Michigan Lawyers Joshua Nucian to Julie Gafkay

Firm: Law Offices of Joshua D. Nucian

240 Daines Street , Birmingham , Michigan 48009

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

With more than 10 years of experience as a criminal attorney focusing on drunk driving, traffic offenses, driver license restorations, drug related offenses, local and state misdemeanors and felonies, you can feel confident that your case is in good hands. Since becoming a criminal attorney in Michigan, I have devoted myself to making sure my client’s rights are zealously protected.. I started my legal career at the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office in Ann Arbor, Michigan while attending law school. A graduate of the University of Michigan and the Michigan State University College of Law, I have practiced in local, county and federal courts across the State of Michigan. I have earned the reputation of the guy who can get things done. I will give you the personal attention you deserve and I am reachable through telephone, text message or email day or night.. A major focus of my practice is driver license restoration hearings. I have a proven track record with a strategy for success. I practices across the State of Michigan helping clients restore their driving privileges. All hearings are conducted in one of the Drivers License Appeal Department hearing offices before a Hearing Officer.I am licensed to practice in the State of Michigan as well as the United States District Courts in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan. I am also a member of the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) as well as the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).

Firm: Sommers Schwartz, PC

1 Towne Square, #1700 , Southfield , Michigan 48076

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice

Judy Susskind is one of Michigan’s foremost medical malpractice and personal injury trial attorneys who has, for over 30-years, successfully handled medical malpractice cases, obtaining favorable outcomes for her clients and their families.. For more than 30 years, Judy has successfully handled a variety of medical malpractice cases. In 2002, she won a record-breaking three medical malpractice trials in less than 11 weeks. In 2004, Michigan Lawyers Weekly named Judy “Lawyer of the Year,” an honor based on peer recognition. In 2019, she was one of the recipients of the “Women in the Law” honor from Lawyer’s Weekly. In 2019, she was featured in “Leading Lawyers” magazine for her accomplishments and unique talents.. Judy has been included on the list of Michigan Super Lawyers each year since its inception. She has also been listed, for many consecutive years, in Best Lawyers of America. She was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers for plaintiffs’ medical malpractice law in 2015, 2017, and 2021; and for Personal Injury law in 2022. She has been inducted as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the American College of Trial Lawyers, two prestigious national organizations whose membership is reserved for lawyers with extensive trial experience, extraordinary skill, and the highest civility and integrity. In 2021, she received the Earl Cline & Sherwin Schreier Award for Excellence by the State Bar of Michigan’s Negligence Law Section.. Judy gives back to the legal profession and the community in many ways. She sits on the Executive Board of the Michigan Association for Justice (previously known as the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association) and served as the organization’s president in 2008 and 2009. She also served as the Chair of the Negligence Section of the State Bar in 2003-2004. She is a member of the Macomb County Bar Association, the Oakland County Bar Association, and the Oakland County Bar Foundation, of which she is a fellow. She serves as a plaintiff specialty panel member for case evaluations in medical malpractice matters in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County Circuit Courts. She has served on the Michigan Civil Jury Instruction Committee for several years and previously served on the Judicial Qualifications Committee for the State Bar. She is the Vice President of the Michigan ABOTA Chapter, and the Vice Chair of the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers.. For more than 15 years, Judy has co-moderated MAJ’s annual medical malpractice seminar. She continues to passionately represent her clients while enjoying the challenges and camaraderie of her practice.

