Attorney Mark Boegehold has expertise in personal injury cases, including automobile negligence, trucks, bus, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and police misconduct. Mr. Boegehold is a graduate of Michigan State University and the Detroit College of Law.

Samuel Lusk joined Thurswell Law in 2025. He has extensive experience in personal injury litigation, practicing since 2016. Mr. Lusk obtained his Associate’s Degree, graduating magna cum laude, from St. Clair County Community College in 2010. He then received a Bachelor’s Degree at Michigan State University, graduating on the Dean’s List in 2012. He then attended Michigan State University College of Law, where he earned a Jurisprudence Award for Research, Writing, and Advocacy and obtained his J.D in 2016. Contact Samuel Lusk, Thurswell Law attorney, for your free consultation.

Emma Hook joined Thurswell Law as an associate attorney in April 2024. As a member of the Thurswell legal team, Ms. Hook conducts legal research, drafts legal documents, represents clients in court proceedings, and handles legal disputes. She gives each client and matter the gravity and attention they deserve, working diligently to achieve fair and positive outcomes in every case. “I look forward to learning about the needs of each of my clients so I can provide them with the representation they need,” Ms. Hook says. “I consider it a profound honor to be a voice for those who require legal assistance and I treasure the opportunity to change lives for the better.” Ms. Hook earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University with a double major in English and film studies. She earned her J.D. from Wayne State University Law School where she served as a student attorney in the Asylum and Immigration Law Clinic and graduated cum laude. Ms. Hook was admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 2023. She is a resident of Royal Oak and likes to spend time reading, swimming, or with her beloved dog.

Ben plays a pivotal role in guiding the development of patent portfolios, leveraging his deep knowledge and enthusiasm for cutting-edge technologies. With two decades of experience and having prepared over 1,000 patent applications, he frequently addresses complex patent issues and provides insights on infringement, patentability, and validity, honing his expertise across a broad spectrum of technological domains. Currently a Ph.D. candidate in electrical and computer engineering, Ben’s academic interests and patent experience span a range of fields including artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, microelectronics, optics and photonics, power transmission, secure communications, and signal processing. One of his current research projects focuses on the development of deep learning models for the recognition and analysis of disordered speech. In the realm of intellectual property law, Ben has developed a proficiency in using analytical tools to extract competitive data and trends. He leverages this expertise to advise clients on strategic patent decisions. Before attending law school, Ben spent several years designing and developing engineered automotive components. This hands-on experience instilled in him a philosophy of continuous improvement, which he now applies to managing client dockets. His approach aims to enhance outcomes, reduce case pendency, and control costs, reflecting a comprehensive and client-focused patent management strategy.

Ardiana Culaj joined Thurswell Law in 2009. She specializes in medical malpractice and birth injury litigation. Ms. Culaj is a second-generation attorney, following her parents, who served as a prosecutor and a judge in their native Kosovo. She earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in political science from Oakland University in 2003 and a law degree from Wayne State University in 2007. While in law school, she interned for Justice Marilyn Kelly of the Michigan Supreme Court and served as a student attorney in the Wayne State Disability Law Clinic. In 2015, Ms. Culaj was recognized as one of the top 30 women lawyers in Michigan, following her victory in the Court of Appeals on a wrongful death case involving a non-viable fetus (< 24 weeks gestation). Her determination and zealous representation resulted, for the first time in Michigan history, in the legal recognition of a wrongful death action on behalf of a non-viable fetus. Her major success in Simpson v. Pickens, et al, 311 Mich. App. 127 (2015) has helped pave the way for parents who seek justice and accountability for the loss of their non-viable fetus resulting from negligence. As a result of her efforts, families can seek damages such as the loss of love, affection, society, and companionship for the death of their loved one. Fewer than 10 other states recognize such claims.

