Michigan Lawyers - Southfield

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: Rothstein Law Group PLC

19068 W 10 Mile Rd , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

Michael is licensed to practice law throughout the State of Michigan and in Federal Court. Michael graduated with honors from Michigan State University in 2003, earning a collegiate degree in business pre-law. In 2006, Michael graduated cum laude from Wayne State University Law School. Michael has been the recipient of numerous honors recognizing his educational and professional excellence including the Order of the Coif and a Silver Key certificate. He also attended Wayne State University School of Business’ Graduate Program.. Michael is also a member of the American Bar Association and Michigan Association for Justice. He has several years of courtroom and litigation experience and focuses his practice on all aspects of no-fault auto accident law.. In 2014, Michael was recognized by his peers as a super lawyer – rising star in his profession. Michael prides himself in providing direct, personal attention to each and every one of his clients and striving to exceed expectations in achieving excellent results.

Firm: Sweeney Law Offices PLLC

28475 Greenfield Rd., Suite 217 , Southfield , Michigan 48076

Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Nicholas D. Chambers is an experienced attorney specializing in the practice of consumer bankruptcy. Nick is a member of the consumer bankruptcy association of Detroit as well as a member of the State Bar of Michigan and is admitted to practice in the Eastern District and Western District of Michigan. Nick graduated in 2001 from Albion College with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and graduated in 2004 from Wayne State University’s graduate chemistry program with a Master’s Degree in Synthetic and Bio-Organic Chemistry. Nick started clerking in consumer bankruptcy in 2005 prior to graduating from Michigan State University’s College of Law in 2006. Since that time, Nick has experience representing both Creditors and Debtors in Consumer Bankruptcy and has participated in thousands of cases over the last 15 years. Nick first joined Sweeney Law Offices, PLLC. as an associate attorney in 2021 and has been advocating for his clients vigorously ever since.. Professional Memberships and Associations:A. U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Federal Bar (2009-Present)B. U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan Federal Bar (2012-Present)C. State Bar of Michigan (2008-Present)D. Oakland Bar AssociationE. American Bar Association (2008-2009)F. Consumer Bankruptcy Association ( 2013-Present)G. American Bankruptcy Institute (2016- Present)Continuing Legal Education:A. New Rules Seminar, Trott Financial Center, Farmington Hills, MI, April 2008 - 3 hrs.B. CBA's Lien Stripping Seminar, Royal Oak, MI, May 2009 - 1.5 hrs.C. ABI Seminar Presentation of: Mortgage Loan Modification, Assets Wanted Trustee's Panel, Lien Stripping, Sterling Heights, MI, November 11, 2013 - 8 hrs.D. ABI's Detroit 10th Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, Detroit, MI, November 11, 2014 - 7 hrs.E. ABI’S Detroit 11th Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, Detroit, MI, November 11, 2015 - 7 hrs.F. Consumer Bankruptcy Association’s Seminar: “How to Avoid Discovery Disasters” Detroit, MI, February 25th, 2016 - 1.0 Hr.G. ABI's Hon. Steven W. Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, Detroit, MI, November 11, 2016 - 6.67 hrs.H. Consumer Bankruptcy Association Motion Practice - Dos and Don'ts, Bloomfield Hills, MI, February 23, 2017 - 2.0 hrs.I. State Bar of Michigan, The "New" Michigan Domestic Asset Protection Trust Act, Southfield, MI, March 7, 2017 - 2.0 hrs.J. ABI's Hon. Steven W. Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, Detroit, MI, November 10, 2017 - 7 hrs.K. ABI's Hon. Steven W. Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, Detroit, MI, November 12, 2018 - 7 hrs.L. ABI's Hon. Steven W. Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, Detroit, MI, November 11, 2019 - 6.75 hrs.M. Consumer Bankruptcy Association - Key Takeaways from Recent Amendments to the Bankruptcy Code, Ferndale, MI, December 5, 2019 - 2 hrs.N. NACTT Academy Seminar 4/9/20 "The CARES Act - Mortgage Issues" 1.5 hrs.O. American Bankruptcy Institute Central States Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop June 25-26, 2020 - 3.0 hrs.P. Treatment of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases in the New COVID-19 Environment, Virtual Seminar, Sponsored by Debtor/Creditor rights committee of the State Bar of Michigan. August 6th, 2020 2.0 hrs.Teaching experience:A. Speaker/Panelist at ABI's Detroit 12th Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Conference: "Stopping Tax Foreclosure", Detroit, MI, November 11, 2016 - 1.25 Hrs.Reported Cases:. A. In re Fairnot, 571 BR 767 (Bankr ED Mich, 2017)B. Turk v Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC (In re Turk), LEXIS 1094 (Bankr ED Mich, Apr. 5, 2018)C. In re Kay Bee Kay Props., LLC, (2020 Bankr. Lexis 1958)D. In re Evans, W.T. (Bankr. ED Mich 2020). Pro Bono Work - Community outreach:A. St. Vincent De Paul Society, Community Outreach July 2012, Detroit MI.B. New Hope Assembly of God "Blessfest"- Legal Clinic; 06/02/2019, Taylor, MI

Firm: Panther Law PLC

23800 Northwestern Hwy Suite 200 , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Morgan & Morgan

2000 Town Ctr , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Social Security

Firm: Fieger, Fieger, Kenney & Harrington, P.C.

