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Todd Bailey is a general practitioner who represents individuals and businesses with their legal needs.  Todd established his practice in Northern Michigan in early 2006 after relocating from the Detroit area.  While Todd is physically located in the Traverse City area, he has clients in other areas of Northern Michigan, the State of Michigan, and other states in the country who have legal needs in Michigan.  In addition, Todd's practice in Maritime law may also involve his involvement in federal courts throughout the country.  Todd is able to represent clients who are located outside the Traverse City area due to his availability by telephone, fax, mail, and email.

Specializing in Real Estate, Business, Construction, Environmental, Estate Planning & Healthcare Law for over 25 years.

Patrick Ellis is a business and real estate attorney with Kuhn Rogers PLC in Traverse City, Michigan. He practices general corporate and business law, and regularly represents a diverse range of clients on entity selection and formation, mergers, acquisitions, investment transactions, real estate transactions, corporate governance, and contract counseling. His experience spans numerous industries, including automotive, energy, financial services, real estate, software, and technology.

On the first day of law school, they asked why were there. I replied that "I've always wanted to find out what was behind the wizard's curtain." Since that day, I have continued in my pursuit of knowledge and have been fascinated to learn that the law is an ever changing thing. It is shaped and molded by those that study and apply it. My first passion is being in the court room. I understand that listening to my cleints and being their voice is my main job as an advocate for the rights of my clients. I have worked hard to earn the reputation of being The Proven Fighter. I will continue to tirelessly work to protect the rights of my clients in and out of the courtroom.. I am blessed to live and work in Northern Michigan with my wife and daughter. It is truly a special place and has some of the best people in the world. We take advantage of everything the greater Traverse City area has to offer. When I not at work, I like to spend time with my family, go to the State Theater, hike, fish and go to great restaurants.

No stranger to competition and hard work, Matt Cross is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for the clients he represents. In the years since he entered the practice, Matt has amassed an impressive amount of experience in entertainment law and civil litigation. To him, every case poses a unique problem, and it’s up to him to devote whatever time and effort is needed to find an answer and secure an optimal result. Advocacy is his passion, and he has committed substantial energy to developing his strong written advocacy talents in particular. Matt attributes his rock-solid work ethic to the values instilled in him while growing up in a blue-collar household. Proud of and grateful for his upbringing, he trained and worked as a fireman right out of high school, played varsity baseball in college, and graduated from Ferris State University with Magna Cum Laude honors. He then launched a career in the music industry in New York City before later returning to Michigan to attend law school at Wayne State University. There, he took advantage of various law firm and public interest clerkships and served as associate editor for the Journal of Law in Society on his way to earning his Juris Doctor in 2013.

Nicole practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, business and real estate law.  She received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in 1992 and her J.D. from the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State where she graduated cum laude in 1996.  Following graduation, Nicole and her husband David moved to East Lansing, where Nicole practiced as a partner until 2009. In the summer of 2009, Nicole, David, their daughter, Natalie and son, Jake had an opportunity to move “North” and now reside in Williamsburg.  Nicole currently serves as the vice president of the Elk Rapids School Board. In her spare time you can find Nicole enjoying soccer, basketball, running and biking with her family.

My main focus right now is on Mediation. With a wide background in General Civil Litigation, I am able to mediate all types of personal injury cases from medical malpractice to automobile negligence. I am currently busy raising a large family and am acutely aware of parenting issues that many couples go through as they experience Divorce. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to Domestic Mediation, both prior to filing for divorce and post-divorce, as well.

Mr. Di Giacomo is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Law, where he obtained a Juris Doctor degree and graduated cum laude.  He has a wide range of experience in the areas of domain names, Internet law, copyright, trademark, trade secrets, communications law, arbitration, Internet defamation, e-commerce, and business law.. Mr. Di Giacomo has represented clients in Internet law issues in both federal and state courts across the country, and he also has extensive experience representing both Complainant and Respondents in domain name disputes under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy.. He holds a Bachelors of Science from Central Michigan University in philosophy and sociology where he was a member of the dean's list and Phi Sigma Tau, the International Honors Society in Philosophy.

