Michigan Lawyers Kenneth Vermeulen to Kevin A.

Firm: Barnes & Thornburg LLP

171 Monroe Ave NW Ste 1000 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Environmental , Real Estate , Toxic Substances, Environmental and Natural Resources

Firm: Dean and Fulkerson, P.C.

Fifth Floor   801 West Big Beaver Road , Troy , Michigan 48084

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation,Discrimination,Employment & Labor ,Family ,Labor ,Municipal

Firm: Clark Hill PLC

255 S Old Woodward Avenue   Third Floor Michiga , Birmingham , Michigan 48009

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation,Business ,Construction ,Corporate ,Real Estate

Firm: Rhoades McKee PC

161 Ottawa Ave NW Ste 600 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC

215 S Washington Square   200  4 , Lansing , Michigan 48933

Practice Areas: Energy

Firm: Walkon Law Center PC

25925 Telegraph Rd Ste 100 , Southfield , Michigan 48033

Practice Areas: Social Security

Ms. Spencer has exclusively practiced Social Security law her entire legal career.. Being in private litigation for over 25 years, and having handled thousands of social security cases, I have a lot of knowledge as to how a case should proceed and what short of proofs will be needed to accomplish the goal of favorably adjudicating a case. I meet with staff attorneys who work for the Administrative Law Judges, to explore settlement issues such as appropriate onset dates of disability, whether a claimant meets the listings of impairments, whether there are medical opinions or objective medical testing needed. When participating in these conferences, I find ways to clarify the issues of a case. More importantly, I try to resolve these issues. At the same time, I strive to get to the truth of the matters at hand while making sure the administrative record is properly created to insure the fundamental fairness of the process for the claimant. I extensively write briefs, both at the administrative level and the Federal Court level. I represent, on average, 20 clients per month, at their Social Security Administrative hearings. For each hearing, I write a Proposed Finding of Facts and Conclusions of Law. These briefs contain a detailed summary of the medical evidence in the administration file along with my legal arguments. If a claimant is denied by the Administrative Law Judge, I write an appeal to the Appeals Council. I file appeals in Federal Court, for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, which requires extensive writing of briefs in the form of Statement of Errors, Motion for Summary Judgments, Replies to Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment, and Objections to the Magistrate’s Report and Recommendations. I also, on occasion, write appeal briefs for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. I have several published cases.. I handle all the Federal Court appeals which require me to evaluate whether an Administrative Law Judge’s decision merits appeal to the Federal Courts. I meticulously review hundreds of administrative records to evaluate whether errors have been made by the Administrative Law Judge in denying a Social Security disability claim. I identify the appealable issues based on the medical issues, current laws and procedural issues. I outline the appealable issues while weighing the likelihood of success of an appeal to Federal Court. After my thorough evaluation, I decide whether I will start a civil action in Federal District Court.. I regular teach seminars and believe that in order to be able to teach a subject, you must know it cold which means not only intensely studying the subject matter but regularly being in court to “practice what you teach”. What makes me unique is that I am one of the few attorneys that handle cases from the initial application to the Federal Court of Appeals. I have several published Federal Court cases and author a daily blog and Facebook that talks about new and pressing Social Security issues to keep people abreast of any and all Social Security topics. I have represented thousands of claimants in Social Security cases during the course of my professional career as I have exclusively practiced Social Security Disability and SSI law since 1990 and maintain an active Social Security caseload. I am currently a board member for the State Bar of Michigan Social Security Section. My goal is to help educate case managers and social workers so they can prepare for the difficult process of qualifying for benefits.

