Michigan Lawyers Samuel Bennett to Sarah Ellis

Firm: The Bennett Law Firm, PLC

25600 Woodward Avenue , Royal Oak , Michigan 48067

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Call our office at for a free consultation! We look forward to assisting you.. Samuel is a passionate attorney who truly cares about his clients.  His dedication makes him an excellent advocate in the courtroom.  Samuel believes the key to effective representation is being prepared, and that means getting to know his clients and their case.. Samuel graduated from Oakland University in 2011, with a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in Pre-Law. He earned his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2014. During his time at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Samuel earned the Certificate of Merit in Trial Skills, which is awarded to the highest performing student. The following term Sam served as a teaching assistant, aiding students with trial preparation and strategy. He was also selected as a member of the National Mock Trial team for Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2014.. Samuel started his professional career as an intern in the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. He was assigned to the Child Abuse Unit and worked primarily on cases that involved sex offenses against children. As his focus at The Bennett Law Firm, PLC, this provides him with incredible insight into how prosecutors handle these types of cases.  This is an incredibly sensitive area of the law and Samuel has what it takes to make you feel comfortable every step of the way.. Samuel represents individuals charged with misdemeanors and felonies throughout the State of Michigan, from Detroit to Grand Rapids, and Ferndale to Traverse City.  In 2017 and 2018, he was selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Stars attorney, which is only awarded the top 2.5% of attorneys in the State of Michigan.. The Bennett Law Firm, PLC opened in April 2018 with one goal in mind: guiding individuals through the most difficult time in their lives.  It has always been Samuel's dream to have his own office where he can help people.  This firm is dedicated to your success and Samuel will do everything he can to help you achieve your goals.

Firm: Law Offices of Melder & Melder

2304 East 11 Mile Road , Royal Oak , Michigan 48067

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Whatever the legal issues you face, when you come to our firm, we are with you all the way. We feel that we are in this together with our clients. Whether you are looking for help with a real estate transaction, collecting a debt, you need help with a divorce or custody dispute or you are embroiled in business litigation — we approach your situation and goals as if they were our very own.. We are a family-oriented, father and son, general practice law firm providing experienced, high-quality services and representation to individuals and businesses facing a wide range of legal issues. If you choose to work with us, either Sanford J. Melder or Aric K. Melder will be the attorney working with you at all times. There are no inexperienced associates to pass your case off to once we take your case. At our firm, what you see is what you get – you will get honest, up-front communication from genuine and no-nonsense attorneys. We pride ourselves on a straightforward approach to every case and make sure that you are kept informed about the progress of your case.. From start to finish, our relationship with you will be built on open communication. We believe and we know from experience that informed clients — those given clear answers to their questions and an understanding of the law, their legal options and what to expect at each stage of the process — are happier clients, more relaxed, more involved, and better able to help us do our jobs for you.. Sanford J. Melder opened the doors to this law office in 1974, and has been practicing in the local, state and federal courts of Michigan ever since. In 2004, he was joined in practice by son Aric. Our two lawyers have combined experience of nearly 50 years, having been practicing law in Oakland County, Detroit and surrounding areas of Southeast Michigan the entire time.. We do not take a back seat in terms of technology or expert witness resources either. As an established firm, we have access to and strong relationships with appropriate experts in all areas of our practice. Our technology tools include access to the standard legal databases used by most firms, as well as sophisticated software and multi-media courtroom presentation capabilities.. Free Initial Phone Consultations with an AttorneyLocal: / Toll Free:. To talk about a matter involving real estate transactions, commercial property sales, commercial property purchases, family law, divorce, estate planning, bankruptcy, commercial loans, probate, business law or any legal issue — call our southeast Michigan law office in Royal Oak or contact us online with a brief description of your concerns.

Firm: ATKINSON LAW PLLC

41000 Woodward Ave, Ste 350 , Bloomfield Hills , Michigan 48304

Practice Areas: Business

Sarah Atkinson is a lawyer practicing in the areas of business law and litigation with experience serving as expert bilingual legal counsel on international antitrust matters. She speaks French, is a dual citizen and has lived near international border crossing stations her entire life. Sarah helps business clients who have a DUI or other criminal conviction apply for admissibility to Canada and represents green card holders convicted of a crime retain their immigration status and avoid deportation. Sarah has experience skillfully guiding families through the permanent residency (green card) process, works with employers and employees to successfully acquire the right kind of work, investment or employment visas including those for visiting athletes and entertainers. She has represented clients at both the Federal and State level with a high rate of success on collection cases handled and provides professional consults and guidance on licensing issues as well as probate services including wills, trusts and estates.

