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Daniel L. Buckfire earned his undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Michigan Business School in 1989.Mr. Buckfire was Phi Beta Kappa and graduated in the top 10% of his class. He graduated cum laude from the prestigious University of Michigan Law School in 1991 and has been engaged in the private practice of law since his successful completion of the bar exam. Daniel L. Buckfire specializes in Michigan car accident cases, no-fault insurance claims, dram shop liability, and...

Kameron received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Dayton where he also played football for the Flyers. While at Dayton, Kameron worked with the Chemistry Department where he created and maintained chemical compositions used by the University’s laboratory classes. At Wayne State University Law School, Kameron received the Gold Key Award for exemplary academic achievement and the William Davidson Endowed Scholarship awarded to a law school student who participated in NC...

Paul W. Hines is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Paul W. practices law in Farmington Hills, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Paul W. Hines 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 Paul W. Hines is held by other lawyers.

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.

Joseph P. Buttiglieri is a shareholder with Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan . His practice focuses on Family Law and Litigation – Trusts and Estates , including probate litigation and estate administration , conservatorships, guardianships, wrongful death distributions, and mediation. He regularly represents individuals and families in contested probate and family law matters and works with clients to address complex issues involving trusts, estates, and fiduciary responsibilities. Mr. But...

J. Thomas MacFarlane works extensively with individuals on estate planning, tax planning and probate matters and with businesses on succession planning and corporate restructuring. Thomas counsels clients on the various wealth preservation strategies which are available to high net worth individuals. He is also frequently asked to represent beneficiaries or fiduciaries in complex estate contests and trust disputes. Tom has represented clients in all aspects of corporate law and has counseled ...

Jared provides straightforward and effective advice to business entities and individuals in transactional, corporate and information technology matters. Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Jared served as in-house counsel for IBM where he gained extensive experience in reviewing and negotiating software, technology, financing and services contracts, as well as drafting and evaluating contract terms, work orders and statements of work. Since joining the firm, Jared has expanded his practice and...

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...

Education: J.D., Magna Cum Laude, Michigan State University College of LawB.A., Economics, Michigan State University Experience: Miller Canfield, Senior Principal/Information Technology & Cyberlaw Section Chair, 1986-2013University of Phoenix, Advanced Certified Faculty Member, 2001-presentLaw Clerk to U.S. District Judge Robert E. DeMascio, 1984-1986 Professional Activities:American Bar Association, 1986-presentState Bar of Michigan, 1984-preentArmenian Bar Association, Board of Governor...

Derek Brackon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Derek practices law in Farmington Hills, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Derek Brackon 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 Derek Brackon is held by other lawyers.