Paul J. Dillon is the managing partner of the firm. Since 1992, Mr. Dillon maintains specialties in the fields of business law, real estate law, personal injury, employment, and criminal matters. Mr. Dillon combines his outstanding academic and legal credentials with the business and accounting experience he obtained while working for a national accounting and consulting firm, to identify and explain to clients, adversaries, and juries the financial impact of various legal issues and disputes. After spending nearly five years with the consulting practice of Arthur Anderson & Co., Mr. Dillon earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1992. During law school, Mr. Dillon was awarded clerkship at the Wayne County Circuit Court, the United States Attorney General's Office, and Pepper Hamilton LLP, a nationally recognized law firm. Mr. Dillon received his bachelor of arts in 1984 from Kalamazoo College, where he captained the Division III football team for two years, while also being active in intercollegiate baseball and wrestling. Mr. Dillon also studied in Hannover, Germany for a semester of his undergraduate experience. He has been honored to have been designated as a Michigan Super Lawyer and continues to strive to the highest of standards for the practice of law. Paul is married to JoDee, his wife of twenty-nine years. The Dillon’s have five children and live in Plymouth where both Paul and JoDee attended Salem High School. Paul enjoys watching his children participate in a variety of sports.

Michael S. Melfi is an attorney at Mavacy, representing innovative and entrepreneurial businesses across the dynamic landscapes of legal areas. With a wealth of experience, Michael seamlessly guides companies through various business inflexion points, including the intricacies of financing and fundraising, tax planning, and acquisitions and dispositions. Beyond traditional legal roles, he serves as a trusted advisor, offering mentorship, and counsel. Fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit, Michael collaborates with visionaries throughout their journey, from inception to commercialization. His strategic guidance encompasses assessment, strategic planning, business development, execution, and fundraising, ensuring a comprehensive approach to success. His multifaceted background includes experience as the founder, chief operating officer, and general counsel of a multimedia company, where he crafted cutting-edge experiential and digital marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 clients. An esteemed authority in the legal field, Michael frequently writes and speaks on various issues impacting entrepreneurs, startups, leadership, business, social media, crowdfunding, and IP. As the author of four books, he seeks to demystify complex business areas for aspiring entrepreneurs. In his commitment to nurturing the entrepreneurial community, Michael founded Investable Mastermind. This community served as a hub for professionals and business owners, offering a platform to address challenges and obstacles in their business growth journey. Members of the Mastermind gain access to invaluable tools, resources, and connections, fostering collaboration and empowerment within the like-minded entrepreneurial community. Together, they pursue visions in a fulfilling and abundant manner, achieving collectively what may have seemed insurmountable individually. An avid golfer, Michael finds joy in the precision and skill of the game. Outside the professional arena, he relishes long runs, embracing the meditative rhythm that running provides. Beyond his professional and athletic pursuits, Michael cherishes moments with his beautiful wife and adorable children. These personal interests and connections underscore his commitment to a well-rounded and fulfilling life.

Emily Wisniewski is an intellectual property and business lawyer. Emily focuses her practice on helping businesses and individuals protect and build value with their brands. Emily’s practice encompasses a wide range of intellectual property services, including trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, and trade secrets. She advises clients on brand development, handles trademark and copyright registration applications, intellectual property licensing, and the sale and transfer of intellectual property. In addition, Emily advises clients on business formation, startup matters, contracts, regulatory matters, and everyday operations. Emily has extensive experience forming and advising tax-exempt and 501(c)(3) organizations. Emily works with clients to buy and sell businesses, including transaction structuring, negotiating, due diligence, and document drafting.

Richard Hoeg graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 2005, finishing in the top five of his class. He began his career at some of Michigan’s largest law firms, becoming an equity partner at Honigman in 2014. While at Honigman, he co-authored updates to Michigan Corporation Law and Practice, one of the leading treatises on corporate law in Michigan, with his colleague Cyril Moscow. In 2016, Richard founded his own practice with the goal of delivering high-quality legal services to small businesses. Beyond his legal practice, he has developed a strong presence in digital media. Since 2018, he has contributed to outlets such as MGoBlog and various streaming platforms, including his YouTube channel and the show “Virtual Legality,” which explores business and legal issues in popular culture. He also co-hosts the weekly talk show Bitcast for Seasoned Gaming and serves as a legal contributor to Last Stand Media. Richard is regularly quoted in both the gaming industry and mainstream outlets on legal and business topics.

Joshua Williams concentrates his practice on commercial real estate projects, tax planning, and corporate transactions. He advises developers, investors, and business owners on all phases of real estate acquisition, development, financing, and disposition. His work often includes negotiating and closing complex deals, structuring joint ventures, and guiding clients through land use, zoning, and permitting processes at the local level. In addition to real estate, Joshua provides strategic counsel on business structuring, contract negotiation, and tax-efficient planning for closely held companies, partnerships, and nonprofits. He regularly assists clients with entity formation, capital planning, and corporate governance matters. His ability to bridge legal and financial considerations makes him a trusted advisor for clients seeking both technical precision and practical insight.

Neela Paykel is a seasoned legal and strategic executive with more than 30 years of experience operating at the intersection of complex regulation and breakthrough innovation. She has built her career advising high-growth organizations across highly regulated industries, helping translate evolving legal frameworks into practical strategies that enable responsible innovation and scale. She is trusted for her ability to navigate ambiguity in regulated markets, anticipate legal and policy challenges, and design approaches that allow transformative technologies to move forward with confidence. Neela is widely recognized for bridging entrenched regulatory environments with the companies redefining them, serving as a steady strategic advisor in spaces where law, technology, and innovation rapidly converge.

Benjamin is a seasoned attorney and subject matter expert in EC/VC, M&A, Enterprise SaaS, and Web3, serving as fractional general counsel to startups and growth-stage technology companies. With a track record leading high-value acquisitions, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and structuring tokenization and digital asset initiatives, he provides sophisticated, cross-functional legal guidance across corporate governance, securities offerings, software licensing, cybersecurity, generative AI, and digital accessibility. Benjamin also mentors startups in accelerators, including MACH37 and Michigan Founders Fund, blending legal strategy with operational and go-to-market insights to scale MRR, ARR, and enterprise value. Benjamin is licensed to practice law in Michigan and holds a Bachelor of Arts, Economics, from Michigan State University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, and an Executive Education Certificate, Financial Technology, from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.