Amy H. Smith

Deborah (“Deb”) Grace advises private companies, non-profits, colleges, universities, and governmental entities on the complex tax and labor laws that impact the benefits that these entities offer to their employees. She counsels private companies and equity funds on the benefit plan implications of business acquisitions and dispositions, including due diligence review and advising on the integration of benefit programs based on the structure of the business deal. Her experience i...

Bill's distinctive style makes him effective as a first chair litigator and as a lead transactional lawyer. He had done both successfully for major corporations for decades. Drawing from his experience as in-house counsel, including as Chief IP Counsel for Lear Corporation, Bill offers sophisticated business judgment that is rare in private practice. His in-house experience includes service for the US Army, BASF, SC Johnson, and Detroit Diesel. As evidence of his breadth and depth, Bill has s...

Gabriel Edelson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Gabriel practices law in Birmingham, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Gabriel Edelson 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 Gabriel Edelson is held by other lawyers.

Paul W. Hines is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Paul W. practices law in Farmington Hills, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Paul W. Hines since 2007. 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 Paul W. Hines is held by other lawyers.

Cynthia Moore’s practice focuses on Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation and Taxation. She provides legal advice to a diverse group of employers on the tax and ERISA aspects of welfare benefit plans, including Section 125 plans, COBRA compliance, consumer directed health plans, retiree medical plans, VEBAs and wellness plans. Ms. Moore advises companies and compensation committees on the tax, ERISA, and securities law aspects of executive compensation programs, such as supplemen...

David E. Plunkett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. David E. practices law in Birmingham, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized David E. Plunkett since 2018. 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 David E. Plunkett is held by other lawyers.

Jared provides straightforward and effective advice to business entities and individuals in transactional, corporate and information technology matters. Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Jared served as in-house counsel for IBM where he gained extensive experience in reviewing and negotiating software, technology, financing and services contracts, as well as drafting and evaluating contract terms, work orders and statements of work. Since joining the firm, Jared has expanded his practice and...

Samuel Kokoszka is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Samuel practices law in Birmingham, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel Kokoszka 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 Samuel Kokoszka is held by other lawyers.

Evan Pappas is an attorney with Giroux Pappas Law in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He represents individuals and families in matters involving Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs throughout Michigan. Evan has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs since 2024. Prior to that recognition, he was included in the publication’s “Ones to Watch” category. Best Lawyers recognition is based on peer review within the legal prof...

Ms. Zelenock represents national and regional lenders, mortgage bankers and loan servicers, with emphasis on capital markets, conduit and bank financing, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily and manufactured housing lending. Ms. Zelenock has served as closing or supervising counsel for several billion dollars in commercial mortgage loans destined for securitization, including a variety of loan sizes and property types (multifamily, office, manufactured housing communities, nursing...