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Stephen Schultz is one of the co-founders of Tanis Schultz. He holds a degree in International Relations from James Madison College at Michigan State University. After completing his undergrad degree, he obtained his law degree from Michigan State University’s Detroit College of Law. In his career as a Grand Rapids attorney, Mr. Schultz has gained expensive experience in workers’ compensation, social security, disability, corporate law, contract, and creditor’s rights law at both district and circuit court levels.Mr. Schultz currently holds membership with the Grand Rapids Bar Association, the Workers’ Compensation Section of State Bar, the State Bar of Michigan, and the Federal Court’s Western District of Michigan. In his spare time, he enjoys boating, competitive sports, traveling, and spending time with his family. Contact Tanis Schultz today to request a free consultation.

Since 1986, I have represented individuals throughout Western Michigan in matters involving Social Security, Worker's Compensation, Personal Injury and Unemployment Benefits Law. This year, I will have been in practice for 39 years.  I have a proven track record of providing positive results for clients. If you are disabled or have been injured on the job or due to the negligence of others, I will listen to you and will do my best to obtain a favorable outcome. I approach each client compassionately and work to understand the details of your individual situation to identify the best course of action for you.. At this point in my career, I have conducted over 2,000 Social Security hearings and have represented hundreds of worker's compensation clients.  Unlike so many other Social Security attorneys, I am willing to appeal to federal court if appropriate; I have written over 500 such appeals.  I am the only attorney in Michigan to have served three years as the Chair of the State Bar's Social Security Law Section, and I have worked to make the Social Security Bar more professional for years.  No attorney worth a darn never loses a Social Security case, because those attorneys never take chances, but I usually will be willing to take a chance on you.  Winning these cases is not about fighting; it is about presenting the evidence in your case in the best way possible by knowing how to do so.  It's fair to say that I know how to do that.  And while trials are less frequent in Worker's Compensation, I've conducted hundreds of depositions and participated in many trials and appeals.  Unlike so many attorneys, I can handle your entire case.  And you will be hard pressed to find another attorney who has appeared before the Michigan Court of Appeals in hundreds of cases, before the Michigan Supreme Court in several cases, in the federal courts of Michigan in hundreds of cases, and before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in several cases.. And in breaking news, I have just been chosen (by a vote of other lawyers) as one of the best lawyers in Grand Rapids in both Worker's Compensation and Social Security.  I also was board certified in the area of Social Security by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA); currently, I am the only such attorney in the State of Michigan.. You are welcome to call me today to schedule a consultation to find out if I can help you.

Recognized since 2024 by Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® for his work in municipal law, Dave serves as senior legal counsel for multiple municipalities and public entities. He has extensive experience advising local governments regarding complex, high-profile legal matters, and he works closely with elected bodies and senior officials to develop legally sound, practical solutions, achieve objectives, and reduce liabilities.. Dave holds a Bachelor of Arts from Calvin University, a Master of Public Affairs from Indiana University’s O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law (Cum Laude). Previously, Dave served as a law clerk to the Hon. David F. Viviano of the Michigan Supreme Court and as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Ionia County.. In addition to representing a wide variety of cities, townships, villages, and other public sector entities, Dave frequently presents on a range of municipal topics. He is a member of the State Bar Government Law Section and serves on the Michigan Municipal League's Economic Development & Land Use Committee as well as the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorney's Education Committee. Dave is an Army veteran, having most recently served as a Civil Affairs officer in the Army Reserve.

Raised in northern Michigan, Jim is a 2002 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and has developed significant experience in the areas of public sector litigation, criminal and civil ordinance enforcement, and tax and election matters.Jim assists public sector and municipal clients throughout Michigan with a variety of issues, including property tax appeals and the prosecution of criminal and civil municipal ordinance violations.. Jim also practices at the appellate level; in both the circuit court where he has worked successfully to uphold the ordinances of local municipalities against constitutional and evidentiary challenges and in the Court of Appeals where he has successfully defended clients in matters ranging from easement disputes and riparian rights to constitutional issues.Jim enjoys being both advisor and advocate for his clients and offers an aggressive, yet practical, approach which allows him to present the strongest possible case.Jim resides in Plainfield Township with his wife and daughter.

