Best Lawyers Near You in St. Clair Shores, Michigan

Mr. Curoe concentrates his practice primarily in representing high net worth individuals in estate planning, tax matters and business ventures. He specializes in helping wealthy individuals and business owners protect their assets, grow their businesses, and preserve a legacy for their families and charitable interests. Mr. Curoe also represents financial institutions and individual trustees on trust administration and litigation matters. He is the chair of Bodman's High Net Worth Practice Gr...

Cynthia L. Umphrey works with individuals, families, and business owners on legal matters that affect both their personal lives and their companies. Based in Troy, Michigan, Ms. Umphrey advises clients through Kemp Klein on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and business planning matters. Her practice includes Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law , and Trusts and Estates . She assists clients in structuring p...

Matt Jakubowski is a multi-faceted patent attorney with extensive experience in IP portfolio management, patent preparation and prosecution, IP agreement drafting and negotiation, and patent litigation. Matt is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and serves as the firm’s treasurer and CFO. He counsels clients in a wide range of intellectual property matters, including, IP portfolio management, freedom-to-operate opinions, cybersecurity, litigation, agreement drafting and ne...

A $2 million offer became $102.6 million. That is what Michigan Auto Law won after the insurance company only offered $2 million to settle. It is not a one-time number. It is a pattern. $102.6 Million verdict. Insurance offer: $2 Million. $40 Million wrongful death verdict. Insurance offer: $0. $34.5 Million trucking crash settlement. Final offer (in trial): $14 Million. 15 separate trial verdicts of between $1 million and almost $15 million, on final offers of between $0 and $30,000. That is...

Brian H. Rolfe is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law , advising business owners, companies, families, and individuals on a wide range of legal matters. Mr. Rolfe works closely with clients to address business disputes, operational concerns, and other complex legal challenges that arise throughout the life of a business. His approach emphasizes practical solutions and careful planning while ...

Mr. Gregory’s practice is focused primarily in the areas of ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation. Mr. Gregory advises clients on all aspects of employee benefits including qualified retirement plans, welfare plans, and nonqualified compensation programs. Mr. Gregory assists clients with plan design, drafting, and implementation of 401(k), profit sharing, 403(b), 457, and defined benefit plans. Mr. Gregory also provides advice on the design, implementation, and administra...

David Occhiuto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. David, who practices law in Troy, Michigan, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Alexandra E. Dieck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Alexandra E., who practices law in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexandra E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Fatima is dedicated to providing her clients with exceptional trademark and copyright protection. Her practice focuses on trademark and copyright clearance, prosecution, and enforcement. She works with clients in a variety of industries, including technology, entertainment, consumer products, sports, and hospitality. She regularly performs trademark clearance searches, prepares trademark applications, drafts identifications of goods and services, and responds to office actions. She also prepa...

Kyle Traver represents business clients in connection with the drafting and negotiation of a broad range of commercial contracts, including vendor contracts for goods and services. While in law school, Mr. Traver served as an intern in the legal department of a Fortune 500 company where he reviewed and edited corporate contracts, performed legal research, and drafted memoranda on domestic and international legal issues. He served as associate editor of the Western Michigan University Cooley L...

Alexander Kemp understands that behind every case is a person and a family going through one of the most difficult times of their lives. He is committed to guiding his clients through the process with honesty and compassion while fighting to hold every responsible party accountable. Alexander is one of fewer than 90 attorneys in the entire U.S. who is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (an ABA Accredited Lawyer Certification Program). He focuses on c...

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

Sarah Gorski earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 2005 from Eastern Michigan University. She earned her Juris Doctor degree in 2017 from Western Michigan University – Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity, and Chair of the Mock Trial Board. Sarah joined the Buckfire Law Firm in January 2022, and focuses primarily on first-party automobile claims, third-party auto negligence, motorcycle and bicycle accidents. She also handles other personal i...

Annalise Lekas Surnow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Annalise Lekas, who practices law in Detroit, Michigan, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Annalise Lekas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charles W. Kocher II is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Charles W., who practices law in Troy, Michigan, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.