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Robert C. ("Bob") Gardella is a trial attorney and general practice attorney primarily serving Livingston County and southeast Michigan. His areas of practice are family law, divorce, collections, criminal defense, juvenile defense, corporate law, business law, limited liability companies, real estate, motor carrier law, personal injury, probate, wills and trusts, commercial law, and civil litigation. Mr. Gardella is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and before the U.S. District Courts for Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Gardella is a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Advocacy, and earned a B.A. in Journalism from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, located in Lansing, Michigan. He is a former law clerk to Livingston County 44th Circuit Court Judge Daniel Burress of Howell, Michigan, and a former associate attorney for Burchfield, Park & Associates, P.C. He is a former president of the Livingston County Bar Association. In addition, he is a former Chairman of the Representative Assembly for the State Bar of Michigan. He served on the Representative Assembly from 1999 through 2008. Also, he has served on the Board of Commissioners for the State Bar of Michigan from 2005 to 2008 and from 2014 to 2018. He was appointed in 2011 by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to serve as a member of Michigan Military Appeals Tribunal, and was re-appointed to that position in 2015 by Governor Rick Snyder and in 2020 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. He is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan and the Livingston County Bar Association. Robert C. Gardella, PLLC, is AV-Rated, which is the highest designation for legal ability and ethical standards under Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating System.

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Conrad is the senior litigation partner in the firm. He is an active trial attorney with extensive courtroom experience and believes strongly in zealous advocacy on behalf of his clients. Conrad has tried well in excess of 1000 criminal or civil cases and has argued countless motions in his over thirty years of experience in criminal and civil courtrooms.. In the area of criminal law, Conrad has acted as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, giving him a unique perspective. Before joining the firm, he had a successful career as an Assistant District Attorney for Suffolk County from 1980 to 1983. During that time, Conrad prosecuted cases throughout Suffolk County. From 1982 to 1983, he was the supervisor of the District Attorney’s office in the Roxbury District Court. Conrad also served as a member of the Homicide Response Team. As a defense attorney, he has successfully tried criminal cases ranging from disorderly person to aggravated rape.. Conrad is also very active in civil litigation. He strongly believes that proper preparation and courtroom experience are the keys to success in litigation. He maps out strategies with his clients at the outset of a dispute and follows through until the goals are met. As proof of this, he has won several awards or settlements in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000). Conrad’s experience has been on both sides of disputes as he has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation.. Conrad is also corporate counsel for several companies and provides litigation and litigation assessment services to several others. His background in litigation, finance and real estate allow him to give a broad perspective in providing corporate services. He has extensive experience in forming corporations, LLC’s, LLP’s, partnerships, and trusts, and advises them with respect to their needs. He has significant experience in negotiating contracts, handling employment matters, representing companies before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and assessing litigation for companies.. Conrad was born and raised in Brighton, MA and graduated from Boston Latin School. He is married with three children and resides in Medfield, MA.. Admissions:. Conrad is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts.. Affiliations:. Real Estate Bar Association, Member of Residential Conveyancing Committee. Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Attorney Andrew Burrows works closely with entrepreneurs and business owners in order to assist them with day-to-day business and legal questions, as well as business litigation and other legal issues that would prompt a large corporation to talk to its in-house counsel. Mr. Burrows also frequently educates mid-Michigan residents in the importance of constructing an effective estate plan, and helps them to privatize their affairs and protect their personal assets, granting them peace of mind that their affairs will be handled properly, easily, and privately. Mr. Burrows strives to help Michigan entrepreneurs grow their businesses, protect their family and their assets, and to avoid legal pitfalls along the way.. Growing up in Fenton, Mr. Burrows has been a resident of the Livingston County community for over 20 years. He is an active member of the Fenton Chamber of Commerce, Fenton BNI group, and is on the Board of Directors of the Greater Brighton Young Professionals group. Mr. Burrows also enjoys coaching youth soccer and continues to assist with the Fenton High School boys’ soccer team in his free time.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Brighton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Brighton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Brighton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Brighton and surrounding areas.