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Peter is a tax attorney with wide ranging experience representing clients in transactional matters. Peter's tax practice focuses in the areas of tax-advantage financings, partnership taxation, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border tax planning. In addition, Peter has significant experience representing clients in administrative and regulatory matters, real estate development, gaming law, and general business transactional matters.

With a practice focus on municipal finance, Kester So has served as bond counsel or underwriter’s counsel on a wide variety of bond issues, including bonds for health care, public power, higher education, student loan, transportation, unemployment insurance, tax increment financing, state revolving fund, environmental, school bond loan fund, State and local building authorities, airports, water and sewer, solid waste disposal and economic and industrial development bonds.

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 ...

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.

Jennifer Utter Heston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Energy Regulatory Law. Jennifer Utter practices law in Lansing, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Utter Heston 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 Jennifer Utter Heston is held by other lawyers.

Stacy L. Hissong is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Municipal Law, Natural Resources Law and Water Law. Stacy L. practices law in Okemos, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Stacy L. Hissong since 2017. 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 Stacy L. Hissong is held b...

Ross K. Bower II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Municipal, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Municipal Law and Tax Law. Ross K. practices law in Okemos, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Ross K. Bower II since 2021. 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 Ross K. Bowe...

Nolan J. Moody is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Nolan J. practices law in Lansing, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Nolan J. Moody 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 Nolan J. Moody is held by other lawyers.

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.

Jeffery V. Stuckey’s practice focuses on Appellate law, Campaign Finance & Elections and Commercial & Business Litigation. He has appeared as appellate counsel on more than two hundred matters involving commercial interests and regulated industries in the areas of gaming, insurance, telecommunications, energy, elections, tax, health care and business. Mr. Stuckey has provided legal counsel to political parties, campaigns and committees as well as high-profile political figures.