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Aaron Burrell is a business lawyer who focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, appellate law, labor and employment law, and minority business enterprises. As a member of the firm’s litigation practice, he has prevailed in numerous complex, commercial-litigation cases in a number of state and federal trial courts and courts of appeals. As a member of the firm’s labor and employment practice, he has successfully defended clients in a wide range of discrim...

Mr. Scavone is chair of Bodman’s Real Estate Practice Group. He has represented banks and other financial institutions in a wide variety of complex, multi-million dollar, secured loans and other financial arrangements involving real estate. Such financings include mortgage loans, land acquisition and development loans, and construction financing for projects as diverse as shopping centers, apartment projects, office buildings, manufacturing facilities, residential developments, golf cou...

Eli Maroko is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Eli practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Eli Maroko since 2014. 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 Eli Maroko is held by other lawyers.

Amy’s practice focuses on corporate law with a special emphasis on mergers and acquisitions. She has extensive experience successfully advising clients with respect to mergers and acquisitions in a variety of industries as well as corporate governance, corporate finance, and general corporate matters.

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.

Ms. Lewis represents national and regional financial institutions on commercial loan origination matters, including the structuring, negotiation and documentation of agented and syndicated loan transactions. Her experience encompasses leveraged buyout and sponsor-financed transactions, asset-based loans, commercial real estate transactions, including mortgage warehouse and mortgage repurchase facilities, and multi-currency facilities. She also has extensive experience in negotiation and closi...

Salina Hamilton is engaged in a broad commercial litigation practice in the firm’s Detroit office. In addition to a robust litigation practice, Salina focuses on large-scale and complex E-Discovery, including complex collection and processing matters. She routinely speaks on the topic of E-Discovery at conferences and has assisted several E-Discovery development teams tasked with addressing E-Discovery issues in the legal field.

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

Rebecca Filiatraut is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Rebecca practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca Filiatraut 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 Rebecca Filiatraut is held by other lawyers.

Named one of the Best Lawyers in America® 2012-present for his work in antitrust law and litigation and a Michigan Super Lawyer® for Business Litigation, Mr. Zinn is a Member in Dickinson Wright’s Litigation Department. His extensive counseling and litigation experience includes successfully representing clients in complex commercial litigation, antitrust/trade regulation lawsuits, corporate compliance and internal investigations, dealer/distributor termination, e-discovery, int...