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My goal is to understand and resolve clients' employment concerns through active listening, investigative research, and attentive communication. I strive to create relationships based on trust, professionalism, authenticity, and respect.. At Maddin Hauser Roth & Heller, I work with an exceptional team of attorneys, representing both employers and employees, to prepare legally compliant handbook policies, provide on-site employee and management training, advise regarding discipline and termination of employees, negotiate mutually beneficial resolutions to employment concerns, handle agency charges of discrimination and harassment, and respond to claims for unemployment insurance benefits.. My prior experience includes litigation of personal injury claims to determine risk and liability of insurance companies in first party, third party, and uninsured motorist no-fault cases.  My pro bono experience includes participation in Common Ground's legal clinic and the Pro Bono Program through the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

My firm is completely dedicated to helping seriously injured people who need legal help.  We value our clients, we listen to our clients, and we protect our clients.. We have a record in trial that is second to none, and the corporations and insurance companies we battle know this fact, and give our clients the respect they deserve.. We have special expertise in helping victims of traumatic brain injury.  Brain injury cases are very challenging.  Theyrequire a great deal of specialized education and experience by the trial lawyer, in order to obtain the best results.. I have tried a many cases for psychiatric injuries arising from the trauma of a serious accident.  These manifest as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, agoraphobia, and other mental difficulties.. We represent victims of spine and spinal cord injuries.  Victims of Quadriplegia, paraplegia demand the very best representaiton to safeguard your future.  We have an outstanding record of results, and have never lost a case against an insurance company.. Christensen Law:  Listening. Protecting. Winning.

My areas of practice are probate, estate and trust administration, and estate planning.  I served in the army after graduating from the University of Detroit Mercy's School of Law in 1970.  After law school, I worked as a supervising attorney at Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services.  From there, I was in private practice for three years and then joined the Oakland County Probate Court, as Chief Deputy Register and Attorney, for eight and-a-half years.  In 1984, I joined Sommers Schwartz.  I have been married to a wonderful woman for near 35 years and have one daughter and a dog.  In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, water aerobics, and weight and strength training.

Ms. Spencer has exclusively practiced Social Security law her entire legal career.. Being in private litigation for over 25 years, and having handled thousands of social security cases, I have a lot of knowledge as to how a case should proceed and what short of proofs will be needed to accomplish the goal of favorably adjudicating a case. I meet with staff attorneys who work for the Administrative Law Judges, to explore settlement issues such as appropriate onset dates of disability, whether a claimant meets the listings of impairments, whether there are medical opinions or objective medical testing needed. When participating in these conferences, I find ways to clarify the issues of a case. More importantly, I try to resolve these issues. At the same time, I strive to get to the truth of the matters at hand while making sure the administrative record is properly created to insure the fundamental fairness of the process for the claimant. I extensively write briefs, both at the administrative level and the Federal Court level. I represent, on average, 20 clients per month, at their Social Security Administrative hearings. For each hearing, I write a Proposed Finding of Facts and Conclusions of Law. These briefs contain a detailed summary of the medical evidence in the administration file along with my legal arguments. If a claimant is denied by the Administrative Law Judge, I write an appeal to the Appeals Council. I file appeals in Federal Court, for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, which requires extensive writing of briefs in the form of Statement of Errors, Motion for Summary Judgments, Replies to Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment, and Objections to the Magistrate’s Report and Recommendations. I also, on occasion, write appeal briefs for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. I have several published cases.. I handle all the Federal Court appeals which require me to evaluate whether an Administrative Law Judge’s decision merits appeal to the Federal Courts. I meticulously review hundreds of administrative records to evaluate whether errors have been made by the Administrative Law Judge in denying a Social Security disability claim. I identify the appealable issues based on the medical issues, current laws and procedural issues. I outline the appealable issues while weighing the likelihood of success of an appeal to Federal Court. After my thorough evaluation, I decide whether I will start a civil action in Federal District Court.. I regular teach seminars and believe that in order to be able to teach a subject, you must know it cold which means not only intensely studying the subject matter but regularly being in court to “practice what you teach”. What makes me unique is that I am one of the few attorneys that handle cases from the initial application to the Federal Court of Appeals. I have several published Federal Court cases and author a daily blog and Facebook that talks about new and pressing Social Security issues to keep people abreast of any and all Social Security topics. I have represented thousands of claimants in Social Security cases during the course of my professional career as I have exclusively practiced Social Security Disability and SSI law since 1990 and maintain an active Social Security caseload. I am currently a board member for the State Bar of Michigan Social Security Section. My goal is to help educate case managers and social workers so they can prepare for the difficult process of qualifying for benefits.

