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Troy D. Clarke is a member of the Willingham & Cote', P.C.'s Litigation Group.  Mr. Clarke is admitted to practice in Michigan state and federal courts.  He has represented clients in all phases of litigation, including at trial and in the appellate courts.  His practice specialties include the areas of insurance coverage defense, no-fault defense, and criminal defense.

Torree J. Breen is a shareholder and has practiced law for over 20 years. She is the chair of the Estate Planning and Family Law Practice Groups and a member of the firm’s Hospitality and Alcohol Law Practice Group. Ms. Breen drafts wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney for finances, medical advocates, and electronic accounts, cottage trusts, and funeral representative forms. Her family law practice includes divorce, child custody disputes, prenuptial agreements, guardianships/conservatorships, and grandparent’s rights. Ms. Breen is also is familiar with handling Michigan Liquor Control Commission license violations for our corporate clients.

Tiffany L. DeBruin is an experienced Lansing criminal defense lawyer. She is dedicated to representing her clients to the best possible outcome for their legal situations and ensuring that their rights and freedoms are protected throughout the legal process. Tiffany's practice areas include criminal defense, traffic defense, and OWIs. While many attorneys direct client communication through paralegals or legal support staff, Tiffany personally answers and responds to her clients. She is tireless in her pursuit of justice.

The hallmarks of my practice for the past 46 years as a trial lawyer who has represented individuals and their families are my passion for my clients, the results obtained, and a dedication to keeping my clients always in direct contact with me and my staff without the need for concern of how their matters are proceeding. The personal nature of my practice is a distinguishing factor that is core to my philosophy of the practice of law as a trial lawyer.. I was born in Lansing, Michigan and recieved my formal education in Lansing before entering the University of Detroit on a full athletic scholarship while earning my undergraduate degree. Upon graduation, I immediately entered law school at the University of Detroit, graduating in 1970.. Upon graduation and passing the Michigan Bar Exam in 1971, I commenced my law practice in Lansing and have continued my practice as a trial attorney continuously since 1971.. The nature of my practice has been as a trial lawyer primarily involved in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, domestic relations, and other forms of civil litigation.. I have dedicated my entire practice for those 46 years to represent individuals and their families in the various trial courts in the State of Michigan, as well as, appellate matters in the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court. As a result, I have achieved settlements and verdicts in the various areas of personal injury law totalling in the millions of dollars over those years.. I have been awarded the highest rating for excellence and integrity (AV) as a practitioner in tort law by Martindale Hubble.. I want to thank you for taking time to consider my office for possible representation of you and your family and those you may know. Please contact my office for a free consultation for an immediate response on your inquiries and possible representation.

Steven W. Dulan is a licensed attorney and real estate broker and has held a Michigan real estate license since 1983. He holds a BA degree from Michigan State University with a double major in International Studies and Political Science. Mr. Dulan also holds a Juris Doctor degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he was awarded a full scholarship based on academic excellence.

Shannon L. Urbon believes that everyone deserves access to knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective advocacy. she founded Urbon Law, PLLC on the principles of integrity, proficiency, and personalized attention. With over a decade of legal experience serving the Lansing Area and Metro Detroit, she is committed to helping you navigate life's most challenging legal matters with professionalism and care.. Even before deciding to pursue a law degree from Michigan State University College of Law, Ms. Urbon had a long history of advocating for the disadvantaged. While an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan, Ms. Urbon worked for Safehouse, a domestic violence shelter, answering the 24-hour crisis line. After graduation, Ms. Urbon engaged in a professional career in New York City while continuing her advocacy on behalf of victims of domestic violence through volunteer work as a legal intern with Sanctuary for Families.. After graduating from law school, Ms. Urbon chose to focus her career on family law, specializing in child abuse and neglect cases. While pursuing a private practice, she worked as a volunteer attorney with the Washtenaw County Office of the Public Defender Juvenile Abuse and Neglect section, before accepting a staff attorney position with the Detroit Center for Family Advocacy in 2013. In this role, and later as Executive Director of the Center, Ms. Urbon advocated on behalf of parents and caregivers facing legal issues that impacted a child’s entry into, or exit from, the foster care system. In 2018, Ms. Urbon accepted a position as the Director of Legal Advocacy and Prevention with The New Foster Care whose mission was to make a transformative change in the Michigan child protection system. Ms. Urbon was promoted to Executive Director in 2021, and lead the agency through the implementation of a direct service program targeted at assisting youth who aged out of foster to transition to successful adulthood. Ms. Urbon returned to the practice of law in 2024, incorporating Urbon Law, PLLC.

