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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...

James W. Rose is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. James W. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized James W. Rose since 2023. 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 James W. Rose is held by other lawyers.

Michelle C. Harrell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Michelle C. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle C. Harrell 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 Michelle C. Harrell is held by other lawyers.

Kenneth Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kenneth practices law in Detroit, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth Lee since 2026. 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 Kenneth Lee is held by other lawyers.

Bob has been a defense litigator for over 35 years. He has successfully tried to jury verdict numerous cases before the state and federal courts in Michigan. He focuses his practice representing employers and management in the areas of labor law and employment litigation. He also counsels companies and insurance carriers on employment rights and obligations as well as strategies that avoid lawsuits.

Mr. Amburn concentrates his practice on intellectual property protection and litigation. He prepares and prosecutes patent and trademark applications, drafts intellectual property opinions and agreements, and counsels clients in obtaining and enforcing intellectual property rights. He works on a wide variety of technologies including mechanical, software, and business methods. Mr. Amburn has over fourteen years of litigation experience including first chair jury trial, mediation, arbitration,...

Mr. Raphelson focuses his practice on commercial litigation particularly related to the automotive industry, and intellectual property litigation. He also dedicates a substantial amount of time to general commercial cases such as contract disputes, finance and banking litigation, corporate governance and dissolution, dealer and franchise termination, and other corporate law disputes. He is a former member of the State Bar of Michigan’s Ad Hoc Committee on Legislation, ex-officio chairma...

Arthur A. Weiss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Arthur A. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Arthur A. Weiss since 2008. 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 Arthur A. Weiss is held by other lawyers.

John LaParl is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. John practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized John LaParl 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 John LaParl is held by other lawyers.

Steve Howell has been practicing for over 40 years as a bankruptcy and insolvency lawyer providing a broad range of services in the distressed business context. A significant part of Steve’s practice is spent counseling lenders in troubled loan matters throughout the workout process, including exit strategies, refinancings, restructures, sales, out-of-court and court proceedings, bankruptcy and liquidation. Steve has also represented borrowers, creditors’ committees, creditors and...