Mark R. Dancer has extensive experience in all types of civil litigation.  He practiced law in Los Angeles, California, for many years, before moving back to Michigan, where he grew up.  Mr. Dancer has successfully represented clients in virtually all types of civil litigation, in a variety of practice areas, including personal injury, wrongful death, environmental, insurance coverage, business and commercial, banking, collection, construction, land use and real estate matters.  Mr. Dancer has obtained some of Michigan’s largest settlements and verdicts in the past several years.  Mr. Dancer has been awarded an AV rating for his high level of professional excellence by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available.  Mr. Dancer is also a skilled mediator, offering mediation as an alternative way of resolving all types of civil disputes.

Jesse L. Williams takes the idea of patriotism seriously. As a Gulf War veteran, he served 8 years in the U.S. military, including six months locating and clearing land mines and bunkers after the war. Unafraid to take risks, he brings that approach to his law practice, tackling the growing arrests related to medical marijuana law.Williams believes his patriotism extends to defending citizens in an often unjust justice system. "When people are following guidelines but are being punished by law enforcement and the courts, there's a problem. The law is being ignored," he states. His solid American values, including hard work, stem from his northern Michigan roots. Raised in a respectable working class family, Williams resettled in Michigan after law school.He also brings an extensive business background to his law practice, having owned and managed his own LLC construction company. Jess is a hands-on person with a strong work ethic, Williams navigates his clients through the legal system with confidence and skill."I am associated with sticking up for a group of people who are being targeted and picked on. People shouldn't have to live in fear."

Jennifer earned her undergraduate degree from Alma College, where she graduated Suma Cum Laude. Jennifer graduated Suma Cum Laude, in the top ten percent of her class, from Michigan State University College of Law in May of 2011. While in law school Jennifer participated in the Moot Court Trial and Advocacy Board as well as the Trial Practice Institute Certificate Program. In addition, Jennifer earned recognition as the top oralist in the first year oral advocacy competition.. After law school, Jennifer gained significant experience at a large law firm as a litigator, practicing primarily in the areas of family law and workers compensation. Prior to making Traverse City her home, Jennifer worked as an Assistant Prosecutor in Ingham County, MI. As an Assistant Prosecutor, Jennifer advanced her trial skills by managing a busy district court docket, handling misdemeanor trials and felony preliminary examinations.. Jennifer’s current practice includes both civil and criminal work. Jennifer understands the foreign, stressful, and emotional nature of being embroiled in the legal process and provides a compassionate presence while passionately advocating for her client’s interests.. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys practicing yoga, running, boating, and hiking with her family.

It's not your job to worry about insurance issues after an injury.  That's why you hire an attorney who cares about you and takes care of the legal things so you can focus on getting better.  You are not a paycheck, you are a person.  An insurance company is not a person and we fight to make them pay.

In practice since 1985, we’ve handled thousands of bankruptcy cases. We take pride in our promptness and courtesy while overseeing all aspects of your bankruptcy case  no matter the size or complexity.  Since 1997, we’ve belonged to the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.  We value our customers; this is why we do things like set up payment plans and make ourselves as accessible as possible to your questions and concerns.  We handles cases in the following Michigan areas: Traverse City, Kingsley, Buckley, Mesick, Leelanau, Manton, Kalkaska, Elk Rapids, Manistee, Scottville, Ludington, Petoskey, Charlevoix, and Big Rapids.

I am a dedicated husband and father.  We live on a small farm where we raise livestock and crops.   We supply our own organic beef, chicken, lamb, turkey, pork, eggs, and milk, in addition to making things like bio-diesel and even our own soap.. Our faith is important to us.  Also, my entire family loves to hunt and fish, and we try to spend time pursuing these interests when not otherwise occupied with the farm, sports and the normal events of life.

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.

Current:. Past:. Education:. Practice Spotlights:. Internet:Web Law and Information Technology Update. Trademark:Global Registration, Monitoring & Protection. Piracy:Pursuing Cybersquatters Under the UDRP & ACPA. Monetization:Defending Generic Domain Portfolios. New Media:Copyright, DMCA & On-Line Content Protection. E-Commerce:Contracts, Licensing, Policies & Deal Making. Trade Secrets:Non-Competes, Trade Secrets & Market Position. Governance:Director, Manager & Fiduciary Liability.. General Counsel:Outsourced GC Services.

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.

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.”