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Alex Lebedinski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Alex practices law in Troy, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Alex Lebedinski since 2026. 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 Alex Lebedinski is held by other lawyers.

Derek Brackon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Derek practices law in Farmington Hills, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Derek Brackon since 2026. 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 Derek Brackon is held by other lawyers.

Andrea DeFrain has moved to of-counsel status after practicing since 1981 and as a member of the Bodman High Net Worth Practice Group since 2005. Ms. DeFrain concentrated her practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and gift taxation, and probate administration. During her career, she was an adviser to individuals and families on a variety of personal and related tax matters. She continues to participate in the firm’s representation of certain clients. In addition, Ms. DeFrain h...

Stacie Farina focuses her practice on portfolio management and patent preparation and prosecution in a range of technologies including consumer electronics, design, automotive systems, computer software, and alternative fuels. She also provides strategic counseling, litigation support, and design enforcement; generates patentability, clearance, validity, and infringement opinions; and provides portfolio valuation and landscapes by leveraging patent analytical tools. Ms. Farina develops patent...

David D. Marsh is a shareholder with Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan. His practice focuses on Real Estate Law and Land Use and Zoning Law, advising businesses, property owners, and investors on a wide range of commercial and residential real estate matters. Mr. Marsh works with clients throughout the lifecycle of real estate transactions, including the purchase, sale, development, leasing, and financing of property. Mr. Marsh regularly counsels purchasers and sellers of commercial and residentia...

Richard E. Rassel, III focuses his practice primarily on the areas of business, real estate, and land use litigation as well as business and real estate transactions. Richard’s clients include public and private companies across a wide spectrum of industries such as real estate, engineering, telecom, manufacturing, automotive, insurance, health care , retail, technology, staffing, investment funds and trusts. In 2016, Richard assisted in closing three significant M&A deals and recov...

Michael A. Robbins has been practicing law in the State of Michigan since 1982. His practice concentrates exclusively in the area of Family Law. Family law includes such areas as divorce; child custody; parenting time; spousal and child support; property division; division of retirement benefits; tax consequences of divorce; mediation and arbitration; annulments; paternity; prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; change of domicile; grandparent's rights; domestic violence; and post-judgment pr...

Rachel Smith has a wide range of knowledge stemming from her extensive experience over the past two decades. With a degree in Electrical Engineering, she focuses on software, supplier, and medical device businesses, aiming to ensure that their IP protection aligns with their business needs and goals. Rachel is a registered patent attorney and focuses primarily on domestic and foreign patent prosecution in the electrical arts. Rachel consults clients from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups. Sh...

Mr. Weaver is the chair of the Firm’s Family Law Group. He is one of the Firm’s Partners and Managing Directors. Mr. Weaver has over twenty two years of Litigation experience and concentrates his practice entirely to Family Law. He is involved in all aspects of Family Law and specializes in areas of custody disputes and matters of high assets. Mr. Weaver is also actively involved as a family mediator and arbitrator. His experience includes handling complex litigation such as adopt...

Mr. Spilkin serves as primary real estate counsel for large corporate clients, particularly those in the automotive industry, in matters involving the purchase of real estate for development, the sale of excess real estate, and their general day-to-day real estate activities. His real estate practice also includes the representation of buyers, sellers and developers in commercial, industrial and residential purchases and sales ranging from single family homes to multi-million dollar complex t...