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• Where did you grow up?. I grew up in Redford, Michigan. I played little league baseball throughout my entire childhood and have many memories of those glorious summer days on the diamond.  I generally played first-base and was not necessarily the fastest kid on the team.  One play has stuck in my mind for over 20 years.  A hard ground-ball was hit to me and I dove to my left and was able to catch the ball, but when I looked up I knew I would not have the time to get up and get over to touch the base to get the runner out.  So I improvised and barrel rolled over to the base and tagged it with my glove in time to get the runner out.  I remember everyone cheering and laughing at the same time for my unusual tactics.  I was happy and proud of my creativity and getting the out.  I also received the game-ball signed by my entire team, which I still have to this day.  Always be creative and never give up.. • Outside of family, who was an important mentor in your life and how did this person impact your career?. John (Jack) Lundeen, Esq.. Jack taught me two valuable lessons, one explicitly and one by example.  First, he told me that I needed to be more assertive and to go after what I wanted and not to let shyness or fear of failure to get in my way.  I never forgot that conversation, and the transformation was not an overnight process and is by no means complete. I always knew that I needed to break through my shyness to achieve the goals I desired, but hearing it from someone else really catalyzed the process.. Secondly, having the opportunity to live and work with Jack at his Lake Oswego, Oregon law office, during my Kalamazoo College externship taught me a very important lesson, lawyers are not cookie cutter shapes made from a particular mold and the best lawyers are those that are true to their own personality. Jack’s personality was not what I would pictured as the traditional attorney, but he was his own person and comfortable in his own skin. He did not change whether in court, with clients or out shooting pool.  I learned that I do not need to change who I am to be successful either, and that is the greatest lesson I could have learned, even if it took me a few years to realize and appreciate.. • What was your first job? What did you learn from the experience?. My first job was in an IGA grocery store in Redford, Michigan.  The first thing that I learned was not to mix bleach and ammonia while mopping!  But in reflecting back on my time as stock boy/bagger/meat slicer/cart-getter/etc., I did learn many valuable lessons, which include the value of independence, responsibility, work-ethic, customer service, and the joy of doing a job well, even if no one else notices. I also learned that sometimes the most undesirable and tedious job can be the most important and that every job deserves my best.  Of course, my first job also taught me the joy of receiving a paycheck.. • Name a big blue-sky goal that you would like to accomplish in your career.. My big career goal is to have no regrets and to know that no matter what the result I did the best that I could for my clients in the most ethical, compassionate and zealous manner possible.. • You travel back in the time to the era when you were in law school, and you find your law school self sitting in the library. Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give to yourself?. The practice of law teaches you many things, which is why we practice law and do not perfect law.  Many of the lessons I have learned in my post-law school years leads to a similar conclusion, knowing the law is only half of the battle to being a successful attorney.  I would tell my law-school self to hone my networking skills, practice public speaking abilities, improve critical and creative thinking skills and become more self-aware.  Along with that message, I would tell my law-school self to have more fun because the demands and pressures of a career in the law do not get any less after graduating and passing the bar.. • Please share your best tip for balancing your professional life and your personal life.. Do not focus on balance because there will never be a perfect balance, but strive to make the most of the time you spend at and away from work.. • If you could not be a lawyer, what occupation would you choose?. If I could not be a lawyer I would likely choose to become a teacher or professor.  I had the opportunity to be a teaching assistant for many classes in law school and really enjoyed helping students learn.  There is a challenge and deeper understanding of many things when one has to break things down to core elements and communicate those things to other people. Just like the law the world is always changes and things being taught are always evolving and keeping things interesting.. • Everyone has a “guilty pleasure.” What is yours?. Fine pens. • What is your favorite book or movie and why?. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is my favorite movie because it takes me back to simpler times and allows me get lost in a “world of pure imagination.” Also, every time I watch Willy Wonka, I catch something new, think about something in a different way, or have new life experiences to reflect on in juxtaposition with the fantasy world.  Most importantly, it always puts a smile on my face.. • What is your favorite vacation spot?. Home-  Over the last few years I have gained a new appreciation for being at home.  The demands life and work sometimes keep me away from the luxury of home and the sense of content and relaxation that can come only at home. I have been to the Caribbean’s, Virgin Island, Belize, Cancun, Florida, California and other far away destinations and they are all wonderful and unique, but the one thing they have in common is that the feeling of returning home.  Also, it is pretty hard to travel with my co-counsel named Roxy who is an 85 pound American Bulldog.. • What are two things about you that not many people know?. 1. I do not know how to whistle or blow bubbles with gum. 2. I have been to 7 Guns n Roses concerts in 5 cities and 2 countries.. • How would you describe yourself in one word?. Dedicated

