Experience:

I have more than 51 years of legal experience, as a lawyer. I have practiced law in front of tribunals that range from the 36th District Court in the City of Detroit to the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington D.C.  I have practiced before the Michigan Employment Relations Commission, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, and the Labor and Employment panels of the American Arbitration Association.

From 1973 through 1974, I engaged in the general practice of Law on behalf of the City of Detroit’s Law Department.  From 1974 through 1985, I developed a specialty in labor and employment law at the City of Detroit’s Law Department, eventually becoming supervisor for the Labor Law Section of the Law Department. In supervising the Labor Law section’s 10 attorneys, who handled the labor, employment law and workers compensation cases for the City of Detroit. During this period, I served on the State Bar Ethics Committee and was a member of the Labor Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. From 1986 through August of 1990, I served as Director of Litigation for the City of Detroit.

As Director of Litigation for the City of Detroit, I was responsible for the litigation activities of over 45 attorneys. I was also responsible for making settlement recommendations of litigation involving the City of Detroit. I was also charged with trying high profile litigation.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan hired me to be the Director of Employment Law for the Office of General Counsel.  As Director of Employment Law, I supervised the attorneys, who advised and counsel to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Administration. I also supervised matters referred to outside counsel.  I also served as lead counsel on most of the high exposure employment litigation from September1990 through March 2010.

I retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan in April 2010. I opened my own law office in April 2010 to go well by doing good.

Although my practice emphases employment law and probate and estate planning, I offer a wide range of legal services as you would expect out of a neighborhood legal practice. Except for criminal law and tax law (as I do not practice in either area), I pride myself in providing high quality legal advice and counsel to each client, which is “backed up” with an aggressive and tenacious approach to litigation

Individual Attention:

I take great pride in giving each client individual attention.  I work hard at learning what has happened to my client and why my client sought my help.  As I grow to understand the “what” and the “why,” I explain the law and how it applies to my clients’ situation.  I always seek to deliver the most beneficial result to each client.  I do not believe in and nor will I give stock answers to complicated questions.  Each person or company is different.  Each client deserves individualized advice and counsel.

I focus my practice in the areas of Family Law, Probate/Estate Planning and Employment Law.

Full Service Caring Law Firm:

Although, I have a special emphasis in Family Law, Employment law, and Probate Law and Estate Planning, I offer the full range of legal services you would expect in a neighbor law firm, except for criminal law.  My goal is providing “blue chip” quality legal services to the average (in terms of income) person at an affordable price. If a case goes to trial or arbitration, I will aggressively advocate for you.  I take pride in carefully analyzing all the facts, information, and statutes that pertain to each client’s case, and will work tirelessly to make sure my client’s best interests are pursued.

Experienced Trial Attorney Working for You:

If you are when you’ll be dealing with the courts about a family law issue, a probate or estate planning employment matter, or if you think that you will be in this situation soon, you should seek legal assistance.

Private, Individual Attention:

I understand the emotional nature of family law and employment law matters.  I take great care in treating each client with respect and the utmost personal attention.  I work closely with my clients to explain specific details and to answer all questions.  I always seek to deliver the most beneficial result to every client and will give informed recommendations on whether to accept or reject any settlement offers.

Reasonable Fees:

I understand the importance of providing high quality legal service at a price that the average family can afford.  I will consider pricing a legal service at something other than an hourly rate.