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Raoul Graham is an attorney at Grewal Law PLLC who brings more than 14 years of legal experience to his practice with the firm. A native of Toronto, Canada, Raoul attended Upper Canada College, Trinity College at the University of Toronto, and Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He graduated with his law degree and was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 2004, at which time he entered private practice. For more than a decade, Raoul obtained extensive experience handling a wide range of legal matters, including personal injury and wrongful death, fraud, whistleblowers, police misconduct, and more. Call today.

Rachel L. Frank is a third-generation attorney committed to providing confident, compassionate, and tenacious legal representation to individuals throughout Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Understanding firsthand how an exceptional attorney can impact a client's life, the client experience is at the center of Rachel's practice, and she strives to make a difference in each of her client's lives. Clients have described her as empathetic, responsive, and confident in her abilities. From the outset of a case, Rachel takes the time to understand a client's unique situation and concerns, ensuring that her client feels heard, understood, and respected throughout the legal process. More so, no matter a client's situation, she brings a sense of genuine confidence to every case, and her confidence is not unfounded. Rachel's confidence is based on her extensive experience and success representing individuals in complex state and federal criminal cases in courts throughout Michigan. In addition, she has argued before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and is admitted to the United States Supreme Court. Throughout the years, she has gained an intimate knowledge of the court systems and what it takes to achieve the best outcomes for her clients. In 2018, Rachel was nominated and admitted to the National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40 division, recognizing her as one of the top 40 attorneys under the age of 40 in the state of Michigan.

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Professional Profile for Mark Underwood, Founder and Managing Partner. Mark Underwood is an experienced legal professional with a strong technology and business consulting background. With over 20 years of experience, Mark has worked with Fortune 1000 companies, demonstrating his expertise in bridging the gap between technology and law. His career has been marked by significant contributions in various industries, including mobile marketing and emerging technologies such as AI and Blockchain. Mark is a graduate of Beloit College and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School.. Key Skills:. AI & Machine Learning: Mark has extensive experience in AI and machine learning, including NLP, computer vision, and deep learning.Software Development: He is well-versed in agile methodologies, test-driven development (TDD), and version control.Project Management: Mark has a proven track record in project management, including expertise in waterfall, agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies.Legal Research & Writing: His legal expertise encompasses contracts, briefs, pleadings, and motions.Legal Technology: Mark is knowledgeable in legal technology, including eDiscovery, document management, and legal AI.Emerging Technologies: He has a deep understanding of emerging technologies such as blockchain, IoT, and 5G.Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Mark has demonstrated strong leadership skills in leading cross-functional teams.Business Strategy & Development: He possesses a strategic mindset for business development and growth.Risk Management & Infrastructure Management: Mark is adept at managing risks and infrastructure in a legal context.. Professional Vision:Mark is not just a lawyer; he is a tech visionary who is dedicated to building the future through disruptive innovation. His passion lies in creating transformative solutions with AI and software, guiding teams to translate complex tech into tangible business successes, disrupting the status quo, and dominating new markets. Mark is committed to contributing his expertise to ventures poised for exponential growth.. Looking to Connect:Mark is seeking to connect with inspiring individuals and organizations tackling the challenges of the future. He is open to collaborating on innovative projects that push the boundaries of what's possible and is eager to contribute his expertise to ventures poised for exponential growth.. Contact Information:For more details on Mark's experience and skills, please feel free to message him or check out his profile.

Practicing law has been a long-term goal for me ever since participating in a mock trial exercise in middle school. With that goal in mind, I pursued a degree in political science at Grand Valley State University with the intent of going to law school immediately following my undergraduate studies. I graduated cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law and joined the team at Kraayeveld Law.. I have always had a passion for working with kids. Throughout my time in college and law school, I worked as a high school marching band instructor and as a recreational gymnastics coach. One of my proudest achievements was founding and directing a competitive indoor percussion organization for my students to participate in at a local high school. I formed relationships with each of my students and this allowed me to gain insights into teenagers’ struggles and victories. This experience provides me with a greater understanding of young people’s struggles when the parents divorce. I utilizes my passion for helping kids as a family law attorney by working hard to ensure a positive outcome for children as families navigate divorce and custody proceedings.. As a Grand Rapids native, I strive to make a difference in the community by helping families navigate the legal process during a challenging time in their lives. I have a twin brother and value spending time with my large family. In the summer, I spend my spare time outside with my wife, Michelle and our dog, Zoey. In the winter, you can find me on the ski slopes when I am not in the office.