With more than 20 years of family law experience, Jessica Woll is expertly qualified to guide her clients through the tumultuousness of divorce and custody disputes. Her finesse at combining knowledge of the law, with compassion, creativity and tenacity, has made her a formidable champion for her clients. Jessica is also a fierce advocate for children and her mantra for divorcing parents is to “remain child-centric at all times.” Jessica holds a law degree from Wayne State University and a degree from the University of Michigan. She has also lived abroad in Europe and Asia, which gives her a unique perspective both professionally and as an active member of the diverse Metro Detroit community.

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.

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.

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.

Kurt E. Schnelz is a principal shareholder of Schnelz Wells, P.C. Mr. Schnelz maintains a traditional litigation practice with extensive experience in the areas of family law and complicated civil matters. Mr. Schnelz received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Alma College on a Trustees Honors scholarship and his Juris Doctorate from Detroit College of Law (MSU). Mr. Schnelz acheived a Certificate of Merit from the University of Strasbourg, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; appears in the Best Lawyers in America and the Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, in the field of Family Law. Mr. Schnelz is one of the longest serving members of the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners and has previously Chaired the Representative Assembly. Mr. Schnelz will also serve as President of the Oakland County Bar Association, the larget volunteer Bar organization in Michigan. Mr. Schnelz has been a member of the Attorney Discipline Board for 20 years and serves as a Trustee for the Michigan Interprofessional Association on Divorce, Marriage and the Family (MIPA). In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Schnelz has served as a mediator and arbitrator for Oakland, Wayne, Livingston and Macomb County Courts as well as, conducting private mediation and arbitration. Mr. Schnelz is licensed to practice law in all State Courts, the Federal District Courts of Michigan as well as, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Schnelz is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland County Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Kevin Kijewski is a practicing attorney and the owner of KDK Law located in Birmingham, Mich. The attorneys at KDK Law proudly serve clients throughout Metropolitan Detroit in the areas of divorce, family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation. Kijewski is committed to getting his clients results, and he is relentless to that end. He's known for the unparalleled level of energy and expertise he brings into cases, and the long lasting results he wins for his clients.

Kathryn Kijewski is a Birmingham-based family law attorney, specializing in complex divorce and custody litigation; support modifications and recalculations; post-judgment enforcement issues and collections activity; child protective services, foster care, adoption, and guardianship cases; pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements; domestic violence and personal protection orders; discovery issues and asset searches; and intentional torts within the context of domestic relationships. KDK Law offers a free no-obligation consultation to assess your case and build out a thoughtful case strategy!