Firm: Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC

28411 Northwestern Highway , Southfield , Michigan 48034

Practice Areas: Litigation

Julie I. Fershtman is an Equity Shareholder with Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC in its Southfield, Michigan, office, with a law practice that is national in scope. She practices commercial/business litigation (plaintiff and defense), insurance law, premises liability, contract disputes, business fraud, construction defect, product liability, and sporting and recreational liability matters. Her clients range from insurance companies and businesses to individuals. In addition, she is widely considered to be one of the nation's leading practitioners in the field of Equine Law.. An experienced trial lawyer, she has tried cases before juries in 4 states, and has been admitted to practice as pro hac vice counsel in state and federal courts in 21 jurisdictions across the country.. Ms. Fershtman was the 77th President (2011-2012) of the State Bar of Michigan  and was a Vice-Chair of a committee of the American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section. She is also Vice-President of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. She also served on the ABA House of Delegates.. Her professional distinctions include being listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Business Litigation and Insurance Law. Michigan Super Lawyers has repeatedly ranked her among the "Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan" and one of the "Top 50 Women Lawyers in Michigan."  She was also named the Michigan Lawyers Weekly "Woman of the Year" in Michigan's legal profession in 2016 and was named to its Michigan Lawyers "Hall of Fame" in 2024. She received the State Bar of Michigan's Roberts P. Hudson Award and its Michael Franck Award as well as the Oakland County Bar Association's "Professionalism Award.". A frequent author and speaker, she has written over 425 published articles on legal topics and is author of 4 books and contributor to 4 books published by the ABA.  She has lectured at seminars, conventions, and continuing education conferences in 29 states.. She graduated from Emory College and Emory Law School.

Firm: Springstead & Fox

Washington Street , Hart , Michigan 49420

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC

26555 Evergreen Rd , Southfield , Michigan 48076

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

A commitment to excellence is a personal quality you should expect from your attorney. At our office, you receive that commitment, and more, from start to finish of your case. I am a Michigan-born and educated lawyer who fights for your rights. My comprehensive knowledge of law and maximum availability to you can make a positive difference in your legal situation.. Contact the Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC when we can be of service. We can be reached toll free at. Your initial consultation is free of charge and we are able to take your calls 24/7.

Firm: Willey and Chamberlain

300 Ottawa Ave NW Ste 810 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer and Weiss, PC

27777 Franklin Road   2500 , Southfield , Michigan 48034

Practice Areas: Corporate ,Family

2684 11 Mile Rd , Berkley , Michigan 48072

Practice Areas: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Jules B. Olsman is president of Olsman MacKenzie & Wallace, P.C.  He has practiced as a personal injury lawyer in Michigan for 39 years.  He represents clients in cases involving nursing homes, doctors and hospitals, assisted living facilities and group homes.  He also handles truck and motor vehicle accident cases as well as police misconduct cases.  During his career, he has helped his clients obtain tens of millions of dollars in damages for their injuries.. Mr. Olsman served as associated counsel in the Agent Orange litigation, breast implant litigation and was also co-lead counsel along with Donna MacKenzie in the cases brought against Farid Fata, M.D., the oncologist who bilked Medicare out of millions of dollars while treating people who did not have any disease.. Mr. Olsman also represented Denise Bryant, the personal representative of her aunt Catherine Hunt, in a major case in Michigan which helped clarify the difference between a case involving simple negligence versus medical malpractice.  The decision in Bryant v. Oakpointe Villa has held up for 13 years in Michigan and has been helpful to judges and lawyers when litigating these types of cases.. Mr. Olsman was named in the Best Lawyers in America from 2007 through 2018 and was named the 2016 and 2018 Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” in Troy by Best Lawyers in America. He was named a dbusiness Top Lawyer from 2010-2019. Mr. Olsman has been listed as a Super Lawyer from 2007 through 2018. Additionally, he was named to the Michigan Top 50 Consumer Super Lawyers list in 2013-2018 and the Michigan Top 100 Super Lawyers list in 2009-2016, and again in 2018. Mr. Olsman has been ranked at the highest level of professional excellence by Martindale-Hubbell, was recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Michigan from 2014-2018, and was selected as a 2015 Michigan Lawyers Weekly “Leader in Law”.. Mr. Olsman was appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court as a Commissioner-at-Large of the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners in 2010. He was then elected to the Board of Commissioners by State Bar members in 2012 and served on that board until 2018.. In 2016, he was awarded the Champion of Justice award by the Michigan Association for Justice and the Most Respected Advocate award by the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel.. Mr. Olsman currently serves on the Board of Commissioners for the State Bar of Michigan.  He acts as the liaison to the Elder Law and Disability Section of the State Bar of Michigan.  He has served as president of the Michigan Association for Justice from 2000 through 2001 and as chair of the Negligence Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan from 2008 through 2009.  He previously taught medical malpractice litigation at the Michigan State University College of Law.  He served as a member of former Governor Granholm’s  Task Force on Elder Abuse.  He also served as a member of the Federal Judicial Section Committee from 2009 through 2016.. How I Serve Clients. As a lawyer for the past 39 years, I have seen firsthand the terrible consequences of injuries and death which have been suffered by clients and their families.  In addition to physical pain and suffering, there are significant financial losses.  Our job is to try to provide as much assistance as possible to the victims of negligence when it is a result of the conduct of others.. In most cases, insurance companies and large corporations seek to deny liability, delay a case and blame others including the victim of their negligence.  Initial settlements, if offered at all, tend to be far lower than the appropriate value of the case.. Our firm works hard to establish liability as soon as possible and keep our clients advised of the progress of their case.. I have had the opportunity to try many cases to verdict before juries around the State of Michigan.  We are prepared to spend whatever amount of money is necessary on the preparation of a case in order to do the very best possible job we can for our clients.. If you have been injured due to the negligence of another person or corporation, we invite you to call so that we can meet with you to discuss your case.. There is never a charge or obligation for any meeting.  We will attempt to give you as open and honest an assessment as we can initially and explain to you how our firm works and what you might reasonably be expected to achieve in terms of a resolution.

