Shanika A. Owens

Ted Sylwestrzak has more than thirty-five years’ experience representing lenders. As a member of both Dickinson Wright’s Banking and Finance Group and Bankruptcy Group, he advises lenders in all areas of lending and in all aspects of their lending relationships. He is well-known by clients for his proactive approach, practical business judgment, and getting the deal closed with creative solutions. His representation includes structuring and documenting secured loans (with an empha...

Jaimee L. Witten specializes in representing clients in workouts, commercial bankruptcies, handling troubled suppliers, and other creditor’s rights situations. Her experience, ability to think quickly, and innate efficiency enable her to deliver the time-sensitive work product often required by clients dealing with these crisis situations. Jaimee began her career in Washington D.C. at Arnold & Porter LLP (now Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer), in its bankruptcy practice group, repre...

Brian J. McKeen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Brian J. practices law in Detroit, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Brian J. McKeen since 2014. 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 Brian J. McKeen is held by other lawyers.

Mark L. Kowalsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Securities. Mark L. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Mark L. Kowalsky since 2018. 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 Mark L. Kowalsky is held by other lawyers.

Salina Hamilton is engaged in a broad commercial litigation practice in the firm’s Detroit office. In addition to a robust litigation practice, Salina focuses on large-scale and complex E-Discovery, including complex collection and processing matters. She routinely speaks on the topic of E-Discovery at conferences and has assisted several E-Discovery development teams tasked with addressing E-Discovery issues in the legal field.

Scott R. Torpey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Scott R. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Scott R. Torpey 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 Scott R. Torpey is held by other lawyers.

Todd A. Holleman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Securities. Todd A. practices law in Detroit, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Todd A. Holleman since 2013. 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 Todd A. Holleman is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer M. LaTosch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jennifer M. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer M. LaTosch 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 Jennifer M. LaTosch is held by other lawyers.

Jay L. Welford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Jay L. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Jay L. Welford since 2003. 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 Jay L. Welford is held by oth...

Ms. Hickey represents lenders in loan originations. Her practice encompasses secured transactions, loan workouts, and counseling lenders on lender liability and loan structure issues. Ms. Hickey’s practice also includes middle market lending, asset based loans, healthcare, educational institution and religious organization financing, international lending, captive insurance financing, private lending, real estate financing, multi-rate, multi-currency loans and facilities, agented and sy...