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Hon. Holly T. Bird. Hon. Bird graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy in 1987.  She attended Michigan State University, where she graduated with a B.A. in art and social science.  In 1999, Hon. Bird graduated from DePaul University College of Law, where she served as the Native American Representative and President of the Latino Law Students Association.. After law school, Hon. Bird served as a Hearing Officer for Chicago Public Schools, presiding over matters concerning the educational welfare and discipline of children and teachers.  Hon. Bird was appointed as a Guardian Ad Litem for the Cook County Public Guardian’s Office in 2000, where she represented over 230 children in the abuse/neglect system.  From there, Hon. Bird went into private practice, representing clients in matters of family, criminal, traffic, civil, estate planning, real estate, and juvenile law.  Hon. Bird also served as Vice-President of the Native American Foster Parents Association.  Most notably, however, Hon. Bird founded and served as Vice-President, President, and President-Emeritus of the Illinois Native American Bar Association, and is credited for using her advocacy to remove offensive sports mascots from several Illinois schools.  Hon. Bird has authored the publications: “Jumping Through Hoops: Traditional Healers and the Indian Health Care Act,” (1999) and “Making the Cross-Cultural Case; Educating the Judge about Race, Religion, and Ethnicity” (2004).  Additionally, Hon. Bird has provided trainings on Native American Law and culture to the Illinois State Prosecutor’s Office, the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services, the Cook County Public Guardian’s Office, and the Interfaith Council for Social Justice.  Hon. Bird was featured in the Illinois Department of Labor’s March 2000 “Highlights of the Progress of Women and Minorities in the Workforce.”. In 2003, Hon. Bird moved back to Northern Michigan and began working for the Grand Traverse County Prosecutor’s Office on juvenile and misdemeanor cases. In 2008, Hon. Bird was appointed as an Acting Chief Judge / Associate Judge for the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, where she served until 2011.  In 2010, Hon. Bird was appointed to serve as an Associate Supreme Court Judge for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians.  Currently, Hon. Bird maintains a private practice in Traverse City, concentrating in matters of Native American, family, juvenile, criminal, civil, traffic, real estate, probate, employment and business law.  In addition, Hon. Bird is a certified Mediator, Peacemaker, and serves as a pro-tem Appellate Judge for various Tribes. In 2013, Hon. Bird was awarded the prestigious American Arbitration Association’s 2013 Higginbotham Fellowship.  In her spare time, Hon. Bird teaches criminal justice classes for the University of Phoenix.  Hon. Bird has served as a board member and mentor for the Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden; and volunteers for the Leelanau Children’s Center and the Pathfinder School.  Further, Hon. Bird was appointed to serve on the American Indian Law Committee of the Michigan State Bar and served on the State Supreme Court’s Court Rules Committee with respect to the Michigan Indian Family Preservation Act.  She is also the Vice-President of the Northern Michigan Cultural Center, an organization dedicated to bringing people of various cultures together in Traverse City.. Hon. Bird is descended from the Yaqui/Apache/Tarascan/San Felipe Pueblo tribes and the English Isles.  She resides in Traverse City, Michigan with her husband and three children.

Deborah Rysso is actively involved in the northern Michigan community.  She served as the 2012-2013 President of the Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim Bar Association.  She is currently on the board of the Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation.  For several years Ms. Rysso wrote a quarterly column on legal issues for baby boomers in the Traverse City Record Eagle.  She was named a Rising Star by Michigan SuperLawyers in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.  Just recently, she was named one of the leading estate planning lawyers in Traverse City by the Traverse City Business News.  She is a member of the Bay Area Senior Advocates and formerly served on the local Parkinsons Support Board.

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Civil litigation, insurance defense, insurance coverage and appellate attorney providing legal services to individuals, businesses and insurers in Michigan.  Litigation practice includes contract disputes, negligence actions, construction defect cases, insurance contract disputes, and trust litigation.  Appellate practice experience includes conditional land use, real estate tax assessments, contract disputes, premises liability, products liability, auto negligence and property damage disputes.