Firm: Biddinger & Bitzer

4415 Seeger St , Cass City , Michigan 48726

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Kerry  Rastigue, JD, MSW is an elder law attorney who specializes in the areas of Estate Planning, Long Term Care and Medicaid Planning, and Probate Avoidance Strategies.   Kerry received her law degree from Wayne State University Law School (Cum Laude, Order of the Coif) with a concentration in taxation and business law.  She earned her bachelor’s degree as well as a Master of Social Work in Gerontology from the University of Michigan (Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society).. Kerry began her legal career in Chicago as an employee benefits attorney where her practice covered the full range of retiree benefit issues, from traditional retirement plans to all forms of health and insurance programs.  After returning to her home state of Michigan, Kerry worked as senior benefits counsel for a large automotive supplier in Detroit and was responsible for handling the complex retirement and healthcare issues of over 60,000 employees and retirees worldwide. Kerry’s interest in Elder Law began while serving as a Geriatric Scholar at the University of Michigan School of Social Work.  Her advanced education and experience in the areas of long term care options, Medicare, Medicaid, aging policy, and caregiver support, cemented her dedication to improving the well-being and quality of life for older adults and their families through both the legal and human services systems.. Kerry is a member of the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the State Bar of Michigan, the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.  Kerry also is an active member of numerous organizations committed to the health and welfare of older adults and their families, including the Aging Section of the National Association of Social Workers.   Kerry serves clients throughout Northeast Michigan and Michigan's Thumb.  Kerry and her husband, John, split their time betwen their home in Caseville and their home in Greeenbush with their two dogs, Myrtle and Pearl.. Kerry can be reached at or at   Please contact Kerry at any time for a free estate planning or long term care planning consultation.

Firm: Kerry Lee Morgan

2915 Biddle Ave. , Wyandotte , Michigan 48192

Practice Areas: Business Organizations, Litigation

Kerry Lee Morgan is Of Counsel to Pentiuk, Couvreur, & Kobiljak, P.C. His chief areas of practice involve municipal law, employment discrimination, civil rights, labor law general litigation, environmental law and educational policy.. Mr. Morgan has extensive experience in matters related to labor law, where he has worked zealously with municipal and business clients to resolve disputes.. Prior to his current legal affiliation, he served as an Attorney-Advisor with the United States Commission on Civil Rights in Washington D.C.. In addition to practicing law, since 1980, Mr. Morgan received his Masters of Arts, magna cum laude, in Public Policy from Regent University.. He has also written a number of thought-provoking articles in the areas of natural law and unalienable rights. He recently completed an extensive legal review of religious liberty principles and Supreme Court cases titled, Unalienable Rights, Equality and The Free Exercise of Religion.. In 1997, University Press of America published his book, Real Choice, Real Freedom in American Education, a scholarly work that articulates the legal and Constitutional case for parental rights and against governmental control of American Education.. In 2016 he was nominated by the Libertarian Party for a seat on the Michigan Supreme Court and received 442,781 votes, approximately 13% of the total votes cast for that office.

Firm: Dykema Gossett PLLC

400 Renaissance Center , Detroit , Michigan 48243

Practice Areas: Civil

Firm: Bensinger Cotant & Menkes PC

122 West Bluff Street , Marquette , Michigan 49855

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: Kera Mobile notary

, Warren , Michigan 48092

Practice Areas: Notaries, Professional Services

Firm: Wood & Associates, PLLC

901 N. Washington Ave , Lansing , Michigan 48906

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Kent A. Rozycki, PLLC

160 E. State Street. , Traverse City , Michigan 49684

Practice Areas: Taxation - State & Federal, Probate

Firm: Running, Wise & Ford PLC

Po Box 686 , Traverse City , Michigan 49685

Practice Areas: Business

150 West Jefferson   2500 , Detroit , Michigan 48226

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Mergers & Acquisitions,Securities

343 S Main St Ste 200 , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48104

Practice Areas: Child Custody

As a divorced and remarried man with two children who were moved out of state by their Mother, I am well aware of the dynamics of stress that impacts parents AND THE CHILDREN as separation and divorce occurs. With some decades of experience as a litigator, I am familiar with the legal processes available to address not only the separation and divorce, but also associated problems such as bullying, and abuse. I am well equipped to facilitate peaceful resolution and to go to court when necessary.

Firm: Humbarger, Zebell, Parks & Bieberich, P.C.

