009.  Having received her Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles and being admitted as a member of the State Bar of California in 2009, Ms. Brown began her practice of the law in Los Angeles, working for Bergman Law Group, a distinguished full service family law firm. She gained extensive experience working alongside an exceptional family law practitioner who specialized in the field for nearly forty years.. As a native of Metropolitan Detroit, earning her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Ms. Brown decided to return home to be a part of the community in which she grew up, and advance her career near family members.  In 2013, in an effort to further her passion for the law by zealously advocating for her family law clients, Ms. Brown joined forces with Barbara B. Smith, J.D. of the Law Offices of Barbara B. Smith PLLC, an experienced family law mediation and litigation firm.  Together, their team has over thirty years of combined experience and is determined to provide excellent service to each client, either by successfully negotiating a settlement, or aggressively litigating each particular matter.. When involved in a custody, divorce, or other family law dispute, or seeking adoption related services, an individual faces the most personal and difficult moments in his or her life.  It is very important to Ms. Brown that her clients feel that their rights are being protected and that their concerns will be heard. Ms. Brown has dedicated herself to helping those who are struggling to cope with their emotional and demanding family issues, and she is committed to being an aggressive and attentive advocate for her clients.

Erica DeAngelis, based in Oakland County, graduated with honors from the University of Michigan with a BA in Public Relations, Speech Communications and Political Science and attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 2011. During her time at Cooley, Erica was secretary of the Student Bar association, recipient of the Certificate of Merit for Criminal Sentencing Law and Procedure, and a recipient of the Certificate of Merit for Drunk Driving Law and Practice.. Erica practices in the areas of criminal defense, civil litigation, probate, personal injury, and primarily family law and has handled numerous cases in Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Genesee, Lenawee, Roscommon, Washtenaw, and Ingham counties.

During my legal career of more than 40 years, I have focused on family law and other complex civil litigation matters. I have served by Court appointment as a mediator, arbitrator, facilitator, receiver, and special master. For the past twenty years I have achieved an "AV" rating, the highest peer rating by Martindale Hubbell, a nationally recognized directory of attorneys, for my legal ability and ethical standards. I have appeared in state and federal courts throughout Michigan and have argued in the Michigan Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.. My professional memberships include the American Bar Association, Detroit Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, and Oakland County Bar Association. ABA section memberships include family law, business law, and litigation. I am an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. I am a member of the Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metro Detroit, as well as the Federal Law Clerk Alumni Group.. I am a past chairman of the Oakland County Bar Association's Circuit Court Committee. I am also a member of the Michigan Inter-Professional Association, Past Grand Knight of the Holy Name Knights of Columbus, and Past President of the Birmingham Rotary, among other volunteer positions. I have served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, and have been past chair of both the Board of Managers of the Birmingham YMCA, the City of Birmingham Advisory Parking Committee, and the City of Birmingham Board of Ethics.. I was recognized in the business magazine as a Top Lawyer in Metropolitan Detroit in the practice areas of family law, litigation, and corporate law, as well as being named the Leading Lawyer, and a Super Lawyer in Family Law. I have received the Michigan Top 10 Attorney Awards from both the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys and the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. I was also named in Michigan Lawyer Weekly's "Leaders in the Law" and a "Go To Lawyer" in Family Law. I was the recipient of the Federal Bar Foundation Edward Rakow Scholarship Award at the Detroit College of Law, where I was the Editor-in-Chief of the Detroit College of Law Review. I also served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Harold H. Bobier, Judge of the U.S. District Court in Bankruptcy for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Dennis was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. It was during his years of service as a Divorce Recovery Facilitator that Dennis discovered how many women experience inadequate representation in the divorce process, and are left to make uninformed choices. Recognizing the need for family law and divorce attorneys who dedicate themselves to providing individualized attention to women’s needs, Dennis founded The Law Firm of Victoria in 1997. He has since built the firm into a group of divorce and family law attorneys that is known in the legal community as doing excellent work and never wavering from its mission to fight for what is fair and most important to women.. Dennis Zamplas, Victoria‘s founding attorney, was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1974. He is a member of The Family Law Section of State Bar and Oakland County Bar Association, and has practiced family law throughout his career as a litigator. In addition, he is admitted to both the Eastern and Western Districts of the Federal District Court in Michigan, and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.. His education includes a B.S.M.E. from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University. He is active in a variety of charitable and political causes throughout Michigan.