Firm: Jules N. Fiani Attorney at Law

4902 Chilson Road , Howell , Michigan 48843

Practice Areas: Animal Bites,Automobile Accidents,Criminal Defense ,Drug Crimes,DUI/DWI,Head and Spinal Injuries,Housing ,Juvenile ,Medical Malpractice,Parole and Probation,Personal Injury,Real Estate ,Slip and Fall,Traffic Violations,Trucking Accidents,Wrongful Death

Firm: Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC

27777 Franklin Road   2500  48034 , Southfield , Michigan 48034

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Bankruptcy,Business & Commercial

Firm: Frego & Brodsky, P.L.C.

28850 Mound Rd , Warren , Michigan 48092

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt

Joshua B. Sanfield is fully committed to a philosophy of client service, excellence, proficiency, value and has helped thousands of families regain peace of mind and economic stability through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy relief. His approach balances personal responsibility and empowerment- helping his clients move forward to build a secure future. Since Joshua B. Sanfield concentrates on bankruptcy law, he fully comprehends the recent bankruptcy law changes and can help you file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

Firm: Judith A. Baxter PLC

312 Fulton St E , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1000 Town Ctr Ste 550 , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Attorney Joumana Kayrouz. Joumana Kayrouz is the owner of the Michigan Center for Personal Injury and the Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz PLLC.. Kayrouz is one of the most recognized attorneys in Michigan, and the only woman attorney to own a major personal-injury law firm in the state. She built her career on a combination of legal savvy, hard work and a sincere empathy for the financial, physical and psychological needs of accident victims.. Ms. Kayrouz is as a pioneer in her field, effectively breaking down barriers to reach out to those in need of her services and growing an immensely successful enterprise.. Since earning her Doctorate in Juris Doctor degree in 1997, she has recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients. Her law firm is growing constantly, adding highly qualified attorneys and legal staff who treat each client with skill and compassion.. After earning her law degree, Kayrouz worked at Philo, Atkinson, et al. Known as the “father of personal injury law,” Harry Philo was a valuable and much-loved mentor. After four months, she was offered a partnership in the firm. After Philo’s retirement, she left the firm. Since then, the Kayrouz Law Firm has grown by leaps and bounds. Currently located on the fifth floor of the Southfield Town Center, the firm will soon occupy much of the building’s seventh floor.. Kayrouz was born in Lebanon where she experienced the ravages of war from an early age. This awakened her acute sense of justice. She began college at the American University of Beirut (AUB) as a pre-medical student. Emigrating from Lebanon at the age of 22, she finished her undergraduate studies Master’s degree from Yale in Ethics, with a concentration in Medical Ethics.. Kayrouz, who is fluent in four languages — several dialects of Arabic, French, Italian, and English — feels her job involves more than helping people recoup money owed to them by insurance companies.. “When you graduate, they call you ‘lawyer and counselor.’ I never understood the ‘counselor’ part until I became a practitioner,” she says.. “Then I understood that when people come to you they are, quite often, very wounded, not just physically, but also emotionally. And you have to really become a healer.. “You’re dealing not just with the economic loss and the physical limitations that people might have from their accidents, but also with their depression, their personal relationships, and their daily struggles. Suddenly you find yourself offering advice, both legal and psychological; guiding them and being a role model to them; reminding them of faith and the power of the mind.”