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In 1997, Fred made Charlotte his home.  Fred is a native North Carolinian, having grown up in the eastern part of the state.. Fred’s experience provides him with a distinctive ability to counsel clients on business litigation issues. Fred is uniquely qualified to assist individuals and businesses involved in complex disputes in areas such as: derivative actions, dissolutions, waste of assets, minority shareholder rights, controlling shareholder obligations, dissenting shareholder rights, officers’ and directors’ liability, executive compensation, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, business valuation issues, financial products, and estates and trusts. In addition, Fred has represented investors in arbitrations before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and has given continuing legal education lectures to other lawyers in that practice area. Fred is a member of the Public Investor Bar Arbitration Association (“PIABA”).. Fred attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in 1991 as an English major. He subsequently attended Mercer Law School, graduating in 1996, where he was a member of the Mercer Law Review. He then clerked with the North Carolina Court of Appeals for the Honorable Gerald Arnold, Chief Judge. In 2013 Fred obtained an M.B.A., Finance, from the Kenan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Extensive litigation experience in business-related torts and complex commercial litigation, including, contractual disputes, non-compete agreements, unfair competition claims, theft of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty claims, commercial lease disputes, intellectual property disputes, personal injury defense, insurance fraud, and insurance coverage disputes.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

A seasoned trial attorney and skilled negotiator, Mark B. Wilson has won nearly every case he has tried and arbitrated. Mr. Wilson lost only one jury trial and obtained a complete reversal on appeal. Mr. Wilson represents clients in federal and state courts in a variety of matters, including business litigation, legal malpractice, real estate, trade secrets, unfair competition, copyright infringement, construction disputes, and commercial unlawful detainer.. Mr. Wilson’s victories include a $2.25 million jury verdict in a premises liability case, a $1.85 million dollar jury verdict in a breach of shareholder agreement case, a $1.8 million binding arbitration award in a legal malpractice case, a $1.4 million jury verdict in a copyright infringement case, a complete defense verdict in a partnership dispute where the client’s existence was at stake, and a complete defense verdict in an indemnity case where millions of dollars were at issue. His settlements include recovering $97 million in a breach of trust case, $3 million in a commercial construction dispute, $2.8 million in an employment dispute, $2.1 million in a legal malpractice action, and $2 million in a lease dispute. He has recovered over $18.5 million in legal malpractice cases.. As a meticulous attorney, Mr. Wilson brings to court an eye for detail and a sense of organization essential to winning complex trials.. The Daily Journal, the most widely read legal industry publication, named Mr. Wilson as one of California’s Top Professional Responsibility Lawyers. In 2019, OCTLA named Mr. Wilson “Trial Lawyer of the Year” in legal malpractice. OCTLA previously named Mr. Wilson as a finalist for the “Business Litigation Trial Lawyer of the Year.”. Mr. Wilson has been selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers® list since 2005. Since 2017, he has been on the Super Lawyers® Top 50 Orange County List. Since 2019, he has been on the Super Lawyers® Top 100 Southern California List. Mr. Wilson was recognized as one of the elite trial attorneys in Orange County by OC Register Metro magazine. He achieved an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, denoting the highest level of professional excellence from his peers. Since 2015, Mr. Wilson has been listed in Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. In 2021 and 2023, Best Lawyers named Mr. Wilson “Trial Lawyer of the Year” in trade secrets law.. Mr. Wilson was the Chair of the Orange County Bar Association’s (“OCBA”) Business Litigation section, the largest section in the OCBA. Mr. Wilson was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (“OCTLA”) and remained on the Board for several years. In addition, OCTLA twice-recognized Mr. Wilson as “Board Member of the Year” for his contributions to the organization and the legal profession.. From 2016 to 2020, Mr. Wilson was a California State Bar Special Deputy Prosecutor, prosecuting State Bar complaints when the State Bar had conflicts of interest. From 2018 to 2023, Mr. Wilson served on the Board of Governors of the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers. From 2016 to 2022 Mr. Wilson served on the Loyola Law School Board of Directors.. Mr. Wilson is a frequent lecturer to bar organizations on modern trial techniques and legal ethics and has authored several articles on trial practice. In 2018, the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization certified Mr. Wilson as a specialist in legal malpractice law. There are only four attorneys in Orange County who have this specialization.. In 2020, Mr. Wilson was selected to America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators®. Selection to America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in high-stakes business litigation matters.. Mr. Wilson obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in 1988 and graduated from the University of Southern California in 1985. He was selected to be on Loyola’s Moot Court team and participated in Loyola’s trial advocacy program which U.S. News and World Report ranked as a top 10 in the nation. Mr. Wilson began trying cases in law school in a program sponsored by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

The Woodward Law Firm firm prides itself on integrity, excellence in the practice of law, and straightforward solutions to clients’ legal issues.  We work with homeowners, business owners, and their representatives, to recover benefits on insurance claims throughout Florida.  The Woodward Law Firm will provide necessary resources to file your lawsuit, hire expert witnesses, take depositions, and maximize your recovery under the insurance policy.  Most insurance cases are accepted on a contingency fee basis, this means that you pay no fees or costs unless we win or settle your case.. (See video at ). The Woodward Law Firm assists auto owners, homeowners, business owners, and their representatives, recover benefits on insurance claims over property damage throughout Florida.  Insurance policies are complicated contracts, and property insurance law is a highly complex and involved practice area.  The Woodward Law Firm’s knowledge of the law and insurance company tactics allows you to effectively challenge the insurance company’s decision.  Whether in the courtroom or during settlement negotiations, The Woodward Law Firm will advocate for a full and fair payment on your loss.. (See video at ). The Woodward Law Firm can also assist auto owners, homeowners and business owners, and their representatives, obtain insurance benefits after a lawsuit has been filed against them.  Under a liability insurance policy, the insurance company must indemnify, settle, or pay valid claims made by others against you for a covered loss.  The insurance company must also provide, at its own expense, a legal defense for you after you are sued.  Liability insurance is often the only financial protection that you can rely upon to settle and defend a lawsuit, so don’t hesitate to contact The Woodward Law Firm after you have been sued.. (see video at ). Sometimes coverage under the insurance policy is not enough because the insurance company has refused to treat you fairly and honestly.  If your insurance company has failed to act in good faith by denying payment to you, or has unreasonably delayed in providing the coverage to which you are entitled, you may have grounds to receive financial compensation for damages caused by such conduct.  In those cases, The Woodward Law Firm will help you pursue “bad faith” and punitive damages against the insurance company.. (See video at )

Mr. Hronek has spent most of his life in the Chicago area and has been a licensed attorney in Illinois since 2000. Mr. Hronek is licensed to practice before all Illinois state courts and federal district court for the Northern District of Illinois. Additionally, Mr. Hronek is a licensed member of the Federal Trial Bar. Mr. Hronek's practice concentrates in the areas of real estate law, litigation, and business law. Mr. Hronek received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX in 1997. Thereafter he returned to Chicago and graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2000. Mr. Hronek then began his legal career as an Assistant State's Attorney in Cook County. While working for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Mr. Hronek tried hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases in the areas of traffic (including DUI's, suspended licenses, and reckless driving), narcotics, sex crimes, and other violent crimes. In 2005, Mr. Hronek switched gears and began practicing in civil litigation where he represented physicians, hospitals, healthcare providers, individuals and insurers in defending against personal injury and professional liability litigation. Since that time, Mr. Hronek has represented individuals and businesses in real estate transactions (commercial and residential), personal injury litigation and business law/litigation. His experience includes jury and bench trials to verdict, participating in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) including arbitrations and mediations, as well as the representation of individuals before governmental administrative agencies. Mr. Hronek's accomplishments in the public and private sectors give him the knowledge, experience, motivation, and ingenuity to fight tirelessly for outstanding results on behalf of his clients. Mr. Hronek is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Molly concentrates her practice in commercial litigation, probate litigation, and employment law. Molly has tried cases in the federal and state courts, before arbitration panels, and before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. She formerly practiced with Bingham, Dana & Gould (now Bingham McCutchen), Sullivan & Worcester, LLP, and most recently was a partner at Seegel Lipshutz & Wilchins, LLP. In addition, Molly served as general counsel for a national network of nonprofit organizations for several years. Molly was elected to the Town of Stoughton School Committee in 2015.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Jordan S. Bolton is an Equity Member in Clark Hill’s Litigation Practice Group. He has been with Clark Hill since 2002, is the Chairperson of the National Recruiting Committee (Summer Associate Program), leads various corporate culture initiatives, maintains a leadership role in the firm’s E2 initiative (helping start-ups and other early-stage ventures manage their legal spend), and is principally resident in the firm’s Birmingham, Michigan office.. Jordan helps business leaders, in-house counsel, and individuals remove barriers to success by providing creative dispute resolution and transactional services. Core to Jordan’s work is a national complex commercial litigation practice (emphasizing on consumer, contract, copyright, fraud, real estate, shareholder, supply chain, and trademark matters). In that capacity, Jordan has been called upon to serve clients in litigation pending in dozens of state and federal courts across the country, including substantial experience litigating matters in Michigan’s business courts. Jordan also maintains a robust outside general counsel practice for his clients who have varied legal needs but are not yet ready for in-house counsel. In that regard, Jordan’s clients appreciate his ability to call upon his vast network to advance his clients’ business interests. Finally, having built a reputation for creative dispute resolution, Jordan is called upon by his colleagues to serve as a mediator and as an arbitrator. In those instances, counsel looking to Jordan for those services appreciate his ability to quickly focus on the key issues, leading to efficient dispute resolution.. During his career, Jordan has received significant recognition from peer and other groups for his work, including being:. Recognized by Lawyers Weekly for obtaining the largest judgment in Michigan ($120,000,000)Named the Legal Aid and Defenders' Pro Bono Attorney of the YearNamed in Super Lawyers every year for more than a decade (repeatedly “Top 50 Business Attorneys” and “Top 100 Attorneys” in any practice)Named repeatedly in dBusiness's listing of Top LawyersRated “AV Preeminent” (highest rating) by Martindale-HubbellRated “10/10 Superb” (highest rating) by AvvoProfiled in Crain's Detroit Business among the busiest litigators in MichiganSelected to serve as a Special Assistant Attorney General in connection with the Flint water litigation. In addition to firm leadership positions, speaking engagements for domestic and international audiences (including business court judges and practitioners, forensic accounting experts, and others), and service on the Board of Directors for the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, Prosecutors Foundation for the Kids, and Knollwood Country Club, Jordan has a track record of bar service that spans his entire career.. He has served numerous terms by Presidential appointment on the State Bar of Michigan’s:. Judicial Qualifications Committee, which evaluates candidates for appointment to judicial vacancies on behalf of the appointing authorityCharacter and Fitness Committee, which evaluates applicants for admission to the State Bar of MichiganUnited States Courts Committee, which addresses issues confronting the federal courts. He has also been nominated to run for the State Bar of Michigan’s Judicial Tenure Commission, and is a Life Fellow of the State Bar Foundation.. With the Oakland County Bar Association, he has served as a(n):. Inns of Court BarristerDiscovery MediatorPro Bono MentorChair and Vice Chair of the Forum for In-House Counsel CommitteeChair and Vice Chair of the Business Counsel and Courts Committee (a committee he was instrumental in founding)Member of various ad hoc committeesLife Fellow of the Oakland County Bar FoundationNominee for the Board of DirectorsJordan has also been an active member of the American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, and a Barrister for the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association.. Jordan’s clients and connections have this to say about him:. "I would not hesitate to recommend Jordan to anyone based on his hard work, experience and knowledge of the law… he is a trusted colleague." - Robb Smith, General Counsel, North American Bancard. "Jordan Bolton is a dedicated professional, a natural litigator and… the sort of advocate I would want steering me through legal troubles." - Matthew Rechtien, Partner, Bodman. "My company has utilized Jordan Bolton over the years in several instances, ranging from the mundane ‘contract review’… to the complex, scary, and sometimes urgent legal situations that sometimes arise when running a small business. Although he works for a large firm, he offers very personalized service, and is prompt and efficient. His qualifications and the peace of mind he instills in his clients are to be commended. I would (and have) recommend(ed) him to anybody who was having a business litigation question/issue, large or small. In fact, some clients of mine that I referred to Jordan were equally as happy with his work and have thanked me on more than one occasion for recommending his services." - Jeffrey Atto, Managing Member, Concise Computer Consulting. "Jordan is a tenacious attorney who I have retained and referred to several friends and relatives. Always personable, detailed oriented, and readily accessible, he has a passion for his profession and a deep talent pool at his disposal to ensure all facets of any situation are covered." – Dominick Pulis, Quality Manager, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. "Jordan (is)… one of the best Attorneys one could partner with. Jordan is respectful, genuine and generous, while at the same time sharp, strategic, and fearless. This unique combination of personality traits allows him to clearly navigate the ever changing environment of business, and also achieve results that are always focused on the best interest of his client." – Barry Spilman, CEO, RPM Freight Systems. "Jordan Bolton is a high energy and passionate guy who gets things done! He's a natural connector who is always looking for ways to help his friends and network. He's a force of nature and the kind of guy you want on your team." – Marty Maddin, Founder, PEAK Performance International. Prior to joining Clark Hill, Jordan gained significant courtroom experience holding positions with Judge George C. Steeh of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the Free Legal Aid Clinic, and the 46th District Court of Southfield, Michigan.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

A practicing attorney and mediator for more than three decades, Ben has successfully resolved  thousands of disputes in his capacity of mediator and settlement counsel. Ben's mediation experience is broad, encompassing disputes involving general commercial litigation, contruction, real estate, governmental, civil rights,  employment, torts, contract disputes,  intellectual property, First Amendment, personal injury, professional liability, med-mal, securities law, insurance law, premises liabilty, workplace, taxation, oil and gas, environmental, telecommunications, church disputes, probate, entertainment law, defamation, and one memorable dispute over miniature horses.. Ben has also litigated and tried numerous civil law cases while practicing as a trial attorney, and has argued appeals in state and federal appellate courts, and has moved cases to the U.S. Supreme Court.. Ben is a nationally recognized trainer of mediators, President-elect of the Austin/Travis County Dispute Resolution Center, and ten year member of the Texas State University, San Marcos, Graduate Advisory Board for Legal and ADR Studies, designated by the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association as "Credentialed Distinguished," it's highest rating. He is member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Ben holds the highest rating in Martindale Hubble, Who's Who Legal, and was named in Austin Monthly Magazine as one of top 20 ADR attorneys in Austin, Texas.. Mediation Practice: Lakeside Mediation Center. Ben is a founding partner of Galton, Cunningham & Bourgeois, PLLC  (Lakeside Mediation Center), an expert dispute resolution firm that has mediated and arbitrated thousands of cases since its inception in 2000: . Lakeside Mediation partners mediate disputes nationally and internationally.. Settlement Counsel:. Since 2007, Ben's legal practice has been limited to acting as Settlement Counsel for selected clients in a braod range of complex disputes nationwide and internationally.. A more complete bio may be found at

I help caring parents spare their children the pain of  divorce through divorce mediation. No one wins in a divorce, but you can minimize the impact on your children, your self, and your pocket book. I have designed a divorce mediation program that allows you to settle your entire divorce case out of court. The mediation program is quick. We reach complete settlements in a matter of a few months. The divorce mediation program is affordable. The cost of mediation is about half of the intiial retainers for two attorneys. Divorce mediation is private and focuses on preparing you for your new single life making divorce mediation much less stressful than the court house alternative.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Helping others is why I love the practice of law. As a plaintiff's attorney, I am able to help families who have been involved in catastrophic tradegies and help them through recovery stages and accountabilty for those responsible. Even when not catastrophic, our firm has always helped those injured even if a small accident to achieve resolutuion and to help facilitate medical treatment and fight insurance companies.. During the first years of my practice, I represented insurance companies and some large self-insureds like Wal-Mart and Winn Dixie against injured people in teir families which provided an education in the insurance companie's and adjusters way to defend cases. I realized I wanted to help individuals and their familes, even if it meant taking on large law firms and businesses.. Our firm has always been active in the community and I have a passion for helping and working with displaced children as a Guardian ad litem volunteering on some of the most difficult cases. I also worked as a volunteer atotrneyhelping families of those devestated by the WOrld Trade Center horrors of 9/11 and worked with many of the victim's families in securing rightful benefits. As an attoeny, I have the ability to make a difference while loving what I do.. Our firm handles cases involving automobie accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, trucking accidents, wrongful death and brain inuries. We have helped many over our 30 years working together as a team. We pride ourselves on individual attention to every client and unlike others today, meet and talk to each person ourselves. Our paralegals work as part of the team but Gregg Page and myself work on cases together.. We get referrals from lawyers around the country, doctors, friends, neighbors, fellow Church and synagogue members but most coes from those we have represented in the past and know we will do everything we can to help those in need. We have recieved referrals from clients we represented 30 years ago who send their sons, daughters, and even grandkids . We are here to answer questions and help, often unpaid but to point you in the right direction.. We love practicing law and I have benefitted from each and every client, even if occasionally, the case does not turn out the way you want. We have obtained recoveries well over 10,000,000 and even higher . We want to help