Michigan Lawyers Matthew Budds to Matthew Gipson

Firm: Mohr Budds Law, PLLC

12 W. First St. , Monroe , Michigan 48161

Practice Areas: Government

I was raised in Monroe County. As the son of an attorney, I witnessed first-hand the trials and tribulations of life in a law office from a young age. Although my dad encouraged me to fully explore all educational and professional fields, I made the decision to join my father’s profession. While pursuing my studies, I gained additional practical experience by working at courts in Monroe and Wayne counties and a law firm in Ann Arbor, Michigan. During my time at the University of Michigan, I served as the Sports Director of WCBN 88.3.

100   150 West Jefferson , Detroit , Michigan 48226

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Business ,Debtor/Creditor Rights

Firm: Kemp Klein Law Firm

201 West Big Beaver , Troy , Michigan 48084

Practice Areas: Mergers & Acquisitions

With over two decades of legal experience, Matthew Frank focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, and general corporate counsel. Known for his strategic thinking and practical approach, Matthew represents business owners, investors, and management teams in structuring, negotiating, and closing complex business and real estate deals.. Matthew routinely advises clients through asset and stock sales, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions. He is particularly adept at navigating transactions involving closely held businesses, where practical experience and sound judgment are key to closing deals efficiently and protecting client interests.. In addition to transactional work, Matthew serves as outside general counsel to a variety of privately held companies, providing guidance on corporate governance, shareholder matters, contract negotiation, and strategic planning. His background in bankruptcy and commercial litigation further enhances his ability to assess risk, resolve disputes, and deliver pragmatic solutions to business challenges.. Clients appreciate Matthew’s responsiveness, clarity, and unwavering commitment to helping them achieve their goals. Whether guiding a company through its first acquisition or overseeing a portfolio real estate transaction, he brings insight, diligence, and a steady hand to every matter.

Firm: Fraiberg & Pernie, PLLC

1000 S. Old Woodward , Birmingham , Michigan 48009

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1997, Mr. Fraiberg has the necessary experience, passion, work ethic that allows him to understand the stresses and financial worries that often accompany family law matters.. Attorney, Matthew A. Fraiberg represents men and women throughout Michigan, including Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties and takes pride in offering knowledgeable, cost-effective, efficient representation to individuals in the community. Prior to opening his private practice and becoming a top flight Criminal Defense Attorney, Mr. Fraiberg worked as a judicial clerk and assistant legal research clerk for Circuit Court Judges. His previous experience working as a clerk in the Circuit Court, has given him invaluable insight into the inner workings of the criminal justice system and the ability to work with the courts to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.. With offices located in both Birmingham & Oak Park, Mr. Fraiberg handles cases throughout Michigan. You can reach the Fraiberg & Pernie PLLC at

Firm: LifeFocus Planning®

6001 N. Adams Road, Suite 135 , Bloomfield Hills , Michigan 48304

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Our practice focuses on estate and business planning. We believe estate planning is a process, not just a set of documents.  Whether you are without an estate plan, have an existing plan that has not been reviewed in a while, concerned about protecting your pets, or have other estate planning needs, we can help.In addition, we help business owners from start-up to sale, whether that's planned or unplanned. We assist with registering the newly formed LLC or Corporation with the state. We also draft how the company will operate and take care of succession planning.

Firm: Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC

28411 Nortwestern Hwy. , Southfield , Michigan 48034

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Matthew Fedor focuses his practice on helping individuals and families in estate planning, business and corporate law, probate, trust and estate administration, elder law guardianships and conservatorships, and litigation in these areas. This combination of practice areas allows him to counsel clients on wealth strategies for their business and personal assets as well as create various limited liability companies and ancillary trusts for this has a unique perspective due to his experience in representing both families and business owners and is able to counsel clients regarding protecting their assets and planning for the transfer of those assets to the next generation. Matt represents businesses as their general counsel, advising them in various aspects of the business cycle from choice of entity at start up, buy-sell agreements, real estate transactions, contract review and negotiation, acquisitions, through the eventual sale or law and the areas related to an aging population are becoming more important in the way Matt counsels clients. Estate planning is an important and vital part of that process and matt takes the time to gather the personal information and histories of clients, recommending a plan that can include tax planning, asset protection, Medicaid planning, guardianships and conservatorships, specifically tailored to the clients’ has served in various capacities on behalf of clients including corporate officer, trustee, and general legal counsel, and is able to bring this perspective in counseling clients to achieve their goals.. Mr. Fedor focuses his practice in estate planning, corporate law, business succession planning, probate, and trust administration, guardianship and conservatorship, and litigation matters.. Admissions:. Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2000, Mr. Fedor is admitted to practice in all Michigan State courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District.. Membership:. State Bar of Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, Institute of Continuing Legal Education Partner, Former Michigan State College of Law Alumni Association Board member and Past President, Indiana University Alumni Association, Michigan State University President's Club.. Education:. J.D., Cum Laude, Michigan State University College of Law (2000) – Concentration in taxation.Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana (1996) – B.S. in Public Affairs.Father Gabriel Richard High School, Ann Arbor, Michigan (1992).The Institute of Continuing Legal Education Probate and Estate Planning Certificate Recipient (2007)