. In addition to managing her successful law practice, Kayrouz also maintains an energetic role in community and social activism.. Kayrouz served as the national president of Auxilia, the premier Lebanese charitable organization, providing millions of dollars of aid to families in her native country. She currently serves as secretary of the D-MAN Foundation, which assists those injured in automobile accidents with private duty nurses, medical transportation, music therapy, and other services.. SOCIAL ACTIVISM. Active in the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) and an honorary adviser to the Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), she is an Executive Board Member of the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) and the Minority Delegate from the State of Michigan to the American Association for Justice (AAJ).. In March of 2012, Kayrouz was appointed President of the Board of Directors for the Miss Lebanon Emigrants USA – 2012 by the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism. As President of the organization in the United States, Kayrouz will be the official representative of the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism in the United States and in everything related to Lebanese events.. Kayrouz helped direct the Miss Lebanon Emigrants – USA 2012 pageant which was held in Michigan on May 24. The event attracted celebrities from around the world including hosting the Lebanese Minister of Tourism as well as the Lebanese Ambassador to the United States and other high ranking officials.. The winner of the prestigious Michigan pageant competes with other contestants selected from pageants in 35 countries each August at Castle Assouf in Dhour Shweir, Lebanon.. Kayrouz hosts her own Arabic language program every Friday on WNKZ 690 AM radio from 12:30 to 1 PM where she offers legal advice to her Middle-Eastern community and takes live calls from listeners. She is frequently told that listeners take their lunch break at 12:30 for the specific purpose of tuning in and taping her show. She also appears as a guest every Wednesday from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. on “Good Morning, Michigan,” hosted by Laila Al Husini, also on WNZK.. In March 2013, Kayrouz launched the Joumana Kayrouz & Daughters with a $50,000 starting endowment that will provide health and medical assistance to individuals in need in Lebanon, and disseminate information on the challenges facing the families and children in need.. In December 2013, Kayrouz was invited by Governor Rick Snyder to the ceremonial signing of the two Public acts, 218 and 219, for supporting two new laws that protect accident victims from unscrupulous attorneys known as “ambulance chasers.”. Garden City Hospital opened the doors to the new birthing center in March 2014; after months of renovations to their oldest wing. Hospital president and CEO Gary Ley acknowledged the “substantial” support of Kayrouz and her donation for future families at Garden City.. HONORS & RECOGNITIONS. Joumana Kayrouz was named a “Top Lawyer of the Year” for 2012 by DBusiness Magazine, the premier business publication of Detroit, in a survey of more than 18,000 Michigan lawyers.. Ms. Kayrouz received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from Life for Relief and Development at their 20th Anniversary dinner on April 19, 2013. And. Ms. Kayrouz also received the prestigious 2012 American Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) “Economic Bridge Builder of the Year Award” at their 20th Annual Banquet celebration.. She was named a “Presenting Sponsor” honored during the 50th Anniversary gala of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.. In April 2014, Joumana Kayrouz was featured on the cover of Metro Times accompanied with an article written by Drew Philp.  Philp wrote this article after shadowing Kayrouz on more than five occasions in her office, home, and other public events so he can provide a glimpse “behind the billboard.”  Full article is available here.. Just recently, in June 2014, Kayrouz was named by Crain’s Detroit Business as one of the featured “American Dreamers.”  This recognition cites successful local men and women of Metro Detroit and their road to accomplishments.  The article feature can be found here.. In 2010 Ms. Kayrouz received the Trailblazer Award from the Lebanese American Club of Michigan (LACOM) during their 15th Annual dinner for her achievements in the legal field and for being an outstanding member of the Lebanese-American community.. PERSONAL LIFE. Kayrouz is a devoted mother to her two daughters, Stephanie and Nathalie. She is somewhat of a fanatic about her pet dogs, Bella a Chihuahua and Pierre a French Bulldog. She loves to travel, but, except for occasionally longer trips to Lebanon, a typical vacation usually runs from Friday through Sunday.