Jordan S. Bolton is an Equity Member in Clark Hill’s Litigation Practice Group. He has been with Clark Hill since 2002, is the Chairperson of the National Recruiting Committee (Summer Associate Program), leads various corporate culture initiatives, maintains a leadership role in the firm’s E2 initiative (helping start-ups and other early-stage ventures manage their legal spend), and is principally resident in the firm’s Birmingham, Michigan office.. Jordan helps business leaders, in-house counsel, and individuals remove barriers to success by providing creative dispute resolution and transactional services. Core to Jordan’s work is a national complex commercial litigation practice (emphasizing on consumer, contract, copyright, fraud, real estate, shareholder, supply chain, and trademark matters). In that capacity, Jordan has been called upon to serve clients in litigation pending in dozens of state and federal courts across the country, including substantial experience litigating matters in Michigan’s business courts. Jordan also maintains a robust outside general counsel practice for his clients who have varied legal needs but are not yet ready for in-house counsel. In that regard, Jordan’s clients appreciate his ability to call upon his vast network to advance his clients’ business interests. Finally, having built a reputation for creative dispute resolution, Jordan is called upon by his colleagues to serve as a mediator and as an arbitrator. In those instances, counsel looking to Jordan for those services appreciate his ability to quickly focus on the key issues, leading to efficient dispute resolution.. During his career, Jordan has received significant recognition from peer and other groups for his work, including being:. Recognized by Lawyers Weekly for obtaining the largest judgment in Michigan ($120,000,000)Named the Legal Aid and Defenders' Pro Bono Attorney of the YearNamed in Super Lawyers every year for more than a decade (repeatedly “Top 50 Business Attorneys” and “Top 100 Attorneys” in any practice)Named repeatedly in dBusiness's listing of Top LawyersRated “AV Preeminent” (highest rating) by Martindale-HubbellRated “10/10 Superb” (highest rating) by AvvoProfiled in Crain's Detroit Business among the busiest litigators in MichiganSelected to serve as a Special Assistant Attorney General in connection with the Flint water litigation. In addition to firm leadership positions, speaking engagements for domestic and international audiences (including business court judges and practitioners, forensic accounting experts, and others), and service on the Board of Directors for the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, Prosecutors Foundation for the Kids, and Knollwood Country Club, Jordan has a track record of bar service that spans his entire career.. He has served numerous terms by Presidential appointment on the State Bar of Michigan’s:. Judicial Qualifications Committee, which evaluates candidates for appointment to judicial vacancies on behalf of the appointing authorityCharacter and Fitness Committee, which evaluates applicants for admission to the State Bar of MichiganUnited States Courts Committee, which addresses issues confronting the federal courts. He has also been nominated to run for the State Bar of Michigan’s Judicial Tenure Commission, and is a Life Fellow of the State Bar Foundation.. With the Oakland County Bar Association, he has served as a(n):. Inns of Court BarristerDiscovery MediatorPro Bono MentorChair and Vice Chair of the Forum for In-House Counsel CommitteeChair and Vice Chair of the Business Counsel and Courts Committee (a committee he was instrumental in founding)Member of various ad hoc committeesLife Fellow of the Oakland County Bar FoundationNominee for the Board of DirectorsJordan has also been an active member of the American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, and a Barrister for the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association.. Jordan’s clients and connections have this to say about him:. "I would not hesitate to recommend Jordan to anyone based on his hard work, experience and knowledge of the law… he is a trusted colleague." - Robb Smith, General Counsel, North American Bancard. "Jordan Bolton is a dedicated professional, a natural litigator and… the sort of advocate I would want steering me through legal troubles." - Matthew Rechtien, Partner, Bodman. "My company has utilized Jordan Bolton over the years in several instances, ranging from the mundane ‘contract review’… to the complex, scary, and sometimes urgent legal situations that sometimes arise when running a small business. Although he works for a large firm, he offers very personalized service, and is prompt and efficient. His qualifications and the peace of mind he instills in his clients are to be commended. I would (and have) recommend(ed) him to anybody who was having a business litigation question/issue, large or small. In fact, some clients of mine that I referred to Jordan were equally as happy with his work and have thanked me on more than one occasion for recommending his services." - Jeffrey Atto, Managing Member, Concise Computer Consulting. "Jordan is a tenacious attorney who I have retained and referred to several friends and relatives. Always personable, detailed oriented, and readily accessible, he has a passion for his profession and a deep talent pool at his disposal to ensure all facets of any situation are covered." – Dominick Pulis, Quality Manager, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. "Jordan (is)… one of the best Attorneys one could partner with. Jordan is respectful, genuine and generous, while at the same time sharp, strategic, and fearless. This unique combination of personality traits allows him to clearly navigate the ever changing environment of business, and also achieve results that are always focused on the best interest of his client." – Barry Spilman, CEO, RPM Freight Systems. "Jordan Bolton is a high energy and passionate guy who gets things done! He's a natural connector who is always looking for ways to help his friends and network. He's a force of nature and the kind of guy you want on your team." – Marty Maddin, Founder, PEAK Performance International. Prior to joining Clark Hill, Jordan gained significant courtroom experience holding positions with Judge George C. Steeh of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the Free Legal Aid Clinic, and the 46th District Court of Southfield, Michigan.

I specialize in solving the specific challenges involved in unfair competition, including brand and name protection, trademarks, workforce management, non-competes, non-solicits, trade secrets, antitrust, and related contracts, employment agreements, and lawsuits.

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.

Has handled many high profile cases, and has appeared on many episodes of Ask the Lawyer and the Lawyer's Roundtable Discussion.  High integrity and professionalism.  Efficient and affordable representation.  Also licensed as an Attorney in the state of Arizona, and as a Real Estate Broker in Michigan.

H. Joel Newman has a  long record of exceptional results, driven by a passion to win for our clients. He was an original shareholder in Hyman Lippitt, where he practiced for 21 years before forming the present firm. Joel has represented everyone from individual plaintiffs to multi-national corporations. Every client is our most important client and every case is a must-win. We handle complex litigation, including shareholder lawsuits, non-compete litigation, business litigation, attorney malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty lawsuits, freeze-out litigation, breach of contract, accountant malpractice, and more.. Joel lives in Oakland County with his wife Viola and their children.. Please see the Firm Website for Joel's case histories, example clients and for more detail about the practice.

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.

For over twenty-five years Paul A. Sarnacki, P.C. has successfully guided clients in all aspects of Family Law, Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate and General Civil Litigation.As an experienced trial attorney; Sarnacki utilizes dissolution/settlement agreements when beneficial, eliminating the litigation before a judge.Sarnacki’s legal path started at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School, where he graduated in 1979. He then earned a Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University in 1983. In the year 1988 he was awarded a Juris Doctorate degree from Michigan State Law School (formerly known as Detroit College of Law) before practicing law. Sarnacki is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association and the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. Invaluable insight to the judicial mindset was obtained while Sarnacki has served as a Judicial Clerk in Oakland County Circuit Court to the Honorable Richard D. Kuhn from 1986 to 1988. He then worked as an associate attorney at Colombo & Colombo, P.C. until becoming the sole practitioner in 1991.  Sarnacki has experience throughout Southeastern Michigan; including Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Genesee, Lapeer and Washtenaw Counties. The nationally recognized legal peer and client review service, BV®Distinguished™, rated Sarnacki 4.4 out of a possible 5.0 in their Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™.Sarnacki is not only a highly experienced attorney; he is also a certified mediator. As a mediator, he specializes in resolving disputes and facilitating settlements without the need to expend excessive legal fees in litigating cases. Sarnacki acquired his training in this area from internationally acclaimed mediator, lawyer and author, Forrest S. Mosten.Well grounded and an active member of his community; Sarnacki resides in Northville with his wife and four children.

