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517 C lawyers are available in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. These lawyers are rated between 4.7/5 to 5/5 and 58% provide free consultation with fees ranging from $48 to $67 per hour.
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Marshall S. Tauber has been representing individuals & businesses in a wide range of legal matters. My office is considered a general practice, with a heavy emphasis on criminal defense in federal, state & local courts, civil liitigation, private trust administration, family wealth planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorne, as well as business and real estate transactions of all sorts. I have successfully represented thousands of clients charged with drinking & driving matters and am well known for drivers license restorations & resolving all types of livening issues.
Lorne B. Gold’s law firm, in Bloomfield Hills, focuses on divorce and other matrimonial law matters. He is in his second term as President of the Michigan chapter of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Every year since 2010, Superlawyers® magazine has recognized him as one of the state’s Top 100 lawyers. He is also recognized as a Best Lawyers in America as well as by US News &World Report, Crain’s Detroit Weekly, DBusiness and Law & Politics magazine as one of the region’s top divorce attorneys and top divorce law firms.. The Gold Law Firm differentiates itself through handling and resolving the most financially and emotionally complex divorces and family law matters. The state wide practice includes representation in the areas ofDivorce, Property Division, Child Custody, Parenting Time, Business Valuation, and Spousal and Child Support. Frequently, he is sought out to serve as a mediator in divorce cases.. Mr. Gold has been published both nationally and statewide. He is a frequent lecturer and commentator on family law and divorce . Gold served three terms as a Council Member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. He was chair of its Family Law Journal,co-chair of its’Mid Summer Conference, and past chair of its’Continuing Legal Education committee. He is similarly active with many local and state bar, bench and interdisciplinary activities, including the Michigan Inter-Professional Associationon Marriage,Divorce and the Family and the Michigan Council for Divorce and Family Mediation. He also servesonthe planning committee for both the statewide Family Law Institute and the annual Family Law Forum.
John Mucha III is a Member of Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler, PLC. He concentrates his practice in the areas of land use planning and general civil litigation, including commercial, construction, real property, tort and non-compete matters.. Mr. Mucha has considerable experience representing businesses and property owners in a broad range of general business litigation, including breach of contract disputes and claims involving the sale and leasing of real property. He has also litigated and successfully resolved land contamination matters as well as cases involving personal injury, property damage and other torts. Mr. Mucha has assisted both employers and executives with confidentiality and non-compete issues including the drafting of agreements and the resolution of disputes. His expertise encompasses all phases of the litigation process from initial pleading and discovery stages to trials, appeals and the negotiation of settlements.. With respect to land use, zoning and planning matters, Mr. Mucha has successfully guided owners, developers and retailers through the applicable governmental approval processes. He has also successfully litigated land use disputes in both administrative hearings and in court.. Mr. Mucha has also successfully argued cases before the Michigan Court of Appeals and is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Michigan. Mr. Mucha has served as the Chair of the State Bar of Michigan Litigation Section, which has over 1,900 members, and he currently serves as an elected representative to the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland County Bar Association and the American Bar Association, and has been recognized as a top Michigan lawyer by both DBusiness magazine and SuperLawyers.. Mr. Mucha earned his JD from the University of Michigan in 1987, where he received an award for writing and advocacy and was Contributing Editor to the Michigan Journal of Law Reform. He also earned a Masters of Public Policy degree in 1979 and a B.A., with distinction, in 1977 from the University of Michigan. Mr. Mucha is a frequent contributor to legal journals and publications and is also an active member of Rotary International, having served as the President of the Birmingham (Michigan) Rotary Club.