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Phil is an Immigration Attorney with over seven years of experience working with refugees, asylees, and family-based immigration applilcants. In addition, he maintains a Masters Degree (LLM) in International Human Rights Law obtained from the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the National University of Ireland, Galway, and is a Lawyer and Researcher focusing on US Immigration Law & Policy, International Human Rights Law, and Global Refugee / Migration Law & Policy.

Personal Injury Attorney, Stephen L. Grimm, has been aggressively defending the rights of injured victims in West Michigan for over 26 years. Providing sound, competent legal representation with a Medical Doctor on staff, Attorney Grimm has recovered millions for individuals & families throughout West Michigan who have suffered from the negligence of physicians, hospitals, legal professionals & careless drivers on the roadways. If you have been injured for any reason, count on the experience and proven success of Stephen L. Grimm. Call today for a consultaion.

Patrick Duff is a proud West Michigan native, having grown up in the Grand Rapids area and along the lakeshore. He is admitted to practice in all Michigan state courts and is an active member of the Michigan State Bar Association, the Grand Rapids Bar Association, and the Michigan Association for Justice. Patrick is deeply connected to his community, attending Madison Church South Hill with his wife and two daughters. When not practicing law, he enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, reading, playing music, and golfing. Patrick’s approachable demeanor and dedication to his clients make him a trusted advocate in the legal field.

Pat partners with businesses and individuals to successfully complete their real estate and construction projects. He focuses on how best to solve problems and take advantage of opportunities. Pat regularly represents:• Landlords and tenants leasing commercial and industrial space• Buyers and sellers of commercial and residential property• Developers and other property owners seeking zoning approval• Condominium and residential neighborhood associations as general counsel• Businesses and individuals in disputes regarding their real estate or construction projects• Owners and operators of environmentally contaminated sites facing enforcement action• Commercial and residential contractors in construction liens and disputes• County drain commissioners as general counselPat shares an intense interest with his clients in improving the quality of construction developments. He is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® Accredited Professional (LEED AP), and can lead you through the evolving legal requirements relating to green building. Pat also frequently helps entrepreneurs and small businesses with their start-up needs through a variety of economic development organizations, including StartGarden and Pure Michigan Business Connect. Pat’s practical approach helps swiftly solve legal issues so that his clients can focus on what they do best.

Nick is a business transactional attorney that predominately handles acquisitions and sales. He also supports clients on corporate matters that arise in the course of conducting business such as entity formation, contracts and real estate. He has a specialty carved out for himself in handling professional practice transitions.. Nick earned his B.A. in Political Science and Minor in German from the University of Michigan. While in law school, He served as the Executive Editor of the Business and Commercial Law Journal, assisted teaching first-year legal writing classes and was elected Secretary of the Student Bar Association.  Additionally, Nick spent a summer semester abroad at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia focusing on anti-trust and competition law.

Nicholas Laue focuses his practice on commercial disputes, receivership actions, bankruptcy litigation, and e-commerce. Nicholas also specializes in protecting, preserving, and monitoring brand identity for third-party sellers on Amazon, eBay, and other e-commerce sites. Before joining Keller & Almassian, PLC, Nicholas was a pre-hearing attorney at the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Nelson Miller is Professor and Associate Dean of Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School’s Grand Rapids campus.  He serves as the law school’s liaison to Western Michigan University.  Before joining Cooley in 2004, Dean Miller practiced civil litigation for 16 years, winning and defending multi-million-dollar civil cases involving motor-vehicle crashes, products liability, airliner and helicopter crashes, civil rights, securities, employment, and business disputes.  Dean Miller has published 29 books and dozens of articles and book chapters on law, law practice, legal education, and related subjects.  He writes book chapters for Michigan’s Institute of Continuing Legal Education and presents at ICLE’s Annual No-Fault Summit.  The State Bar of Michigan recognized Dean Miller with the John W. Cummiskey Award for pro-bono service.  He is one of 26 law professors recognized nationally in Harvard University Press’s new book What the Best Law Professors Do.

