Mr. Margolis has been rated “highly qualified” by judges and other attorneys, according to legal rating service Martindale-Hubbell. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and its criminal law section, the Detroit Bar Association, the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association, the Oakland County Bar Association and the Wayne County Family Law Committee. In addition to his law firm’s emphasis on family law matters, Mr. Margolis is a highly regarded criminal attorney who has handled many high-profile state and federal criminal matters. He has argued a number of appellate matters in the areas of family law and criminal law. His highly respected knowledge of the law has resulted in numerous appellate decisions in his clients’ favor that have been used to make new law in both family and criminal law. Mr. Margolis is a 1977 graduate of the University of Detroit Law School. He has extensive experience throughout Michigan as well as throughout several federal courts in other states. He receives regular referrals from other attorneys and judges in the metropolitan Detroit area, including the well-known and respected law firm of Sachs-Waldman. Married to a psychologist/social worker who has been active in the mental health field for many years, Mr. Margolis has had the opportunity to acquire strong knowledge in the field of psychology. This has helped him serve his clients well in such family matters as custody disputes where psychological evaluations are necessary and in criminal matters involving psychological defenses.

Co-Counsel on the largest police misconduct verdict in Michigan history and the largest verdict in Michigan this year! On November 3, 2016, a jury in the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan returned a $36,600,000 against Genesee County Deputies for using excessive force against a man arrested for drunken driving. Click the link below for details. This is one of many seven figure verdicts and settlements that I have obtained for my clients in civil rights and personal injury cases. http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/11/06/jury-awards-36m-verdict-genesee-county-police-brutality-case/93287248/ In addition to civil rights cases, I also specialize in working with small businesses. Prior to becoming an attorney I owned and operated a nightclub in Hamtramck. This experience has led to a lifelong interest in the formation and operation of small businesses. My services are unique because I understand how small business owners need personal and affordable attention from their attorneys. Our legal services include civil rights litigation, business services, commercial litigation, auto accidents, personal injury, criminal law and medical marijuana consulting. Call me at 248-251-0001 to discuss your case today.

Mr. Michael Aaron Ryan Canner is a member of the American Bar Association, American Association of Justice, and Michigan Association for Justice. Mr. Michael Canner joined Mindell, Malin in 2008, after spending the previous five years at the Law Offices of Robert A. Canner, P.C. In April 2018, Michael started his own practice, Canner Law, PLLC.

Carl E. Sears has a wealth of experience representing individuals just like you with their family law matters. He knows family laws and has the skills and experience you need to protect your interests in court. He will help you find creative solutions to your family law concerns in a cost-effective manner. Carl Sears will give you straightforward answers to your questions and will keep you informed of all your case developments from beginning to end. Whether you are going through a divorce or a child custody dispute, the process can be financially and emotionally draining. He will guide you through the process and explain your legal rights and options so that you can make informed decisions. Our goal is to competently and expeditiously resolve your case so that you can move on with your life.

I have been in private practice as an attorney for 22 years. I can assist with all legal needs from criminal, family, bankruptcy, social security and more. With nearly three decades of practicing law in Michigan, our team of expert attorneys has distinguished itself as a top firm in the state. We are guided by three fundamental principles: a commitment to personalized legal advocacy, a dedication to truth, and an unyielding pursuit of our clients’ desired outcomes. At the Whitaker-Payton Justice Center, we believe that your future matters, and we are here to ensure that you get the justice you deserve.

Gary R. Lazar is a practicing lawyer in the state of Michigan handling criminal defense matters.