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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 ...

Jarrod T. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Jarrod T., who practices law in Lansing, Michigan, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jarrod T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael E. Larkin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael E., who practices law in Lansing, Michigan, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen J. Rhodes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Appellate Practice, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law. Stephen J., who practices law in Okemos, Michigan, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Helen E.R. Mills is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment, Litigation - Municipal and Municipal Law. Helen E.R., who practices law in Okemos, Michigan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Helen E.R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William K. Fahey is a Michigan lawyer serving public utilities and municipalities for more than 32 years. He represents electric and natural gas utilities in administrative, regulatory, commercial and appellate matters, and has been involved in nearly every major matter affecting Michigan public utilities over the last three decades. Mr. Fahey has represented more than 100 Michigan municipalities throughout Michigan, both as municipal attorney and as special counsel, principally handling muni...

Michigan personal injury attorney James F. Graves received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and his law degree from Wayne State University Law School. He has served as President of the Ingham County Bar Association and the Ingham County Bar Foundation. He is currently a fellow and a board member of the Ingham County Bar Foundation. Mr. Graves is also a past Regional Chair of the State Bar of Michigan Access to Justice Fund and a past member of the State Bar Judicial...

Brandon Hubbard is engaged in a broad litigation practice representing large institutions, middle market companies, and emerging businesses and their principals. Having been with Dickinson Wright for more than a decade, Brandon has material trial, litigation and arbitration experience, and is often called upon to handle our clients’ most hotly-contested matters (public and private). Industries and areas of practice have included private equity and asset purchases, mergers and acquisitio...

Peter Ellsworth has a depth of experience in state administrative law and litigation; commercial litigation; public utility regulation; hospital and health care regulation; gaming; insurance; elections and campaign finance; administrative litigation and judicial appeals; and commercial regulatory matters. He has counseled property and casualty insurance companies in litigation over credit scoring and has counseled gubernatorial campaigns. He has drafted and defended the validity of constituti...

Ryan M. Shannon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Ryan M., who practices law in Lansing, Michigan, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.