My Approach to the Practice of Law. In the simplest terms, an attorney is a problem solver. Specifically, a client comes to the attorney with a problem and seeks the attorney’s assistance in fashioning an outcome that will, from the client’s perspective, solve the problem.. Generally, an attorney’s assistance is required for one of two mains reasons. First, the problem might require a solution that is too complex for a client to solve without the professional and/or legal experience of the attorney.. The second, and far more common reason to seek the assistance of an attorney, is that often times there is an opposing party with the same problems as the client, but with a vastly different idea of what an appropriate outcome should be. When this occurs, I must then persuade the opposing party or a judge that the outcome my client seeks is the most just. This requires a good sense of pragmatism, as well as legal knowledge and ability.. While many people say that they want an attorney that is tough or aggressive, and that will fight for them, they often do not think about what that means. To me, being tough means finding out what my clients wants and not settling for less.. This does not necessarily involve attacking or destroying the opposite party which can have long-term consequences. Often times, such an approach merely results in the parties hating each other, and lawyers making a lot of money. If I can get what my clients want by being nice, then I will be nice. If I must take a case to trial, I will be prepared and put on the best case possible even if it involves presenting facts that the opposite party finds offensive so long as they are relevant and have a bearing on the case.. I never lose sight of the fact that in custody cases, the parties will still be dealing with each other, and their children will still love BOTH of their parents, long after the case has been completed.

Mr. Northon is a trial attorney that focuses his practice on businesses and the personal and professional needs of their owners. As an advocate, he has tried more than a dozen cases and has broad experience in business and strategic planning, labor relations, and trust litigation issues—including defending pension and healthcare plans, executives and governing boards on compensations issues, and collective-bargaining on behalf of municipalities and energy companies. Mr. Northon's track record includes 7-figure verdicts and settlements on the plainitffs side and zero verdicts while for the defense. His clients include manufacturers, banks, trusts, PACs, medical groups, municipalities, charities, oil and gas producers, institutions of higher education, energy companies, farmers, and select entertainers. He is also in the blockchain space and can provide specific legal advice to select entrepreneurs. St. Thomas More...pray for us.

Mr. Knecht has more than 39 years of experience handling complex employment law problems and employment-related litigation in state and federal courts, administrative tribunals and private dispute resolution proceedings.

Mr. Bylenga primarily represents debtors and creditors in consumer and commercial bankruptcy matters. His practice includes filing bankruptcies petitions for consumers or small businesses, bankruptcy litigation, asset protection, creditor’s rights, commercial workouts, and business reorganizations.

Mike Stroup is an attorney at Lachman King focused on real estate transactions and litigation. Mr. Stroup represents individuals and businesses in west Michigan and beyond in achieving their real estate goals. Prior to Joining Lachman King, Mr. Stroup practiced at a well-respected Grand Rapids law firm where he advised closely held business clients in a variety of industries on transactional matters.. Mr. Stroup volunteers as a pro bono attorney for Legal Aid of Western Michigan's Eviction Diversion Program. He is also an alumni of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce's Emerging Leaders Series.. Mike Stroup’s representative experience includes the following:

Mikayla S. Hamilton is a zealous advocate for her clients both in and outside the courtroom. Ms. Hamilton has a unique perspective as a former Assistant Corporation Counsel defending Chicago Police Officers and the City of Chicago in civil rights suits. Ms. Hamilton now defends individuals and corporations in an array of federal and state criminal charges while also representing individuals in quasi-criminal matters involving Title IX, sexual harassment, and school misconduct cases. Ms. Hamilton's diverse experience helps her evaluate the best case strategy and weigh all options with her clients to help them make informed decisions at every stage of the case. Ms. Hamilton's attention to detail, careful evaluation of the evidence, and effective advocacy help ensure her clients get the best result.. Ms. Hamilton has successfully tried several federal jury trials to defense verdict, has helped obtain acquittals, and helped clients avoid prosecution by negotiating with prosecutors before charges are made.. She is dedicated, diligent, and driven and will fight for her clients every step of the way.

