Yasmin V. Whitmer

Stacie Farina focuses her practice on portfolio management and patent preparation and prosecution in a range of technologies including consumer electronics, design, automotive systems, computer software, and alternative fuels. She also provides strategic counseling, litigation support, and design enforcement; generates patentability, clearance, validity, and infringement opinions; and provides portfolio valuation and landscapes by leveraging patent analytical tools. Ms. Farina develops patent...

Barbara D. Urlaub is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Barbara D. practices law in Farmington Hills, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Barbara D. Urlaub since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Barbara D. Urlaub is held by other lawyers.

Bob concentrates on estate planning, tax counseling, wealth preservation, and planned giving. He is thorough and analytical, while giving great personal attention to his clients. His practice includes estate planning, wealth preservation, and planned giving, for estates of all sizes. In addition to the traditional drafting of wills and trusts, he and his group specialize in sophisticated wealth preservation techniques, succession planning, probate and trust administration, post-mortem plannin...

Peter Webster focuses his practice in the areas of Real Estate Litigation, Eminent Domain, and Commercial & Business Litigation. Mr. Webster has represented landowners and developers, governmental authorities, utility, transmission, and pipeline companies, educational entities and others in matters involving acquisitions, easements and rights of way condemnation under eminent domain, permit and development rights and the protection of property rights. Mr. Webster’s practice also foc...

Gregory Light is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Gregory practices law in Farmington Hills, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory Light since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gregory Light is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Smith is a distinguished intellectual property attorney specializing in patent litigation, IP counseling, licensing, and patent and trademark prosecution, with extensive experience representing Fortune 500 companies and startups across diverse industries. Christopher Smith is a highly regarded intellectual property attorney, recognized for his work in IP litigation, especially in patent litigation. His practice encompasses patent and trademark prosecution and the preparation of co...

Gregory D. DeGrazia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Gregory D. practices law in Troy, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory D. DeGrazia since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gregory D. DeGrazia is held by other lawyers.

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...

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...

Alan T. Ackerman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Alan T. practices law in Birmingham, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Alan T. Ackerman since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alan T. Ackerman is held by other lawyers.