Donna Medina concentrates her practice on domestic relations law, drawing from more than 32 years of experience in civil litigation.. Representing both men and women in divorce and complex family disputes, Donna helps families resolve disputes involving child custody, parenting time, child and spousal support, property settlement, division of assets, change of domicile, change of school district, and parent-child reunification.  Understanding how divorce changes lives forever, she guides her clients, especially those with children, through the separation and divorce process with the least amount of animosity and acrimony possible, involving psychologists and social workers, accountants, financial advisors, and mediators when appropriate.. Donna also counsels clients on family planning, private adoptions, adoptions through State of Michigan, and guardianships, appearing in court on behalf of parents and children when conflicts arise. She is one of few Michigan attorneys with extensive experience in contested direct placement adoptions and has successfully represented many prospective adoptive families and birth mothers terminate the parental rights of putative fathers under the Michigan Adoption Code and legal parents under the Juvenile Code.. Family disputes require patience and perspective, and Donna assesses situations from all angles to achieve both current and long-range outcomes, listening to the client’s immediate needs while crafting positive, sustainable solutions. When a marriage relationship deteriorates to the point where courtroom litigation is the only viable option, she works tirelessly to include the client in all facets of case preparation and decision making.. Donna’s dedication to her clients is matched only by her commitment to the important causes she supports. She has volunteered as an attorney at Turning Point, an organization committed to improving the lives of domestic violence and sexual assault victims, and she has also served on the Board of Directors of both Community Treatment Centers in Detroit, an organization that assists recently released prisoners transition back to society, and Project Rehab, which helps persons afflicted by alcoholism and substance abuse issues in the Grand Rapids area. Donna is a certified family law mediator.  She also volunteers her services with the Wayne County Child Support Help Program sponsored by the Booth Legal Aid Clinic and the Wayne County Domestic Dispute Resolution Center and has been a guest lecturer at Cooley Law School presenting classes in adoption and paternity.. Donna is a contributing author to the publication, “Kids Caught In The Middle: How Families Are Harmed When Judges Don’t Follow The Law,” written by family law appellate counsel, Liisa R. Speaker.   She was the trial attorney in two adoption cases and trial and appellate counsel in the related paternity cases that were reversed and remanded in 2019.  As a result of the Michigan Supreme Court's orders in In re MGR, Sarna v Healy and In re LMB, all decided in June 2019, Donna was able to finalize the adoptions of two children, after three full years of extensive litigation.  She recently assisted a child placing agency finalize an adoption following two remands from the Michigan Court of Appeals.  She is also frequently consulted by other family law attorneys with adoption-related substantive and procedural questions.. Donna received a bachelor’s degree in business administration, summa cum laude, from Wayne State University, but opted to pursue a career in law after recognizing that her true passion was to help families whose lives were affected by unforeseen challenges, particularly those involving children. She attended Wayne State University Law School in the evening while working full-time as a paralegal during the day.. Donna recently participated in the Oakland County Bar Associations' Inns of Court program for two consecutive years.  She is also an active member of the State Bar of Michigan’s Family Law and Litigation Sections, the Adoption and ART subcommittee of the Family Law Section, the American Bar Association, the Oakland County Bar Association, and the Oakland County Boat Club, for which she served as one of its few female Commodores.

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 S. Senawi is an established business and civil litigation attorney. David concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation of all types, including contract matters, shareholder and partnership disputes, construction defects, real estate litigation, collections, and also serves as outside general counsel to small businesses. Additionally, David practices condominium and community association law representing several large communities throughout the metropolitan Detroit area.. Prior to starting Senawi Law, PLLC, David worked for two medium sized litigation firms and was a clerk for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office. David has also been an adjunct faculty member for the law practice programs for Western Michigan University Cooley Law School teaching Pre-Trial Skills.. David earned his B.A in Business Administration from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University, where he spent a semester studying International Business Management in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. He earned his J.D. from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. As a law student, David was Vice President of the Student Bar Association, voted Best Litigator in the Intra-School Mock Trial Competition, and was honored with the prestigious Leadership Achievement Award upon graduation.. David is privileged to be Of Counsel to one of Michigan’s premier full service law firms, Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein, PLLC. The working relationship between Senawi Law, PLLC and Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein, PLLC emphasizes team work and fosters a culture that is collaborative, creative, and results driven.. MEMBERSHIPS, APPOINTMENTS & PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONS