Jenison Lawyers

I came to Cooper, Riesterer & Gross with eight years of experience in complex litigation, including, civil RICO and employment matters, and representing business, construction, and real estate clients in contract matters, disputes, and corresponding litigation. I particularly enjoy helping entrepreneurs organize new business entities, turning their visions into reality. Being a creative problem solver allows me to navigate the legal landscape efficiently, whether drafting a contract or tackling a challenging dispute. I welcome complex and high-stakes matters where I can further sharpen my analytical skills and understanding of the intricate dance that is the legal system. Knowing the rules...

Laura Breckenridge has been practicing bankruptcy law since 2003 and has helped hundreds of people in Michigan get financial help and freedom from overwhelming high interest and debt. She has focused her practice on solely bankruptcy law and has developed one of the top bankruptcy firms in the area. She maintains and excellent reputation in the community for her knowledge of the law and her professionalism. Breckenridge & Davis cares about their clients: "our goal is to make sure that our clients get personalized attention and have access to their attorney whenever they need it for any...

Jennifer Salvatore is a partner at Salvatore Prescott, PLLC and an AV-rated lawyer, which is the highest Martindale Hubble peer review ranking for ethics and legal ability. She practices in the areas of employment, civil rights, and business litigation and represents a wide range of individuals in difficult employment transitions, including executives and other professionals in employment and contract disputes. Jennifer has a particular interest in sex discrimination cases, and has handled many high profile matters involving sex harassment and other gender issues. She also has a busy practice representing students, including in Title IX litigation and internal...

Sam Morgan's practice focuses on advising and representing non-union employees in employment-related legal disputes. The vast majority of his work involves litigation, including lawsuits alleging wrongful termination, all forms of illegal employment discrimination (especially age, race, gender and disability discrimination), sexual harassment, "Whistleblowers" and other unlawful retaliation, breach of employment contract (retention agreements, bonuses, commissions) non-payment of wages and overtime pay, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, disputes over the misappropriation, use and/or disclosure of proprietary information and/or trade secrets. Sam has particular expertise in executive compensation disputes, and disputes involving minority equity owners and shareholder oppression, as well as public...

Upon Graduation from Law School in 1997, Attorney Chefalo worked in Lansing Michigan for the 30 th Judicial Circuit Court as a law clerk for the Honorable Thomas L. Brown. While there, he researched complicated legal issues and drafted proposed opinions on all civil and criminal matter that came before the court. In 1999, Attorney Chefalo moved to Traverse City Michigan to work in private practice. When asked why he picked Traverse City, Attorney Chefalo stated: “if you are going to start a law office from scratch, you might as well do it in a beautiful place.” His goal...

Mr. Karian has represented individuals and businesses throughout the United States in complex federal and state matters, audits and appeals, income tax, payroll tax and sales tax issues.
He is a veteran attorney who is also highly proficient in bankruptcy and estate planning. Mr. Karian obtained his Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University, annually ranked as the top tax law program in the country.
Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Karian served as CEO of a large national health and wellness company. He brings unique experience that has proved invaluable to individuals, business owners and...

JEELANI LAW FIRM, PLC is an immigration law practice which provides legal services to individuals and businesses throughout the U.S. The Firm handles all immigration matters including family based adjustment of status/green card cases, citizenship filings, waivers, appeals, K-1 Fiance visas, asylum, humanitarian parole, U and T-visas, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, employment authorization applications, travel permits, representation of businesses and employees when filing L1A/B Petitions, H1B petitions, and Permanent Labor petitions. In the case of investors who wish to receive status as an E1/E2 Treaty Trader/Investor or an EB-5 Investor, our office can help you...

Neil Rockind is one of Michigan's most recognized criminal defense and medical marijuana lawyers. Named to multiple Top Lawyer and Best Lawyer lists, Rockind's law practice can be summed up simply by referring to his nickname, The Rockweiler. An Oakland Press writer once referred to Rockind as "smooth and savvy" in the courtroom while another referred to him as "Son of Fieger", due to his tenacious, attack style.

Nathan P. Miller is a partner and co-founder of Miller Embury, PLLC. He focuses the majority of his practice on plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. He represents people who have been injured in traumatic accidents and helps them receive compensation from insurance companies. He also represents people in actions against their own insurer, suing insurance companies to get benefits for his clients, benefits that have been illegally denied. In addition to personal injury law, Nathan specializes in real estate matters, landlord tenant law, and general civil litigation. Nathan has experience handling cases from inception all the...

