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Don McGinnis has extensive experience in the practice of family law. He has practiced in this area for over 3 decades. During that time he has represented numerous clients in various facets of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, parenting time, spousal support, asset and debt division, paternity, mediation and other post-judgment issues.

Jessica is a collaboratively trained, family law attorney & mediator, who is focused on moving families forward through problem solving.   Jessica partners with her clients to provide education, guidance, and comfort during difficult transitions.

Donna Medina concentrates her practice on domestic relations law, drawing from more than 32 years of experience in civil litigation.. Representing both men and women in divorce and complex family disputes, Donna helps families resolve disputes involving child custody, parenting time, child and spousal support, property settlement, division of assets, change of domicile, change of school district, and parent-child reunification.  Understanding how divorce changes lives forever, she guides her clients, especially those with children, through the separation and divorce process with the least amount of animosity and acrimony possible, involving psychologists and social workers, accountants, financial advisors, and mediators when appropriate.. Donna also counsels clients on family planning, private adoptions, adoptions through State of Michigan, and guardianships, appearing in court on behalf of parents and children when conflicts arise. She is one of few Michigan attorneys with extensive experience in contested direct placement adoptions and has successfully represented many prospective adoptive families and birth mothers terminate the parental rights of putative fathers under the Michigan Adoption Code and legal parents under the Juvenile Code.. Family disputes require patience and perspective, and Donna assesses situations from all angles to achieve both current and long-range outcomes, listening to the client’s immediate needs while crafting positive, sustainable solutions. When a marriage relationship deteriorates to the point where courtroom litigation is the only viable option, she works tirelessly to include the client in all facets of case preparation and decision making.. Donna’s dedication to her clients is matched only by her commitment to the important causes she supports. She has volunteered as an attorney at Turning Point, an organization committed to improving the lives of domestic violence and sexual assault victims, and she has also served on the Board of Directors of both Community Treatment Centers in Detroit, an organization that assists recently released prisoners transition back to society, and Project Rehab, which helps persons afflicted by alcoholism and substance abuse issues in the Grand Rapids area. Donna is a certified family law mediator.  She also volunteers her services with the Wayne County Child Support Help Program sponsored by the Booth Legal Aid Clinic and the Wayne County Domestic Dispute Resolution Center and has been a guest lecturer at Cooley Law School presenting classes in adoption and paternity.. Donna is a contributing author to the publication, “Kids Caught In The Middle: How Families Are Harmed When Judges Don’t Follow The Law,” written by family law appellate counsel, Liisa R. Speaker.   She was the trial attorney in two adoption cases and trial and appellate counsel in the related paternity cases that were reversed and remanded in 2019.  As a result of the Michigan Supreme Court's orders in In re MGR, Sarna v Healy and In re LMB, all decided in June 2019, Donna was able to finalize the adoptions of two children, after three full years of extensive litigation.  She recently assisted a child placing agency finalize an adoption following two remands from the Michigan Court of Appeals.  She is also frequently consulted by other family law attorneys with adoption-related substantive and procedural questions.. Donna received a bachelor’s degree in business administration, summa cum laude, from Wayne State University, but opted to pursue a career in law after recognizing that her true passion was to help families whose lives were affected by unforeseen challenges, particularly those involving children. She attended Wayne State University Law School in the evening while working full-time as a paralegal during the day.. Donna recently participated in the Oakland County Bar Associations' Inns of Court program for two consecutive years.  She is also an active member of the State Bar of Michigan’s Family Law and Litigation Sections, the Adoption and ART subcommittee of the Family Law Section, the American Bar Association, the Oakland County Bar Association, and the Oakland County Boat Club, for which she served as one of its few female Commodores.

In his very first year as an attorney, Matt made over two hundred in-court appearances throughout the State of Michigan where he began to form what would become an extensive network and friendship with the Attorneys, Prosecutors and Judges which inhabit the counties of Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Washtenaw, and Lapeer, those counties in which Garmo &Kiste regularly work.. Dedicated to his work, Matt prides himself in the level of service which he provides his clients regardless of the level of difficulty of their case. Always in contact with his client, Matt represents every client with the mindset that he would do the same job for them that he would do for his own family.. A graduate of Wayne State University, one of the greatest advantages of hiring Matt is the connections he brings to the process. Admitted to practice in the State and Federal jurisdictions of Michigan, typically Matt will have had a similar case to yours;and will know the prosecutor or City attorney assigned to your case. Likewise, if you case concerns a credit card or an unpaid debt, there is a good chance Matt may have worked for the debt collector, or may know the attorney your creditor has hired.. A certified public mediator and a member of the Macomb, Oakland and American Bar associations Matt has been before every Judge in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, and Lapeer Counties.. These relationships and past experiences all help Matt to understand and anticipate a Judge’s reactions to your case, to know how your prosecutor will want to proceed, and to negotiate with your adversaries’ attorney, and to obtain the best deal for his clients in efforts of removing as much uncertainty from the legal process as possible.. Unlike many attorneys, Matt offers the personalized attention to each of his clients that they demand, and promises to represent each of his clients as if they were his family.. Every day Matt looks forward to doing everything he can to earn your business and make you a client for life. Matt’s primary source of clients is from his own current and past clients and he looks forward to assisting your friends and family as well.. Matt’s Direct Phone Number is, ext. 1.. He can also be reached via email at

Attorney Alex Johnson has been licensed as an attorney in the State of Michigan since 2014. He attended the University of Michigan, studying Mechanical Engineering, and received his Bachelors of Science in Engineering. Alex chose to put his engineering background to use in the legal field, and went to law school at Wayne State University. Alex is committed to achieving the best results for his clients and he brings an excellent technical and interpersonal skill set to bear for his clients' benefit. He will help you navigate the sometimes long and winding road of family court and get you safely through to the other side! Contact him today for a free phone consultation.

Erin C. Mash is the founder of Mash Law, PLLC. Erin's practice primarily focuses on family law issues including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, post-judgment domestic matters, personal protection orders, adoption and estate planning. After working for other family law firms, Erin decided to form Mash Law, PLLC. so she could offer affordable representation. Erin believes in resolving family law matters through alternative dispute resolution when possible.. Erin graduated from the University of Toledo- College of Law. While attending the University of Toledo, Erin was actively involved on the William C. Vis Moot Court that took place in Vienna, Austria as both a competitor and coach. While in law school, Erin worked as an intern clerk for Chief judge Carr of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, clerked for an Ohio based firm assisting in domestic and general litigation and worked as a student attorney at the University of Toledo's Domestic Violence and Juvenile Law Clinic. Through these experiences, Erin developed a passion for family law matters, and developed the necessary skills to successfully advocate for her clients. Prior to attending law school Erin worked as a photojournalist for such publications as The Jackson Citizen-Patriot, The Grand Rapids Press and Pioneer Press in Chicago.

Since graduating from law school in 2011, I have had the privilege of primarily learning the field of civil litigation, in both the family and business law arenas.  Upon graduating law school, I was given the opportunity to clerk for two distinct circuit court judges, gaining the knowledge and experience necessary to serve my clients.  Additionally, I spent several years as a college professor teaching undergraduate students in the areas of business law concepts, family law concepts, and civil procedure.  My areas of specialty range from advising clients regarding incorporation structuring in connection with various business needs, division of business interests in the context of divorce proceedings, disputes regarding custody and parenting time, and adoption matters.

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Kevin Kijewski is a practicing attorney and the owner of KDK Law located in Birmingham, Mich. The attorneys at KDK Law proudly serve clients throughout Metropolitan Detroit in the areas of divorce, family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation. Kijewski is committed to getting his clients results, and he is relentless to that end. He's known for the unparalleled level of energy and expertise he brings into cases, and the long lasting results he wins for his clients.

Matthew H. Licavoli is a Founding Partner of Robbins and Licavoli, PLLC. Mr. Licavoli’s practice focuses on the area of Family Law with an emphasis on divorce and child custody matters. Mr. Licavoli represents both men and women throughout Michigan, including the metro Detroit areas of Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties.. Mr. Licavoli is a licensed member of the State Bar of Michigan, State Bar of Illinois and the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. Mr. Licavoli received a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. He is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and the Oakland County Bar Association.. Mr. Licavoli takes great pride in providing a high level of individualized attention to each of his clients by helping find the best legal solution possible. Mr. Licavoli has extensive knowledge of divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support and division of marital assets. His experience includes settlement negotiations, mediation as well as all phases of trial proceedings.. Mr. Licavoli has been selected for the 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state of Michigan are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this distinction. Mr. Licavoli has also been recognized as a Top 10 Best Attorney in Client Satisfaction in the State of Michigan by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.

Victor Zanolli dedicates the majority of his practice to representing family law clients. Victor has maintained a successful law practice for over 30 years.  His firm handles all aspects of family law matters. Mr. Zanolli also has extensive experience in real estate matters as a real estate broker.. In addition, Victor was also appointed as a Magistrate for the 52-1 District Court in 2014.. Mr. Zanolli received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University and his Juris Doctorate degree from Michigan State University College of Law. He was also awarded the National Merit Scholarship Award.. Mr. Zanolli is the father of two sons, Jacob and Zachary. He also volunteers his time as a coach for youth sports including football and basketball. Mr. Zanolli is also on the board and volunteers for several nonprofit organizations which are devoted to educating young children in all aspects of life.. Mr. Zanolli is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Michigan Association of District Court Magistrates and is admitted to practice law in the federal courts of Michigan.