Kevin C. Backus

Christopher Smith is a distinguished intellectual property attorney specializing in patent litigation, IP counseling, licensing, and patent and trademark prosecution, with extensive experience representing Fortune 500 companies and startups across diverse industries. Christopher Smith is a highly regarded intellectual property attorney, recognized for his work in IP litigation, especially in patent litigation. His practice encompasses patent and trademark prosecution and the preparation of co...

Kevin Fanning is an experienced commercial litigator who represents companies in the manufacturing, technology, electronics, transportation, financial services and securities industries in their most complex disputes. He has extensive trial experience serving as lead counsel in jury and bench trials before state and federal courts nationwide, and regularly appears before AAA, ICDR, JAMS and FINRA panels in arbitrations throughout the United States and internationally. Kevin is known for his s...

Mr. Fishman has over 25 years of experience in trademark law, related licensing and litigation and other disciplines of Intellectual Property law. He has substantial experience in a wide range of industries, including banking, insurance, automotive, packaged foods, contract furniture, publishing, sports, entertainment, building products, certification programs, computer hardware and software, telecommunications, restaurant, medical products, and scientific and laboratory products. He manages ...

Jerome P. Pesick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law and Real Estate Law. Jerome P. practices law in Birmingham, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Jerome P. Pesick since 2007. 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 Jerome P. Pesick is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Piper specializes in workplace law, education law, and litigation. She represents and counsels employers on contemporary employment law issues, such as workplace bullying; social media issues; background checks; and employee privacy; as well as traditional employment law issues such as discrimination, sexual and other forms of illegal harassment, and retaliation issues; accommodating employees with disabilities; FMLA issues; wage and hour issues; reductions-in-force, discipline and discha...

Denise M. Glassmeyer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Denise M. practices law in Troy, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Denise M. Glassmeyer since 2019. 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 Denise M. Glassmeyer is held by other lawyers.

Daniel P. Aleksynas represents clients in patent law matters involving chemical, electrical, medical device, and mechanical technologies. Based in Troy, Michigan, he works with startups, established businesses, and innovators on intellectual property strategy, patent prosecution, and related litigation support. His practice includes Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, and Patent Law at Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane PC . Mr. Aleksynas is responsible for drafting and...

Andrew R. Basile Jr. is a patent attorney with Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane PC in Troy, Michigan. His practice focuses on intellectual property matters, technology transactions, patent law, and intellectual property litigation involving software, hardware, electronics, semiconductors, and Internet-based technologies. Mr. Basile advises clients on patent portfolio development and management, patent prosecution strategies, infringement analyses, and other contested intellectual property...

Brian H. Rolfe is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law , advising business owners, companies, families, and individuals on a wide range of legal matters. Mr. Rolfe works closely with clients to address business disputes, operational concerns, and other complex legal challenges that arise throughout the life of a business. His approach emphasizes practical solutions and careful planning while ...

Roberta Granadier’s practice focuses on employee benefits and executive compensation. She works with private, public and governmental employers on their qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, executive and incentive compensation programs, ESOPs and insured and self-insured health plans. Ms. Granadier has extensive experience with benefits issues in corporate transactions, including change of control parachute excise taxes, plan terminations and spin-offs and transition of benefit...