Michael Malinzak

A $2 million offer became $102.6 million. That is what Michigan Auto Law won after the insurance company only offered $2 million to settle. It is not a one-time number. It is a pattern. $102.6 Million verdict. Insurance offer: $2 Million. $40 Million wrongful death verdict. Insurance offer: $0. $34.5 Million trucking crash settlement. Final offer (in trial): $14 Million. 15 separate trial verdicts of between $1 million and almost $15 million, on final offers of between $0 and $30,000. That is...

Lawrence (Larry) J. Buckfire is the managing partner and lead trial attorney at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. The Michigan personal injury law firm has six attorneys who specialize in serious injury, accident, and medical malpractice cases. The firm represents clients throughout the State of Michigan, and has offices in both Southfield and Ann Arbor. Lawrence earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Michigan in 1986 and his juris doctor degree from Wayne State Unive...

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 ...

Rebecca Cantor is a registered patent attorney with an extensive background in patent litigation as well as trademark protection and enforcement. Rebecca serves as the Chair of Brooks Kushman's life science practice group. She concentrates her practice on intellectual property litigation, with a focus on patent litigation involving a wide range of technologies including pharmaceuticals and other life sciences technologies. Rebecca also has experience in trademark disputes, both in Federal Cou...

Jennifer Secorski is a firm partner and dedicated attorney who joined ABC Law Centers (Reiter & Walsh, P.C.) in 2004. While attending law school, Jenni worked at the firm as a legal assistant, where she developed a deep commitment to advocating for children affected by birth injuries. After earning her law degree, she chose to continue her work with the firm as an attorney and was promoted to Partner in 2021. Jenni received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, Dear...

Sara K. MacWilliams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Sara K. practices law in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Sara K. MacWilliams 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 Sara K. MacWilliams is held by other lawyers.

Ronald S. Nixon is a commercial litigation attorney with more than 25 years of experience representing businesses and individuals in complex disputes. Based in Troy, Michigan, Mr. Nixon practices with Kemp Klein , where he assists clients with litigation, appeals, and dispute resolution in state and federal courts. His work focuses on developing practical litigation strategies and carefully analyzing legal and factual issues to help clients address challenging conflicts. Mr. Nixon’s pra...

John LeRoy is a highly skilled litigation professional. He uses his electrical and mechanical engineering background, and two decades of intellectual property litigation experience, to represent his clients in high-tech legal disputes and complex licensing negotiations. John’s practice focuses on patent, trade secret and copyright litigation involving software, electronics, and mechanical systems. With over 20 years of experience, a Master’s degree in electrical engineering, and a...

Norman D. Orr is a shareholder at Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan, focusing his practice on corporate and commercial matters, including Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Corporate Law. With more than forty years of experience advising businesses, lenders, and other stakeholders, he assists clients with the purchase and sale of businesses, entity formation, financing transactions, shareholder and partner disputes, and the negotiation and preparation of ...

Erica Grand Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Erica Grand practices law in Birmingham, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Erica Grand Brown 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 Erica Grand Brown is held by other lawyers.