Sandra focuses her practice on appellate law. She obtained her Juris Doctorate degree in 1998 and has been admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan since that time. She is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. She also writes bar exam appeals. In addition, she has a Bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting.. Over the last 18 years, Sandra has handled civil matters in a variety of areas, including: professional malpractice (medical, legal, accounting), automobile and Michigan No-Fault law, commercial general liability, homeowners liability, premises liability, insurance coverage, defamation, governmental immunity, contract, construction law, bar exam appeals, and family law. She has represented her clients at both the trial court and appellate court levels. She has also prepared amicus curiae briefs in support of her clients’ various interests in both the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court.. Sandra currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Ingham County Bar Association and serves as its Vice President. She has also served on the Board of Directors of the Women Lawyer’s Association, Mid-Michigan Chapter and has been published in the Journal of Insurance and Indemnity Law (2014, 2017) and the Western Michigan University Cooley Law Review (Summer 2018).

Raymond A. Harris is an attorney with Buhl, Little, Lynwood & Harris, PLC in East Lansing, Michigan.  He practices in the areas of estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration and litigation, guardianships and conservatorships, special needs planning, and Medicaid planning.  Raymond is licensed to practice in both Michigan and Florida.  He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and serves on the board of directors for the Michigan NAELA chapter.  Raymond is a frequent speaker and author on topics relating to Medicaid planning, special needs planning, elder law, probate, and estate planning.  In 2014, he was the recipient of the Michigan Lawyers Weekly “Up & Coming Lawyers” award and was named a 2015 Rising Star in elder law by Super Lawyers.  He is very active in his community, serving on the boards of multiple charitable organizations.

Peter C. Brown offers comprehensive legal representation in litigation, real estate, and business law, serving a diverse array of clients throughout Michigan. Renowned for his trial acumen, Pete has managed a broad spectrum of high-stakes civil cases in state and federal courts, with litigation experience in over 40 circuit courts statewide. Pete has unique skills in real estate matters, ranging from title disputes and zoning issues to complex transactions and closings. He also has a strong track record in commercial litigation, insurance defense, creditors’ rights, and appellate advocacy. He routinely advises businesses on formations, acquisitions, contract negotiation, and day-to-day corporate matters. Pete’s professional excellence has been recognized for ten consecutive years as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers®. He is an active member of the State Bar of Michigan’s Real Property and Litigation Sections, serves on the Real Property Law Advisory Board of the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, and is a member of the Ingham County Bar Association’s Real Estate Section.

Outside the practice of law, Mr. Stephenson is involved with numerous civic and charitable activities. He serves on the board of directors of a local private Montessori school and as a trustee of a charitable trust to benefit a coeducational service fraternity at Michigan State University. Mr. Stephenson is a current member and past president of the young lawyers sections of the Ingham County Bar Association.. With his wife and family, Mr. Stephenson enjoys traveling and spending time coaching the various activities of his two children.

Mr. Theodore (“Ted”) Marshall is our newest associatie whose practice focuses on civil litigation.. Ted earned his law degree in 2016 at Wayne State University School of Law, and was recently admitted to the Bar.   While in Law School he served as the President of The Federalist Society and participated in the Wayne State Business and Community Law Clinic.. When not pursuing his legal career, Ted enjoys running.   He recently completed the Detroit International Marathon.

