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Paul’s practice focuses upon representation of business and individual taxpayers in federal tax planning as well as in controversies at administrative levels and the tax court and before federal courts. Paul has served as a past Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Tax Program at Walsh College and is also a committee chair and frequent speaker at the American Bar Association Taxation Committee meetings. He is a regular contributor to the Michigan Business Law Journal on tax matters. Paul i...

Robert Lantzy is a graduate of the Central Michigan University and graduated cum laude from the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University in 1997. Robert is an experienced trial attorney and concentrates his practice in many areas of civil litigation, including truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, motor vehicle accidents, dog attacks, lead paint exposure and child lead poisoning, mold exposure and cases involving other general environmental contamination. He is a member of the Ame...

Jill M. Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Jill M. practices law in Ann Arbor, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Jill M. Miller 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 Jill M. Miller is held by other lawyers.

Mark Heusel is an experienced commercial business attorney and serves as the Chair of the Firm’s China/ASEAN Region Practice Group. He has more than 25 years of experience in representing multi-national companies in the manufacturing, retail and automotive industries. Mr. Heusel’s experience includes advising foreign companies in the areas of foreign direct investment in the United States, business formation, Greenfield investment, international trade, commercial transactional mat...

Joanne advises clients on a wide range of state and local tax matters, with a focus on tax controversy, litigation, and planning. She represents businesses of all sizes—from closely held companies to Fortune 500 corporations—in disputes involving Michigan’s corporate income tax, sales and use tax, withholding, and individual income tax. Her practice also includes handling multistate tax issues and helping clients understand and respond to audits, assessments, and refund clai...

Bradley S. Defoe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Bradley S. practices law in Novi, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Bradley S. Defoe 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 Bradley S. Defoe is held by other lawyers.

Sarah L. Wixson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Sarah L. practices law in Ann Arbor, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah L. Wixson 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 Sarah L. Wixson is held by other lawyers.

With over 20 years of experience, Angelique has a national practice that includes all aspects of federal tax law, federal and state tax controversy, and reporting compliance issues with offshore financial accounts and other assets. From Dickinson Wright’s Lansing and Ann Arbor offices, she represents individuals and business clients, from small businesses to multimillion-dollar corporations, including clients with overseas interests. For more than ten years, Angelique maintained a succe...

Joshua E. Ney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Joshua E. practices law in Ann Arbor, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua E. Ney 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 Joshua E. Ney is held by other lawyers.

John S. Artz, a partner with Dickinson Wright PLLC has more than twenty-five years of experience and practices in all areas of intellectual property litigation. He also has extensive experience with the acquisition, management, and prosecution of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret assets. He serves and has served as lead counsel for many companies in federal courts across the country, including the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. John also has served as lead counsel in 25+ IPRs ...