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Daniel C. Waslawksi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Daniel C., who practices law in Southfield, Michigan, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael R. Nye is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Michael R., who practices law in Detroit, Michigan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark L. Kowalsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Securities. Mark L., who practices law in Southfield, Michigan, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ms. Aref represents financial institutions in commercial lending transactions, including the structuring, negotiating and documenting of loan transactions, including syndicated loans, bilateral loans, subordinated loans and participations. She also has experience assisting corporate clients, including private equity firms, with borrowing and re-financing transactions, including secured and unsecured credit facilities, asset-based lending facilities, leveraged lending facilities, mezzanine fin...

Dustin Hoff is a highly successful trial attorney who joined Christensen Law in 2015. With over a decade of experience in personal injury litigation, Dustin is recognized for attaining high-value settlements and verdicts in complex PI and wrongful death suits. As one of our top litigators, his excellence in the courtroom has earned numerous accolades, including membership in the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation-only organization comprised of the nation&rsqu...

Sarah is the managing partner at Christensen Law, where she recently celebrated her 12th anniversary. Integral to the successful operations of the firm, Sarah has been working alongside founder David Christensen since 2009, partnering on major trials protecting the rights of accident victims. Sarah is responsive and compassionate when it comes to her clients, and a strong litigator with a history of successful verdicts won in challenging court situations. Sarah has far more trial experience t...

Jeffrey M. Weiss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jeffrey M., who practices law in Southfield, Michigan, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve Howell has been practicing for over 40 years as a bankruptcy and insolvency lawyer providing a broad range of services in the distressed business context. A significant part of Steve’s practice is spent counseling lenders in troubled loan matters throughout the workout process, including exit strategies, refinancings, restructures, sales, out-of-court and court proceedings, bankruptcy and liquidation. Steve has also represented borrowers, creditors’ committees, creditors and...

Brandon joined Christensen Law in 2023, taking on a full docket of matters both in early investigation and heading into trial. A 10-year veteran litigator with a successful record of winning verdicts and settlements, he brings extensive experience to the team. As a trial attorney, he considers himself fair but aggressive in defending plaintiff’s rights. Open, honest communication throughout the process is essential to building client trust and productive relationships, he believes. He e...

Bruce Thelen has a wide ranging practice in international trade and commerce extending to all regions of the world. He provides advice to clients on customs and trade issues addressing regulatory compliance, fines, penalties, seizures and investigations, customs audits, advance rulings and challenge of US Customs and Border Protection decisions, USMCA and other preferential trade agreements, antidumping and countervailing duties, forced labor compliance and product sourcing and supply chain p...