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With over 18 years of government and private practice experience, I assist businesses with administrative, regulatory, and legislative needs as well as their ongoing transactional needs.  I also assist individuals with trusts and estate planning and maintenance.. I understand the need to find creative, economical solutions to complex problems and am committed to the resolving needs of business owners.. I have also always been interested in space exploration and development of law and am currently expanding my practice to include the needs of space entrepreneurs, both in their business needs and in the development legal and regulatory structures to support and facilitate the growth of the commercial space industry.. Disclaimer:  The Avvo rating is based on a formula that includes a person's activities on Avvo and does not necessarily reflect an attorney's skills or experience.  The Avvo rating should not be considered a recommendation of one lawyer over another.

True North Legal Group is led by its Founding Attorney, Josh Traeger. Service, helping others, and delivering world-class legal advocacy are at the core of Josh’s identity. Growing up, Josh volunteered at local homeless shelters, served as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and was honored as a United Way Volunteer of the Year. When he graduated law school, that same calling to serve led Josh into the United States Air Force. For ten years, Josh served on active duty, traveling the world and handling some of the military’s most serious legal cases. During that time, Josh was awarded multiple Meritorious Service Medals for his commitment to helping others and his dedication to justice.. But Josh knew that in order to serve others well, he needed to have a clear competitive edge. So, he focused relentlessly on improving and refining his trial advocacy skills. In law school, he was awarded a Trial Advocacy Fellowship. This competitive program required Josh to train for hundreds of hours to develop his verbal and written advocacy skills. After graduating law school, and in the first few months of his legal career, Josh received the American Association for Justice’s “Excellence in Trial Advocacy Award,” reserved for the single military officer who demonstrated the highest level of skill in criminal trials. Then, for more than six years, Josh served as an Air Force Senior Trial Counsel, traveling the world and prosecuting the military’s most difficult cases. All told, Josh has prosecuted or defended more than 200 criminal trials, including more than 150 jury trials. He leverages his refined advocacy skills and mountain of trial experience to deliver fantastic results for his clients.. As the Founding Attorney of True North Legal Group, Josh believes in a simple mantra – “always choose the hard right over the easy wrong.” Whether fighting for a client’s rights, presenting a case to a jury, or helping out in his community, Josh is continually focused on providing value and expertise to his clients.. When he’s not busy leading True North Legal Group, Josh enjoys all the outdoor activities that Northern Michigan has to offer – mountain biking, skiing, and camping.. Education. Bachelor of Arts, Wake Forest UniversityJuris Doctor, Loyola University Chicago School of Law- Philp H. Corboy Fellow in Trial Advocacy. Recognition. Excellence in Trial Advocacy Award, American Association of JusticeTwo-Time Recipient of Meritorious Service Medal

Hamid M. Soueidan serves individuals and businesses that are pioneers in their industries. Hamid’s corporate law practice includes advice to clients concerning mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and cross border transactions. His personalized approach leverages the expertise and resources of a large firm while keeping the client at the center of representation.. Hamid represents many businesses impacted by government regulation including those in the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, insurance and the food and beverage industries . Hamid has provided advice to long-term care pharmacies, healthcare professionals, national food and beverage chains, a national retail pharmacy chain, tax professionals and firms, and businesses selling goods and services both domestically and abroad.. Prior to law school, Hamid served as a Field Director for the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. During law school, Hamid worked as a summer associate in Beirut, Lebanon where he assisted companies in establishing a presence in free trade zones. Upon graduating from law school, he founded and managed a midsize litigation firm. As Hamid’s clients and their needs grew he relocated his practice to Clark Hill.. Recent Engagements:. Advised and assited a client with a FDA Food Recall.. Advised and assisted a international autom supplier with a NHTSA Recall.. Advised a client on an eight figure acquisition of his business.. Assisted a client in structuring his company properly to position itself for a large scale food and beverage vending contract.. Lead a team of United States lawyers in pursing an individual that had defrauded investors in India and the United Kingdom.. Managed a team of professionals in clearing a client of any wrongdoing with the IRS Criminal Investigation Unit.Lead a pharmacy audit response resulting in a showing of “no wrongdoing.”. Advised an early stage food and beverage franchise from its inception to now more than 7 locations in under 1 year.. Guided a client who is positioning itself for an acquisition of a national beverage chain.. Represented a client that had funds seized while exiting the United States resulting in a return of 99% of the funds seized.. Advised a United States clothing brand on establishing manufacturing and distribution channels in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Nick concentrates his practice on estate planning, business planning, civil litigation, criminal law, real estate, and personal injury.