Ms. Arndt has litigated a variety of matters in both state and federal court.  While her practice has largely focused on nursing home negligence and medical malpractice cases, Ms. Arndt participated as local counsel for various class actions and represented property owners in Fair Housing actions.  In addition to being a member of the Michigan Bar Association, Ms. Arndt is also admitted to the United States District Courts for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan as well as the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Weston has been practicing law since his admission to the Michigan Bar in 2006. He began his career with a firm specializing in all aspects of civil litigation focusing primarily on the defense of claims against businesses, churches, general contractors and manufacturers.. In 2008, Mr. Weston started his own law practice in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan focusing on estate planning, probate, and corporate matters. Trevor joined the firm of Fedor, Camargo & Weston PLC in 2011. His focus has been primarily on estate planning, probate and estate administration and the general litigation needs of the firm’s clients.. As a former teacher, he enjoys working with individuals and families in the local communities, getting to know them personally and educating them as to the decisions they need to make to create estate plans that fit their needs.. Trevor is admitted to practice in all Michigan State Courts, the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, as well as the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Trevor is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association for the Eastern District of Michigan, and Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, as well as the Estate Planning Sections of the State Bar of Michigan and Oakland County Bar Association. He is also a member of the Royal Oak Optimist Club. Trevor has published articles in the Michigan Defense Quarterly and sits on the Construction Code Board of Appeals and Historical Commission for the City of Royal Oak.. J.D., Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan (2006) – B.A. Hope College, Holland, Michigan (2002) Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate (2003) Port Huron Northern High School, Port Huron, Michigan (1998)

Mr. Paskel is a founder of Paskel, Tashman & Walker, P.C., and he has practiced law for over 40 years. His many honors include recognition from the Wayne County Board of Commissioners for “outstanding advocacy for low-income people” and “community service,” “Christian man of the year” from the historic Little Rock Baptist Church of Detroit, and multiple listings as one of the “Top Michigan Lawyers” by the Detroit News and New York Times. Mr. Paskel acts as his firm’s senior partner and, though the firm is full service, concentrates his practice on catastrophic injury cases. He has tried cases in Michigan and around the country. Mr. Paskel is a member of the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums.

Milica Filipovic graduated from University of Michigan-Dearborn with a dual major in Criminal Justice and Political Science and a minor in Spanish Studies. She earned her Juris Doctorate at Wayne State University Law School, where she served as student attorney for the Asylum and Immigration Law Clinic, won the Arthur Neef Competition for the Student Trial Advocacy Program, and co-wrote the nation’s highest scoring brief in Jessup International Moot Court.. After serving as an intern in the Office of Special Counsel working on Whistleblower Retaliation, as well as for Chief Judge Gerald Rosen, she started her career as an immigration and criminal defense attorney at a Metro Detroit law firm, helping to establish a personal injury subspecialty there.. She joined Fieger Law in July, 2018 with the goal of making a difference for clients and being a voice for them that they otherwise don’t have.. Milica was selected by Super Lawyers as a 2018 Michigan Rising Star, and was awarded the certificate of Exceptional Achievement by the Criminal Defense of Attorneys of Michigan. In 2017, she received the AVVO Client’s Choice Award.. The daughter of Montenegrin immigrants, she speaks Spanish, Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian and Macedonian. In her free time she enjoys reading, blogging and spending time with family.

Michael Zavier attended Michigan State University, attending the Eli Broad School of Business with a major in General Business Administration. He earned his J.D. at the Wayne State University Law School in 2012. While in law school he served as member of the governing council for State Bar of Michigan, Student Section. He was also a Governor of the Student Board of Governors for 3 years. Mr. Zavier gained extensive experience as a sole practitioner in Detroit, before joining Paskel, Tashman & Walker, P.C. Prior to graduation, Mr. Zavier was a law clerk for multiple attorneys, including Joel Sklar, Noah Hurwitz, and Denise Alter, gaining experience and knowledge on first and third party auto claims, premises and general liability matters, personal injuries, civil rights and police misconduct, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and family law. He also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Richard B. Halloran, of the Wayne County Circuit bench. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Zavier worked as Legislative Aide in the Michigan State Senate for Senator Dennis Olshove. He gained valuable experience participating throughout the full legislative process, as well expanding his respect and attaining a passionate view on community from controlling, planning, and directing all constituent cases. Mr. Zavier was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in November 2012, and is licensed to practice in Michigan State and Federal Courts.

