Amanda Dernovshek
About Amanda Dernovshek
Amanda Dernovshek is a lawyer based in Lansing, MI and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Amanda Dernovshek is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Lansing, Michigan
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
Education: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Lansing, MI
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