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Bonnie Sherr represents financial institutions in lending transactions, including the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of commercial and real estate facilities. She has particular expertise in asset-based loan originations, including loans secured by aircraft, acquisition financing, construction and land development loans, end mortgage loans, and multi-currency, multi-rate loans. She also advises financial institutions on lender liability issues. Ms. Sherr has significant experienc...

Mr. Hempstead concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of income, estate and gift tax planning for high net worth individuals, estate and trust administration, trust litigation, and charitable trusts and foundations. He is a member of the Probate and Estate Planning and Taxation sections of the State Bar of Michigan. He is also a member of the Financial and Estate Planning Council of Detroit. Mr. Hempstead was admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court in 1979. Crain&rsqu...

Rebecca Filiatraut is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Rebecca practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca Filiatraut since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rebecca Filiatraut is held by other lawyers.

Jessica Davis represents regional and national lenders in commercial loan originations, including single-lender, agented, and syndicated loans, as well as debt offerings and private placements. She also represents banks and equipment finance companies on equipment loan and lease originations, leveraged leases and lease acquisitions. Her commercial lending practice encompasses a wide variety of transactions, including multibank/ multi-borrower loans, senior and mezzanine financings, secured an...

Emily Palacios is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Emily practices law in Detroit, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Emily Palacios since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Emily Palacios is held by other lawyers.

Cleo Fekaris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Cleo practices law in Livonia, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Cleo Fekaris since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cleo Fekaris is held by other lawyers.

Paul J. Palinski is a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Paul concentrates his practice in patent counseling and strategic patent prosecution, with particular emphasis on mechanical, electromechanical, and biomedical technologies. He represents a broad list of clients ranging from multi-national companies to individual inventors. Paul received his Juris Doctor degree from Michigan State University College of Law and completed his graduate and undergraduate s...

James Plemmons provides counsel to secured lenders, unsecured lenders, bankruptcy trustees, debtors, shareholders, and investor groups in all nature of bankruptcy, restructuring, and workout proceedings, including corporate and individual reorganization and liquidation proceedings. He has represented insurance companies such as Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Travelers Insurance Company and Nationwide Insurance Company with regard to workout, foreclosure and bankruptcy matters. I...

Lee B. Kellert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lee B. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Lee B. Kellert since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lee B. Kellert is held by other lawyers.

Susan M. Sutton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Susan M. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Susan M. Sutton since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Susan M. Sutton is held by other lawyers.