Michael Hanna is a class action civil rights attorney. He has litigated hundreds of federal claims and represented thousands of clients across the nation. His law practice focuses on the prosecution of discrimination claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), Title II and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981 and 1983; unpaid wage claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); medical leave claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); disability discrimination claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and age discrimination claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).. Mr. Hanna has litigated many high profile cases that have been featured on The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, MSNBC, ABC Action News, Fox News, AOL News, The Huffington Post, The Washington Times, The Miami New Times, The Orlando Sentinel, The Associated Press, and various other national and local news syndicates. While Mr. Hanna is dedicated to eradicating illegal discrimination against people of all walks of life, his practice focuses predominantly on defending the rights of Arab-Americans. He works hand in hand with various civil rights organizations, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee on a national level. For this work, Mr. Hanna was honored to receive the 2015 ADC Pro Bono Attorney of the Year award. Mr. Hanna has also been selected by his peers as a 2017 Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Star, an honor bestowed on less than 2.5% of lawyers in the state.. Mr. Hanna is admitted to the Michigan Bar and Florida Bar, and has litigated claims in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle District of Florida, Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Tennessee, Eastern District of Kentucky, District of South Carolina, Northern District of Mississippi, Northern District of Georgia, and District of Colorado.. Mr. Hanna’s Published decisions include the following:. Mr. Hanna is committed to defending the rights of employees and those who are unlawfully discriminated against.

Matthew Turner focuses his practice on medical malpractice, legal malpractice, ERISA, and class action matters.  Fighting for and protecting the rights of his clients is the most important part of Matt’s profession. He has litigated a broad range of matters involving business disputes, employment discrimination, dental malpractice, auto accident, slip and fall, and significant cases of death and catastrophic loss.

Matthew Fedor focuses his practice on helping individuals and families in estate planning, business and corporate law, probate, trust and estate administration, elder law guardianships and conservatorships, and litigation in these areas. This combination of practice areas allows him to counsel clients on wealth strategies for their business and personal assets as well as create various limited liability companies and ancillary trusts for this has a unique perspective due to his experience in representing both families and business owners and is able to counsel clients regarding protecting their assets and planning for the transfer of those assets to the next generation. Matt represents businesses as their general counsel, advising them in various aspects of the business cycle from choice of entity at start up, buy-sell agreements, real estate transactions, contract review and negotiation, acquisitions, through the eventual sale or law and the areas related to an aging population are becoming more important in the way Matt counsels clients. Estate planning is an important and vital part of that process and matt takes the time to gather the personal information and histories of clients, recommending a plan that can include tax planning, asset protection, Medicaid planning, guardianships and conservatorships, specifically tailored to the clients’ has served in various capacities on behalf of clients including corporate officer, trustee, and general legal counsel, and is able to bring this perspective in counseling clients to achieve their goals.. Mr. Fedor focuses his practice in estate planning, corporate law, business succession planning, probate, and trust administration, guardianship and conservatorship, and litigation matters.. Admissions:. Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2000, Mr. Fedor is admitted to practice in all Michigan State courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District.. Membership:. State Bar of Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, Institute of Continuing Legal Education Partner, Former Michigan State College of Law Alumni Association Board member and Past President, Indiana University Alumni Association, Michigan State University President's Club.. Education:. J.D., Cum Laude, Michigan State University College of Law (2000) – Concentration in taxation.Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana (1996) – B.S. in Public Affairs.Father Gabriel Richard High School, Ann Arbor, Michigan (1992).The Institute of Continuing Legal Education Probate and Estate Planning Certificate Recipient (2007)

Louis is a health care and business law attorney focusing on counseling and litigation services for businesses, particularly those in the health care sector.  Mr. Szura has extensive experience as a health care attorney includes advising clients regarding complex health care regulations, including Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and other regulations governing the business of health care.  He has experience handling complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts in Michigan, primarily Metropolitan Detroit, including Oakland County, Wayne County and Macomb County, as well as numerous other states, and administrative matters, such as physician and health care professional licensing disputes.  As a health care attorney, Louis also represents whistleblowers with knowledge of fraud and abuse by others under the federal False Claims Act, the Michigan Medicaid False Claims Act and other similar statutes.