Cary M. Makrouer specializes in personal injury and victim’s rights cases, including slip and fall accidents, automobile negligence, dog bites, and police misconduct. He was the winner of the 10th-largest trial verdict in the State of Michigan in 2001 and the 13th-largest trial verdict in the State of Michigan in 2005. Mr. Makrouer is BV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which recognizes a combination of achieving a very high legal ability and ethical standards rating. In 2008, 2009, and 2010, he was recognized as a Super Lawyer by Law & Politics magazine. Mr. Makrouer has been with Thurswell Law since 1988. He graduated with honors from Michigan State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and earned a law degree from the Detroit College of Law. Mr. Makrouer was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1976.

Albert J. Dib is a native Detroiter, and a 1980 graduate of Wayne State University Law School. He has taught Medical Malpractice, Litigation Skills, Pretrial Advocacy, and Health Law at both Wayne State University Law School and University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where he has been Adjunct Professor of Law. He is past-president of the Wayne State University Law School Alumni Association, and currently a member of the WSU Law School’s Board of Visitors. He authored the ANNUAL SURVEY OF MICHIGAN LAW, “Medical Malpractice,” 2005 – 2006 in The Wayne Law Review, and “Ethical Conduct and Effective Lawyering, Plaintiff’s Perspective,” presented at the 26th Annual Law Seminar, Institute of Continuing Legal Education. Mr. Dib focuses his practice in medical and professional negligence, including the highly specialized field of catastrophically injured children and Birth Trauma/Obstetrical Malpractice Litigation. He also serves as a special medical malpractice mediator. In addition, Mr. Dib has also taught at Central Michigan University (Legal Aspects of Health Service Organizations) and has been an invited lecturer at the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Deposition Conduct and Objections) and the Michigan Association for Justice (Malpractice Tort Reform). Mr. Dib served on the State Bar of Michigan Grievance Committee and the District I Character and Fitness Committee. He has been an instructor for the American Association for Justice and Michigan Association for Justice at the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law trial advocacy workshop symposium and a moot court judge at Wayne State University Law School (Arthur Neef Competition); University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law (State of Michigan and Gallagher Competitions); and Michigan State University College of Law. Mr. Dib’s current and past professional associations include: State Bar of Michigan (Negligence and Latin Sections); American Association for Justice (Past Member); Michigan Association for Justice (Sustaining Member); American Bar Association (Past Member); Detroit Bar Association (Past Member); Oakland County Bar Association; Macomb County Bar Association; Arab-American Bar Association; Detroit Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Dib has also been selected for inclusion by his peers in "The Best Lawyers in America" and as one of the "Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit" by Business for plaintiff medical malpractice.

I have over 30 years' experience as an attorney. My firm specializes in employment rights, including discrimination, civil rights, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, whistleblower rights, medical leave and disability rights, unemployment benefits, and more. My goal is to maximize the recovery for those whose rights have been compromised.

David Poulton is a practicing lawyer in the state of Michigan. He received his J.D from Michigan State University College of Law in 1998.

Scott Goodwin has been fighting for personal injury victims for over 38 years. After graduating from the Michigan State University College of Law in 1986, Goodwin was admitted into the Michigan Bar and started his own practice. Since then, Goodwin has earned a slew of honors and awards, the most notable being named a Super Lawyer for over 20 years, Inducted into the MI Lawyers Weekly "HALL OF FAME" in 2024 . Champion of Justice in 2021 by the MI association for Justice . Lawyer of the year in 2004. Leaders in the law 2016. Best lawyers in America year after year including 2025. Past President of the Plaintiffs Trial Lawyers in Michigan. DBusiness Top Lawyer 2009-2025. Decades of Pro bono work sponsoring Law Day events. Chairman of the MAJ Judicial qualifications committee.. Scott Goodwin brings unmatched skill, dedication and tenacity to every case, going head to head with corporations and insurance companies. His unwavering promise . Every client is treated like a member of his family, with the respect ,care and commitment to win. " WIn with Goodwin ": 1888goodwin,com