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Salina Hamilton is engaged in a broad commercial litigation practice in the firm’s Detroit office. In addition to a robust litigation practice, Salina focuses on large-scale and complex E-Discovery, including complex collection and processing matters. She routinely speaks on the topic of E-Discovery at conferences and has assisted several E-Discovery development teams tasked with addressing E-Discovery issues in the legal field.

Allan S. Rubin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor Law - Management. Allan S. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Allan S. Rubin 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 Allan S. Rubin is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Shulman represents lenders in loan originations. His practice also encompasses loan workouts, contract and other general business matters, as well as counseling lenders on lender liability issues. In addition, he represents lenders acting in non-lending capacities such as trustee or escrow agent. Mr. Shulman has extensive experience representing lenders providing credit enhancements for commercial paper back-up facilities and municipal bonds and representing lenders purchasing tax exempt ...

Kathleen M. Gatti is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Kathleen M. practices law in Detroit, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen M. Gatti 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 Kathleen M. Gatti is held by other lawyers.

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...

Randall M. Blau is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Randall M. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Randall M. Blau 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 re...

Mr. Scavone is chair of Bodman’s Real Estate Practice Group. He has represented banks and other financial institutions in a wide variety of complex, multi-million dollar, secured loans and other financial arrangements involving real estate. Such financings include mortgage loans, land acquisition and development loans, and construction financing for projects as diverse as shopping centers, apartment projects, office buildings, manufacturing facilities, residential developments, golf cou...

Mr. Raphelson focuses his practice on commercial litigation particularly related to the automotive industry, and intellectual property litigation. He also dedicates a substantial amount of time to general commercial cases such as contract disputes, finance and banking litigation, corporate governance and dissolution, dealer and franchise termination, and other corporate law disputes. He is a former member of the State Bar of Michigan’s Ad Hoc Committee on Legislation, ex-officio chairma...

Lawrence (Larry) J. Buckfire is the managing partner and lead trial attorney at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. The Michigan personal injury law firm has six attorneys who specialize in serious injury, accident, and medical malpractice cases. The firm represents clients throughout the State of Michigan. Lawrence earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Michigan in 1986 and his Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State University School of Law in 1989. He has been in privat...

Christopher A. Cornwall focuses his practice on complex Commercial and Business Litigation and Construction law. With a depth of experience in litigation, Mr. Cornwall represents corporations in business disputes, including breach of contract, tortious interference, fraud, non-compete provisions, shareholder claims and buy-sell agreements. He counsels business and private owners in real estate matters, including adverse possession, zoning issues, restrictive covenants, variances, boundary dis...