Brian W. Whitelaw

When we opened our firm over 40 years ago, our attorneys focused their skills and knowledge on the highly complex area of tax law. Since that time, Bendure & Thomas has cultivated a reputation for attentive and meticulous legal service. We provide comprehensive tax law services for individuals, families and businesses across the Bloomfield Hills area and the northern suburbs of Detroit. The U.S. tax code is a highly complex area of law with considerable consequences. A misstep when filing...

Ted Sylwestrzak has more than thirty-five years’ experience representing lenders. As a member of both Dickinson Wright’s Banking and Finance Group and Bankruptcy Group, he advises lenders in all areas of lending and in all aspects of their lending relationships. He is well-known by clients for his proactive approach, practical business judgment, and getting the deal closed with creative solutions. His representation includes structuring and documenting secured loans (with an empha...

Mr. Burgess currently serves as Dickinson Wright’s Chairman. From 2010 through 2018, Mr. Burgess served as Dickinson Wright’s Chief Executive Officer, overseeing all aspects of the Firm’s professional and business operations, strategic planning, client relations and business expansion. For more than 20 years, served as counsel to secured lenders (including banks, insurance companies, lending syndicates, administrative agents, collateral agents and loan servicers) in all aspe...

Arthur A. Weiss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Arthur A. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Arthur A. Weiss since 2008. 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 Arthur A. Weiss is held by other lawyers.

Shirley A. Kaigler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Shirley A. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Shirley A. Kaigler 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 Shirley A. Kaigler is held by other lawyers.

Christopher B. McMahon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Christopher B. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher B. McMahon 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 Christopher B. McMa...

Susan S. Lichterman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Arbitration. Susan S. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Susan S. Lichterman 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 Susan S. Lichterman is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer Hetu’s practice focuses on trademark law and brand protection. She advises businesses of all sizes on a wide range of trademark matters in the U.S. and international markets, collaborates with foreign law firms on worldwide trademark protection, and provides counseling regarding U.S. use and registration. She also counsels businesses in the rapidly growing cannabis industry on how to navigate trademark protection strategies in the current landscape. She is a former trademark at...

Terry W. Bonnette is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Terry W. practices law in Detroit, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Terry W. Bonnette 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 Terry W. Bonnette is held by other l...

Jennifer M. LaTosch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jennifer M. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer M. LaTosch 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 Jennifer M. LaTosch is held by other lawyers.