William B. Forrest III

Marc is the Co-Chair of Brooks Kushman's intellectual property litigation practice. He has been instrumental in building, developing, and growing the team. Throughout his career, Marc has successfully tried patent, trademark, trade secret and copyright cases in Federal Courts nationwide. Marc has successfully argued appeals before the Federal Circuit including a leading decision on 101 jurisprudence, Ancora Techs., Inc. v. HTC Americas, Inc. , 908 F.3d 1343 (Fed. Cir. 2018). Marc, as lead cou...

Brian Rolfe is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Kemp Klein Law Firm. Mr. Rolfe’s practice is focused on helping business owners, families and individuals solve their legal problems. Whether resolving major business disputes or navigating through complex family matters, Mr. Rolfe is a creative problem solver and general advisor to all of his clients. He has been selected for inclusion in the 2013 through 2019 issues of Michigan Super Lawyers magazine featuring the top 5% of a...

Henry Grix focuses his practice on Estate Planning & Administration and Taxation. He is experienced in developing and implementing enforceable estate plans for the management and transfer of assets during life and at death in ways that avoid unnecessary taxation, preserve privacy and protect loved ones. He counsels clients about achieving their charitable intentions through tax-efficient outright gifts, 'lead' and/or charitable remainder trusts, private foundations, donor advised funds an...

Mark is one of the founders of the firm and has been with the firm as a Shareholder since 1983. He has over 35 years of IP litigation experience. He has extensive experience in dealing with complex litigation matters in all technology areas and has tried cases relating to patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals throughout the country and in a number of international forums. Mark takes a special interest in his client’s I...

Michael R. Kramer focuses his practice on banking and financial law as well as corporate and real estate law. He has served as lead counsel to numerous corporations, assisting with multimillion-dollar mergers and acquisitions. He is regularly recognized by DBusiness for his work in the banking and financial sector. Additionally, he is known throughout the community for his humanitarian efforts.

James P. Cunningham maintains one of the most highly regarded family law and divorce litigation practices in the state. In his over 30 years in practice, he has represented numerous men and women well-known in the Detroit metropolitan community. His career includes ten published appellate cases concerning important family law issues, three of these before the Michigan Supreme Court. A prolific author, Jay has published over twenty articles on family law topics. He lectures extensively through...

Andrea DeFrain has moved to of-counsel status after practicing since 1981 and as a member of the Bodman High Net Worth Practice Group since 2005. Ms. DeFrain concentrated her practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and gift taxation, and probate administration. During her career, she was an adviser to individuals and families on a variety of personal and related tax matters. She continues to participate in the firm’s representation of certain clients. In addition, Ms. DeFrain h...

Barry S. Fagan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Barry S., who practices law in Royal Oak, Michigan, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Barry S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Walters concentrates his practice in employee benefits, corporate law and estate planning. He has more than 25 years of experience counseling employers on all aspects of employee benefit plan formation, administration, and taxation. He also helps business clients form and develop their enterprises, including securing financing of assets and real estate. Mr. Walters frequently assists health care professionals with general corporate and employment matters with particular emphasis on retire...

Diane M. Soubly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - ERISA. Diane M., who practices law in Birmingham, Michigan, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Diane M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.