Primarily, I litigate commercial and financial services disputes in state and federal courts, arbitration (FINRA and AAA) and in facilitative mediation.. Representative cases include:GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-2 by and through LL FUNDS LLC v WELLS FARGO BANK NA et al (Case No: 4:14-cv-04166-RAL, USDC for the District of SD Southern Division); DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY v FDIC, as receiver for Washington Mutual Bank, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA and WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP. (Case No: 09-CV-1656-RMC, USDC for the District of Columbia); VNB REALTY, INC v US BANK NA (Case No: 13-cv-04743-WJM-MF, USDC for the District of NJ); American Home Mortgage Assets Trust 2007-2 (Case No: 0:14-cv-00453-ADM-TNL, State of MN, 4th District);In re: Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Products Liability Litigation (Case No: Case 3:15-md-02672-CRB, USDC for the N. District of CA).

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.

Nicole E. Springstead-Stolte graduated summa cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law and seventh in her class. She also earned academic awards for the highest grade in several law school classes, as well as top brief awards in appellate competitions, including a top brief award in a national criminal appellate competition.. Prior to joining Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch, PLLC, Ms. Springstead worked for a criminal defense firm, fighting for the rights of clients in cases involving a variety of allegations across Michigan. She also worked for the Michigan Attorney General’s office, where she analyzed and summarized issues in civil and criminal cases, including issues involving Michigan Sentencing Guidelines and lifetime juvenile sentences, and she assisted in civil litigation on behalf of the State of Michigan. Ms. Springstead also has experience working in a large corporate law firm with offices throughout the United States and abroad.. At Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch, PLLC, Ms. Springstead uses her attention to detail and passion for justice to advocate vigorously for her clients both in and out of court. She handles state court criminal cases, legal research, motion practice, civil matters, and appeals throughout Michigan.. Undergrad: Michigan State University (with honors)Law school: Michigan State University College of Law (summa cum laude)

My law firm handles cases in the Grand Rapids area and throughout West Michigan. I provide personalized services along with aggressive litigation styles to provide focused, specific services needed to advance the best interests of my clients and to ensure the best results.. I offer exceptional and experienced service for reasonable rates.  My focus is on my clients, unlike large firms that focus on the bottom dollar.  I will fight for your rights when nobody else will and protect your interests as though they were my own.  I am available 24 hours a day, 7 seven days a week.  Call me anytime.  If I am in court or with a client and do not answer the phone then I will get back to you by days end. That is a guarantee. I can meet with clients at a time and place convenient to accommodate their busy schedule.

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.

KORTES, LYKINS, HUNTING, AND JANSMA, PLLC, (West Michigan Defense Team) is a high powered Criminal Defense firm located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Attorney Mark Hunting is a senior partner with the firm.

Joshua M. Britten focuses his practice in workers compensation defense.. During law school and business school, Mr. Britten gained experience in financial investment and tax matters while working for a financial investment company. He also worked for a land use consulting firm where he advised clients on complex zoning and land use matters.

For 49 years I have aggressively and successfully represented many disabled claimants/workers.. Over the last four decades I have helped lead the charge in defending the Workers Compensation Law to stem the tide of unwarranted and harmful changes.. From the moment I first meet my client I begin contemplating how to best present the case. More importantly, I believe that a good trial lawyer does not just sit back and hope that the case will try itself. Instead, I enjoy thinking and planning how to best present the case. I consider my client to be a key member of the trial team. Too often, attorneys leave their clients in the dark on important issues that may arise. I have been amazed at how often my clients are able to provide me with excellent arguments and facts to counter the latest attack from the insurance defense attorney. I enjoy the battle. I enjoy the negotiating. But most of all, I enjoy cross-examining the insurance company's witnesses. More often, than not, I will call the personnel director or supervisor as my first witness. This tends to surprise them. Even though many defense lawyers know that I will do this, I am still amazed at what good evidence we can elicit out of the mouths of the defendant’s own representatives.. Except for 7 years of college and law school in Ann Arbor and a brief stint in Washington DC, I have been a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids, MI.. See endorsement at : Posted by a Consumer on 10/30/10: “A detail-oriented lawyer who looks at every single aspect of the situation. He handled a very complicated, unusual aspect of this lawsuit to get fair compensation for future expenses etc.” Themis J. Fotieo - Lawyer in Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI) -

Ed is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan.. In addition to being licensed as an attorney, Ed is also licensed in the following areas:. In addition to being licensed as an attorney, Ed also holds the following certifications:. Edward is also an author of 4 books:

Daniel B. Hess, JR. was raised in Grand Rapids, MI. Daniel went on to attend Michigan State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 1992. Daniel then attended California Western School of Law, where he graduated in 1995.. While obtaining his law degree, Daniel interned at the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office where he gained a tremendous amount of experience working within the criminal justice system. Daniel was admitted to the California Bar in 1997.. In 1999, Daniel accepted a position at Hess, Hess & Kmetz, PC along side his Father, the late Daniel B. Hess, Sr., and his Uncle, the late John H. Hess. Daniel was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 2000.. While with Hess, Hess & Kmetz, PC. , Daniel’s main areas of practice were bankruptcy law, criminal law and family law with a primary focus on protecting men’s rights through the firms affiliation with the American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM).. With the emergence of Gordon & Hess, PLC, Daniel now continues to seek justice for men and woman alike in both the family and criminal court systems and to carry on the legal family tradition of his late Father and Uncle. Daniel is a strong and savvy advocate and has obtained a significant amount of courtroom experience in his areas of practice.

Brian Gordon was raised in East Lansing area where he attended and graduated from Okemos High School in 1989. Brian attended and graduated from Michigan State University in 1994 and Michigan State University College of Law in 1999 (formerly known as the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University).

Attorney and Counselor – Michael J. Boyle is a Partner and Shareholder and serves as Senior Trial Attorney. He joined the Barone Defense Firm in 2005 after a successful solo criminal defense practice. Mr. Boyle has been personally trained and mentored by the Firm’s principal and founding member Mr. Patrick T. Barone.  Mr. Boyle is a highly trained and skilled Trial Attorney and has represented clients in over 70+ counties throughout Michigan.  Mr. Boyle is a graduate of the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan Trial College. He has also a graduate of the highly regarded “Trial Lawyers College,” which was founded by nationally renowned trial attorney Gerry Spence. Like Mr. Barone,  Mr. Boyle has worked personally with and been trained by Mr. Spence and has used this training to win drunk/drugged driving and criminal trials.. Mr. Boyle has been certified as a practitioner of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests in accordance with the standards set forth by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). He is also trained and certified as a Drug Recognition Evaluator/Expert (DRE) specifically designed for DUI Drug cases, and also Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE). This extensive training has provided him the ability to thoroughly and accurately review your case, and tactically cross examine arresting officers.. Mr. Boyle has had extensive training and experience in understanding the science and principals involved in chemical testing, including the DMT DataMaster (breath testing), which is used throughout the State.  In addition, Mr. Boyle is one of only a few Michigan attorneys that has had specialized and hands-on training with Gas Chromatography (GC) (quantitative blood testing) for alcohol and GC / Mass Spec and LC Tandem Mass Spec for whole drug & blood drug Detection and analysis. This unique and essential comprehension allows him to understand the complex science of alcohol metabolism and to fully analyze your case and confidently cross examine the State’s forensic experts.. Mr. Boyle is a founding Board Member of the Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys (MIAOWIA) and has been a Speaker at several seminars throughout Michigan, including presenting at State Bar of Michigan Marijuana Law Section on “Tips in Handling Marijuana DUID Case” and “FOIA and THC Blood Testing”.  He is teaching assistant to Adjunct Professor Patrick T. Barone at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and is an active member of the Cooley Alumni Association. He is also a member of the State Bar of Michigan – Criminal Law Section, Marijuana Law Section, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.. Mr. Boyle's extensive trial skills and representation has also extended to a focus on cases involving allegations of Criminal Sexual Conduct, Assault, and Firearm and Self-Defense cases, major Controlled Substance.  His experience and trial skills and training have allowed for success in these most difficult and serious practice areas. He has presented throughout the State on these topics, and shares his knowledge in Trial practice with Attorneys throughout the State.. Mr. Boyle has received significant recognition in his accomplishments including Rising Star by Super Lawyers, AVVO 10 Rating and Client Satisfaction Award, and 1 of 5 Lawyers in Criminal Defense recognized by Grand Rapids Busines Journal and Grand Rapids Magazine as Top Lawyer.

After much consideration, In January, 2013, I along with Jerry Lykins, Mark Hunting and Jason Jansma formed the West Michigan Defense Team.  Our goals are to provide complete criminal defense to the entire West Michigan community.. We have a collective 60 years of criminal defense experience that ranges from MIP's to Murder.  We provide a thorough review and honest analysis of each individual's situation.  We are not afraid to take a matter to trial.. I have completed extensive training regarding Drunk Drivng offenses including attending Standardized Field Sobriety Testing training provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  Additionally, I am also a charter member of the Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys and National College of DUI Defense where I continue to gain knowledge and attend training to best serve someone charged with Operating While Intoxicated.