James W. Burdick specializes in complex criminal litigation and is widely regarded as a preeminent expert in trials, post-sentencing matters, forfeiture litigation, and in representing health care professionals in criminal licensing, disciplinary, and other administrative matters. Mr. Burdick was a member of the Michigan Board of Medicine for seven years, and has prosecuted and defended cases ranging from murder to money laundering, racketeering to Medicaid and Medicare fraud, and virtually everything in between. He has maintained a widely varied practice involving both state and federal trials and appeals since 1968, and regularly lectures to criminal defense and healthcare groups. Since 1990, Mr. Burdick has been Counsel to the nationally recognized securities, business, personal injury and criminal law litigation firm of Hertz Schram P.C. Mr. Burdick also has extensive experience in habeas corpus and other post-judgement proceedings in state and federal court, as well as appellate and interlocutory proceedings. He has been successful in obtaining freedom for a number of wrongly convicted defendants, some of whom were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.. From his representation of the chief suspect in the Jimmy Hoffa disappearance in the 1970s, to his successful defense against first-degree murder charges in the "Jenny Jones Murder Trial," Mr. Burdick is no stranger to high-profile cases, and has received wide acclaim for his efficient mastery of media relations, to the great benefit of his clients.. Because of his unique experience and insights, Mr. Burdick has been tapped as a regular legal analyst for various television stations and shows, and has been a frequent guest on Geraldo, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, HBO Undercover, Dateline NBC and other national television shows.. Mr. Burdick has been licensed to practice in Michigan since 1968, in California since 1976, in the United States Supreme Court and in federal courts in Michigan, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, New York, Hawaii and others.. He received his Law Degree from the University of Michigan in 1968, and was immediately persuaded to join the Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney's Office as an assistant prosecutor, successfully prosecuting hundreds of criminal cases, including special prosecutions and grand jury investigations.. Mr. Burdick is a frequent author and lecturer, and is currently working on an extensive compendium of police, prosecution and judicial excesses, Loss of Innocence: The American System of Injustice.
I've handled more than 5,000 DUI cases, 7,000 family-law cases, have mediated or arbitrated more than 2,800 domestic cases in Oakland County, and have been regularly selected to do so by judges and colleagues. I am also highly experienced in sophisticated business, property and financial issues.. I have led the judicial election campaigns of scores of Oakland County judges (more than 200), further enriching my belief in the proper administration of justice, and am a former member of the State committee that recommends judicial salaries.. I am a career-long member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and the Family Law Section of the Oakland County Bar Association. I am former member of the Board of Directors of HAVEN, and has a long-time involvement with the Child Abuse and Neglect Council.
I'm a member of Dykema's Litigation Department. He has a multi-faceted commercial and business litigation practice. Mr. Moore's primary emphasis is in the area of commercial real estate, financial services, energy, business/shareholder and antitrust litigation. He also represents clients in connection with internal and government investigations. Mr. Moore has achieved many successful outcomes, including trials and arbitrations, for national and international corporations in state, federal and appellate courts. He works closely with each client to understand their business, strategic and litigation objectives to implement a successful, cost-effective litigation outcome.
I take pride in helping local businesses succeed. In my practice, I assist in structuring business organizations and joint ventures, negotiating and drafting contracts to protect my clients' interests, litigate in court to advocate for my clients' rights, and assist my clients in workouts with lenders and other creditors with the goal of returning their business to financial health. I have worked for clients ranging from Global 100 companies to local start-ups. Education: University of Michigan Law School, 2001 - in the top 10% of my graduating class.
I have practiced exclusively personal injury and disability law for the past 15 years. My goal is to obtain financial security and the best life possible for each of my clients, despite their injury or disability. I regularly handle catastrophic brain injury and spinal cord injury cases that involve extensive home modifications, special equipment, and in-home nursing care.
I have over 28 years experience in Michigan Law. Before I was an attorney, I was a Bank Auditor where I gained valuable insight into the world of debt. Attending law school, I had daily courtroom experience as a Court Clerk in Michigan’s Sixth Circuit Court. In 25 years as an attorney, I represent clients in trial and appeal courts in of the State of Michigan and in the Federal Courts, of Michigan, Ohio and Illinois, including the U.S. Court of Appeal in the Sixth Circuit.. For over 18 years, I have practiced of the law of the collection of debt and in the defense against debt collection. I have extensive knowledge and experience in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy law. I represent both debtor’s and creditors. I help people seeking protection from creditors in bankruptcy, and I represent large and small business, including banks, mortgage companies and mortgage servicers, credit card companies, landlords, condominium associations and homeowner associations, small business owners and many others, to ensure that they received the full share that they are entitled under bankruptcy law. I have also represented the government's interests maintaining fairness to all in the bankruptcy process, as part of the Chapter 13 Trustee's Program.. I am an experienced public speaker and I have been a corporate trainer and panel speaker at local and national bankruptcy seminars and continuing legal education programs.. Because I have represented virtually all sides in debt and bankruptcy cases, My firm, Bredow Law PLC, has a unique insight into the motivations of debtors, creditors and Bankruptcy Trustees. My experience and insight allows Bredow Law to prepare unique and insightful solutions you, whether your are an individual, small business owner, or company.. Bredow Law also counsels small business, individuals and families in Small Business Formation, Creditor & Debtor Rights, Consumer Law, Elder Law, Probate & Estate Planning, Criminal & Traffic matters & Driver's License Restorations. Our broad experience and specialized skills allow us to give the highest quality and cost-effective representation in any area of law where you need help.
