Stuart M. Israel

Alan T. Ackerman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Alan T., who practices law in Birmingham, Michigan, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alan T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Basile concentrates his practice on intellectual property and technology transactions relating to software, hardware, electronics, semiconductors and the Internet. An experienced patent attorney, he manages large patent portfolios and frequently provides clients with opinions and strategic advice in regard to infringement and other contested matters. He also handles a wide variety of technology-related commercial transactions including alliances and licenses. He provides intellectual prop...

Robert Giroux Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Bob, who practices law throughout Michigan and with firm headquarters in Farmington Hills, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bob is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and ...

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.

Michael C. Lewis is recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Based in Troy, Michigan, Mike represents businesses, insurers, and individuals in a broad range of civil litigation matters through his work with August Law PLLC. Licensed to practice law since 1998, Mike has built a litigation career that includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex and high-stakes disputes. Early in his career, he was ...

Paul Thursam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Corporate Law. Paul, 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 Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Fishman has over 25 years of experience in trademark law, related licensing and litigation and other disciplines of Intellectual Property law. He has substantial experience in a wide range of industries, including banking, insurance, automotive, packaged foods, contract furniture, publishing, sports, entertainment, building products, certification programs, computer hardware and software, telecommunications, restaurant, medical products, and scientific and laboratory products. He manages ...

Brian E. Etzel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Employment Law - Individuals. Brian E., who practices law in Birmingham, Michigan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert S. Zawideh is a Vice President, Director, and shareholder at Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan, where he has practiced since 2010. For more than 34 years, he has represented individuals, businesses, and municipalities in complex disputes involving arbitration, commercial litigation , and litigation involving trusts and estates . His work frequently involves high-value trust and estate disputes, where he represents interested parties in probate and fiduciary matters. Robert has appeared in t...

Paul W. Hines is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Paul W., who practices law in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.