Mr. Hilyard joined The Gallagher Law Firm after serving as the judicial law clerk for Ingham County Probate Court Chief Judge Hon. Richard J. Garcia and Hon. R. George Economy.  Mr. Hilyard received his juris doctor, cum laude, from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2013 as a member of the William Johnson Class.  While in law school Mr. Hilyard received several awards for academic achievement and leadership, including multiple Certificates of Merit.. Mr. Hilyard, a native of Western New York, is an avid sports fan of the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and New York Mets.  Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Hilyard enjoyed success in the rodeo arena as a bull rider.  In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children.

Mr. Dalton has been an attorney since 1979 and  has defended and tried hundreds of insurance and personal injury suits in courtrooms across the state. He currently focuses his practice on the defense of doctors, dentists, medical groups and other healthcare practitioners in medical liability/malpractice claims, as well as defending architects, accountants and other licensed professionals in professional liability and related claims. Additionally, Mr. Dalton counsels and advises health care professionals facing potential liability claims and has represented hundreds of defendants involved in personal injury accidents and automobile/insurance related claims in courts throughout Michigan.

Mike Cheltenham is a distinguished alumnus of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and holds a Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State University Law School. With a rich professional background, he currently serves as Of Counsel at Cheltenham Law, PLLC, specializing in criminal defense throughout Mid-Michigan.. Leveraging Prosecution Experience for Your DefenseMike's journey in the criminal law spans over two decades, including his tenure as Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office. This extensive prosecutorial experience is a unique asset in defending criminal cases. Here's why it benefits you:• Insider Knowledge: Having been on the other side, Mike understands the strategies and tactics prosecutors use. This insight allows him to anticipate their moves and develop robust defense strategies to counteract them.• Strong Relationships: Mike’s long-standing relationships with law enforcement and other legal professionals can facilitate smoother negotiations and more favorable outcomes for his clients.• Comprehensive Case Analysis: His experience in prosecuting complex cases, including those involving child abuse, sexual assault, and narcotics, means he can scrutinize every detail of your case to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s arguments.• Proven Leadership: As a supervising attorney, Mike oversaw numerous cases and legal personnel, honing his ability to manage and navigate the intricacies of the legal system effectively.. Extensive Legal ExpertiseDuring his years at the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office, Mike held supervisory roles in:• Child Abuse/Sexual Assault Unit (criminal sexual conduct involving minors, computer sex crimes, and child abuse)• District Court Unit (domestic violence, drunk driving, traffic offenses, and assaults)• Circuit Court Unit (low level felony offenses to capital crimes including armed robbery and murder)• Tri-County Metro Narcotics Unit (delivery, possession, and possession with intent to deliver cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, meth, and other various controlled substances)In these positions, he gained expertise across the spectrum of criminal law. This experience gave him a deep understanding of both the prosecutorial process and the importance of a vigorous defense to protect a defendant’s rights and vindicate the wrongly accused.. Started in Criminal DefenseBefore his impressive career at the prosecutor’s office, Mike dedicated himself to criminal defense in Northern Michigan, representing indigent clients facing felony charges in Alpena, Montmorency, Alcona, and Presque Ilse counties.. Educator and MentorIn addition to his legal practice, Mike has shared his wealth of knowledge and experience as an Adjunct Professor at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he taught trial skills for 13 years. As a professor he instructed students in the nuances of trial advocacy, public speaking, and courtroom persuasion.. Contact UsIf you are facing criminal charges and need an experienced defense attorney who can leverage insider prosecutorial knowledge for your benefit, contact Mike Cheltenham at Cheltenham Law, PLLC. Let our expertise and dedication work for you.