Firm: Van Laan Law, P.L.L.C.

51615 Hale Lane , New Baltimore , Michigan 48051

After graduating from South Christian High School in Grand Rapids in 2000, Joshua enlisted in the United States Air Force and Michigan Air National Guard, where he spent the next 10 years serving our country and fighting in the war on terrorism. While doing so, he was able to obtain his undergraduate degrees in Sociology and Public Law from both Western Michigan University and Michigan State University. Thereafter, Joshua went on to obtain his law degree from Western Michigan University's Thomas M. Cooley Law School. During that time, he won several trial, counseling, and advocacy competitions, he was a three-time national trial team member and captain, he received the top litigation award at the largest law school in the country, and he graduated with honors in the top 12% of his class.. Attorney Joshua Van Laan has the kind of well-rounded experience that makes him uniquely suited to represent his clients in nearly every type of legal matter. Before even becoming a lawyer, he was a decorated military veteran, a Deputy Sheriff for Kalamazoo County, and an Insurance Fraud Investigator for State Farm. Then, after becoming a lawyer, Joshua spent his first year in private practice representing clients in a variety of legal matters, including criminal cases, child custody battles, property disputes, landlord-tenant issues, and more. Ultimately though, Joshua left his private practice to continue serving the public as a Principal Trial Lawyer for Macomb County. Now, as a seasoned trial prosecutor with over 12 years of real courtroom experience, Joshua is armed with a wealth of knowledge and a unique skill set that make him well-suited to confidently and successfully represent his clients in almost any legal matter.. Real experience matters, especially when your freedom, your money, your family, or your business are at risk. Attorney Joshua Van Laan has prosecuted thousands of criminal matters, many of which have included "high-profile" cases and defendants, and most of which have involved charges like murder, manslaughter, criminal sexual conduct, child abuse, armed robbery, home invasion, and other violent felony offenses. As a result, Joshua has had to appear before a variety of district and circuit court judges and has conducted dozens of bench and jury trials. He has successfully handled countless motions and hearings, has questioned and cross-examined hundreds of lay and expert witnesses, and has delivered numerous opening statements and closing arguments. Joshua has also had the distinct privilege of arguing before both the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court on several occasions, and his advocacy in those cases has an actual impact and has positively changed our judicial system.

Firm: True North Legal Group

733 E. Eighth Street , Traverse City , Michigan 49686

Practice Areas: Business

True North Legal Group is led by its Founding Attorney, Josh Traeger. Service, helping others, and delivering world-class legal advocacy are at the core of Josh’s identity. Growing up, Josh volunteered at local homeless shelters, served as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and was honored as a United Way Volunteer of the Year. When he graduated law school, that same calling to serve led Josh into the United States Air Force. For ten years, Josh served on active duty, traveling the world and handling some of the military’s most serious legal cases. During that time, Josh was awarded multiple Meritorious Service Medals for his commitment to helping others and his dedication to justice.. But Josh knew that in order to serve others well, he needed to have a clear competitive edge. So, he focused relentlessly on improving and refining his trial advocacy skills. In law school, he was awarded a Trial Advocacy Fellowship. This competitive program required Josh to train for hundreds of hours to develop his verbal and written advocacy skills. After graduating law school, and in the first few months of his legal career, Josh received the American Association for Justice’s “Excellence in Trial Advocacy Award,” reserved for the single military officer who demonstrated the highest level of skill in criminal trials. Then, for more than six years, Josh served as an Air Force Senior Trial Counsel, traveling the world and prosecuting the military’s most difficult cases. All told, Josh has prosecuted or defended more than 200 criminal trials, including more than 150 jury trials. He leverages his refined advocacy skills and mountain of trial experience to deliver fantastic results for his clients.. As the Founding Attorney of True North Legal Group, Josh believes in a simple mantra – “always choose the hard right over the easy wrong.” Whether fighting for a client’s rights, presenting a case to a jury, or helping out in his community, Josh is continually focused on providing value and expertise to his clients.. When he’s not busy leading True North Legal Group, Josh enjoys all the outdoor activities that Northern Michigan has to offer – mountain biking, skiing, and camping.. Education. Bachelor of Arts, Wake Forest UniversityJuris Doctor, Loyola University Chicago School of Law- Philp H. Corboy Fellow in Trial Advocacy. Recognition. Excellence in Trial Advocacy Award, American Association of JusticeTwo-Time Recipient of Meritorious Service Medal