19390 West Ten Mile Road , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Milica Filipovic graduated from University of Michigan-Dearborn with a dual major in Criminal Justice and Political Science and a minor in Spanish Studies. She earned her Juris Doctorate at Wayne State University Law School, where she served as student attorney for the Asylum and Immigration Law Clinic, won the Arthur Neef Competition for the Student Trial Advocacy Program, and co-wrote the nation’s highest scoring brief in Jessup International Moot Court.. After serving as an intern in the Office of Special Counsel working on Whistleblower Retaliation, as well as for Chief Judge Gerald Rosen, she started her career as an immigration and criminal defense attorney at a Metro Detroit law firm, helping to establish a personal injury subspecialty there.. She joined Fieger Law in July, 2018 with the goal of making a difference for clients and being a voice for them that they otherwise don’t have.. Milica was selected by Super Lawyers as a 2018 Michigan Rising Star, and was awarded the certificate of Exceptional Achievement by the Criminal Defense of Attorneys of Michigan. In 2017, she received the AVVO Client’s Choice Award.. The daughter of Montenegrin immigrants, she speaks Spanish, Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian and Macedonian. In her free time she enjoys reading, blogging and spending time with family.

Firm: Michigan Consumer Credit Lawyers

22142 W Nine Mile Rd , Southfield , Michigan 48033

Practice Areas: Lawyers

Firm: Paskel, Tashman & Walker, P.C.

24445 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 102 , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Michael Zavier attended Michigan State University, attending the Eli Broad School of Business with a major in General Business Administration. He earned his J.D. at the Wayne State University Law School in 2012. While in law school he served as member of the governing council for State Bar of Michigan, Student Section. He was also a Governor of the Student Board of Governors for 3 years. Mr. Zavier gained extensive experience as a sole practitioner in Detroit, before joining Paskel, Tashman & Walker, P.C. Prior to graduation, Mr. Zavier was a law clerk for multiple attorneys, including Joel Sklar, Noah Hurwitz, and Denise Alter, gaining experience and knowledge on first and third party auto claims, premises and general liability matters, personal injuries, civil rights and police misconduct, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and family law. He also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Richard B. Halloran, of the Wayne County Circuit bench. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Zavier worked as Legislative Aide in the Michigan State Senate for Senator Dennis Olshove. He gained valuable experience participating throughout the full legislative process, as well expanding his respect and attaining a passionate view on community from controlling, planning, and directing all constituent cases. Mr. Zavier was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in November 2012, and is licensed to practice in Michigan State and Federal Courts.

Firm: Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

29000 Inkster Road , Southfield , Michigan 48034

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

Michael R. Shaffer joined Buckfire Law in September 2022 with extensive experience in Michigan’s No-Fault Law and auto accident litigation. Prior to joining Buckfire Law, he worked for 17 years for a well-known plaintiff firm specializing in auto law.. Shaffer earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1995 from Michigan State University. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1999 from Wayne State University Law School.. Shaffer’s primary focus will be on first-party automotive claims, third-party auto negligence, and motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. He also handles other personal injury claims including dog attacks, slip and falls, and wrongful death lawsuits.

Firm: Mike Morse Injury Law Firm

24901 Northwestern Highway , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

Michael J. Morse is a personal injury attorney with offices located in Southfield, (Oakland County) Michigan. He began his education at the University of Arizona where he earned a Bachelors of Science in business. He graduated with honors in 1989, and then earned a Juris Doctor Degree Cum Laude from the University Of Detroit School Of Law.. From 1992 through 1995 Mr. Morse was employed with a medium sized personal injury law firm. Then, in September of 1995 he opened his own firm and today proudly employs 150 legal professionals. The Mike Morse Law Firm is now THE largest firm in Michigan specializing in automobile, truck and motorcycle cases. The firm also handles catastrophic construction accident cases, significant dog bite cases, FLSA, FELA, defective hip cases, nursing home cases, complex medical malpractice cases, police brutality matters, maritime cases,and will help clients with social security matters.. Mr. Morse frequently lectures throughout the State and Country. In addition to serving as legal counsel to his clients, Mr. Morse also serves as a case evaluator and arbitrator in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.. Mr. Morse authored the Amazon #1 bestselling book Fireproof - A 5 Step Model to Take Your Law Firm from Unpredictable to Wildly Profitable.  He has also authored a book, “Litigating Neck and Back Injuries” by James Publishing.. Mr. Morse has received many awards and accolades including being named Lawyers Weekly Leader in the Law, DBiz Top Lawyer, Super Lawyer’s Top Rated Lawyer, and one of America’s 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers by The National Law Journal and The Trial Lawyer Magazine. The firm itself has been named by The Detroit Free Press as the Top Place to work every year since 2010. In October of 2015, Mr. Morse was the proud recipient of the Spirit of Detroit Award given to him in recognition of his generous contributions of backpacks through Project Backpack that has now donated over 190,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to Detroit Public School students.  He was also named an Amazon #1 Bestselling Author in 2020 for his book Fireproof.

