Michigan Lawyers Brian Jenney to Bruce Block

Firm: Kemp Klein Law Firm

201 W Big Beaver Rd Ste 600 , Troy , Michigan 48084 Zip code: 48084

Practice Areas: General Practice, Estate Planning

Brian Jenney helps families and individuals with elder law and special needs issues as well as estate planning and administration. For those planning ahead, Mr. Jenney prepares wills, trusts and powers of attorney to ensure proper future handling of medical decisions, finances and the distribution of assets. For family members with more immediate elder care issues, Mr. Jenney can assist with guardianships and conservatorships of ailing family members. In addition, Mr. Jenney helps families work through the administration of wills and trusts, special needs trusts and the related tax issues after the loss of a loved one.. He was awarded a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University and received a Juris Doctor from the Wayne State University Law School. He also holds a Certificate of Completion in the areas of probate and estate planning issued by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) and the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan.. Mr. Jenney is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland County Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and member/co-founder of the Brother Rice Warrior Bar Association. Brian is married to a physician and is the proud father of two sets of twins.

Firm: Thav Gross PC

30150 Telegraph Road , Bingham Farms , Michigan 48025

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Brian J. Small is a shareholder of the Firm and manages the Firm’s Bankruptcy Department, Consumer Financial Crisis Management Department, as well as the Estate Planning Department. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan (B.A., 1989) and University of Richmond School of Law where he earned a Law degree in 1992. Brian practices in the areas of Bankruptcy law, debt resolution, and debtor work-out arrangements for consumers and businesses as well as Estate Planning for Wills and Trusts.. Brian has been a frequent speaker at local and national seminars on Bankruptcy and Financial Crisis Management over the past several years. He is a Co-Host of the Law and Reality TV & Radio Show. The show airs on TV50 in Metro Detroit at 8:00 AM on Sunday. He is also the Co-Host of Law and Reality Live which airs as a radio show Tuesdays at 10:00 am on WPZR FM and 7:00 am on Sunday on Kiss FM. Brian is the current Vice President of the Consumer Bankruptcy Association and is a recurring member of the planning committee with regard to planning the annual Steven Rhodes Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, sponsored jointly by the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Consumer Bankruptcy Association. Mr. Small is an active member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, as well as the Institute for Continuing Legal Education. He has recently co-authored an attorney practice manual for Bankruptcy for the Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

Firm: May & Sucher, P.L.L.C.

5777 W Maple Rd   Ste 180 , West Bloomfield , Michigan 48322 Zip code: 48322

Practice Areas: Administrative ,Arbitration & Mediation,Business & Commercial,Discrimination,Education ,Employment & Labor ,Family ,Labor ,Sexual Harassment,Traffic Violations

Firm: Brook McCray Smith PC

5 Research Drive - Suite D , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48103 Zip code: 48103

Practice Areas: Real Estate

For many years, I have assisted clients with business matters, real estate transactions and estate planning issues.  I have successfully litigated in all levels of the Michigan cours system and am admitted to practice before the Eastern and Western Federal District Courts in Michigan as well as the 6th Ciruit Court of Appeal.

Firm: Willey & Chamberlain LLP

300 Ottawa Avenue, NW, Suite 810 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503 Zip code: 49503

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Britt Morton Cobb has been practicing law since 1998. She practices in both Michigan and Colorado. She has worked exclusively as a defense attorney, representing the accused in criminal cases at the trial level and in appeals at both the federal and state court levels. Britt's focus is on her federal practice, handling everything from serious drug trafficking and fraud offenses to more minor federal offenses. But, she also handles criminal cases in trial and appellate courts across Michigan and Colorado.. Britt is a conscientious, caring, and detail-oriented legal advisor. She puts clients at ease with her positive attitude, her warmth, and her penchant for problem solving.. Britt worked in Denver, Colorado for 8 years after graduating law school at the Law Firm of Abraham Hutt. When her family relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2006, Britt landed with the acclaimed criminal defense firm of Willey & Chamberlain. She worked at Willey & Chamberlain as associate then partner for 18 years. Recently, Britt's family has relocated back to Denver and she started a solo practice, handling cases in both Michigan and Colorado.. Bar Admissions. Honors & Awards. Professional Associations. o Treasurer, 2019-2021. o President-elect 2021-2022. o Newsletter Editor, 2019-2021. o President, 2022-2023

