Michigan Lawyers - Southfield

Firm: Goodman Acker, P.C. - Kathryn Kunst

17000 West 10 Mile Road, Second Floor , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

A native of Iraq and a Chaldean, Ronita Bahri came to the U.S. with her family as a refugee at the age of 8, settling in the Detroit area. At a young age she became trilingual, speaking her native Aramaic, Arabic (which she learned while living in Iraq and Jordan), and English here in the United States. Bahri, the youngest of six children, was the first of her family to go to college. She not only went to college, but also graduated magna cum laude from Wayne State University in 2011 with a B.A. degree in political science and psychology. After earning her undergraduate degree, Bahri set out to San Francisco for a new perspective on life and to earn her J.D. from the University of San Francisco, School of Law. In 2014, she returned home to the Detroit area after graduating with one goal in mind: To serve the community.. "I missed home," she says, "and I always wanted to be in a field where I could help those in need.". Before becoming a Detroit personal injury attorney at Goodman Acker P.C. in 2015, Bahri worked as a legal and policy associate at Michigan Community Resources in Detroit, where she assisted start-up nonprofit organizations. Having had some courtroom experience interning with the San Francisco Public Defenders office during her third year of law school, she wanted the chance to try cases. So when the opportunity to join Goodman Acker, P.C. came along, she took it, launching a busy practice that focuses on personal injury and no-fault insurance cases.. In law school, she was very active in student organizations, serving as president of the Middle Eastern Law Student Association and chief executive editor of the Law and Global Justice Forum. She was also co-chair of the Student Bar Association's Diversity Committee.. Currently, she is a member of the Chaldean American Bar Association and the Michigan Association for Justice. In addition to the personal satisfaction she derives from helping people, Bahri also finds law to be a fulfilling profession in other ways. "It's a learning experience,” she says. “I never want to stop learning, so that's one of the things that I enjoy about it. And there's a lot of human interaction, whether it's people on the other side or your clients or co-workers. I really enjoy that.". Bahri also takes pleasure from spending time with her family—she has seven nephews and three nieces who mean the world to her. "I wanted to be a part of their lives, they are very important to me." She is also an avid follower of the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings.

Firm: Fieger, Fieger, Kenney & Harrington, PC

19390 West Ten Mile Rd , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Appeals

Ms. Arndt has litigated a variety of matters in both state and federal court.  While her practice has largely focused on nursing home negligence and medical malpractice cases, Ms. Arndt participated as local counsel for various class actions and represented property owners in Fair Housing actions.  In addition to being a member of the Michigan Bar Association, Ms. Arndt is also admitted to the United States District Courts for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan as well as the United States Supreme Court.

Firm: Metro Detroit Bankruptcy Law Group

18481 West Ten Mile Rd. , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil Rights, Constitutional , Construction , Consumer Protection, Debtor/Creditor, Discrimination, Divorce, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Landlord & Tenant, Legal Malpractice, Lemon , Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Negligence, Professional Malpractice, Taxation - State & Federal, Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Workers Compensation, Bankruptcy & Debt