Dennis O'Bryan is the owner and lead trial lawyer of O'Bryan, Baun, Karamanian. He is certified as a Proctor in Admiralty. With over a century of experience in admiralty law combined, the team is solely dedicated to providing nation-wide legal support to injured individuals, whether merchant mariners or pleasure boaters. For over 35 years, he has tried cases in New York, Kentucky, Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois, Oregon, Michigan, Iowa, California, Washington, and many other districts. He is admitted to federal courts all over the country.. Mr. O'Bryan is also admitted to try cases in the higher courts, including the Supreme Court of the U.S., 3rd Circuit, 4th Circuit, 5th Circuit, 6th Circuit, 7th Circuit, 8th Circuit, 9th Circuit, and 10th Circuit.. Mr. O'Bryan is a 1975 graduate from the University of Michigan, and from the 1979 Detroit College of Law. He is married with seven children and, on his spare time, enjoys boating, motorcycling, and playing bass guitar.. As an experienced Maritime/Admiralty trial attorney with a winning record, Mr. O'Bryan continues to vigorously fight for seamen's rights all over the United States and bring shipowners to justice.

David has extensive experience in all aspects of domestic and international intellectual property law. His expertise includes the prosecution of patent, trademark and copyright applications; clearance and infringement opinions; preparation and negotiation of licenses and assignments; and advising clients on trade secret issues.. A delegate to the United Nations for the World Summit for the Information Society (WSIS), David authored a treatise that was presented at the 2005 WSIS Tunis Summit. He also attended the Geneva Summit in 2003. He has made presentations on patent and copyright laws, and has participated in panel discussions with European patent attorneys on the harmonization of the intellectual property laws between the United States and other countries worldwide. His experience also includes the position of Electronics Engineer with the U.S. National Security Agency.. David received his law degree from the Michigan State College of Law, and a B.S.E.E. from the University of Michigan. He is admitted to practice in the state courts of Michigan, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. David was rated a Top Lawyer multiple times by both DB Magazine and American Lawyer Media, and has received an AV®Preeminent™rating from Martindale-Hubbell.*. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the American Bar Association, the United States Patent Bar, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and a Fellow with the Center for International Legal Studies.

Born in a United States Army Hospital in Aberdeen, Maryland 1957, Mr. Lakin is the son of an Army Doctor.         Mr. Lakin grew up in the Detroit Metropolitan area and graduated from Wayne State University; then attending Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University.      While attending law school, Mr. Lakin became interested in the area of Criminal Law. Mr. Lakin’s passion for Criminal Law grew while clerking for various major Detroit based law firms.  Upon passing the bar, Mr. Lakin opened the doors to his first office, which was located in the Penobscot building.  Business BOOMED!      In 1990 Mr. Lakin would become well know for his role in the highly publicized case, more commonly known as, “ the Saint Aubin Massacre.”  His reputation grew as he continued to win hundreds of jury trials.  Mr. Lakin has been asked to represent defendants and appear in courts in several other states including: New Mexico, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, etc.      Mr. Lakin prides himself as one who can break through even the most complicated details; all so that the any person can understand their situation and handle it with ease, and less stress.  Mr. Lakin has often been quoted as saying, “If you don’t have a PLAN to win, you can’t win.”    With over two decades of experience, satisfying clients, and handling complex criminal matters, let Mr. Lakin be YOUR first step to addressing your pending criminal problem.

As a former POLICE OFFICER who turned to a criminal defense attorney in Birmingham, Michigan, Fraiberg & Pernie, PLLC's experience in the field of law stands out from other attorneys in the area. Attorney Eric L. Pernie's passion for championing the underdog began at an early age. After serving his time in law enforcement, he made the decision to start a law firm and advocate on behalf of criminally-accused individuals. Our founding attorney is no stranger to the courtroom, having successfully brought countless legal matters across local courts. Our firm's solid reputation for legal excellence stems from the open lines of communication we maintain with each client, personalized and comprehensive guidance through the complex legal system, reasonable rates, and our tremendous track record for results.. When our clients hire Attorney Eric L. Pernie, they get him. He works with each client individually and maintains as much accessibility as possible.. In September 2016 Eric Pernie started his own law practice, Fraiberg & Pernie, PLLC, in downtown Birmingham.   His law practice focuses on drunk driving defense and criminal defense.. Eric Pernie is a Member of the Oakland County Bar Association, American Bar Association and a member of the State Bar of Michigan.. Education:. Thomas M. Cooley Law School (2014). Ferris State University (2005). -Summa Cum Laude