I became a criminal defense attorney for two reasons; because of my profound respect for the rights protected in our Constitution, and because of my passion for defending those rights in every situation. In 2013, I graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law, and since that day, I have done nothing except criminal defense law. I practiced in the state of Illinois with distinction for three years. In Rockford, Illinois, I gained the respect of colleagues, judges, and prosecutors for my ability to negotiate favorable outcomes, litigate tough issues, and win at trial. I also gained the respect of my clients by patiently guiding them through the criminal justice system, keeping them informed and respecting their needs as if they were my own.. I was born and raised in Metro Detroit, and it is my home. I've returned to this area to serve our community and fight for your rights. If you've been charged with a crime--drunk driving, domestic battery, theft, drugs, weapons, or any other criminal offense--you need an attorney who loves what he does and cares for his clients.
I am the son of a probate judge and have been practicing in this area my entire career. I listen to my clients and I'm not afraid of trials. Whether dealing with a step parent or an estranged sibling, the issues involved in trust and estate litigation are often about the emotional difficulties of dealing with family (and sometimes strangers) as well as the economics. I have written on these topics and litigated these issues for decades. As a partner in a 30 lawyer firm, I also have the back up resources to address a myriad of related problems including, taxes, real estate, corporate law and even family law or criminal matters. I am comfortable dealing with both sophisticated and highly technical probate or tax issues as well as the simplest and most straightforward lower value cases.
I am an entertainment lawyer with substantial experience for over 40 years in representing recording artists, filmmakers, songwriters, screenwriters, record labels, publishers, artist managers, producers, authors including representation in the film, television, radio and literary industries. Among others, my most well-known clients have included George Clinton, Sippie Wallace, The Romantics, The Bass Brothers, Eminem, Marilyn Manson, Pantera, Marcus Belgrave, The GO, Mike Posner, Rodriguez, Elmore Leonard, Westbound Records, Warner Tamerlane and Atlantic Records. I draft and negotiate contracts, protect clients' intellectual property, mediate and litigate entertainment related disputes and network on behalf of my clients. I serve as an expert witness in music litigation and I am involved in many entertainment organizations (e.g. MusiCares and Detroit Music Awards). I also act as an artist manager in the music industry. Finally, I am an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan Law School teaching entertainment law.
I am an attorney committed to results and to my clients. I concentrate in criminal defense and appeals. I am a dedicated and passionate attorney committed to helping and advocating for my clients, protecting and defending their rights, and offering high quality, effective legal representation. I pride myself in my ability to connect with my clients and am committed to achieving the best outcomes possible.. I serve clients in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, and Washtenaw counties, and am happy to travel outside the metro-Detroit area as well.. I am licensed to practice in all Michigan state courts as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
I am a third generation attorney that has been practicing law for more then 20 years. My motto is that you need to hire a criminal defense attorney that will out work the prosecutor. That is how you will win your case
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.
I am a family law attorney practicing in southeastern Michigan.
