James P. "Jim" Molloy

Barbara has over 30 years’ experience in complex litigation, with the exception of two years spent as general counsel. Her practice is focused on litigating, arbitrating and counseling her clients on patent, trademark and licensing matters as well as antitrust law.Barbara’s experience includes litigation of intellectual property disputes involving patent, trademark, computer and Internet law; theft of trade secrets; breach of license and franchise agreements; trade dress and copyr...

Jonathan M. Martone provides strategic counsel to business and entrepreneurial clients, guiding them through daily operational matters and complex legal challenges. With a pragmatic, success-driven approach, Jonathan delivers smart legal solutions clearly and simply — helping clients move forward with confidence.

Akeel has been recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA), a Lawyer of the Year by the Michigan Lawyers Weekly, nominated in top 5% of attorneys in the State of Michigan by Law & Politics Super lawyer Magazine for 13 consecutive years, in addition to being nationally recognized by US News & World News Report as a Tier One - Civil Rights lawyer. Akeel has been involved in several high profile employment discrimination cases, where he has manag...

Victoria Lehman manages all aspects of litigation and serves as trial counsel for the defense of hospitals and healthcare providers in medical malpractice litigation, premises liability and general negligence claims. Her practice focuses primarily on the defense of healthcare providers and health systems in all facets of litigation, from initial investigation through trial. She has significant experience managing high exposure claims, with a strong emphasis on pre-suit resolution and alternat...

Education: J.D., Magna Cum Laude, Michigan State University College of LawB.A., Economics, Michigan State University Experience: Miller Canfield, Senior Principal/Information Technology & Cyberlaw Section Chair, 1986-2013University of Phoenix, Advanced Certified Faculty Member, 2001-presentLaw Clerk to U.S. District Judge Robert E. DeMascio, 1984-1986 Professional Activities:American Bar Association, 1986-presentState Bar of Michigan, 1984-preentArmenian Bar Association, Board of Governor...

Evan Pappas is an attorney with Giroux Pappas Law in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He represents individuals and families in matters involving Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs throughout Michigan. Evan has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs since 2024. Prior to that recognition, he was included in the publication’s “Ones to Watch” category. Best Lawyers recognition is based on peer review within the legal prof...

Michael C. Lewis is recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Based in Troy, Michigan, Mike represents businesses, insurers, and individuals in a broad range of civil litigation matters through his work with August Law PLLC. Licensed to practice law since 1998, Mike has built a litigation career that includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex and high-stakes disputes. Early in his career, he was ...

Andrea DeFrain has moved to of-counsel status after practicing since 1981 and as a member of the Bodman High Net Worth Practice Group since 2005. Ms. DeFrain concentrated her practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and gift taxation, and probate administration. During her career, she was an adviser to individuals and families on a variety of personal and related tax matters. She continues to participate in the firm’s representation of certain clients. In addition, Ms. DeFrain h...

James B. Cunningham is a resident in our Nashville, Tennessee and Troy, Michigan offices and focuses his national practice in four primary areas: 1. Commercial real estate acquisition, divestiture and development matters, 2. Real estate finance and capital markets transactions, 3. Commercial loan workouts, resolutions and enforcement actions, specifically in the CMBS industry and 4. Corporate matters, with an emphasis on corporate mergers and acquisitions. James' commercial real estate practi...

Roger focuses his practice on Corporate law and Commercial Transactions. He is experienced with contract negotiations involving joint ventures, strategic alliances, mergers/acquisitions, and related agreements, including, e.g., joint venture relationships involving the design, development and supply of various automotive systems and components. He is skilled at drafting and negotiating a broad spectrum of contracts and related documents, with extensive experience concerning automotive supply ...