Firm: BrownPowers, PLLC

618 Howard St. , Petoskey , Michigan 49770 Zip code: 49770

Practice Areas: Appellate , Business & Commercial, Civil , Estate Planning, Municipal , Real Estate , Real Estate

Raised in Northern Michigan and Central Florida, attorney Bridget Brown Powers was graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the top 10 percent of her class with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from UNC’s prestigious School of Journalism, which included instruction in the broadcast, print, and advertising sequences. Ms. Powers also earned an outside concentration in Political Science. While at Carolina, Ms. Powers served as a TV intern at WTVD-11, where she wrote breaking-news stories for live broadcast by the 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. news anchors. Ms. Powers also wrote feature articles that were published in the UNC Men’s basketball programs and served as radio news anchor for the UNC Newsline for broadcast by public radio stations throughout the State of North Carolina. As a member of the National Journalism Honor Society maintaining above a 3.8 grade-point average at the J School, Ms. Powers was selected from the student body to serve as assistant to Charles Gibson of Good Morning America for a live broadcast from the UNC campus.. Attorney Powers matriculated into the Detroit College of Law, now known as Michigan State University College of Law, from which she earned her Juris Doctor Degree. While at DCL, Ms. Powers’ Moot Court Team took first place against Georgetown University in the National Cardozo Moot Court Competition in New York City. She thereafter was selected to serve as the law school’s All-School Competition Director, Director of Competitions, and its Moot Court Program Editor and, consequently, was awarded academic scholarships for her last two years of law school. Ms. Powers served as law clerk intern to then Chief Judge Pro Tem. Marianne O. Batanni of the Wayne County Circuit Court, now U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, and as law clerk to in-house counsel of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. In her third year, Ms. Powers taught Freshman law students Research, Writing, and Advocacy II and served as Teaching Assistant to Professor Cynthia Starnes, researching and editing articles for law review publication.. After obtaining two years of training and experience in a larger law firm, Ms. Powers opened her own law practice in Petoskey, Michigan, in 1994. Since then, she has served as Charlevoix County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Assistant City Attorney for the City of Petoskey and City Attorney for the City of Petoskey, and has represented private individuals, business clients, and various townships, villages, cities, and school districts. In addition, Attorney Powers authored the two-year Paralegal Program for North Central Michigan College and served as adjunct coordinator, adjunct professor, and faculty advisor for 12 years while maintaining her private practice of law. Attorney Powers has also served on several volunteer boards, provided legal assistance to local charitable organizations, and has served as President of a local financial institution.

Firm: Drake & Scott, P.C.

75 West Apple Avenue , Muskegon , Michigan 49440

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Contracts,Criminal Defense ,Employment & Labor ,Entertainment & Sports ,Estate Planning,Government Agencies,Health Care & Hospitalization,Labor ,Personal Injury,Probate ,Real Estate ,Social Security Benefits & Disability,Trusts,Wills

Firm: Rhoades McKee, PC

55 Campau Avenue NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503 Zip code: 49503

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Brianna is an associate at Rhoades McKee, PC, focusing on estate planning and elder law in West Michigan. She attended Michigan State University College of Law and graduated in 2018. Before law school, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Philosophy and Psychology from Loyola University Chicago in 2014.. Previously, Brianna externed at the Ingham County Probate Court, where she conducted guardianship reviews and assisted in court proceedings. She also interned for a small estate planning firm in Ada, where she drafted estate planning documents and had constant client contact.. During law school, Brianna focused on honing her research and writing skills and was a teaching assistant for the Writing Specialist and a student associate for LexisNexis.. When Brianna is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hanging out with her kitties, traveling, and being involved in the community.. Undergraduate Education: Loyola University Chicago, 2014Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Philosophy and Psychology. Graduate Education: Michigan State University College of Law, 2018Journal of Animal and Natural Resource Law, Board member of St. Thomas More Society, Women’s Law Caucus. Clubs/Organizations: Member of the Women Lawyers’ Association of MichiganMember of the Grand Rapids Bar AssociationMember of the Caregiver Resource Network. Previous Legal Jobs: Externed at Ingham County Probate Court; interned at Cottrell & Jacobs, PLC, associate at Shea Aiello, PLLC

Firm: Dailey and Stearn Law Firm, PLC

28000 Woodward Avenue   201  4806 , Royal Oak , Michigan 48067 Zip code: 48067

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents,Criminal Defense ,Head and Spinal Injuries,Insurance ,Personal Injury

