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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.

James McCullen is a partner at ABC Law Centers (Reiter & Walsh, P.C.) , bringing nearly two decades of birth injury experience to the firm. He joined ABC Law Centers in 2020 after a career spanning both defense and plaintiff-side birth trauma litigation. Jim began his career defending hospitals on a birth trauma team at a large firm, handling complex HIE and obstetrical malpractice cases. He later worked alongside founder Jesse Reiter at Gregory & Reiter, P.C., before opening his own ...

Mr. Spilkin serves as primary real estate counsel for large corporate clients, particularly those in the automotive industry, in matters involving the purchase of real estate for development, the sale of excess real estate, and their general day-to-day real estate activities. His real estate practice also includes the representation of buyers, sellers and developers in commercial, industrial and residential purchases and sales ranging from single family homes to multi-million dollar complex t...

Alex Lebedinski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Alex practices law in Troy, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Alex Lebedinski 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 Alex Lebedinski is held by other lawyers.

Joanne advises clients on a wide range of state and local tax matters, with a focus on tax controversy, litigation, and planning. She represents businesses of all sizes—from closely held companies to Fortune 500 corporations—in disputes involving Michigan’s corporate income tax, sales and use tax, withholding, and individual income tax. Her practice also includes handling multistate tax issues and helping clients understand and respond to audits, assessments, and refund clai...

Michael J. Lusardi provides counsel to companies and individuals in the acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, construction, and financing of office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, and residential projects throughout the United States. He frequently works as real estate counsel for corporate clients, representing them in the acquisition, development, and leasing of real estate and assisting in day-to-day real estate affairs. Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Michael practiced in Kat...

Heather G. Ptasznik is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Heather G. practices law in Birmingham, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Heather G. Ptasznik 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 Heather G. Ptasznik is held by other lawyers.

Mark Jotanovic, a registered patent attorney, practices out of the firm’s Troy office. He focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation and patent prosecution involving electrical, electro-mechanical, and software matters. He has worked in a wide range of electrical and computer technologies, including artificial intelligence (focusing on image recognition, machine learning, and neural networks), autonomous vehicles, cloud computing, smart home environments, and product desig...

An attorney in Dickinson Wright’s Troy office, Nicholas Papasifakis advises individuals, families, and business owners on estate planning, asset protection strategies, business matters, and probate and trust administration and litigation. He works closely with clients to design estate plans that reflect their goals around wealth transfer, tax planning, asset protection, probate avoidance, and charitable giving. Each plan is tailored to the client’s family dynamics and financial pr...

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...