Lindsay Dangl has been employed by Murphy & Spagnuolo, P.C. since January 2008, first as a clerk, then as an associate. Ms. Dangl has experience with various legal issues including family law, workers’ compensation, insurance and indemnity law, municipal law, and civil litigation. Ms. Dangl received her undergraduate degree from James Madison College at Michigan State University and her Juris Doctor from the Michigan State University College of Law, graduating magna cum laude.  She also received a Certification in Child and Family Advocacy from the Michigan State College of Law Chance at Childhood Clinic.. Ms. Dangl is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and Ingham County Bar Association.  In addition to being licensed to practice in Michigan state courts, Ms. Dangl is admitted to the Eastern and Western District Courts of Michigan and the United States Supreme Court. Ms. Dangl has obtained the highest peer rating (AV Rating) by Martindale-Hubbell. According to Martindale-Hubbell®, AV Preeminent® is a testament to the fact that Ms. Dangl’s peers rank her at the highest level of professional excellence.. Ms. Dangl was formerly a Board Member of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Mid-Michigan Region and has been elected President of the Ingham County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section. She is also an active volunteer and a member of the Junior League of Lansing

Kimberlee A. Hillock is a shareholder and the chairperson of Willingham & Coté, P.C.’s Appellate Practice Group. Before joining Willingham & Coté, P.C., Ms. Hillock worked as a research attorney and judicial clerk for the Honorable Donald S. Owens of the Michigan Court of Appeals, and as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Chief Justice Clifford W. Taylor of the Michigan Supreme Court.. Since joining Willingham & Coté P.C., in 2009, Ms. Hillock has achieved appellate wins for clients more than 50 times in both the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court in areas such as premises liability, negligence, insurance coverage, no-fault, tax, probate, family law, child custody, and equine liability.  She has more than 13 years’ experience in appellate matters and is a member of the Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society Advocates Guild.. Ms. Hillock is a former associate editor of and regular contributor to the Michigan Defense Quarterly, and is a current co-chair of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel’s Amicus Committee.  Most recently, Ms. Hillock participated in the 2016 Michigan Appellate Bench Bar Planning Committee; she drafted session materials and acted as a moderator for various sessions.. Ms. Hillock is licensed to practice in the following Federal Courts:  Supreme Court of the United States, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, United States District Court of the Western District of Michigan, United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan.. Ms. Hillock is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and she served during Operation Desert Storm. She is a member of the American Legion and the Marine Corps League.  She currently volunteers as a Veteran Mentor in the Ingham and Eaton County Veteran’s Treatment Courts.

Kevin Winters is the founder and President of JK. Winters P.C. Mr. Winters has over 35 years of business experience from owning and operating a real estate firm (15 years) to becoming a shareholder and officer in a mid-size Michigan Law Firm. His practice focuses on Intellectual Property, Business/Corporate Law, Trial Practice and Litigation. Mr. Winters is licensed to practice law in Michigan and New York.

James R. Duby, Jr. is an attorney and founder of the firm DUBY LAW FIRM with its office in East Lansing Michigan.  His primary areas of expertise are trademark, copyright, trade secret, internet and international intellectual property law, domain name disputes, privacy and promotion marketing law, corporate law, business formations and transactions, and secured transactions.. Mr. Duby received his B.S. in Business Administration Cum Laude from Youngstown State University in 1985.  Thereafter he attended the University of Akron School of Law, where he received his law degree, Cum Laude, in 1989.  Prior to and during law school, Mr. Duby worked as a Budget and Cost Accountant for the Western Reserve Care System and as a summer intern in the tax department of Ernst & Young’s Cleveland, Ohio office.. Mr. Duby is a frequent guest speaker at seminars on topics such as copyright, trade name and trademark protection, trade secrets, privacy and corporate and tax law.. Mr. Duby’s professional affiliations include members with the American Bar Association; the State Bar of Michigan; Business and Intellectual Property, and Computer Law of the State and American Bar. Mr. Duby is a volunteer counselor for Lansing Community College’s Small Business Development and Technology Center.  He is a current member of the Advisory Board of Directors of the Lansing Art Gallery and has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Lansing Advertising Club, as a Team Captain for the Capital Area United Way, and as a member of State Bar of Michigan’s Membership Services Committee, and is a member of the International Trademark Association and the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

I received my Bachelor of Arts, majoring in history and minoring in anthropology, from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2008. I subsequently entered the workforce, but ultimately decided to pursue a career in the legal field. I obtained my Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, from Michigan State University College of Law in 2016. During law school, I worked as a judicial extern for the Honorable Thomas P. Boyd of the Ingham County 55th District Court; as a student law clerk for the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services; and as a law clerk for two prominent civil ligation firms. Also as a student, I participated in MSU’s Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute, which is a rigorous two-year litigation focused certificate program.. Following graduation from law school, I served as a judicial law clerk/court officer to the Honorable Rosemarie E. Aquilina of the Ingham County 30th Circuit Court. I took the Michigan Bar in February 2017, and was formally admitted to practice law in Michigan on May 24, 2017. On July 10, 2017, I joined Hackney Grover as an associate attorney. I presently focus my practice in the areas of insurance defense—first and third-party No-Fault litigation, as well as premises liability litigation—and construction law.

I graduated from MSU with a Bachelor of Arts in 1987.  While at MSU I was a member of the varsity golf team.  Immediately upon graduation, I entered law school at Thomas M. Cooley in Lansing, Michigan.  I also began employment at the firm of Abood, Abood and Rheaume.  Although the standard graduation path from Cooley was 9 semesters, I accelerated and graduated in 7 while also maintaining a high GPA; graduating with cum laude status in the top 5 of my class.  Upon graduation, I was offered a prestigious position to clerk for Supreme Court Justice Michael F. Cavangah, where I was employed for approximately 2 years.  After finishing my clerkship with the Supreme Court, I returned to the law firm of Abood, Abood & Rheume where I worked for 5 years.  In 1997, I decided to open my own firm (the Abood Law Firm), and in 1998 other family members joined my firm including F. Joseph Abood (brother) and Fredric S. Abood (Father).. Although most lawyers today specialize in one or two areas of practice, I have been fortunate enough to have clients that have requested my services in a wide area of practice.  I have acted as Lead Counsel in real estate transactions exceeding $20,000,000.  I was Lead Counsel on one of the more complicated Brownfield Credit Real Estate developments in the state.  Admittedly, I am most noted for the number of high profile criminal defense cases, including cases that have drawn the attention of the national media.  Such cases include defending Drew Peterson out of the state of Illinois for approximately 2 years (Nov 2007 to April 2010).  My representation of Drew Peterson included having the court enter an Order requiring the State to return his property that was seized after several search warrants were issued, and the court dismissing a gun charge against him.  In addition, I was one of three attorneys that represented Drew Peterson during an evidentiary hearing from January 19, 2010 to February 19, 2010 in which I crossed the most witnesses and successfully helped suppress 10 of the 15 hearsay statements.  I also represented Lisa Holland who was charged with Open Murder in the death of her 7 year old adopted son.  The case was covered state wide including national media.  In May of 2009, a former Ingham County Judge was charged with OWI.  The Abood Law Firm filed a Motion to Suppress and the case was dismissed.. I have extensive experience in commercial litigation including non competes, claims of tortious interference, wrongful death, wrongful discharge and personal injury cases.  In 2009, I obtained a verdict of approximately $450,000 plus interest against a bonding company that bonded a general contractor which subsequently failed to pay my client for services rendered.  I recently obtained a verdict for a major real estate company when its client failed to pay a commission earned by my client.  I have been asked to speak at Cooley Law School and Michigan State University Law School on a number of occasions based on the high profile cases that I have handled.. If you have a case that is going to court, you should consider contacting the Abood Law Firm.