H. Nathan Resnick is the founding member and managing partner of Resnick Law, P.C., and heads the commercial litigation, real estate and corporate law practice groups. In addition to his busy practice and management responsibilities, Nathan also serves as a trustee to several trusts and manages commercial and residential properties.. Upon graduating law school, Nathan joined the firm Thav, Gross, Steinway and Bennett where he honed his skills in the both the courtroom and corporate board rooms. Having tried numerous cases in both federal and state courts, and representing individuals as well as companies in complex Chapter 11 cases in bankruptcy court, Nathan refined his skills to become a leader in his field.. In 1993, Nathan decided to hang his own shingle, roll up his sleeves and found Resnick Law. As the firm has grown, adding several top-notch lawyers and paralegals along the way, Nate continues to practice the mantra that has led Resnick Law’s growth: give each client the time, energy and attention they are paying for and deserve. He never loses sight of the fact that his counsel to clients going through difficult and stressful times can make the difference in achieving their goals.. While Nathan has extensive experience in bankruptcy and creditor’s rights, he is also well known for his corporate litigation skills in both state and federal court, as well as Tax Court. Nathan’s skills have earned him the respect of his peers and his reputation for not cowing to pressure, and taking a case to trial when necessary, has garnered him the admiration of both his colleagues and opposing counsel.. Nathan has won jury trials and bench trials, and is known as a “bulldog” in the legal world because he refuses to back down from any case — even if his client is “the little guy.” Whether it’s flying to Germany, which he did at the request of a client to try a case or litigating in federal court, Nathan is a quintessential advocate for his clients’ needs.. Former clients include well-known Fortune 500 companies as well as the second largest residential home builder in Michigan. He co-tried a construction case as defense counsel where the plaintiff was seeking $42 million. Nathan achieved a favorable outcome on the case with a verdict where his client only had to pay three percent of that $42 million demand. Moreover, even though this was considered a “win” for the client, Nathan appealed and won a complete victory in the Court of Appeals. After the appellate win, his client paid nothing and was awarded attorney fees exceeding $300,000.. As an entrepreneur and business owner, Nathan brings more than just adroit legal advice to the table because he understands what it means to be both an employee and a business owner. He grasps what it takes to run a company successfully and tackle the day-to-day challenges of operating a business in the 21st century. Most important, Nathan knows how to roll up his shirt sleeves and get things done so his clients can get back to work and do what they do best.. On a personal note, Nate is married and the proud father of two boys. He enjoys coaching his sons’ hockey and baseball teams.
Gerald P. Cavellier is a Shareholder and the head of the Domestic Relations/Family Law Section at Hertz Schram PC. He is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Law (formerly known as the Detroit College of Law). His entire practice focuses on Family Law matters. Mr. Cavellier is a litigator at heart, but he is also trained in Mediation and is a member in good standing with the Family Mediation Counsel of is a past Chair of the Oakland County Family Law Committee, a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and is currently a Professor of Law at Western Michigan University, Thomas Cooley Law School teaching Family Law.. His practice involves all aspects of family law including Custody, Child Support, Parenting Time, Spousal Support, and Property Division. He is also very familiar with more complex issues including marital tort litigation, division of closely held businesses, alienation of children and interstate custody and support issues. Mr. Cavellier is that special type of lawyer who is capable of handling very personal, emotional matters, yet he knows when to zealously advocate or aggressively negotiate.
Fred J. Fresard, a highly experienced trial attorney, focuses his practice on defending complex, high exposure litigation in the United States and Canada. He handles product liability, class action, commercial and negligence cases across North America for numerous multinational corporations. Mr. Fresard is regularly called on by Fortune 500 companies to try high stakes cases in some of the toughest venues. In addition to handling significant cases and trials, Mr. Fresard also advises clients on risk management issues outside the context of litigation.
Eric Thomas Carver's practice focuses on Business Entity Planning; Taxation; Estate Planning; Family Wealth Transfers; Business Entity Formations; Corporate Planning and Taxation; Limited Liability Company Planning and Taxation; Tax Controversies; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Real Estate Acquisitions, Charitable Giving and Charitable Trusts; Contested Estate, Trust and Probate Matters; Probate Litigation; and Decedent Estates and Probate Administration.. Additionally, Mr. Carver also:. Prior to Dykema, Mr. Carver was a tax consultant for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Group, and served in multiple administrative and legislative capacities for United States Senator Carl Levin.