Firm: Kemp Klein Law Firm

201 W Big Beaver Rd Ste 600 , Troy , Michigan 48084 Zip code: 48084

Practice Areas: Corporate , Employment & Labor , Estate Planning, Family , Litigation

Mr. Rolfe’s practice is focused on helping business owners, families and individuals solve their legal problems. Whether he’s navigating a family’s estate plan or resolving a major business dispute, Mr. Rolfe is an exceptional advisor to his clients.. Mr. Rolfe helps families and individuals by preparing wills, trusts and powers of attorney to ensure proper future handling of medical decisions, finances, and other critical matters. Also, he assists clients with the administration of wills, trusts and related issues. For his business clients, Mr. Rolfe serves as general counsel and handles complex business disputes. In his 25 years of legal practice, Mr. Rolfe has won several multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts including cases involving copyright litigation, shareholder disputes, employment matters, noncompetition agreements and similar business contract matters. He has argued, and has had cases published, in the Michigan Supreme Court and 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals.. Mr. Rolfe has represented professional athletes in litigation matters and currently represents high net worth individuals and families with estate planning, business planning and business succession planning matters.. Mr. Rolfe is a board member of the Kemp Klein Foundation which sponsors Common Ground and many other local and national charitable causes. He has served on a variety of non-profit educational and charitable boards and committees throughout his career.. In addition, Mr. Rolfe was named Top Attorney by Crain’s Detroit Business, has been included in Super Lawyers Magazine for the past decade, which features the top 5% of attorneys in Michigan, and was selected by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers in America.

Firm: Law Offices of Kathleen L. Bogas, PLLC

31700 Telegraph Road , Bingham Farms , Michigan 48025

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor , Employment & Labor

Brian concentrates his practice in employment law. His experience as a former defense attorney at a large international law firm helps him understand what his clients are up against. Brian knows what each side is seeking from litigation and he will use that experience and knowledge to create the right strategy to help you reach your goals, whether you are considering litigation, alternative dispute resolution, contract negotiations, or simply seeking advice.. Brian represents both individuals and corporations interested in doing the right thing. He has guided many employees to successful resolutions of their employment issues through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and its Mediation program and has litigated a multitude of employment claims on behalf of employees and employers. He has also helped corporations draft employment policies and employee handbooks focused on protecting the corporation and its employees and making the corporation a place where employees want to work and want to stay. Brian has helped corporate Vice Presidents, Presidents, and CEOs negotiate significant separation packages allowing the executive to smoothly transition into the next phase of his/her career or into retirement. He has also negotiated employment agreements for executives entering a new workplace or during changes in corporate control. He can help you, and he can help your company.. Brian received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, where he was an Associate Editor for the Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review. Brian also graduated cum laude from Duke University with an A.B. in Public Policy Studies and a Minor in Art History.. Brian is a member of the Illinois and Michigan State Bars. He is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth and Seventh Circuits, and the United States District Courts in the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois, and Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan.. Brian is a very active participant in bar associations and other legal organizations. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan Labor & Employment Law Section and sits on the Council.  He is also a Fellow and Sustaining Member of the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA), where he sits on the OCBA Membership Committee. Brian is also an active participant in the American Inns of Court and a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), where he was part of the founding group of the Developing New Attorneys Section of NELA. He has also lobbied Congress as a member of NELA. Brian was also selected for inclusion in 2009 and 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers - Rising Stars.. Brian is a native of the Detroit area and a lifelong sports fan. When Brian is not working for you, you can find him and his wife, Pam, at home either being walked by their rescue dogs, Jester (American Staffordshire Terrier/Boxer mix), Charlie (Great Dane), and Bella (Bassett Hound) or working in the garden, at the Palace cheering for the Pistons, or at Comerica Park root, root, rooting for the Tigers. He will be happy to share his peanuts and Cracker Jack when you see him at the game. Give him a call!

