Stuart A. Sklar

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...

Jared Trust is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Jared, who practices law in Troy, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jared is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenneth B. Chapie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kenneth B., who practices law in Troy, Michigan, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bill's distinctive style makes him effective as a first chair litigator and as a lead transactional lawyer. He had done both successfully for major corporations for decades. Drawing from his experience as in-house counsel, including as Chief IP Counsel for Lear Corporation, Bill offers sophisticated business judgment that is rare in private practice. His in-house experience includes service for the US Army, BASF, SC Johnson, and Detroit Diesel. As evidence of his breadth and depth, Bill has s...

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...

Cynthia L. Umphrey works with individuals, families, and business owners on legal matters that affect both their personal lives and their companies. Based in Troy, Michigan, Ms. Umphrey advises clients through Kemp Klein on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and business planning matters. Her practice includes Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law , and Trusts and Estates . She assists clients in structuring p...

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

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...

Eric McGlothlin is an experienced public finance attorney in Michigan and Arizona. As bond counsel, he advises municipalities, schools and other governmental entities on the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable debt to finance all types of long and short-term capital needs. He helps his clients find the right legal structure, authorize financings and comply with federal and state tax and securities laws. Eric is instrumental as underwriter’s counsel, where he guides underwriters through d...

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...