During the 1960's, we witnessed for the first time, citizens fighting back against government overreaching and unfairness. Neil Rockind was born on September 6, 1968, at the height of those tumultuous times in Detroit, Michigan. He received his education from Bloomfield Hills Andover High School (Class of 1986); the University of Michigan (Bachelor of General Studies, 1990); and, Wayne State University Law School (Juris Doctor, 1993).. Rockind's talents as a trial lawyer were honed during his tenure as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, one of the most famous prosecutor's offices in the country. Rockind was an assistant prosecutor from 1993 to 1997 and handled thousands of criminal cases, many of which resulted in jury trials. Due to both his record and his ferocity, Rockind gained the moniker, "the Rockweiler." His career as a prosecutor was chronicled in profile articles that appeared in several local newspapers, including the Detroit Free Press and the Oakland Press.. As a prosecutor, Rockind quickly became a special prosecutor, the title given to prosecutors who were specifically assigned to handle complex and high profile cases. As a special prosecutor, he handled the most complex and high profile cases in the office, including but not limited to People v Kevorkian (the prosecution of famed assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian), People v Horton (the prosecution of a pastor charged with taking clandestine videotapes of his parishioners in the bathrooms of his church) and People v Mayhew (a groundbreaking vehicular homicide case). Rockind also prosecuted many high level drug dealers, including one of the few cases resulting from an Oakland County Citizen's Grand Jury indictment.. In 1997, Rockind made a change: he pursued a career as a criminal defense lawyer. In private practice, Rockind has handled countless high profile cases. He was the legal commentator for WDIV (NBC) and had a recurring role on a legal news series for WJBK (Fox 2).. He has represented clients in matters ranging from drunk driving to complex federal cases. He has represented lead defendants in cases involving no notoriety whatsoever and others, such as the infamous Basketbrawl (Piston v Pacer) assault case (in which he obtained the only dismissal) and the investigation into noted attorney Geoffrey Nels Fieger, that have garnered national media attention. Neil Rockind is/has been a member of the Michigan State Bar, New York State Bar, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, Michigan Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, National College of District Attorneys (past member) and Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan (past member). He is a member of the Criminal Defense section of the State Bar of Michigan. He is also on the Regional Advisory Board of the Anti Defamation League and on the Board of Directors for the Friends of the Israeli Defense Force - Michigan Chapter.. He was named one of Michigan's Mover's and Shakers by 944 Magazine and profiled in the October, 2009 Edition of the magazine. He was also selected as one of Michigan's SuperLaywers for 2009 through 2015 , an honor bestowed upon only 5% of the lawyers practicing in the state. Super Lawyers Magazine named him among the Top 100 lawyers in Michigan and in 2013 and 2014, he was named among the Top 50 lawyers handling cases for individuals. He was named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers Association, received the Distinguished Service Award by Oakland County and a DBusiness Top Lawyer by DBussiness Magazine. In 2015, Rockind earned a the coveted "Leader in the Law" award from the Michigan Lawyer's Weekly. He was also named among the Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. He has lectured to lawyers, police officers and citizens regarding current issues in law.
Dean Greenblatt is an attorney licensed in Michigan and Florida. Dean holds single, multi-engine, instrument, glider and seaplane ratings and has over 4000 hours flying as an Airline Transport Pilot, flight instructor and professionally for the USAir Group and Kitty Hawk Inc.. A graduate of Michigan State University, and a magna cum laude graduate of the MSU Law College, Dean is a part-time professor of Aviation Law, twice elected Chairperson of the Aviation Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan; Commissioner and Vice-chair of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission by appointment of Governor John Engler; maintains licensure in Michigan as a broker of aircraft and real estate; serves on the Board of Directors of Child and Family Services of Michigan, Inc., and volunteers with Operation Good Cheer.. Dean concentrates his law practice in individualized professional legal services, including: Aviation Law, Business Litigation, Collections, Criminal Defense, Firearm Issues, and Real Estate Law.. Typical aviation cases involve defense of airmen, aircraft operators (including drone operators), and mechanics against FAA enforcement; criminal defense of drone operators; the first civil suit nationwide against a local government's ban on drones (Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators, Inc. v Genesee County); federal civil litigation on breach of contract for an airline client; and, representation of a national airline in personal injury litigation.. Typical firearm-related cases involve criminal defense; recovery of seized firearms; firearm trusts and representation of firearm manufacturers and retailers, criminal record expungement; criminal defense; right-to-carry civil litigation including landmark Michigan cases (Capital Area District Library v. Michigan Open Carry; Michigan Open Carry and Michigan Gun Owners v. Grand Rapids Convention and Arena Authority; Michigan Open Carry v. Clio Area School District).
