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Michael Cole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Food and Beverage Law. Michael practices law in Okemos, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Cole 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 Michael Cole is held by other lawyers.

Christopher S. Patterson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Litigation - Municipal. Christopher S. practices law in Okemos, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher S. Patterson since 2023. 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 Christopher S. Patterson is held by other lawyers.

Ryan Shannon, a member in Dickinson Wright’s Lansing office, focuses his practice on state administrative law and appellate practice. As chair of the firm’s insurance regulatory practice, he represents insurance carriers, HMOs, agencies, third party administrators, and other insurance industry entities in compliance and licensing matters. He has also represented dozens of Michigan municipalities in administrative and appellate proceedings related to property tax valuation, exempti...

John A. Forrest is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. John A. practices law in Okemos, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized John A. Forrest since 2025. 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 John A. Forrest is held by other lawyers.

Stephen J. Rhodes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Appellate Practice, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law. Stephen J. practices law in Okemos, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen J. Rhodes since 2013. 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 Stephen J. Rhodes is...

George T. Sinas received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and his law degree from Wayne State University Law School. He is a past President of the Michigan Association for Justice (formerly the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association) and a past Chairperson of the State Bar Negligence Law Section. Mr. Sinas has been recognized in every edition of the Best Lawyers in America since 1989 in the field of personal injury litigation. He was also recognized by Michigan Lawyers ...

Jarrod Smith is a member in Dickinson Wright's Lansing office, where his practice focuses on public finance, governmental policy and economic development law. Jarrod has extensive experience advising state and local issuers, as well as various underwriters and financial institutions in structuring and executing complex public finance transactions, leveraging his deep knowledge of governmental procedures and financial frameworks. Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Jarrod worked in public finan...

Stephen Sinas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Stephen practices law in Lansing, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen Sinas 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 Stephen Sinas is held by other lawyers.

In Scott Knapp’s Business Litigation practice, he has represented clients in cases involving fraud, violations of non-compete agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract. He has represented Michigan’s largest health care company and insurance subsidiaries in many dozens of cases, including ERISA disputes and putative class actions brought by physicians and other health care providers; and has secured summary judgment dismissing a putative national class ac...

Bryan J. Waldman is the president of the law firm of Sinas, Dramis, Larkin, Graves & Waldman . In 2024, 2022, 2020, 2017, and 2015, Bryan was selected the Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America in the area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, for the Lansing, Michigan region. His practice is limited to representing people in wrongful death and personal injury cases . He has litigated these types of cases in over 40 jurisdictions. Bryan has extensive experience handling...