Angela Forss Schmit is the founder of Schmit Law Firm. Angela practices business law, employment law, estate planning and adoptions. She is licensed to practice law in the states of Nebraska and Colorado.. As Counsel for Coaches, Consultants and Creatives, Angela helps entrepreneurs and business owners launch, grow and protect their businesses. Unlike other attorneys, Angela has a deep understanding of the personal and professional development industry and the uniquie aspects of running an online business. Angela helps business owners level up by contractually committing to boundaries in business, so they can have peace of mind regarding the legal aspects of their business and focus on turning their passion into profit, increasing their impact on the world and enjoying freedom of desiging their own life.. As an experienced labor and employment attorney, Angela counsels and represents employers and human resource professionals navigating complex legal issues, including: employment policies and handbooks; collective bargaining and contract negotiation; performance management, personnel investigations, discipline and discharge; compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations; and representation in employment-related claims, such as charges of discrimination and retaliation, wage and hour violations, and prohibited practices litigation. Angela also conducts training for clients on a broad range of workplace topics to help industry leaders develop best practices.. As an experienced adoption attorney, Angela counsels and represents individuals and families in forming their forever families. Angela is committed to helping families in transition understand their legal rights and obligations related to petitions for adoption, consent to adoption and relinquishment of parental rights, and many more unique issues facing families.. Prior to establishing Schmit Law Firm, Angela attained a diverse legal education and experiences. During law school, Angela interned for the Honorable Angela R. Arkin, Douglas County District Court Judge (Colorado). Following law school, she completed a prestigious judicial fellowship in the Arapahoe County District Court (Colorado) for the Honorable F. Stephen Collins and the Honorable Robert H. Russell, II. Angela began practicing law at a reputable family law firm in Denver, Colorado, specializing in complex financial cases involving businesses and constitutional law issues. Upon moving to Omaha, Nebraska, Angela joined a prominent general practice law firm in Sarpy County, Nebraska, where she served as labor and employment counsel for the City of Bellevue, the third largest city in the State of Nebraska; Angela also represented individuals and employers in labor relations and employment law matters, family law cases and adoptions, business transactions and disputes, real estate and landlord/tenant matters. Angela’s latest experience in the labor and employment group of a regional law firm inspired her to hang her own shingle where she can now provide personal attention to clients and deliver valuable results.

Dr. Sarah Condor-Fisher, M.A., Ed.D., J.D., LL.M., is a former Olympic swimmer, "All American" athlete, USMS National Champion, Miss USA in Natural Bodybuilding, and Level 3 USMS "Recognized Coach." She represents sports associations in business and doping-related issues, as well as individual athletes accused of PED abuse; specializes in promotional and endorsement contracts, WADA regulations, trademark and copyright. Dr. Fisher is well versed in general corporate and business law, including incorporations, small business defense. She has represented clients in property litigation, neighbor disputes, breach of contract actions, medical malpractice, and personal injury cases. As a former language expert at the European Union, she is also acquainted with EU laws and procedures.. Currently, Dr.  Fisher teaches Constitutional, Healthcare, and Education law at Howard Taft University. As a former University Professor of American Literature and English, with many years of teaching experience, language expert formerly employed by the European Commission and the CIA, and author of over 60 books, she is well-versed in the intricacies of the English tongue. This makes her an invaluable asset to all clients with transactional issues and claims based on contractual vagaries. She is proficient in writing Bylaws, Shareholder Agreements, Investorship Agreements, Promotional and Entertainment contracts.. Dr. Condor-Fisher is personable, and has excellent communicative and negotiation skills. As a lifelong student, Professor, and Doctor of Education, she is experienced in communicating with deans, principals, superintendents, boards of trustees, and other educators. She has advised parents on their child's options in individual learning plans and special education plans. She is the author of a guiding textbook on School Bullying and Harassment, as well as a textbook on Body Image.

Washington D.C. e-discovery attorney with in-depth experience in a broad range of litigation and investigation matters with a firm commitment to protecting corporate client rights. Focused on developing optimal solutions to factual, regulatory, and legal challenges to maximize client success.

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Dr. Athina Balta is the Principal Member of the Firm. Dr. Balta is a member of the New York and District of Columbia Bar and has a PhD in Public Administration and Policy with a focus on Space, Science and Technology from George Washington University, a Law Degree from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, an LLM in Litigation and Dispute Resolution from George Washington University, a Bachelors Degree in International Affairs and a Masters Degree in International Law and Policy from American University in Washington DC. Her culturally, academically and professionally diverse background (having been born and raised in Greece, lived in the United States, England and France); proficiency in several languages; and experiences in working on behalf of several government and private entities, in the U.S. and Europe, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the World Bank, ING and Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as a valuable and powerful network of connections she has built through these years give her the knowledge and qualifications to work on a broad spectrum of private and government legal and policy matters in both the United States and Europe.  The firm provides general counsel services to a wide variety of businesses, including immigration legal advice and litigation, as well as advice for legal and policy matters in the aerospace and defence arena.  Dr. Balta is also an adjunct professor at George Washington University Law School teaching trial advocacy.