Zeth D. Hearld

Tripp Lake is a seasoned trial lawyer with a focus on intellectual property and commercial litigation. His career is highlighted by successfully leading over 70 jury trials to verdict, including approximately 65 as the primary attorney. His legal proficiency is evident in his representation of clients in complex patent and trade secret litigation across various fields, including medical devices, LED technology, electrical systems, fluid dynamics, and mechanical engineering. Tripp also has a s...

Emily Palacios is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Emily, who practices law in Detroit, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam Norlander represents national and regional financial institutions in the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of commercial, agented and syndicated lending transactions. His experience encompasses leveraged buyout and leveraged recapitalization loans, asset-based loans, real estate financing, letters of credit and bankers acceptance facilities, and multi-rate, multi-currency loans and facilities. He has particular experience in transactions involving borrowers in the environmental...

Jeffrey M. Weiss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jeffrey M., who practices law in Southfield, Michigan, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bob has been a defense litigator for over 35 years. He has successfully tried to jury verdict numerous cases before the state and federal courts in Michigan. He focuses his practice representing employers and management in the areas of labor law and employment litigation. He also counsels companies and insurance carriers on employment rights and obligations as well as strategies that avoid lawsuits.

Christopher A. Cornwall focuses his practice on complex Commercial and Business Litigation and Construction law. With a depth of experience in litigation, Mr. Cornwall represents corporations in business disputes, including breach of contract, tortious interference, fraud, non-compete provisions, shareholder claims and buy-sell agreements. He counsels business and private owners in real estate matters, including adverse possession, zoning issues, restrictive covenants, variances, boundary dis...

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

Allison is a corporate attorney with experience in matters spanning a range of complex commercial transactions and business issues, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions. Allison is known for her pragmatic and creative approach to assisting clients in navigating their business and legal issues. She also brings her background in insolvency and restructuring to the table and routinely advises her clients on finance and insolvency-related matters. Allison works primarily with priva...

Ralph E. McDowell assists clients primarily in the areas of commercial bankruptcy, debtors’ and creditors’ rights, and workouts. He has represented the interests of banks and other financial institutions in pre-bankruptcy workout situations, commercial bankruptcy cases, and troubled credit situations. His work with banks and financial institutions includes representation in court proceedings, sale of debt transactions, foreclosures, liquidation of assets, and forbearance arrangeme...

Mark G. Cooper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Mark G., who practices law in Southfield, Michigan, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.