David Fink is an experienced civil litigator, whose practice has focused on commercial litigation. He handles both individual and class actions and currently serves as court-appointed interim lead counsel in two major class action matters pending in the Eastern District of Michigan--the OnStar Contract Litigation (a consumer class action) and the Refrigerant Compressors Antitrust Litigation. Mr. Fink has handled a wide range of civil lawsuits in courts throughout the State of Michigan, winning important victories not only at the State and Federal trial court level, but also in the Michigan Court of Appeals, the Michigan Supreme Court and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Fink + Associates Law practice areas include, but are not limited to, the following:. Administrative Law (Michigan Licensing Matters), Antitrust, Appellate, Business Litigaton, Class Action Litigation, Commercial And Complex Litigation, Construction Contract Litigation, Consumer Fraud, Consumer Fraud Class Actions, Corporate Governance And Compliance, Derivative Claims, Eminent Domain (condemnation), Environmental Law, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Collective Actions, General Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Intergovernmental Disputes, Michigan Consumer Protection Act, Multi-District Litigation, Municipal Law, Partnership Dissolution, Probate Disputes, Professional Liability, Public Corporations, Securities Fraud, Shareholder Oppression
Darius W. Dynkowski is a partner with Michigan-based Ackerman Ackerman & Dynkowski. He is a 1993 graduate of Wayne State University, and he received his Juris Doctor degree from the Detroit College of Law in 1996. Darius joined Ackerman Ackerman & Dynkowski shortly after graduating, and he has been avidly defending landowners throughout the country since 1996. He is an expert in the areas of condemnation and eminent domain, and he has been involved in cases at both state and federal levels. Darius has served as the lead attorney on several that have resulted in compensation exceeding the original offer by at least $1 million. Darius W. Dynkowski is a partner with Michigan-based Ackerman Ackerman & Dynkowski. He joined Ackerman Ackerman & Dynkowski shortly after graduating with his J.D. from the Detroit College of Law in 1993, and he has been avidly defending landowners throughout the country since 1996. He is an expert in the areas of condemnation and eminent domain, and he has been involved in cases at both state and federal levels. Darius has served as the lead attorney on several that have resulted in compensation exceeding the original offer by at least $1 million. In 2013, Darius became the firm’s Ohio liaison after being admitted into the Ohio State Bar, working to help landowners in Ohio receive just compensation during condemnation and eminent domain proceedings. He serves as the Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Real Property Land Use and Environmental Group. In 2009, Chambers USA recognized Darius as one of the best eminent domain attorneys in the country. In addition, he has been featured in the Michigan Super Lawyers magazine from 2007-2013. Darius has also served as an adjunct professor at Michigan State University College of Law since 2009.
Colin A. Daniels was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Unlike many attorneys, Colin knew that he wanted to practice law as far back as the fourth grade. When he was nine years old, his Grandmother asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up and he promptly replied “a lawyer.” Eighteen years later, he is doing what he loves and was born to do: assist people in their struggles against an all-to-often oppressive and unfair criminal justice system.. Colin graduated from Albion College in 2004 with a degree in Political Science and several Dean’s List honors. After completing his undergraduate studies, Colin joined the Americorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), determined to spend ample time helping those in need. For nearly a year, Colin traveled the Southeastern United States performing community service projects for individuals and organizations in desperate need of help. His work, which was all unpaid and usually consumed between 50-60 hours per week, included building houses with Habitat for Humanity, supervising and conducting controlled burns of overgrown forests, removal of invasive plant species, maintenance of hiking and canoe trails, and tutoring grade school children in math and science. It was during this important period in his life that Colin not only met the love of his life but also realized that his heart lay in helping others, and ultimately, in criminal defense.. Immediately following his term in Americorps NCCC, Colin attended The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in Detroit, Michigan. While attending law school, Colin participated in Moot Court and was in the top of his class in his Advanced Legal Writing Seminar. In addition, Colin interned with the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office during his first two years of law school and with a small criminal defense law firm in Ann Arbor, Michigan, during his final year of law school.. Colin is now admitted to both the State Bar of Michigan and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and is currently employed as a full-time associate at Neil Rockind, P.C. in Southfield, Michigan.