Firm: MichiganAutoLaw

30101 Northwestern Hwy , Farmington Hills , Michigan 48334

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

Joshua R. Terebelo has been helping auto accident victims with their Michigan no-fault insurance benefits for over 10 years. He has been with Michigan Auto Law since 2011 as a litigation attorney focusing on No-Fault insurance lawsuits and helping auto accident victims receive their first-party PIP benefits.. Prior to joining Michigan Auto Law, Josh worked for a Michigan personal injury law firm in Southfield, where he focused his practice on helping auto accident victims pursue damages for pain and suffering, as well as No-Fault insurance benefits.

Firm: Tanis Schultz

85 Campau Ave NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

A West Michigan native, Joshua Tanis co-founded Tanis Schultz in 2011 with Steven D. Schultz. Before serving Grand Rapids as an attorney, he received his undergrad in Political Science from Grand Valley State University. He would go on to graduate cum laude from the Thomas Cooley Law School. A diversely experienced and capable lawyer, Mr. Tanis practices divorce, criminal defense, contract, estate planning, and general civil litigation.To keep up with the latest changes in state and federal law, Mr. Tanis maintains membership with the Grand Rapids Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, the American Bar Association, and the Federal Court’s Western District of Michigan. He is known for providing clients with a personal touch, making himself available to answer questions and concerns throughout the case. Call Tanis Schultz to request a free initial consultation.

Firm: Collins, Einhorn Farrell, PC

4000 Town Center , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Litigation

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Firm: Gafkay, Julie A. Attorney

175 Main Street , Frankenmuth , Michigan 48734

Practice Areas: Animal Bites, Automobile Accidents, Civil Rights, Discrimination, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Termination

Julie A. Gafkay practices law throughout the state of Michigan and is located centrally in Saginaw County, Michigan.  She has practiced as an attorney in Michigan since 1995. Although the main focus of her practice is employment discrimination law, she also focuses on personal injury. Attorney Gafkay has won several high-profile cases for her clients.  In 2013, she represented the plaintiffs in an action against a large hospital in Flint who granted a patient's request for care based on race.  The case received national attention.  Since 2013, Attorney Gafkay has represented numerous clients who have been the victim of discrimination in the workplace based on a patient's or customer's request for White only employees.  Attorney Gafkay is extremely passionate about seeing this type of discriminatory practice eliminated in our country and has represented clients outside of Michigan, including Oklahoma, in this type of case.. In a 2009 case, Ms. Gafkay represented a client whose fractured leg resulted from an auto accident caused by a negligent driver. The defendant's insurance company offered a settlement of $100,000, which Ms. Gafkay and the plaintiff promptly rejected. She fought tenaciously for her client and won a more suitable judgment of $750,000 for the plaintiff.. She has served as President of the Saginaw County Bar Association and Women Lawyers Association of Michigan.  Her years of experience and dedication to righting the wrongs of discrimination, which include seven years as an associate with a Flint law firm, are testament to her total commitment to her clients.. Ms. Gafkay is also highly involved in her community.  She is a member of the Frankenmuth Morning Rotary Club and contributes heavily to that organization's charitable efforts. She completed her Bachelor of Arts at Michigan State University's James Madison College in 1992 and finished her Juris Doctor in 1996 at Whittier College in California.

Firm: Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C.

36700 Woodward Avenue , Bloomfield Hills , Michigan 48304

Practice Areas: Certificate of Need, Compliance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations, Fraud and Abuse/Physician Self-Referral Stark Law and Anti-Kickback, HIPPA/HITECH, Licensing Issues, Litigation involving Physicians/Ancillary Health Care Providers/Suppliers, Physician/Ancillary Health Care Provider/Supplier Entity formation, Physician Group Practice Structuring, Third Party Payor Audit Defense, Environmental Law, Insurance Coverage/Risk Management