Stuart Sandweiss is an experienced, aggressive trial lawyer. He focuses his practice on helping individuals through difficult and trying circumstances.. Through hard work and dedication Mr. Sandweiss has earned respect from clients, judges and even opposing counsel who, on several occasions, have later retained him to represent themselves or assist in other legal matters. His clients appreciate his continuing offer of a free initial consultation, his thorough and easy to understand explanation of the law, and his handling of their case with the utmost professionalism.. Mr. Sandweiss has vast experience in litigating civil, criminal and bankruptcy cases as well as dealing with various other legal matters.. As a criminal attorney Mr. Sandweiss successfully handled numerous criminal matters including charges of DUI/drunk driving (felony and misdemeanor), drugs (possession and delivery), assault, home invasion, etc.  Mr. Sandweiss also successfully defended "white-collar" crimes including money laundering and tax evasion.. In the civil arena, Mr. Sandweiss has aided many individuals and businesses navigate the murky waters of bankruptcy and has helped numerous homeowners save their homes from foreclosure.  He routinely litigates business disputes as well as consumer protection cases. He also has experience litigating insurance claims, landlord-tenant disputes, legal malpractice cases and other civil matters including class actions and tax court litigation. Mr. Sandweiss has also served as a Court-appointed Receiver to take possession of and protect real and personal property and other business assets and is available to serve in that capacity.. Mr. Sandweiss has had considerable success as a litigator, including a jury verdict for over $8 million that was subsequently affirmed on appeal.. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Sandweiss also serves as an officer and shareholder of Sandweiss & Sandweiss, P.C., a Southfield C.P.A. firm. His business experience both as a C.P.A. and as the owner/manager of a commercial maintenance company make him uniquely qualified to give practical advice on many business matters as well as understand the complexities and nuances that often accompany both bankruptcy and litigation.. A native of Southfield, Michigan, Mr. Sandweiss graduated from the University of Michigan in 1985. He did graduate work at Wayne State University and became licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in 1990. Later he attended the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor degree, Magna Cum Laude.. Mr. Sandweiss graduated second in his law school class and received awards for many subjects including Civil Procedure, Business Organizations, Negotiations and Advanced Legal Writing. He also earned top honors in Evidence, Tax Law and Internet Law.. Mr. Sandweiss was a Dean's Scholar, an associate editor of the University of Detroit-Mercy Law Review, a member of the editorial staff of the Michigan Business Law Journal (where he was published) and participated in Moot Court competitions.. He also served as a legal intern for Judge Patrick Duggan of the U.S. District Court and, prior to graduating law school, was inducted into the Frank Murphy Honor Society.. Mr. Sandweiss also participated in International Law programs, receiving a Certificate in International Studies from the Tulane/Cardozo International Institute in Jerusalem, Israel and a Certificate of Achievement from the Tulane-Albany Summer Program at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada where he studied Constitutional Law with the then Chief Justice of the United States, the Honorable William H. Rehnquist.. Mr. Sandweiss is currently a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the American Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.  He is a past Chairperson of the Consumer Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and, for many years served as a council member for the SBAM Consumer Law and General Practice / Solo and Small Firm sections.  In addition he serves on the SCAO Forms Committee – General and Misc. Work Group.  In his spare time he teaches American Government and American History at a local parochial school and is an avid boater and photographer.

Firm: Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth and Heller, P.C.

Third Floor Essex Centre   28400 Northwestern High , Southfield , Michigan 48037

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Real Estate

Firm: Friedman Appellate Law

26777 Central Park Boulevard , Southfield , Michigan 48076

Practice Areas: Appeals

I knew I wanted to be a criminal lawyer since I was an undergrad.  I've worked in criminal law firms since the 1980s and clerked under some of Michigan's best lawyers. For my entire career, I've done 90%+ criminal appeals.  My philosophy is deep research.  I subscribe to one of the broadest Westlaw plans available and do not confine my research to my own state. I am active on many national  listservs dealing with Criminal Appellate issues so that I can stay on top of trends in other states and I routlinely blog about cases on review to the Michigan Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court.  This is tremendously important because of criminal retroactivity rules.  If I have an issue in the system when the United States Supreme Court or Michigan Supreme Court hands down new law, my clients generally get the benefit of the new rule.  If I don't, then the "ship has often sailed" when the ruling is announced.  Being on the cutting edge has given many of my clients the benefit of favorable decisions that otherwise would not have applied to them.. While Michigan does not require continuing legal credits, I take far more than is required by the states that do require it.  Law is constantly changing and staying on top of these changes is paramount to my philosophy.

Firm: FRIED SAPERSTEIN ABBATT P.C.

29800 Telegraph Rd. , Southfield , Michigan 48034

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Bowyer, Midtgard & Nacy

2000 Town Center , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Paternity, Spousal Support, Family

Steven Reinheimer brings over 25 years of legal experience to bear in your Family Law case, over 20 of which have been almost exclusively in matters of divorce, child custody, child support, parenting time or post-judgment enforcement or modification.  Every case receives his personal attention from start to finish. He is recognized as a zealous advocate for his clients relying  on his extensive experience and knowledge to efficiently resolve Family Law disputes.. Mr. Reinheimer does not just dabble in Family Law. He served as both vice-char and chair of the Oakland County Bar Association Family Court Committee. Mr. Reinheimer's Family Law colleagues elected him him to serve three successive three-year terms as a council member for the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.. In these leadership positions Mr. Reinheimer has been at the forefront of helping shape the laws which impact the practice of Family Law in Michigan. He has attended the ICLE Family Law Institute every year since its inception in 2002, making sure he remains on the cutting edge of developments in Family Law.. Mr. Reinheimer has presented on Family Law issues at seminars for new lawyers and has been published in the State Bar of Michigan's Family Law Journal.