Firm: Acclaim Legal Services

19353 Carlysle Street , Dearborn , Michigan 48124 Zip code: 48124

Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Firm: Plachta Murphy & Associates PC

124 Fulton St E Ste 100 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503 Zip code: 49503

Practice Areas: Business

EducationAquinas College, B.A.University of Detroit School of Law, J.D. summa cum laude. Bar AdmissionMichigan, 1984. Professional AffiliationsState Bar of MichiganWest Michigan Estate Planning CouncilCatholic Lawyers AssociationGrand Rapids Business Owners AssociationAmerican Society of IRS Problem Solvers (ASIPS). Additional Affiliations and AchievementsUnited States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Michigan, 1982Michigan Court of Appeals, Pre-Hearing Division, 1984-86Assistant Editor-in-Chief, University of Detroit School of Law, Law Review, 1983-84

2437 Trenton Court , Ann Arbor , Michigan

Practice Areas: Mediation

Brian A. Pappas, Assistant Clinical Professor of Law and Associate Director Alternative Dispute Resolution Program at MSU College of Law, is a civil and domestic relations mediator trained and experienced in both facilitative and transformative methods.  A certified civil and domestic relations facilitative mediation trainer, Mr. Pappas teaches civil mediation, domestic relations mediation, advanced mediation, contract negotiation, negotiation, negotiation advocacy, and online dispute resolution.  He also directs the competition teams, oversees the events calendar and works in program administration.   In private practice Mr. Pappas provides mediation, negotiation coaching, dispute systems design, and conflict consulting services.  He also provides ADR trainings to a wide variety of groups.

Firm: Dykema Professionals

39577 Woodward Avenue. , Bloomfield Hills , Michigan 48304 Zip code: 48304

Practice Areas: Civil , Premises Liability, Products Liability, Litigation

I'm a member of Dykema's Litigation Department. He has a multi-faceted commercial and business litigation practice. Mr. Moore's primary emphasis is in the area of commercial real estate, financial services, energy, business/shareholder and antitrust litigation. He also represents clients in connection with internal and government investigations. Mr. Moore has achieved many successful outcomes, including trials and arbitrations, for national and international corporations in state, federal and appellate courts. He works closely with each client to understand their business, strategic and litigation objectives to implement a successful, cost-effective litigation outcome.

Firm: Simon & Geherin, PLLC

1310 S. Main Street , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48104 Zip code: 48104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Mr. Montoye is licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan and in the Eastern Federal District Courts. He earned his B.S. in History from Eastern Michigan University, where he was a three-year letter winner in Division I Football and was a member of the Honors Program. He earned his law degree, cum laude, from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, MI. In law school, he was a Senior Associate Editor of The Thomas M. Cooley Law Review, won a Certificate of Merit in Criminal Procedure, and received the Honors Scholarship, Dean's List Award, and Honor Roll in every term.. During law school, Mr. Montoye clerked for Simon & Geherin PLLC, defended criminal clients as part of the Washtenaw County Public Defender Clinic, and represented elder law clients on a variety of matters through the Elder Law clinic in Lansing. After graduation, Mr. Montoye worked for a prominent Ann Arbor law firm, Fink and Valvo PLLC, and practiced in the areas of criminal defense, civil litigation and landlord-tenant litigation. He has successfully litigated hundreds of criminal and civil cases in courts throughout southeastern Michigan. Mr. Montoye is a member of the Washtenaw County Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan, and was an assistant varsity football coach for Chelsea High School.. In 2013, Mr. Montoye joined Simon & Geherin, PLLC, where he specializes in state criminal defense, traffic cases, juvenile delinquency matters, and driver's license restoration cases.

Firm: SINAS, DRAMIS, LARKIN, GRAVES & WALDMAN, P.C.

24825 Little Mack Avenue, Suite 200 , Saint Clair Shores , Michigan 48080 Zip code: 48080

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

Brian A. McKenna's practice is devoted to representing injury victims, and claimants who are being denied insurance benefits to which they are entitled. He joined the Sinas Dramis Law Firm team in December of 2018 and now serves as a partner and valued leader for both the firm and the Michigan legal community.. Mr. McKenna has been a member of the Michigan Association for Justice since 1992, and since 1997, has served on its Executive Board. He has been a member of the Michigan State Bar Negligence Law Section since 1993 and has served as a Council Member. He has also been a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America since 1992.. Mr. McKenna is a graduate of Ferris State University (BS, 1989, High Distinction) and the Wayne State University Law School (J.D. 1993). Mr. McKenna is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and Illinois and is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan.

Firm: Grua, Freeman, Tupper & Young

2401 E. Grand River Ave. , Lansing , Michigan 48912 Zip code: 48912

Practice Areas: Business

Firm: Brian R. Laxton Attorney at Law PLLC

PO Box 4925 , East Lansing , Michigan 48826 Zip code: 48826

Practice Areas: Ethics, Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Appeals, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Firm: Bruce Alan Block PLC

1155 East Paris Ave SE Ste. 300 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49546 Zip code: 49546

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Divorce, Criminal Defense