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Brian P. Foley represents financial institutions, companies, and individuals in real estate matters, with an emphasis on commercial real estate secured financing transactions. He also regularly advises clients, as both lead and local counsel, in purchases and sales of real property (including sales of lender owned property), real estate workouts and foreclosures, loan sales (both performing and distressed), leasing transactions, and other general real estate matters.

Bonnie Sherr represents financial institutions in lending transactions, including the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of commercial and real estate facilities. She has particular expertise in asset-based loan originations, including loans secured by aircraft, acquisition financing, construction and land development loans, end mortgage loans, and multi-currency, multi-rate loans. She also advises financial institutions on lender liability issues. Ms. Sherr has significant experienc...

Ted Sylwestrzak has more than thirty-five years’ experience representing lenders. As a member of both Dickinson Wright’s Banking and Finance Group and Bankruptcy Group, he advises lenders in all areas of lending and in all aspects of their lending relationships. He is well-known by clients for his proactive approach, practical business judgment, and getting the deal closed with creative solutions. His representation includes structuring and documenting secured loans (with an empha...

Ms. Brouwer practices exclusively in labor and employment law, with particular experience in the defense of lawsuits against employers, including claims of race, age, religion, national origin, gender and disability discrimination, harassment and retaliation, as well as FLSA, FMLA and non-competition suits. She also provides harassment training and conducts discrimination and harassment investigations for employers. She has extensive experience in appearing before administrative agencies, inc...

Aimee Guthat is a principal in the Detroit, Michigan, office Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice is focused on partnering with clients to develop strategic and operational planning for matters related to employment-based immigration and corporate compliance. Aimee has built her practice representing a wide range of corporate clients, from small and mid-size companies to large multinational organizations in a variety of industries, including original equipment manufacturers in the automotive indus...

Colin Darke is Founder, President & CEO of CompliSun, Inc. and Managing Attorney of CompliSun Legal PLC, where he leads a fractional compliance and legal practice serving fintechs, banks, and registered investment advisors. A Best Lawyers® 2026 honoree in Corporate Law and 2027 honoree in Corporate Law and Banking & Finance Law, Colin brings more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of banking law, compliance, and financial technology. Colin previously co-founded Rocket...

Robert Silverman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Robert practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Silverman 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 Robert Silverman is held by other lawyers.

Sarah L. Cylkowski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Insurance. Sarah L. practices law in Detroit, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah L. Cylkowski since 2024. 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 Sarah L. Cylkowski is held by other lawyers.

Katherine J. Van Dyke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Katherine J. practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine J. Van Dyke since 2020. 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 Katherine J. Van Dyke...

Mr. Deason concentrates his practice in corporate and business law including corporate governance, finance, organization, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions. He is an expert in local government law and served as a director and as president of the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys. Mr. Deason has extensive experience in aviation law. He counsels individuals and corporations in the acquisition of private aircraft and represents the owner of a major fixed base operat...