I graduate from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science with a Specialization in International Business. While at MSU, I played on the varsity softball team. After I graduated, I attended Michigan State University College of Law. While at MSU, I was selected to participate in the Trial Practice Institute, which is a specialized litigation program. I received Jurisprudence Book Awards in Evidence, Trademark & Unfair Competition, Decedent's, Trusts, and Estates. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from MSU.. My areas of practice include Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Domestic Relations, and Civil Litigation.. Throughout my tenure working at the Abood Law Firm, I have worked on a number of high profile cases. I have extensive experience working on OWI cases. In 2011, I worked on over 50 different OWI cases with over 1/3 of the cases resulting in no criminal conviction. I have worked in a number of different jurisdictions, including East Lansing, Lansing, Marshall, Battle Creek, Traverse City, and all the way up to St. Ignace.

I concentrate in the areas of business organizations, oil and gas, health care, property tax appeals and complex commercial litigation. I have appeared before state and federal courts, and state and federal administrative agencies.  My trial experience includes several jury and bench trials.  In addition to being admitted as a lawyer in Michigan, I am also admitted in Illinois.  My goal is always to first seek a positive resolution for my clients; however, there comes a time when the opposition is not willing to accept the realities of the position in which they find themselves.  In these cases, you want an aggressive and effective litigation attorney in your corner.

I am committed to results.  I am a trial lawyer who will take your case to trial if there are no other options. No matter how intense your situation, how badly you need a certain outcome or how dire the facts of your case. I spent thousands of hours and tens of thousands of dollars in learning forensic evidence, the law regarding drugs and alcohol and the phisiological affect of drugs in the human body. .     I am a leader. I wrote the book on OWI for West Publishing. I am an adjunct professor of DUI Law and Practice at Thomas M. Cooley Law School and Forensic Evidence in Criminal Law. I spoke over dozens of times to teach other lawyers. The reason: others look to me for leadership and learning. I developed an in depth knowledge of forensic science. I am the lawyer whose litigation led the Michigan State Police to change the way that it handles blood alcohol analyses. I was selected as a presenter for the 2012, 2013 and 2014 American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) annual conferences. I practice exclusively in criminal defense with an emphasis on defending citizens charged with driving while intoxicated. My practice style is to utilize litigation to position a client to achieve results.. I am in court very often and in stressful situations. Those situations are situations in which I thrive. To relax I run, read and write often. I spent 10 years as a journalist working in television and radio. I worked for a statewide radio news network, a CBS-owned radio station in Detroit and for a television station in Lansing.. I believe in the right to have a trial. I believe that you as a citizen, have the right to have a lawyer stand by you through every phase of a criminal case.. Our constitution is a sacred document formed thanks to the blood and sacrifice of our founders and preserved by the modern day footsoldiers of trial lawyers. I am proud to be part of the loyal fraternity of constitutional warriors who protect the rights of those citizens accused of crimes, no matter how heinous those alleged crimes may be to the accusors or the public.

Frank Hathaway studied at the University of Detroit-Mercy graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He completed his study of law at Michigan State University College of Law graduating with the degree of Juris Doctor Cum Laude. Mr. Hathaway is admitted to practice in all Michigan Courts, the United States Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, and the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan. He is an active member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan, past elected member of its Representative Assembly,  member of the Criminal Law Section and a past active member of the Character and Fitness Committee of the Michigan State Bar Association.. Mr. Hathaway focuses his practice on Bankruptcy Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, Estate Planning, Criminal Defence,  Business Formation and Continuation, Consumer Debt Relief, Creditor and Debtor relation, Real Estate, Matrimonial Law.. In 2001, the Law Center was formed with a mission of helping individuals and entities by providing quality legal representation, counsel and advice. The Law Center helps its clients grow and discover potential areas for improvement, opportunity and expansion. In 2005 the Law Center was joined by attorney Kelly M. Fletcher to help provide a wider base of legal services. Ms. Fletcher brings to the Law Center a wide and varied experience in business administration, accountancy, tax issue resolution as well as a very successful criminal defense practice.

David is an attorney at Bossenbrook Williams PC in East Lansing, Michigan. He focuses his practice on estate planning, real estate, and business law.