Barry D. Adler is the principal and founding member of Adler Firm, PLLC. A Michigan local who graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor before he attended the Wayne State University School of Law, Mr. Adler is committed to helping as many injured individuals throughout the state as possible. His focuses his work on workers’ compensation, personal injury, Social Security Disability, and ERISA class actions. With more than 40 years of legal experience, he’s helped countless individuals who have been injured or suffered a disability at work or in some other accident and has recovered billions in damages. He’s authored the workers’ compensation section of the Michigan Lawyers Manual and is a member of the American Association of Justice, among other organizations.

Attorney Patrick S. Fragel is a skilled criminal defense and bankruptcy lawyer based in Traverse City and serving clients throughout the state of Michigan. A U.S. Army veteran and former prosecutor, he has a proven track record of securing favorable results for his clients, both in and out of the courtroom. At his firm, Patrick S. Fragel, Attorney at Law, P.C., Attorney Fragel assists clients with all types of complex criminal charges and related matters.Throughout the course of his 25+ years in practice, Attorney Fragel has handled thousands of criminal defense cases throughout Michigan. In many of these cases, he has been successful in achieving acquittals and “not guilty” verdicts. Attorney Fragel is recognized as a leading defense lawyer in the region and is a member of the prestigious National College for DUI Defense. Call the firm today to request a confidential consultation.

Attorney David M. Glancy earned his Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2004. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Hope College (2001). Mr. Glancy is an active member of the following Professional Organizations: - State Bar of Michigan -  Mason & Lake County Bar Association (Past President (2005-07) - Manistee County Bar Association.

A labor and employment law attorney in Traverse City, Michigan, Anders focuses his practice on advising both public and private-sector clients on day-to-day employment challenges, such as discrimination and harassment complaints, accommodations for individuals with disabilities, compliance with employee leave laws, wage and hour issues, and issues related to recruitment, hiring, performance management, terminations, and layoffs. Mr. Gillis regularly reviews and drafts employment policies, contracts, separation agreements, and handbooks. Mr. Gillis reviews, drafts, and enforces confidentiality, non-solicitation, and agreements not to compete. He also conducts workplace investigations and trainings.. Mr. Gillis counsels business owners, in-house counsel, and human resource leaders so that they can make strategic business decisions. Mr. Gillis prefers a proactive approach so employers can stay out of the courtroom when possible. But when necessary, Mr. Gillis represents employers before courts and administrative agencies. Mr. Gillis has tried numerous cases, and his litigation experience includes class and collective actions. Before rejoining Parker Harvey PLC, Mr. Gillis served as the in-house employment counsel for a national mortgage bank.

A graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, James Saffell earned his law degree at the University of Denver College of Law in 1986. Mr. Saffell earned membership to the University of Denver Law Review and the National Moot Court Team for the New York Bar Association National Moot Court Competition, where he was awarded the distinction of *2nd Best Speaker* at the Western Regional Competition. Mr. Saffell also worked at the United States Department of Interior, Denver, Colorado, where he was responsible for preparation of the Department of Interior Position Paper on the Equal Access to Justice Act.. After practicing law as a trial attorney at the law firm of Nelson & Harding, Denver, Colorado from 1986 to 1989, he began a private practice in Boulder, Colorado specializing in civil and criminal litigation, family and domestic matters, business and personal injury matters. Mr. Saffell handles cases throughout Michigan and is licensed to practice in the states of Michigan and Colorado.. Mr. Saffell was born and raised in Birmingham, Michigan. After residing in Boulder, Colorado for about 30 years, he and his wife moved their family to Leelanau County where Mr. Saffell enjoyed summers since childhood.. James Saffell is licensed to practice law in Michigan and Colorado courts.. Certifications:Trained and Certified Civil MediatorCertified by the Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan. Member of:Michigan Association for JusticeState Bar of MichiganGrand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association (President 2013 – 14). Conflict Resolution Services of Traverse City (Board Member; President)Divorce ConnectionsSuttons Bay Area Chamber of CommerceLeelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Volunteer Activities:Leland Township Recreation Commission * ChairpersonLeelanau Children’s Center * Board MemberWomens Resource CenterLegal Services of Northern Michigan. Justice for Our Neighbors Citizenship ClinicThird Level Crisis Intervention Center. Pro Bono:James Saffell and his staff dedicate numerous hours each year to pro bono and reduced fee work.. “I believe that community service and pro bono work are integral parts of the practice of lawand I make it a priority to ensure that indigents have access to justice.”