Firm: Matz Injury Law

25800 Northwestern Hwy Ste 575 , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

Steven J. Matz’s concentration is in motor vehicle law, with an emphasis on traumatic brain injury. He is a 1974 graduate of the University of Michigan where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree with high distinction and highest honors. In 1977, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from The George Washington University National Law Center.. Mr. Matz is a member of the Bar of Michigan, Colorado, Texas, and Washington, D.C.  He is a member of the American Association for Justice, Oakland County Mediation Tribunal, and the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board as a Hearing Panel Chairman. He has been appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court as a Master.. Mr. Matz lectures and publishes in ethics, marketing, client counseling, trial tactics, head injury, and legal research and writing.. “The purpose of liability law,” says Mr. Matz, “is to fairly compensate an individual for loss in personal injury. We have the talent and ability to obtain the best result possible for each of our clients.”. Mr. Matz has been rated AV Preeminent (the highest rating possible) by the legal publication Martindale-Hubbell; named by Michigan Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in Michigan, a distinction made for only five percent of the attorneys in the state; and has been honored as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of Michigan by the National Trial Lawyers. He has also been honored as one of America's top 100 high stakes litigators.  Crain's Detroit has named Mr. Matz one of Michigan's top attorneys.. Most recently, Mr. Matz was honored with the "Litigator Award." The Litigator Award honors the top %1 of lawyers for superior litigation performance.

Firm: The W Tax Group

300 Galleria Officentre , Southfield , Michigan 48034

Practice Areas: Tax

Firm: Sommers Schwartz, PC

1 Towne Sq , Southfield , Michigan 48076

Practice Areas: Employment, Personal Injury, Medical

Firm: Abrutyn Law PLLC

248-965-9440, russell@abrutyn.com , Southfield , Michigan 48076

Practice Areas: Immigration

Our immigration system can be confusing or even scary. I believe in being your voice and your partner as move through the immigration process. I represent noncitizens, their families, and their employers in family and employment-based cases, green card applications, nonimmigrant visa applications, naturalization applications, removal and deportation defense, asylum applications, and federal litigation.I am a nationally recognized and award winning immigration law attorney. I have successfully litigated many important cases.

Firm: Aref Law, P.L.L.C.

2000 Town Ctr Ste 1900 , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: MacDonald Law, PC

24901 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Business

Firm: The Law Office of Scott M. Aaronson, PLLC

24460 Telegraph Rd. , Southfield , Michigan 48033

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Scott received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo.  He also has a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Toledo.   Since opening his firm, Scott has  been named by The National Trial Lawyers as Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 overall in the state of Michigan.  He has since been profiled by Cranes Business Magazine and ranked, "Superb" by AVVO, the highest designation available.. He has also been consistently named A "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers, a designation given only to the top 2.5% of practicing attorneys.. Consultations are always 100% free.

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.

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: Sommers, Schwartz, P.C.

2000 Town Center   900 , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury

Firm: Law Office of Ryan B. Stearn, P.C.

29829 GREENFIELD RD STE 103 , Southfield , Michigan 48076

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Collections, Condominium , Debtor/Creditor, Immigration & Naturalization , Real Estate , Real Estate

Ryan B. Stearn has dedicated his career to providing compassionate and effective legal solutions for individuals facing financial difficulties. A graduate of the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Ryan initially planned to pursue medical school. However, after working at a law firm, he discovered his passion for law and earned his Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University Law School, becoming an attorney in 2000.. Ryan’s practice is centered on helping clients overcome debt-related challenges. He takes a personalized approach, carefully evaluating each client’s financial circumstances to provide tailored advice and strategies. Over the years, Ryan has assisted clients in restructuring debts, reducing credit card balances, lowering mortgage payments, negotiating short sales, and pursuing bankruptcy solutions when appropriate. His dedication to his clients’ well-being and unique skills in financial law have earned him a reputation as a trusted advocate.. With a commitment to delivering practical and results-oriented legal counsel, Ryan strives to help his clients achieve financial stability and move forward with confidence. His experience and client-focused approach make him a valuable ally for those seeking relief from financial burdens.

Firm: Law Offices of Stuart J. Snider

17211 W. 12 Mile Road , Southfield , Michigan 48076

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I have been in practice since 1978, for more than 25 years as a member of a firm in Downtown Detroit, and, since 2006, as a sole practitioner, now in Southfield. When you call, I answer the phone. When you have questions, I personally answer them. As a sole practitioner I certainly cannot do everything. But I can usually refer you to someone who can help if your issue is outside of my area.

Firm: Shea Aiello Law Firm

26100 American Dr , Southfield , Michigan 48034

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, General Litigation, Business,