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. 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.

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.

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.

Mike Morse is the founder of Mike Morse Law Firm, the largest personal injury law firm in Michigan. Since being founded in 1995, Mike Morse Law Firm has grown to 150 employees, served 25,000 clients, and collected more than $1 billion for victims of auto, truck and motorcycle accidents. Mike lectures across the country on the practice of law and how to build a successful law firm. Recently, he was named a #1 Amazon Best-selling author for his book on this topic, FIREPROOF. He is a member of the Michigan Association for Justice, the State Bar of Michigan, and the American Association for Justice. He is also involved in many organizations and charities including Project Backpack, a program he founded that provides free backpacks and school supplies to students most in need. Mike has received many awards and accolades including Lawyer’s Weekly Leader in the Law, DBiz Top Lawyer, Super Lawyer’s Top Rated Lawyer, and 21st Century Innovator. He has also garnered coverage from prominent news outlets and renowned publications such as The Today Show, Huffington Post, and Lawyers Weekly. Mike is often featured as a legal advisor on local news broadcasts in metro Detroit. Mike is a native of Detroit, Michigan and a graduate of Harrison High School in Farmington, Michigan. He began his college education at the University of Arizona where he earned a Bachelors-of-Science in business. He graduated with honors in 1989, and then earned a Juris Doctor Degree Cum Laude from the University of Detroit School of Law. In his free time, Mike loves to golf, travel, and spend time with his three daughters.

The founder of the firm, has a personal commitment to the principles of just compensation for injury victims and others who are wronged. Since 1975, when Steve worked as a Federal Deputy Defender and during his long career focusing on personal injury and commercial litigation, Steve has made it a point to fight hard and creatively for his clients at every turn. Now with the advent of the Reifman Law Firm, we have created a dynamic team to continue the tradition of Standing Tough and Smart for our clients. Reifman Law Firm is interested in all levels of cases.

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.

Scott Goodwin has been fighting for personal injury victims for over 26 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 seven years in a row, Lawyer of the Year in 2004, DBusiness Top Lawyer 2009-2010 and 2012, and one of the top 100 lawyers for the National Trial Lawyers Association.

Since Jared was a child, he was taught the intricacies of personal injury law by his father, Steven. From a young age Jared wanted to help people who had been wronged and found that becoming a lawyer was the best way to do that. Unlike many law school students who do not have a goal in mind, other than to become an attorney, Jared tailored his law school experience to prepare him to represent clients at Matz Injury Law. Jared prides himself on knowing the law and how to apply it to his clients’ needs.