Eric S. Klein

Mr. Stearns is a Member in Dickinson Wright’s Troy and Saginaw offices and Chair of the Patent Prosecution Practice Group. He has over 25 years of experience in the legal industry, particularly in the area of patents. Mr. Stearns maintains a very active patent practice with clients in the automotive industry as well as medical device, pharmaceutical and light rail. He handles all aspects of patent law, including preparing and filing original applications, responses, appeals, reexaminati...

J. David Garcia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. J. David practices law in Birmingham, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized J. David Garcia 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 J. David Garcia is held by other lawyers.

Michael Vogt helps clients resolve complex real estate issues and disputes. Whether guiding clients through the zoning entitlement process or representing clients in disputes related to the purchase, sale, development, leasing, and management of commercial real estate, Michael works hand in hand with clients to understand their goals and then form practical strategies to reach them. In his national zoning practice, Michael counsels clients throughout the entire zoning process—from the i...

David E. Plunkett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. David E. practices law in Birmingham, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized David E. Plunkett 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 David E. Plunkett is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Slaven focuses her practice on intellectual property law, particularly in the area of patents. She has significant experience in the chemical arts, especially material science and metallurgy, as well as the mechanical and electrical arts, particularly inventions related to the automotive industry. On behalf of the firm’s clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to individual entrepreneurs, she handles patent application preparation and prosecution, including original filings, res...

Mr. Gregory’s practice is focused primarily in the areas of ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation. Mr. Gregory advises clients on all aspects of employee benefits including qualified retirement plans, welfare plans, and nonqualified compensation programs. Mr. Gregory assists clients with plan design, drafting, and implementation of 401(k), profit sharing, 403(b), 457, and defined benefit plans. Mr. Gregory also provides advice on the design, implementation, and administra...

Donald J. Gasiorek is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Donald J. practices law in Farmington Hills, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Donald J. Gasiorek 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 Donald J. Gasiorek is held by other lawyers.

Rachel Smith has a wide range of knowledge stemming from her extensive experience over the past two decades. With a degree in Electrical Engineering, she focuses on software, supplier, and medical device businesses, aiming to ensure that their IP protection aligns with their business needs and goals. Rachel is a registered patent attorney and focuses primarily on domestic and foreign patent prosecution in the electrical arts. Rachel consults clients from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups. Sh...

James McCullen is a partner at ABC Law Centers (Reiter & Walsh, P.C.) , bringing nearly two decades of birth injury experience to the firm. He joined ABC Law Centers in 2020 after a career spanning both defense and plaintiff-side birth trauma litigation. Jim began his career defending hospitals on a birth trauma team at a large firm, handling complex HIE and obstetrical malpractice cases. He later worked alongside founder Jesse Reiter at Gregory & Reiter, P.C., before opening his own ...

Gregory Light is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Gregory practices law in Farmington Hills, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory Light 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 Gregory Light is held by other lawyers.