Michael Podein graduated with honors from Michigan State University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He has spoken on numerous occasions for the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association and Michigan State University; appeared on the "Ask the Lawyer" program; given speeches to unions on workers comp and related issues; led "The People's Law School" classes for citizens who wanted to learn more about the law and is the Former Chairman of the Grand Rapids Bar Association's Workers Compensation Section.

Matt Borgula is a seasoned trial attorney who has defended and prosecuted hundreds of criminal and civil cases. Prior to forming SBBL Law, he was one of the lead federal prosecutors for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan. As the Deputy Criminal Chief, Drug Unit Chief and head of the financial crimes unit, Mr. Borgula handled every type of federal charge from investigation, to Grand Jury indictment through trial. Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office, he worked in Chicago for the law firm of Jenner & Block, where he represented clients in matters relating to securities fraud, commercial disputes, class actions and consumer protection act claims.. Mr. Borgula represents individuals and businesses in criminal prosecutions, grand jury investigations, and civil enforcement actions brought by state and federal agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Health and Human Services, the DEA, FBI, Homeland Security, ICE, and the SEC. Mr. Borgula’s goal in defending his clients is to minimize the damage and disruption caused by these proceedings, often before charges are brought. If an indictment or charge cannot be avoided, Mr. Borgula advises clients on the risks and benefits of going to trial versus accepting a plea, and is an experienced and successful trial attorney if an acceptable resolution is not reached.. Mr. Borgula is nationally recognized as an expert in complex criminal matters, including RICO, federal fraud, money laundering and the bank secrecy act and has been a frequent lecturer at the Department of Justice’s National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina. He has also provided training to criminal defense attorneys and State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies on issues related to search and seizure of assets and evidence, suspicious activity reports and other banking regulations, and white collar crime.  In 2019, Mr. Borgula was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Attorneys.

Martha E. Reamon graduated Magna Cum Laude from Aquinas College in 1979.  In 1983, she graduated Cum Laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.. Ms. Reamon has been in practice for 31 years.  For 25 of those years, she has exclusively represented plaintiffs in automobile negligence, worker’s compensation and Social Security Disability cases.. Attorney Reamon has been listed in Super Lawyers of Michigan from 2008 – 2011.  In addition, she was inducted into the College of Worker’s Compensation Lawyers in March of 2013.  Both of those honors are decided upon by her peers and indicate a high degree of professional achievement and peer recognition.  Attorney Reamon has also been listed in Leading Lawyers in both 2014 and 2015, again an honor which is based upon a survey of her peers.. In addition, since 1994, she has been a panel member of the Attorney Discipline Board.  As a panel member, and currently a chairperson, she hears and decides disciplinary causes of action against attorneys in the state of Michigan.. Ms. Reamon and her family have a long history of representing injured people in the state of Michigan.  Her father was a plaintiff’s attorney who practiced for nearly 50 years in Grand Rapids.  In addition, her brother is a Social Security judge.  Her family has practiced law and represented injured people for more than 75 years in total.

Lykins Law specializes in Crimnal Defense, Drunk Driving and License Restoration cases. Attorney Jerry Lykins is a founding partner at Lykins Law, PLC.  Lykins Law is a high powered Criminal Defense law firm located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.. Jerry has experience of being both a former assistant prosecutor in 2 states and a seasoned trial tested defense attorney. Jerry has been a licensed attorney since 1994 and has been a practicing criminal defense attorney since 1998. Jerry practices in all criminal courts in West Michigan. In addition to his work as a defense attorney, Jerry has been actively involved with the Grand Rapids Bar Association as the Criminal Bar Section Chair for the past 2 years. Jerry is also a sitting member of the 62-B Regional Sobriety Court Team Member, and a Team Member to the Youthful Sex Offender Treatment Program.. In terms of his legal practice, Jerry has built a reputation within the legal community for always zealously representing his clients, for being honest, practical and attempting to deliver the very best results and resolutions to his clients cases. Over Jerry's 24 years in the criminal law system, he has handled a variety of criminal cases from Murder, Criminal Sexual Conduct (Rape), Home Invasion cases, Fraud cases, Major and Minor Drug cases, Felony Assault cases to misdemeanors like Domestic Violence. Jerry has represented over 1500 clients in Drunk Driving type cases. Jerry's experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney and Sobriety Court Team member truly makes him one of the best attorneys to deal with Drunk Driving defense cases.  If you want to see some of Jerry's results you can visit the review section of Jerry's AVVO page or his Google Plus page at Lykins Law.. Jerry can be reached 24/7 on his cell phone at.

