National City Lawyers

I focus on serving the needs of businesses in the food, beverage and hospitality industry, including regulatory compliance (TTB, FDA, USDA and FTC), commercial real estate (acquisition, disposition, leasing, tax credits, development and financing), finance, commercial transactions (licenses, contracts and agreements), intellectual property protection, and business entity structuring and governance matters.

Active in the practice of Admiralty and Maritime Law throughout the Great Lakes and Great Rivers Region of the United States, including marine related criminal offenses. Representing marine insurance interests, recreational boaters, ferry operators, marine surveyors, salvors, marine construction, charter boat operators, ferry operations, and marinas. Affiliated with: GREAT LAKES DISPUTE RESOLUTION, LLC www.GLDR.us , a mediation and arbitration service dedicated to marine and maritime interests.

Attorney Tim Klisz is a full service lawyer for over 20 years in metro Detroit. Assisting individuals and small businesses in the following areas: personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death, criminal law, probate and estate planning, real estate law and collections. Free phone consultation available for any area of law.

I have five years of experience serving the people in criminal, divorce, child custody, bankruptcy, probate and other legal matters. I concentrate my practice in matter which help the working person.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Oakland University (2004) Honors: Graduated Cum Laude; Dean’s List; Golden Key International Honour Society. Juris Doctor from Wayne State University (2008) St. Thomas More Legal Society, President Honors: Graduated Cum Laude Associations: Member, State Bar of Michigan Member, Federal Bar Association Member, Chaldean American Bar Association

John Kelsey is a shareholder at Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C and has represented hard-working men and women who are victims of asbestos exposure for over 20 years. Mr. Kelsey began his career as an assistant prosecuting attorney and his extensive trial experience led him to Goldberg, Persky, & White, where he put his skills to work representing those suffering from lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other asbestos-caused diseases. John Kelsey manages the firm’s Indiana asbestos docket and assists in the firm’s Michigan asbestos docket. Mr. Kelsey is a Top 10 Asbestos/Mesothelioma Trial Lawyer and a top 100 Trial Lawyer recognized...

Attorney Shiraz K. Khan is a licensed Attorney and Counselor admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, admitted to practice in the United States District Court - Eastern District of Michigan, a member of the State Bar of Michigan and registered with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) under the United States Department of Justice. Attorney Shiraz Khan stands firmly for justice. He has been featured on CBS In The Morning and interviewed for CNN Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin. His legal opinions and statements have been cited in various articles of the New York Times, the...

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.

Robert M. Meisner has been a practicing attorney since 1969 and is the founding member of the community association law firm, The Meisner Law Group, P.C., in Bingham Farms, Michigan. Mr. Meisner is a Fellow of and Michigan’s first inductee into Community Association Institute’s College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). He has been selected in multiple years as a Michigan Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters, has been selected in multiple years as a Top Metro Detroit Attorney in the field of Condominium Law and Real Estate Law by DBusiness Journal, and has been honored as one of only 30...

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...

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...

Shawn Coppins is an aggressive litigation attorney and is one of the firm’s founding partners. Mr. Coppins was born and raised in the Metro-Detroit area. Prior to establishing Coppins Law Group, he was a litigation attorney at one of Michigan‘s largest law firms. Mr. Coppins also worked as a litigation attorney with one of Michigan's most well renowned Civil Rights Firms. Since his admission to the State Bar of Michigan, Shawn Coppins has represented clients in both State and Federal Court. Although many seem quick to criticize trial attorneys, their criticism ends when they find themselves...

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...

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;...

Marisa is an attorney at Varnum providing support across several practice areas. As a member of the Litigation Practice Team, she focuses her practice on commercial business disputes and general litigation matters, including contract disputes, business torts and construction or property-related issues. Marisa also supports the firm’s Privacy and Mobility Practice Team, working with children’s privacy issues and helping clients address regulatory and compliance challenges in the evolving mobility sector. Within the Family Law Practice Team, Marisa has experience with cases involving divorce, custody disputes, minor guardianships, stepparent adoptions and parental rights termination. She is actively building a fertility law practice,...