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)

Firm: Morgan & Morgan

2000 Town Center, Suite 1900 , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Michael Hanna is a class action civil rights attorney. He has litigated hundreds of federal claims and represented thousands of clients across the nation. His law practice focuses on the prosecution of discrimination claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), Title II and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981 and 1983; unpaid wage claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); medical leave claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); disability discrimination claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and age discrimination claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).. Mr. Hanna has litigated many high profile cases that have been featured on The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, MSNBC, ABC Action News, Fox News, AOL News, The Huffington Post, The Washington Times, The Miami New Times, The Orlando Sentinel, The Associated Press, and various other national and local news syndicates. While Mr. Hanna is dedicated to eradicating illegal discrimination against people of all walks of life, his practice focuses predominantly on defending the rights of Arab-Americans. He works hand in hand with various civil rights organizations, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee on a national level. For this work, Mr. Hanna was honored to receive the 2015 ADC Pro Bono Attorney of the Year award. Mr. Hanna has also been selected by his peers as a 2017 Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Star, an honor bestowed on less than 2.5% of lawyers in the state.. Mr. Hanna is admitted to the Michigan Bar and Florida Bar, and has litigated claims in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle District of Florida, Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Tennessee, Eastern District of Kentucky, District of South Carolina, Northern District of Mississippi, Northern District of Georgia, and District of Colorado.. Mr. Hanna’s Published decisions include the following:. Mr. Hanna is committed to defending the rights of employees and those who are unlawfully discriminated against.

Firm: Goldstein, Bershad, Fried and Lieberman

4000 Town Center   1200 , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy

Firm: Elia & Ponto PLLC

25800 Northwestern Hwy , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

I have always enjoyed protecting the rights of the little guy.  Too often the party with deeper pockets wins and I yearn to change that by leveling the playing field.  Everyone deserves justice.

Firm: Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC

27777 Franklin Road   2500  48034 , Southfield , Michigan 48034

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor ,Health Care & Hospitalization,Insurance

Firm: Your Legal Service PLLC

17515 W 9 Mile Rd Ste 755 , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Attorney Schwartz is a General Civil Mediator and member of the State Bar of Michigan, Federal Bar Association, American Trial Lawyer's Association, and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.  She is the recipient of many academic and service awards, including the Spirit of Detroit award.Before earning her Juris Doctor degree, Ms. Schwartz earned a paralegal degree with honors.  She has many years of experience in plaintiff and defense litigation; and held the position of Wayne County Legal Department's Crime Victim Advocate with the City of Detroit Police Department Investigative Officer's Unit.Ms. Schwartz earned her undergraduate degree in Family Law Education at the Spring Arbor University with honors.  She received her law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law where she was elected and served as class President; served as a law clerk intern to Chief Judge Bernard A. Friedman of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan; and was a legal intern for the Wayne County Legal Aid & Public Defender's Office where she represented the interests of indigent defendants.Prior to earning her doctoral degree in law, Attorney Schwartz graduated in the medical field with honors.  Her medical knowledge combined with her legal education has played a key role in the settlement of six-figure dog bite and product liability awards.

Firm: Maxwell Dunn Law of Southfield, MI

24725 W Twelve Mile , Southfield , Michigan 48034

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy

Firm: Miller and Tischler, P.C.

26711 Northwestern Highway 200  4 , Southfield , Michigan 48033

Practice Areas: Head and Spinal Injuries,Insurance ,Personal Injury

Firm: Sommers Schwartz PC

1 Towne Sq Ste 1700 , Southfield , Michigan 48076

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Matthew Turner focuses his practice on medical malpractice, legal malpractice, ERISA, and class action matters.  Fighting for and protecting the rights of his clients is the most important part of Matt’s profession. He has litigated a broad range of matters involving business disputes, employment discrimination, dental malpractice, auto accident, slip and fall, and significant cases of death and catastrophic loss.

Firm: Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC

28411 Northwestern Hwy Ste 500 , Southfield , Michigan 48034

Practice Areas: Probate

As a former prosecutor, I have a vast amount of experience in the courtroom having appeared in court countless times for hearings, motions and trials. That experienced has carried over into private practice, where my comfort and experience in the courtroom have helped me effectively advocate for my client's needs. I do not consider myself just a litigator, but a trial attorney.. My practice focuses primarily on probate matters, specializing in probate litigation, will and trust contests, contested guardianship and conservatorship proceedings and probate administration. I have assited individuals who have find themselves being left with the responsibility of serving as the personal representative for a loved one's estate, as well those who find that testamentary documents, such as will as trusts, have been possibly changed by fraud, undue influence or some other improper manner.