Born Detroit, Michigan, December 14, 1942; Admitted to Bar 1969, Michigan,
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit,U.S. Supreme Court; 1970, District of Columbia; 1996, Ohio.
University of Michigan (B.A., 1965); Wayne State University, 1965-6 MBA Program, Wayne State University School of Law (J.D., 1969)
Member:; Oil Spill Response Plan
Negotiation Committee to Develop Federal Regulations Pursuant to
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990;
Certified by the State of California as an Environmental Assessor;
Lecturer, Master of Science Program, Hazardous Waste Management,
Wayne State University;
Guest lecturer HAZWOPER course Wayne State University 2014
Member: The District of Columbia Bar;...

William Maze is a Wayne County criminal defense attorney with nearly 20 years of experience. BA, The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina, 1992 JD, Wayne State University Law School, 1996 National College for DUI Defense National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (President 2014-2015) Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association Downriver Bar Association Founding Member Darrow Criminal Defense Attorneys *Training & Awards* Published Michigan Supreme Court Victories Numerous Victories Before the Michigan Court of Appeals DBusiness Top Lawyers Super Lawyers People's Choice Award AVVO Graduate - National Criminal Defense College (NCDC) in...

Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience, Rod is committed to helping families, small businesses, and nonprofit corporations succeed by providing the best possible legal services in a timely manner and with the greatest possible attention to the details that support client success and satisfaction. Rod has been acknowledged for delivering win-win outcomes in corporate litigation. He has a history of successfully negotiating settlements based upon sound and resourceful pretrial strategies, and winning dismissals in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. Rodâs thorough knowledge of courts, nonprofit corporations, and closely held businesses arises from...

Amy began her legal career in 2011, focusing on civil litigation, and became involved in community association law when she joined MAGWV in 2016. She now helps lead the firm’s litigation team. Amy’s practice is concentrated on litigation and collection matters for condominium and homeowner associations. Since arriving at the firm in 2016, she has already brought several complex matters to favorable conclusions, attending to the minute details that often spell the difference between success and failure. Her skills ensure her clients will always know the status of a matter, and that their input and concerns will be at the...

Since 2011, I have provided sound counsel to clients throughout the state. My legal abilities have not gone unnoticed. I have been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers’ list of Rising Stars from 2016 to 2021. Learn more about my qualifications and background. John Calvin is the Owner and Managing Member of Calvin Law Center, PLLC. He is a resident of West Bloomfield, where he lives with his wife and three children (plus their dog, Rosie). In addition to advocating for his clients, John spends his time playing his bass guitar, reading, and coaching robotics in the West Bloomfield School District.

Joseph Engerer received his law degree from Michigan State University College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in political science from Grand Valley State University. He worked as a litigator in the insurance defense field representing several major carriers before joining the offices of Helmkamp, Ellis, and Abraham in 2017. This experience has given him valuable insight in handling cases against large and often powerful insurance companies. Joseph clerked for the Michigan Supreme Court and worked in the state legislature prior to becoming an attorney.

Mr. Engerer’s areas of practice include personal injury, civil litigation, contracts, real...

No one wants to find themselves struggling unnecessarily through the painful problems associated with a criminal conviction. There are thousands of people who are dealing with the same problem as you, and you don’t want to find yourself struggling any longer than you already have been. Rather, allow yourself to work towards the intensive completion that’s needed. With a sturdy legal team, you will be able to begin working on the hearty criminal defense that you desire. With years of experience, the team at the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman will be able to work closely with the attentive...

José is admitted to practice law before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, located in Washington, D.C., and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. His practice is limited to trademark and copyright matters under 5 U.S.C. §500.
In addition, José holds two master's degrees in business administration and information technology management from Touro College and a master of arts degree in community counseling from St. Mary's University of San Antonio, Texas.
José's diverse background and experience in law, graphic design, healthcare, corporate compliance, information technology, and education informs his approach to customer service that is...

Beginning his law career in 2005, Kevin is a Partner with McGraw Morris where he heads the firm’s Municipal Law section. He focuses his practice in municipal litigation and municipal law, with an emphasis in government contracts, planning and zoning, tax increment financing, property law, and utility law. He started his municipal career working for the Floyd County Ambulance Service in Iowa and as a reserve officer for the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department. He later became a full-time police officer with the cities of Bowman, North Dakota, Nora Springs, Iowa, and Leon, Iowa. He also worked undercover...