Loren Dickstein is an aggressive, intelligent and effective Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney in Southeastern Michigan. His excellent reputation with judges and prosecutors and his advanced trial skills often result in resolutions to cases that other lawyers could not achieve. He deeply cares about his clients, is fearless in court and always returns calls.  He is a senior partner with the premier criminal defense law firm, Lewis & Dickstein, P.L.L.C.. Loren Dickstein is rated AV (Preeminent) by Martindale-Hubbell®.  An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.  He has been awarded the prestigious designation of a National Super Lawyer. Fields of practice Include:. Free Consultation - Not Afraid to Win!. My honors and distinctions include:

Lee Steinberg graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1967. After graduating Wayne State University, he taught in the Detroit School System while going to night school at the Detroit College of Law.. After graduating from the Detroit College of Law, he worked for personal injury firms before opening his law practice 1976. Lee has obtained substantial jury verdicts and awards against defendants, both local and national including British Petroleum, the City of Detroit and numerous insurance companies. He also tried cases in the State of Texas and obtained the first medical malpractice verdict in San Angelo, Texas.. Lee Steinberg specializes in car accidents, the Michigan no-fault law, slip and fall accidents and medical malpractice.  He is currently a member of the Michigan Association for Justice, which is an association fighting for the rights of the injured against large corporations and insurance companies.

Lawrence J. Buckfire earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Michigan in 1986 and his juris doctor degree from Wayne State University School of Law in 1989. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and the State of Ohio. He was recently named a "Best Personal Injury Lawyer" by a Detroit business magazine.. Lawrence has obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his injured clients. Mr. Buckfire has achieved the highest possible rating for ability and integrity in the legal profession. He specializes in medical malpractice, child lead poisoning, wrongful death, and automobile negligence. Mr. Buckfire is a member of the American Lawyer Academy, Michigan Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. He serves as a mediator for the Wayne County Mediation Tribunal and is a member of the Michigan Brain Injury Association.

Lance Young is a senior shareholder at Sommers Schwartz, P.C., and co-chairs the firm’s Complex Litigation Department. For almost twenty years, Lance has successfully represented investors, employees, consumers, and other injured parties in high-profile class actions and multidistrict proceedings involving violations of federal and state securities, antitrust, wage and hour, and consumer protection laws.

Julie I. Fershtman is an Equity Shareholder with Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC in its Southfield, Michigan, office, with a law practice that is national in scope. She practices commercial/business litigation (plaintiff and defense), insurance law, premises liability, contract disputes, business fraud, construction defect, product liability, and sporting and recreational liability matters. Her clients range from insurance companies and businesses to individuals. In addition, she is widely considered to be one of the nation's leading practitioners in the field of Equine Law.. An experienced trial lawyer, she has tried cases before juries in 4 states, and has been admitted to practice as pro hac vice counsel in state and federal courts in 21 jurisdictions across the country.. Ms. Fershtman was the 77th President (2011-2012) of the State Bar of Michigan  and was a Vice-Chair of a committee of the American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section. She is also Vice-President of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. She also served on the ABA House of Delegates.. Her professional distinctions include being listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Business Litigation and Insurance Law. Michigan Super Lawyers has repeatedly ranked her among the "Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan" and one of the "Top 50 Women Lawyers in Michigan."  She was also named the Michigan Lawyers Weekly "Woman of the Year" in Michigan's legal profession in 2016 and was named to its Michigan Lawyers "Hall of Fame" in 2024. She received the State Bar of Michigan's Roberts P. Hudson Award and its Michael Franck Award as well as the Oakland County Bar Association's "Professionalism Award.". A frequent author and speaker, she has written over 425 published articles on legal topics and is author of 4 books and contributor to 4 books published by the ABA.  She has lectured at seminars, conventions, and continuing education conferences in 29 states.. She graduated from Emory College and Emory Law School.