Firm: MacWilliams Law PC

838 W. Long Lake Road , Bloomfield Hills , Michigan 48302

Practice Areas: Appellate , Corporate , Patents, Health Care

Sara MacWilliams is an experienced attorney specializing in business disputes over $25,000 (contract, shareholder, and business tort issues such as fraud, tortious interference, defamation, and violation of non-compete commitments) as well as real estate issues including receivership, purchase agreement and lease negotiation and disputes, landlord/tenant issues, and inter-owner disputes. A former "big law" attorney, she enjoys working with small and midsize business owners who are motivated to protect their business interests with aggressive, effective representation, and serves as outside general counsel for a variety of tech, real estate, health care, manufacturing, and other private businesses. Her legal work is widely respected, and she serves as a case evaluator for both district and circuit courts, a position which requires being nominated by local judges. Most of her clients stay with her for years thanks to proven results and dedicated and prompt attention to client needs. Alternative fee arrangements are available for meritorious cases. The firm's team includes a dedicated paralegal with a degree in business administration and an associate with a background in the PR and medical field. The firm also routinely co-counsels with other law firms depending on client needs.. Her work has been recognized in numerous publications, including Super Lawyers, Hour Detroit, and Michigan Lawyers Weekly.  She has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top women lawyers in Michigan.

Firm: LACHMAN KING PLC

161 Ottawa Ave. NW, Suite 111 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Litigation

Sara Lachman is an award-winning real estate attorney and Managing Partner of Lachman King PLC. Over her 18-year career, Ms. Lachman has become highly regarded as one of the best real estate litigators in West Michigan. She has been named a Top Lawyer in Real Estate Litigation by Grand Rapids Magazine, a Top Litigator by Michigan Top Lawyer, and a Top Woman in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, and she has been awarded Michigan’s Award of Excellence by NALS of West Michigan and the Athena Young Professional Award.. Ms. Lachman’s clients uniformly come to her through referrals by former clients, former opposing counsels, and other attorneys, who have first-hand experience with her work ethic and capabilities. Ms. Lachman’s representation is always in high demand.. Her areas of expertise include:- Quiet title and disputes over ownership interests- boundary disputes and acquiescence- adverse possession- easements and licenses- shoreline protection issues- lake property uses and rights- partition actions- street vacations- regulatory takings and eminent domain- probate and trust litigation where the assets are in real estate- shareholder and partnership disputes where the assets are in real estate- land contracts and land contract disputes - family cottage agreements and disputes- condominium law- homeowners association law- zoning issues and appeals- land use and development- commercial leasing and leasing disputes- real estate transactions- deed restrictions and restrictive covenants- short-term leasing restrictions- commercial construction and residential construction- construction lien foreclosures- construction defect claims- agricultural land issues- nuisance and trespass

Firm: McGarry Bair PC

5355 Northland Dr NE Ste C Pmb 226 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49525

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property

Firm: Kreis Enderle Hudgins & Borsos, PC

40 Pearl Street NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49003

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Brikho Law Office, PLLC

36250 Dequindre Rd Ste 420 , Sterling Heights , Michigan 48310

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Rebeck & Allen

20750 Civic Center Drive , Southfield , Michigan 48076

Practice Areas: Family

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.

Firm: The Mall Malisow Firm

30445 Northwestern Highway   250 , Farmington Hills , Michigan 48334

Practice Areas: Elder ,Estate Planning,Family ,Government Agencies,Health Care & Hospitalization,Probate ,Real Estate

Firm: ArborYpsi Law

2750 Carpenter Rd #2 , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48108

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Every day I am in court fighting for someone just like you.. I am a real criminal defense attorney. I have tried cases to juries from East Lansing to Downriver and from Pontiac to Jackson.Based in Ann Arbor, I have represented people on felonies and misdemeanors in 13 circuit courts and 39 district courts.Many criminal defense attorneys advertise their past as prosecutors. The message from former prosecutors is they know the system well because they were a part of the system.. I advertise in the opposite way – I have never been a prosecutor. From the start I have been on your side and never a part of the system that is now against you.. I am from Ann Arbor, graduating from Pioneer High School and Eastern Michigan University. I attended law school at Michigan State University. After graduation I returned home and established ArborYpsi Law to serve the people in my community.