840 West Long Lake Road 200  4809 , Troy , Michigan 48098

Practice Areas: Appellate ,Civil ,Criminal Defense

Firm: Varnum LLP

Po Box 352 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49501

Practice Areas: Administrative , Environmental , Insurance , Environmental and Natural Resources

Firm: LeClairRyan

290 Town Center Drive , Dearborn , Michigan 48126

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property

Matthew Epstein counsels clients on how to protect their inventions by providing patentability and infringement analyses and drafting and prosecuting both U.S. and foreign patent applications. He focuses on patent prosecution in the electro-mechanical industry, including audio mastering systems, precision work piece processing systems, augmented reality applications, and security display cases, among other fields. In addition, Mr. Epstein also has experience handling trademark prosecution and litigation, copyright protection, and trade secret litigation matters. While in law school, Mr. Epstein was involved with Michigan State University's Intellectual Property Clinic where he helped local entrepreneurs protect their intellectual property.

Firm: Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC

900 Monroe Avenue NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor ,Real Estate

Firm: Caplan & Associates, P.C.

32400 Telegraph Rd Ste 100 , Bingham Farms , Michigan 48025

Practice Areas: Family

Matthew Caplan has been practicing in the family law field exclusively for the past 20 years. Matthew’s expertise lies in the areas of divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, paternity, post-judgment modifications, high conflict cases, same sex divorce and litigation of large asset estates and complex financial matters. Matthew attended and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1992, Wayne State University Law School in 1997, and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1997. Matthew takes pride in the work he has done bringing justice to the lives of many clients who suffered at the hands of abusive spouses. Matthew enjoys assisting those who need help and relishes the opportunity to help the underdogs of the world stand up for themselves. Mathew is an avid runner, golfer, and cook, who enjoys spending time outside with his wife of 18 years and 15 year old son.

Firm: Robert Harrison and Associates, P.L.C.

240 East Merrill Street , Birmingham , Michigan 48009

Practice Areas: Corporate ,Criminal Defense ,Personal Injury,White Collar Crime

Firm: Sommers Schwartz, PC

1 Towne Square , Southfield , Michigan 48076

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

I am a senior shareholder at Sommers Schwartz, P.C., one of Michigan’s premier law firms. For more than two decades, I have been tremendously successful in handling complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases. I was the recipient of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association Award, which was based upon my successful representation of three families who filed federal tort claims against the National Institute of Health. I represent clients in multiple counties throughout the State of Michigan, and have litigated cases in states throughout the country including Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Minnesota, Georgia, and Maryland. I specialize in birth trauma litigation, delay in diagnosing medical conditions, and wrongful death/catastrophic injury cases. I have successfully resolved hundreds of medical negligence cases and has been responsible for numerous settlements in excess of $1,000,000.

Firm: Warner Norcross + Judd LLP

150 Ottawa Ave NW Ste 1500 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Administrative Law

Firm: Jay Trucks & Associates, P.C.

600 Pine Street , Clare , Michigan 48617

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Matthew R. Conklin handles workers’ compensation and social security disability cases.. Matt received his law degree from the University of Detroit-Mercy Law School, the same law school his grandfather attended. Matt’s grandfather practiced workers’ compensation law around Detroit for nearly 30 years.. Matt worked his way through school. He had demanding warehouse jobs, drove delivery trucks, and cut down trees. He knows firsthand the toll hard work can have on a person. Matt committed his legal career to fighting for injured workers or families who lost a loved one.. Matt is a respected litigator. His peers elected him to multiple terms on the State Bar of Michigan Workers’ Compensation Section Council, where he served as the Section Chair from 2023 to 2024.. Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and two children outside of work. He is also a private pilot.

Firm: Tavi Law PLC

630 N Old Woodward Ave , Birmingham , Michigan 48009

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Matthew J. Tavi is the Principal Attorney of Tavi Law PLC, a leading Michigan law firm proudly providing sophisticated counsel to a select clientele both locally and nationally from its' principal office located in Birmingham, Michigan.. With a particular focus on matters involving High Net Worth Tax and Estate Planning, Real Estate Transactions, and Commercial Litigation, Tavi Law PLC consistently provides innovative and effective solutions to our clients’ most complex legal and business challenges, routinely representing publicly and privately held corporations, financial institutions and asset managers, and affluent individuals and business owners.. Tavi Law PLC is committed to delivering outstanding results, unparalleled service, and exceptional value in the form of strategic advice and preventative counsel.

Firm: Classens & Belden, PLLC

3600 Veterans Drive, Suite 3 , Traverse City , Michigan 49684

Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation

Firm: O'Reilly Rancilio PC ATTORNEYS AT LAW

12900 Hall Road Suite 350 , Sterling Heights , Michigan 48313

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate , Personal Injury, Business

Firm: Price, Heneveld, Cooper, DeWitt & Litton, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW

695 Kenmoor Southeast , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49546

Practice Areas: Patents, Trademarks, Arbitration

409 E Eighth St , Traverse City , Michigan 49686

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense