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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.

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.

Attorney José R. Fanego has been practicing law for 30 years, with the last 26 focused exclusively on criminal defense. After earning his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in 1989, he spent four years as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. In 1993, he was admitted to federal practice and founded his own law firm in Oakland County.Attorney Fanego utilizes his experience on both sides of the courtroom to give him an edge when strategizing for each case. He handles a range of cases from traffic tickets to first-degree murder. Mr. Fanego actively participates in various law associations. He has been the chairman of the Oakland County Bar Association since 2014 and is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the State Bar of Michigan, the Federal Defender Panel, and the WSU Moot Court Program.

Attorney Henry S. Gornbein is a leading expert in family law. Practicing in Michigan for more than 40 years, he has written extensively on divorce-related topics.. He is the author of the widely acclaimed book, Divorce Demystified, Everything You Need To Know Before You File For Divorce which is available on Amazon as a soft cover or e-book.  He is currently cowriting the book, Child Custody Demystified, with psychologist, Jack Haynes Phd which will be published later this year.. Gornbein wrote the chapter titled, Spousal Support in the book, Michigan Family Law. It s the go-to source for all family law attorneys and judges who deal with divorce and related issues in Michigan. His articles appear regularly in national legal publications and his monthly column, Case of the Issue, runs in the Family Law Section Journal of the State Bar of Michigan and is read by thousands of lawyers and judges.. A contributor and blogger for The Huffington Post Divorce section, he also produces regular podcasts for . In addition, Gornbein has hosted and produced his own Philo Award-winning cable TV show, Practical Law, with more than 700 programs aired to date.. Sought after as an expert on divorce-related topics by media outlets, he is known for being at the forefront of understanding social media and its role in divorces today. Recently, Gornbein has been speaking for a series of webinars discussing the impact of social media on divorce, along with issues including wiretapping, computer hacking, phone tapping, spycams, and others that can arise during divorce and have criminal law violation implications.. Other attorneys and judges consult Gornbein as an expert when unusual family law issues arise. A frequent public speaker for local and national meetings, he has been a featured lecturer at the National Convention of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Gornbein is married to Debra Gornbein, and is a father and grandfather.  Gornbein enjoys travel, reading, theater, and movies, but most of all, spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.. Guiding Philosophy. Henry believes that every case is different and the role of an attorney is to educate, guide the clients through the legal system, look for the best possible solution, and try and handle every case in a manner that leads toward healing and not needless confrontation or unnecessary court battles. He has tried many cases, and believes that trials should be the last resort because of the economic and psychological costs involved, along with the fact that when you get to trial, you lose control of your life because the Judge is deciding what happens to you and your children.. Click to learn more about Detroit area divorce attorney Henry Gornbein

An attorney since 1991, Rebecca Walsh’s extensive legal experience includes many verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million for personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Rebecca Walsh joined Reiter & Walsh ABC Law Centers in 2011 to focus on her skills in medical malpractice, specifically in birth trauma litigation. As a partner and senior attorney at Reiter & Walsh, her work has significantly contributed to the firm's consistent award-winning presence.. Not only is Walsh recognized as a skillful litigator, she is also known as an active participant in her Metro Detroit community. Her service with the Huron Valley School Board spans roles including President, Vice President, Task Force member and others. She has also served on nine committees for the Huron Valley School Board. Walsh sat on the Ronald McDonald House of Southeastern Michigan Board of Directors (2009-2015), founded and worked with the Oakland Gymnastic Booster Club, and sat on the Justice Caucus Board of Directors (2009-2012). She also graduated from the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and was asked to join the prestigious Melvin Belli Society (2012). Walsh maintains active participation in other professional groups and associations including the Michigan Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice, and the Birth Trauma Litigation Group. She is consistently awarded by publications and groups including Super Lawyers, U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, and many others.. Walsh is also a dedicated educator and speaker. She is a frequent author and lecturer on legal issues including insurance litigation and trial practices, and she has published several articles on these topics. In the past, she taught Legal Methods at Cooley Law School as an adjunct professor.

Alex's law practice is focused on complex litigation matters involving business, real estate, construction, family, environmental and municipal law. Many of his litigation clients are businesses and business owners who, thereafter, seek his advice and counsel on general business and transactional issues, including strategic transactions, operations and corporate structure.. Alex is a Fellow of the Oakland County Bar Foundation, a past president of the Chaldean American Bar Association, as well as a member of the Federal Bar Association, the Oakland County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Additionally, Alex is a member of the State Bar of Michigan's Client Protection Fund Committee, the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce and the Historical Society for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.. Alex was also honored to serve as a member of the 2013-2014 Judicial Advisory Committee for the United States District Court for The Eastern District of Michigan. As a member of the Judicial Advisory Committee, Alex participated in a process of vetting and recommending individuals to fill federal district court judicial vacancies - recommendations that ultimately reached the White House for use in making judicial appointments.. Alex earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics with Honors from Oakland University in just two and a half years and went on to graduate cum laude from Wayne State University Law School. During his legal studies, Alex interned for the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, was a Moot Court recipient of an award for Excellence in Oral Advocacy and was the President of the St. Thomas More Society.. REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS. • As first chair trial counsel, Alex led a team that obtained a full dismissal in a significant case with tens of millions of dollars in controversy on behalf of a prominent business leader, his spouse and his business. The Court dismissed the case after concluding the relief the plaintiffs sought was predicated on a fraud.. • Alex was part of a team that obtained an opinion from the Court of Appeals that vacated a multi-million dollar judgment.  • As lead, first chair trial counsel, Alex convinced the Circuit Court to grant a dispositive motion -- filed in lieu of an answer -- that dismissed a business tort action filed by multiple plaintiffs. The Court went on to award Alex's client the costs and attorneys' fees she expended in defending the lawsuit.. • Alex provided extensive assistance in brief writing and at oral argument on a dispositive motion that convinced the Court to award a multi-million dollar judgment to a corporate client, along with his costs and attorneys' fees, in a complex environmental litigation matter.. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS. • Commencement Ceremony Key Note, Chaldean Federation of America, June 2, 2012. • What Every Small Business Owner Should Know, Chaldean American Bar Association, March 2010

Adam Kutinsky  is a Member of Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler, PLC. He concentrates his practice in the areas of complex commercial disputes, litigation, insurance coverage, real estate, title litigation and creditor’s rights. Mr. Kutinsky represents both small and large businesses and is an experienced trial attorney with a record of success and favorable outcomes for his clients.. Mr. Kutinsky is also a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU®), which is a professional designation in property-casualty insurance and risk management. He is a frequent lecturer and author on the subjects of insurance coverage and real estate litigation. In 2012, the CPCU® Society Claims Interest Group named him person of the year at its annual meeting in Washington DC.  On October 29, 2012, Mr. Kutinsky was featured on National Public Radio, WDET, The Craig Fahle Show, for a discussion of legal issues related to urban renewal. In addition, Mr. Kutinsky’s unique expertise in the area of insurance coverage was the subject of feature articles in both Michigan Lawyers Weekly and the Detroit Legal News.. He is AV® Peer Review Rated by LexisNexis/Martindale Hubbell. Mr. Kutinsky was named a Michigan Super Lawyer in 2013 and 2014.  Mr. Kutinsky was named a Rising Star in 2011 and 2012 by Super Lawyers. He has been recognized in DBusiness Magazine as a Top Lawyer every year since 2012. In 2013, Mr. Kutinsky was awarded the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Advocate designation, which is only conferred upon trial attorneys that have completed an extensive training program in advanced litigation and trial skills.. Mr. Kutinsky received his J.D. from Wayne State University Law School. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy from Michigan State University’s James Madison College. Mr. Kutinsky is licensed to practice law in Michigan, as well as in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

A new paradigm is needed for the way family law is practiced in Michigan, and Becker Legal, P.C. is leading the way.. Divorce is a life-changing event.  Becker Legal offers a better way to end a marriage through specialized advanced training in Collaborative Divorce.  This groundbreaking method revolutionizes the way couples divorce.  It addresses your legal, financial, and emotional needs and achieves the best family arrangement possible.  Families at war produce only losers and no winners.  This exciting new process empowers you – not lawyers or a judge – to shape the outcome of your divorce.. “I focus on clients’ long-term interests, not their short-term anger,” says Lori D. Becker, attorney and mediator, who founded her own family law firm in 2002.  “Each case is unique, so as a divorce lawyer, I examine the family’s specific needs and tailor my service to them.  My advanced training in Collaborative Divorce allows me to take this to a whole new level.”

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.