Aaron is a senior attorney and chair of the regulatory practice group in the Troy, Michigan office of Chapman Law Group. Aaron joined Chapman Law Group in 2015 bringing over a decade of experience in the defense of medical malpractice litigation, along with representing physicians in credentialing and licensing matters and counseling physician practice groups. His practice has included providing risk management and compliance counseling to individual physicians and practice groups, with a particular emphasis on chiropractors, psychiatrists, and emergency department physicians. He has also been privileged to serve as personal counsel to physicians and other healthcare professionals in medical...

Our legal team is just that, a team. We work as one, highly experienced unit when dealing with complex and often personal legal matters. When clients want a question answered, any available lawyer can answer it. You need that level of advocacy when a life-changing event occurs and puts your future in doubt. Sheehan & Associates, P.L.C is a litigation firm founded by Robert Sheehan. While we recognize the value of negotiation to resolve cases, we do not hesitate to take a legal matter to trial if that provides the best outcome. Our hope is that the first...

Attorney licensed to practice law in Michigan (1987), Ohio (1988), Illinois (1988) and District of Columbia (1989). Legal experience includes litigation and transactions in business, real estate, collections, personal injury, insurance, probate, family and criminal law. Former adjunct professor taught graduate and undergraduate level courses in business management and ethics at Wayne State University located in Detroit, Michigan.

The firm's principal, Mark Bosler, is an experienced attorney practicing in Michigan since 1982, and is admitted to practice in Florida (1989). Mr. Bosler has over 30 years of experience in civil and commercial transactions and litigation, including corporate, commercial, and construction; real estate transactions, collections, estate planning, probate and trust administration. He has served as arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association and represented parties in disputes involving individuals, small- and medium-sized service companies, suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors in contract disputes alleging breach of contract terms, conditions and performance; defective product or design; interpretation and litigation of corporate governance and...

I bring 20+ years of experience, including as in-house counsel for The Dow Chemical Co., Pratt & Whitney, and Collins Aerospace, to the complex legal and business issues facing high tech clients.

Drawing from this experience, I guide clients in developing global intellectual property (IP) strategies tailored to their specific market considerations and business risks.

Past IP strategies have included (i) engaging in joint development agreements with complementary technology partners, (ii) performing freedom-to-operate studies for product improvements and new products, (iii) filing selected patent applications in jurisdictions important to the specific market, and (iv) developing a global branding program using...

After spending over a decade as a commercial banker and real estate lender, working on deals from $1MM to multi-lender participated $165MM, I founded my PLLC and the DBA under it, www.familytreeloans.com. I look forward to assisting you with your legal transactional needs. Thank you for the opportunity. I have also earned my real estate broker's license and have been appointed as a Better Business Bureau arbitrator and to a firefighter's pension fund board.

Ryan is an exceptional attorney that possesses a unique understanding of the law and people. Ryan has been with the firm since its founding and was named a Partner in 2015. His practice focuses on both civil and commercial litigation, which spans a wide range of substantive law from shareholder and contract disputes to antitrust matters. Ryan has been involved in a variety of complex and high stakes matters, including, the defense of a multimillion dollar antitrust class action suit; representing the selling company in a multimillion dollar post stock purchase agreement closing dispute; prosecution of a FLSA...

Mr. Edelstein’s practice over the past twenty years has concentrated in large part on the negotiation and structuring of trade and investment transactions in the countries of the former Soviet Union. Mr. Edelstein advises clients investing in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. He provides advice on a wide range of commercial, corporate, finance, tax, securities, antitrust, currency control, labor laws and other issues of concern to investors, including acquisitions, joint ventures and privatization.

Mr. Edelstein also represents Russian and other foreign companies doing business in the United States and advises them on developing corporate structures, on regulatory...

I am a practicing Michigan attorney since 1976. I am a BV Rated Attorney, the highest rating a lawyer can achieve after admission to the bar for 5-9 years, indicating a very high legal ability and ethical standards. In my career, I have handled hundreds of trials and tens of thousands of personal injury, auto, and worker's compensation cases recovering millions for my clients. I am admitted to practice in both federal and state courts.

As a former prosecutor of twelve years, I know all there is to know about how to defend a case and win! I have litigated thousands of cases and I know what it takes for successful representation.

Mr. Roby, a native of Detroit, Michigan, emphasizes the practice of U.S. immigration and nationality law. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kalamazoo College majoring in Philosophy and English and a Juris Doctor (law) degree from the University of Detroit. Prior to his American law education, he studied Law and Philosophy at the Universitaet Muenster in Germany; International Private Law in The Hague, Netherlands; and passed the Universidad de Madrid Complutense intermediate level Language/Humanities course in Madrid, Spain. He enjoys speaking and reading German and Spanish. He is admitted as an attorney in the State of Michigan. He is...