Thomas A. Wootton

Bill is a member of the Financial Services Practice Group and has significant experience in public financing, commercial and investment real estate lending and bankruptcy law. He represents financial institutions in a variety of commercial loans with Native American borrowers and has experience with related commercial lending issues such as waivers of sovereign immunity, submission to jurisdiction, governing law and trust lands.

Matthew B. Van Dyk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Matthew B., who practices law in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sarah K. Willey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sarah K., who practices law in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve Weston has over three decades of experience representing people who suffer from serious injuries. He has significant experience helping victims and families affected by automobile and truck accidents, gas explosions, defective products, unsafe premises and many other causes of injury. Steve has committed an extensive portion of his practice to the study and understanding of traumatic brain injuries and the unique areas of law pertaining to the needs of survivors of traumatic brain injur...

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

Fred Schubkegel, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Finance Law and Corporate Law. Fred, who practices law in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Fred is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Leigh M. Schultz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Leigh M., who practices law in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leigh M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

John Allen focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. With over 30 years experience handling legal problems, John has written and co-written dozens of articles and books, and speaks frequently to business and law groups. On a regular basis, he teaches courses in law and trial practice to other lawyers, and often serves as an expert witness. He is a certified arbitrator and mediator.

Michael J. Willis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Michael J., who practices law in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.