Michael Small

I am an intellectual property (IP) and business attorney with over 25 years of experience. I am an advisor, a strategist, a litigator, a deal maker, and a problem solver. But most of all, I am an invested team member. Together, we plan pathways forward, take measured business risks, and develop mitigation plans for foreseeable bumps in the road. We are in it together. My IP experience does not fit neatly in a box. I have managed issues involving one or more of patents, trade secrets, trademar...

Amy A. Stawski is a shareholder with Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan. She has more than 20 years of legal experience representing individuals in Family Law matters and appellate litigation. Her practice focuses on complex domestic relations matters, including divorce, annulment, separate maintenance, paternity, child custody, change of domicile, parenting time, child support, spousal support (alimony), division of marital property, grandparenting time, and related appeals. She also handles cases...

Brendan G. Best is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Brendan G. practices law in Birmingham, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Brendan G. Best since 2020. 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 Brendan G. Best is held by other lawyers.

Kenneth B. Chapie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kenneth B. practices law in Troy, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth B. Chapie 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 Kenneth B. Chapie is held by other lawyers.

Kara Ferrara is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Kara practices law in Troy, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Kara Ferrara since 2024. 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 Kara Ferrara is held by other lawyers.

Paul has extensive experience in in all facets of intellectual property law. Paul’s practice involves assisting individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies in building and managing IP portfolios. He provides counseling with regard to invention development and harvesting, worldwide enforcement, patent and trademark procurement, intellectual property landscaping, clearance, and litigation matters, working to craft strategies that enable clients to work toward their unique goa...

Andrea DeFrain has moved to of-counsel status after practicing since 1981 and as a member of the Bodman High Net Worth Practice Group since 2005. Ms. DeFrain concentrated her practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and gift taxation, and probate administration. During her career, she was an adviser to individuals and families on a variety of personal and related tax matters. She continues to participate in the firm’s representation of certain clients. In addition, Ms. DeFrain h...

Michael A. Robbins has been practicing law in the State of Michigan since 1982. His practice concentrates exclusively in the area of Family Law. Family law includes such areas as divorce; child custody; parenting time; spousal and child support; property division; division of retirement benefits; tax consequences of divorce; mediation and arbitration; annulments; paternity; prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; change of domicile; grandparent's rights; domestic violence; and post-judgment pr...

Ziyad I. Hermiz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Trade Secrets Law. Ziyad I. practices law in Birmingham, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Ziyad I. Hermiz 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 Ziyad I. Hermiz is held by other lawyers.

Anthony K. Chubb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Municipal and Municipal Law. Anthony K. practices law in Troy, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony K. Chubb 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 Anthony K. Chubb is held by other lawyers.