Judy Susskind is one of Michigan’s foremost medical malpractice and personal injury trial attorneys who has, for over 30-years, successfully handled medical malpractice cases, obtaining favorable outcomes for her clients and their families.. For more than 30 years, Judy has successfully handled a variety of medical malpractice cases. In 2002, she won a record-breaking three medical malpractice trials in less than 11 weeks. In 2004, Michigan Lawyers Weekly named Judy “Lawyer of the Year,” an honor based on peer recognition. In 2019, she was one of the recipients of the “Women in the Law” honor from Lawyer’s Weekly. In 2019, she was featured in “Leading Lawyers” magazine for her accomplishments and unique talents.. Judy has been included on the list of Michigan Super Lawyers each year since its inception. She has also been listed, for many consecutive years, in Best Lawyers of America. She was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers for plaintiffs’ medical malpractice law in 2015, 2017, and 2021; and for Personal Injury law in 2022. She has been inducted as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the American College of Trial Lawyers, two prestigious national organizations whose membership is reserved for lawyers with extensive trial experience, extraordinary skill, and the highest civility and integrity. In 2021, she received the Earl Cline & Sherwin Schreier Award for Excellence by the State Bar of Michigan’s Negligence Law Section.. Judy gives back to the legal profession and the community in many ways. She sits on the Executive Board of the Michigan Association for Justice (previously known as the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association) and served as the organization’s president in 2008 and 2009. She also served as the Chair of the Negligence Section of the State Bar in 2003-2004. She is a member of the Macomb County Bar Association, the Oakland County Bar Association, and the Oakland County Bar Foundation, of which she is a fellow. She serves as a plaintiff specialty panel member for case evaluations in medical malpractice matters in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County Circuit Courts. She has served on the Michigan Civil Jury Instruction Committee for several years and previously served on the Judicial Qualifications Committee for the State Bar. She is the Vice President of the Michigan ABOTA Chapter, and the Vice Chair of the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers.. For more than 15 years, Judy has co-moderated MAJ’s annual medical malpractice seminar. She continues to passionately represent her clients while enjoying the challenges and camaraderie of her practice.

Josh, an experienced trial lawyer, focuses his practice on the defense of professional liability claims, general and automotive liability matters, white-collar criminal cases and computer-related crimes.. Josh has tried dozens of cases while working for the Oakland County Prosecutor’s office, where he prosecuted a variety of different types of criminal cases including arson, assaults, damage to personal and real property, embezzlement, as well as a variety of fraud offenses, including insurance fraud. During his time as a prosecutor, Josh worked closely with Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Automobile Theft Unit on various matters, including fraudulent insurance claims, fraudulent insurance applications, and false insurance certificates.. In addition to practicing law, Josh has also taught classes at the Oakland County Police Academy (Admissions and Confessions, Evidence) and has provided legal updates to the local police agencies.

Jon M. Midtgard is experienced and compassionate family law attorney having practiced in this area exclusively since 1996 litigating hundreds of divorce cases in that time.  Mr. Midtgard has been  advocating men's rights in domestic law matters for the Southeastern Michigan office of the American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM) since 1999, and as a managing partner of Bowyer and Midtgard, P.C. since 2006.

Joe's charisma, motivation, passion and confidence is unmatched! He cares and treats you like family. He will protect your rights and win your case with the most relaxed and positive attitude. Call now for a free consultation!

Jody Lipton earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Michigan in 1990. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Law School in 1993 – graduating magna cum laude and in the top ten in her class. She was admitted to the Michigan Bar that same year and served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Oakland County.. Jody became a partner at Lipton Law in 1996, where she has been no stranger to the courtroom. She has tried more than 50 jury trials and sits as an arbitrator. Her specialties include Michigan no-fault insurance, automobile negligence, premises liability and other general negligence claims. She is also an expert in motorcycle cases and insurance.. As a public service to save people money and help protect their assets, Jody shares her extensive knowledge of auto insurance via interactive presentations to audiences of all types; she educates people on the “real facts” about Michigan’s no-fault system.. In addition, the Michigan Association for Justice, the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan and the State Bar of Michigan.

Jessica has a well-earned reputation for being a zealous advocate within the Oakland County Bar and prides herself on her work ethic, professionalism, and comfort within the courtroom. Jessica is well-respected by many in the legal community including judges, prosecutors, and fellow defense attorneys. Jessica's clients know they are walking into court with a lawyer who is going to fight for them and make sure they are given the best possible outcome. She has often received outcomes that other attorneys stated were simply not possible. If you want an attorney who will listen to you, fight for you, and respect you - look no further than Jessica.

Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science degree in political science in 1991 from Michigan State University where she gave the commencement address upon graduation. She earned her Juris Doctor degree in 1994 from the University of Detroit – Mercy School of Law where she was a member of the Law Review.. Jennifer is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and the United States District Court of the Eastern and Western District of Michigan. She is an experienced trial attorney and concentrates her practice in many areas of civil rights litigation, including sexual abuse, police misconduct, and wrongful prisoner and jail deaths.