3 Heritage Oak Lane , Battle Creek , Michigan 49015

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil , Debtor/Creditor, Liquor Liability, Probate , Real Estate , Business, Business

For nearly three decades, I have worked to provide the best possible legal representation for clients by doing what it takes to get the job done, and charging clients only for productive time at a reasonable rate.  I truly believe in putting the client first.  During our first meeting, we will have an honest conversation about what you expect and hope to achieve.  It is important at the beginning of our relationship to have an honest discussion about your goals, whether I can actually help you achieve them, and the ways in which the journey could play out.  Keeping clients informed of what is going on is paramount - decisions about how to proceed belong to the client, not the lawyer.. I provide services in the following areas:

Firm: Sommers Schwartz PC

One Towne Square , Southfield , Michigan 48076

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

I am a Partner, senior shareholder and Trial lawyer at Sommers Schwartz, P.C.  I have resolved multiple injury claims in the multi-million dollar award range.  My client received one of the largest 7-digit medical negligence case awards in Macomb County Circuit Court in 2008 and such successes continued in 2009 through now, 2017.  I fortunately have been able to secure case resolutions of similar value for persons stricken with permanent life changing injuries with great frequency.  However, all of my clients, no matter the ultimate value of the claim, get personal, professional and compassionate representation from the day they call my office and sign up for my firm to investigate the claim.  WE ARE EXPERT LITIGATORS THAT GET EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS!. I have been practicing law for over 25 years and specialize in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Birth Trauma.  I am a peer confirmed SUPERLAWYER since 2010 and have been selected to the exclusive Multimillion Dollar Verdict Forum.  Membership is limited to trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience and advocacy.  My qualifications warranted distinction as a Life Member.  To whom much is given, much is required.  I am an altruistic attorney that enjoys giving back to the community and society in general.  I participate in the Metro-Detroit Community by speaking at Detroit Public School Career Days and serving on community, school and foundation boards to provide skilled leadership, creativity and resources. I, for example, serve on the BOD for Urban Solutions, Inc., a Detroit non-profit corporation that provides multiple scholarships to inner-city youths annually. I have served as the Co-President of the Brother Rice High School Dad’s Club and have served on the Dad’s Club Board of Directors for three years. I am also active in multiple State Bar organizations and boards that sponsor community projects like Bicycle Helmet Day through the Michigan Association for Justice; we've given thousands of helmets to children for safe cycling in Michigan.. I reached abroad to the Country of Uganda, in Africa, with my family by donating hundreds of books and supplies to a farming tribe.  I also donated to a childcare organization, Opening Doors, that teaches life skills to children inflicted with child birth defects and disabilities.. The Litigation Counsel of America is the trial lawyer honorary society, composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. I have beem selected to become a Fellow; Fellowship in the LCA is highly selective and by invitation only. Fellows are selected based upon effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation including trial and superior ethical reputation. In addition this recent 2017 honor to join the FCA, I am a Past President of the Wolverine Bar Association, the oldest and largest minority bar association in Michigan; named The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for 2012 through 2017; Named a Michigan Leadiing Lawyer since 2014 and have been selected by the Michigan Chronicle to their esteemed list of MEN OF EXCELLENCE 2017 for outstanding work in my profession and exemplary service in the community.  I was also recently selected by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as a "10 BEST ATTORNEYS-Michigan", 2017, in Client Satisfaction.. I serve on the BOD for Michigan Association for Justice, the Judicial Qualifications committee for the WBA and the Minority Caucaus for the American Association for Justice.   Named one of DBusiness magazine's 2016 Top Lawyers.  Please feel free to Visit my website to learn more at .

Firm: Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.

150 West Jefferson   2500 , Detroit , Michigan 48226

Practice Areas: Government Agencies

Firm: Powers, Chapman, DeAgostino, Meyers and Milia, Professional Corporation

704   3001 West Big Beaver Road   , Troy , Michigan 48084

Practice Areas: Corporate ,Corporate ,Franchise ,Real Estate