Mr. Wright is general counsel to numerous corporations both in the United States and abroad, advising senior management regarding general corporate affairs, finance, business planning and the resolution of business disputes.
Mr. Wright is often called upon to negotiate complex business and legal issues, including the purchase or sale of a client company or its assets, and the resolution of contentious disputes between clients and suppliers, competitors, or government regulators. Mr. Wright frequently lectures to lawyers and business executives on the topics of international business transactions, enforcement of commercial agreements, and business financing.
Mr. Wright is a member of the American Bar...

I am a partner in the law firm of Lippitt O'Keefe Gornbein, PLLC where I head the family law unit of the firm. I am a leading expert in all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, pre and postnuptual agreements as well as doing a substantial amount of mediating and collaborative law. I am a former chairperson of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, a former President of the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, former chair of the long range planning committee of the national AAML. Member...

Practicing since 1976 serving businesses, professionals and individuals in all aspects of the law. Decades of experience in all aspects of the law and life generally with the philosophy that the goal is swift and economical dispute resolution, by an agreement if possible and through litigation if necessary.

Patrick Dougherty has been helping individuals and their families through legal challenges and the complexities of the legal system for over 24 years. Patrick is licensed to practice all issues of law in the State of Michigan. He is authorized to practice law in all State Courts in Michigan, including all State Circuit Courts; all State District Courts; the Federal Eastern District and Western District Courts; the Bankruptcy Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan; the Michigan Court of Appeals; and the Michigan Supreme Court. Patrick Dougherty is also authorized to practice law in the 6th Circuit Court...

Ross W. Keilen is an attorney with Keilen Law, PLC. Ross focuses his practice on helping individuals and businesses with challenges, transactions, and disputes; Ross specializes in commercial litigation, business/corporate law, estate planning, assets management, personal injury, and probate disputes.

Ross earned a Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University; thereafter, he graduated from the Michigan State University College of Law, where he received several jurisprudence awards and was listed on both the Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. Ross is a member of the State Bar of Michigan.

Ross lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He enjoys golf, distance running and sailing. He...

Steve is a commercially focused attorney at the firm Dickinson Wright PLLC. Steve has broad knowledge of branding, advertising and marketing topics, including agency work, content syndication, licensing, and sponsored content in print, broadcast, social and OTT media. Steve also helps clients with transactions in commercial real estate. Previously, Steve served as Regional Counsel, Europe at Stryker. Before going in-house for Stryker, Steve was an attorney in the advertising and real estate practice groups at Honigman. Steve previously earned ten years of experience with supply chain management in government, healthcare, and technology. Steve holds a JD with a...

Anthony Garczynski is the managing member and principal trial attorney at Anthony J. Garczynski, PLC. Focusing on complex litigated matters for nearly twenty years, Anthony has developed a reputation for integrity and litigation success. Anthony practices in all state and federal courts in Michigan, is admitted to the sixth circuit court of appeals and has been admitted pro hac vice in cases in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Ohio and other states. Efficient Representation. No one should hire an expensive law firm just because they are expensive--successful litigation should never "break the bank." Over the past two decades, Anthony has provided cost...

Beth A. Striegle grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating from West Catholic High School, she attended Ferris State University where she obtained an Associate’s Degree in Commercial Art. Prior to attending law school, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Calvin College where she graduated with honors. While attending Thomas Cooley Law School she raised two young boys. Beth completed her law school internship at the Sixty-Plus Elder Law Clinic. She considers the experience she gained while working for the clinic to be very valuable because it gave her a better understanding of the various issues...

Brandon Gardner founded Brandon Gardner & Associates, PLC on the principle that every client deserves zealous, high-quality legal representation, especially those facing the most serious crimes and complex family disputes. Brandon has over twenty years' experience in multiple aspects of the court system from small claims dispute resolution to appeals to the Michigan Supreme Court and utilizes this breadth of knowledge to develop custom solutions to every case at the firm, no matter the complexity. Mr. Gardner’s practice areas include serious felonies and federal crimes, complex domestic litigation, and personal injury litigation. Additionally, he is an approved domestic relations mediator on...

Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

I enjoy helping clients. My firm specializes in Probate and Estate Planning, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability. We also do a lot of work in Divorce, Collection and Business Matters. I am actively involved with various Kiwanis, Key Club, Circle K, and Builders Clubs. I am an Instructor at Oakland University's Paralegal Program, a Member of the Salvation Army Advisory Council. Active with Community Living Centers for the mentally disabled and a member of the City of Warren Zoning Board Appeals since 2008.

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.