Firm: Sanfield Law

42645 Garfield Rd , Clinton Township , Michigan 48038

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family, Criminal Defense, DUI

Firm: Estate Planning Law Group

440 Burroughs Street , Detroit , Michigan 48202

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Sandy is a Senior Attorney at EPLG who practices in our Metro Detroit offices. She has over 20 years of experience with probate, trusts & estates and related areas of practice. A trusted and skilled advisor, Sandy has helped both individual and business clients by providing thoughtful and creative solutions to suit their respective needs.. Sandy is an active board member of the Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan and speaks frequently on the topic of women and minorities in law careers. She serves on numerous community and professional boards and committees. Her hard work was formally recognized in 2019 when she was named “An Esteemed Woman of Michigan”.. Sandy is a graduate of the Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1998) and received her undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University.. State Bar of Michigan MemberState Bar Estate Planning & Probate CertificateHispanic Bar Association of MichiganNational Hispanic Bar AssociationWayne State University Board of Governors, Governor EmeritusDetroit Public Schools Community District, Bilingual Parent Advisory CouncilNorthville Public Schools, Curriculum CouncilDetroit Hispanic Development Corporation, Board Secretary

Firm: Aadvantage Legal Services

32540 Schoolcraft , Livonia , Michigan 48150

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Personal Injury, Probate , Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Business

I have practiced law for 30 years in the areas of business, estate planning, probate, real estate, tax, traffic offenses, contracts, entertainment, and divorce.  I work to find the most expedient manner to solve a problem or assist the client by providing the client with options (explaining the benefits and possible problems of each strategy) so that the client, as the person in charge, is capable of making an informed decision which fits the client's needs and financial rtersoirces.  I am honest and if a divorce or traffic matter (or any matter) is beyond my scope, I refer the matter to the most skilled, ethical attorneypracticing in this area.. In addition to practicing law,  I have taught at two Universities and two Colleges for legal matters including, but not limited to; real estate, estate planning, dental law, business matters, administration of offices, sale and purchase of offices, quality assurance, and risk tolerance, I have also been a subject expert presenter for the following: a) Accountant Conventions; b)  Dental/ Medical Conventions( regarding medical/dental laws, business matters, and ethics, c) National Busiiess Institute regarding business entites and estate planing/tax, and d) Institute of Continuing Educaton for the University of Michigan.. My background is diverse due to the fact that I have worked for fifteen years as a dental hygienist and office manager in the medical field,  I  received a degree from the University of Detroit Dental School as a Dental Hygienist.  I also have undergraduate degrees whith majors in human resources, counseling, psychology, biochemistry, and political science/administrative law.  I am certified in Lean Processing, Sigma Belt Achievements, Facilitation, Estate Planning, and as a teacher for K-12 Education.. I ran for office and served on the Troy School Board as a member and as President.  I have worked atWilliam Beaumont Hospital and also represented Children's Hospital in contract/finance areas.  I loveinteracting with people, finding a solution which fits the client, and being proactive and not reactive.  I have the highest AV Judicial National Peer Review rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.. I believe that being a mother, a spouse a teacher, a leader, a health care worker, and an attorney are all service orientated positions.  I am commited, as a professional, to whatever challenge I undertake as an attorney., I am an attorney who has integrity, is willing to work hard,and care about my clients. I strive to be creative while,improving my skills and increasing my knowledge of the legal area and to be a strong advocate,. I respect my clients becauseI know that it is not easy emotionally nor finacially to come to an attorney asking for assistance and revealing the client's confidential matters. As an attorney, I work to provide excellent service, strong advocacy, inform and educate my client as to the issues so the client may make an informed decision, and to be creative and analytical in providing options regarding strategies and methods to proceed.

25800 Northwestern Hwy Ste 925 , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Samuel H. Pietsch and Steven J. Matz have practiced law together since 1988. Mr. Pietsch earned his law degree from Wayne State University (1979). Previously, he earned the Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan School of Public Health (1975) and his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Michigan (1973).. His practice is devoted exclusively to personal injury cases. Every day of his legal career has been committed to helping people who have been wronged and hurt through no fault of their own.. Whether as a trial litigator or settlement negotiator, Mr. Pietsch has achieved tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for thousands of injured people and their families.. Motivated by his ever-growing interest in medical, technical and scientific subjects, Mr. Pietsch has successfully represented Michigan families in cases as diverse as medical malpractice, product failure, improper highway design, workplace injury, police misconduct, insurance disputes and automobile injury.. Respected by his peers as fair and knowledgeable in the practice of personal injury law, Mr. Pietsch has been called upon by the Wayne County Mediation Tribunal Association and by Oakland County Circuit Court Mediation to assist thousands of other lawyers in the effort to bring their cases to a conclusion by negotiating a just settlement.. "Every day of my entire legal career has been spent helping people who have been wronged and hurt through no fault of their own.  We know that no one can ever bring your life back to where it was before the problem happened.  My job is to use all of my training and experience to utilize the full extent of the law to do what is right for you.. At Matz and Pietsch we don’t represent insurance companies or other special interest groups.  We only represent victims of negligence who are injured by the carelessness of others.  We’re on your side.". While obtaining money damages or other compensation is the goal of any personal injury claim, Mr. Pietsch recognizes that victims who have been through a persona tragedy deserve their lawyer’s patience, understanding and support.  He attempts to approach each claim or case with the sensitivity and respect that the lawyers at Matz and Pietsch strive to achieve with every person they meet.. Mr. Pietsch is rated AV Preeminent (the highest rating given) by Martindale-Hubbell.. Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine has recognized him as one of the top 5% of attorneys practicing in the state.. Samuel H. Pietsch is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, United States District Court Bar, 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Bar, American Association for Justice, Michigan Association for Justice (Sustaining Member) and Wayne County Mediation Tribunal Association.. Areas of Practice. 100% Plaintiff Personal Injury. Medical Malpractice. Product Failure. Burn Injuries. Improper Highway Designs. Workplace Injury. Police Misconduct. Insurance Disputes. Automobile Injury. Litigation Percentage. 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation. Bar Admissions. Michigan, 1979. U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1979. U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1992. U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1979. Education. Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan. Juris Doctor - 1979. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Masters, Michigan School of Public Health - 1975. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. B.A. - 1973. Professional Associations and Memberships. American Association of Justice, Member, 1979 - Present. Michigan Association for Justice, Sustaining Member, 1979 - Present

Firm: Samuel Nouhan & Associates PLC

1360 Porter St Ste 200 , Dearborn , Michigan 48124

Practice Areas: Products Liability, Litigation

Firm: Sommers, Schwartz, P.C.

2000 Town Center   900 , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury

Firm: Murphy Brenton & Spagnuolo PC

4572 South Hagadorn Road Suite 1A , East Lansing , Michigan 48823

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property

328 South Saginaw St , Flint , Michigan 48502

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Attorney Sarah L. Ellis graduated from Carman-Ainsworth High School (Flint, MI) in 1999. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Alma College (Alma, MI) in 2003. While at Alma, Sarah had a double-major in English and Political Science and was an active member of the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority. Sarah earned her Juris Doctorate from Michigan State College of Law (East Lansing, MI) in 2008.. Prior to passing the bar exam, Sarah worked as a legal assistant for 7 years. She has been practicing law in Genesee County since 2009. She handles a variety of legal matters, with an emphasis on bankruptcy, family law and probate.. Sarah prides herself on listening to her clients and really trying to understand their point of view. She takes time to discuss the legal process with her clients and ensure that they understand the necessary steps to accomplish their goals.. Sarah is also very active in the community. She is a charter member of the Burton Area Junior Chamber (Jaycees) – an organization for young professionals between the ages of 21 and 40 who become active citizens by addressing problems, creating solutions, and providing leadership in a variety of different capacities. Sarah served as the 3rd President of the Burton Area chapter. She also serves on the board of directors for the Michigan Junior Chamber – working with Jaycee chapters across the state of Michigan.

Firm: Federal Criminal Attorneys of Michigan

500 Griswold Street , Detroit , Michigan 48226

Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law, Custody, Support, Visitation, Drunk Driving, Felonies, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime, Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Dog Bites, Medical Malpractice, Criminal Law Section, General Practice - Solo & Small Firm Section