Eric Minch

With a practice focus on Banking and Financial Services, William Shield, Jr. has served as counsel to agent bank and bank groups in numerous commercial lending transactions, including restructurings and other refinancings, secured and unsecured credits, acquisition and spin off financings, international multiple borrower financings, general working capital facilities, start up and joint venture financings and construction lending. He has extensive experience in asset based and other secured l...

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

Emily M. Mayer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Emily M. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Emily M. Mayer 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 Emily M. Mayer is held by other lawyers.

Fadwa Hammoud is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Fadwa practices law in Detroit, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Fadwa Hammoud 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 Fadwa Hammoud is held by other lawyers.

Kimberly Ross Clayson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Kimberly Ross practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Kimberly Ross Clayson 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 Kimberly Ross Clayson is held by othe...

Acts as outside general counsel for employment matters, both with respect to counseling and litigation, for multiple employers with operations in Michigan and throughout the United States and in varied fields, including but not limited to, automotive, health care, public and private education, professional and consulting services, Information Technology services, and advertising. Work includes acting as general counsel for employment and litigation matters for foreign companies operating in t...

Jeffrey M. Weiss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jeffrey M. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey M. Weiss 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 Jeffrey M. Weiss is held by other lawyers.

Ralph E. McDowell assists clients primarily in the areas of commercial bankruptcy, debtors’ and creditors’ rights, and workouts. He has represented the interests of banks and other financial institutions in pre-bankruptcy workout situations, commercial bankruptcy cases, and troubled credit situations. His work with banks and financial institutions includes representation in court proceedings, sale of debt transactions, foreclosures, liquidation of assets, and forbearance arrangeme...

Emily Palacios is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Emily practices law in Detroit, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Emily Palacios 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 Emily Palacios is held by other lawyers.

Katherine J. Van Dyke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Katherine J. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine J. Van Dyke since 2020. 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 Katherine J. Van Dyke...