Leaning on more than 20 years of knowledge and experience in reading a table, I try to seek out common ground to reach my client’s objectives. The majority of my practice focuses on consulting and representing entities – including several large healthcare providers, manufactures and several well-known mass transit systems – in traditional labor relations and general personnel matters. In doing so, my goal is to help my clients avoid unnecessary employer-employee challenges by identifying issues before problems arise, skillfully negotiating resolutions, or vigorously defending actions to the extent a dispute can’t be avoided.. A recognized thought leader in the field of traditional labor – particularly in areas unique to the healthcare, transit and manufacturing sectors, such as criminal background mandates, licensure requirements, Drug Free Workplace requirements, FTA Drug and Alcohol Program, commercial driver’s licenses, and Section 13(C) requirements – I also regularly counsel and represents a number of municipal entities, including boards, authorities, courts, cities, school districts and townships.. My wide-ranging administrative practice enables me to advise and assist clients nationally on virtually all aspects of labor and employment law, including collective bargaining, grievance arbitrations, unfair labor practice proceedings, wage and hour matters, unemployment, employee handbook and personnel policies, teacher tenure act proceedings, and hearings.. My practice involves providing advice and counsel on matters governed by the National Labor Relations Act, the ADA, FMLA, FLSA and OSHA issues, as well as many other employment-related statutes.. While serving in his capacity as labor and employment counsel, I regularly act as chief spokesperson for the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, including initial and renewal contracts; prepares and presents cases in fact-finding arbitrations; negotiates changes to healthcare plans, including adding employee contributions, modifying plan benefits and selecting third-party administrators; litigates unfair labor practice charges and representation matters before the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB); prepares personnel policy manuals and employee handbooks; investigates and prepares position statements and answers to interrogatories on charges of discrimination and harassment; and handles unemployment matters involving employer rates and benefit eligibility.. I have regularly served as the keynote speaker for the Health Care Association of Michigan's annual convention, and frequently present on a variety of labor and employment topics, including providing in-house training for several other professional organizations.

Kelsey grew up in Traverse City, Michigan where she fell in love with Lake Michigan and all the beauty and activities that West Michigan has to offer. Kelsey then spent the next six years at Michigan State University pursuing her childhood dream of becoming an attorney. Having earned both her bachelor’s and law degrees from Michigan State, Kelsey is and always will be a huge Spartan football and basketball fan. Go Green!. During law school, Kelsey worked on perfecting her legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, receiving Jurisprudence Achievement Awards for earning the highest grade in her Advocacy and Research, Writing & Analysis classes. Kelsey also led her moot court team as the team captain to a first-place victory over 28 teams at the William E. McGee National Civil Rights Moot Court Competition. Kelsey's desire for winning and achieving excellent results was evident then and remains evident in her work!. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from law school, Kelsey pursued a career as a Research Attorney at the Michigan Court of Appeals where she further honed her excellent writing skills and her knowledge of Michigan law. During her time at the Court of Appeals, Kelsey decided that she wanted to work with families to help them with their family law problems, and she joined the Kraayeveld Law team. Kelsey’s calm and steadfast guidance has helped her clients to reach excellent results.. On a personal level, Kelsey is the proud owner of a sweet Corgi puppy named Winnie. In her free time, Kelsey loves to hike, spend time on the water, and explore the great outdoors.