(866) 666-2889 - CALL NOW! Mr. Akiva Goldman is the managing partner of Goldman & Associates and a member of the State Bar of Michigan. Mr. Goldman received his undergraduate and law degrees from Wayne State University with honors and has continued to grow his legal abilities ever since. With more than 25 years of legal experience, Mr. Goldman understands what it takes to provide his clients with the results that they desire.

Timothy P. Smith of Traverse City, Michigan, graduated the University of Notre Dame with dual degrees in English and Philosophy in 1989. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Notre Dame Law School in 1992. He began the practice of law in Lansing in 1992, but in 1995 he and his wife Shawn returned home to Traverse City to work and raise their family. Mr. Smith sits on the Executive Board of the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ). He currently co-chairs MAJ’s Publication Committee. He is admitted to practice before all Michigan Courts. He is a member of the Michigan Bar, Michigan Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, the National Head Injury Foundation, the Brain Injury Association and the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Section of the American Association for Justice. In 2003, he accepted an appointment through the American Association for Justice to sit as the State Chair for the Republican Trial Lawyer Caucus. Further, in that same year, he was nominated and elected to membership in The Fellows of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. At the age of 34, he received an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell which is the highest rating of legal ability and ethics awarded by the company. According to Martindale, “an AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment – a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.” Mr. Smith serves on the Council of Advocates for the Great Lakes Children’s Museum and the Advisory Board to National City Bank in Traverse City, Michigan. He is a former board member for the Father Fred Foundation. He is a past president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Since 2000, Mr. Smith moderates MAJ’s winter seminar which focuses on litigation strategies and techniques. He has lectured frequently for MAJ in areas of trial discovery, depositions, auto no-fault, and closed head injuries. In 2002, he was asked by the State Bar of Michigan to author an article on the state of hedonic damages in Michigan for their litigation section. In 1998, Mr. Smith received the highest plaintiff’s verdict in the history of Oscoda County. In 2006, he was recognized by the Grand Traverse Business News as one of the most influential businessmen under the age of 40 in Northern Michigan, and in 2008, he was recognized by Traverse the Magazine as one of Traverse City’s “A-List” attorneys. Mr. Smith currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and the legal advisory counsel to the Sara Jane Brain Foundation. In 2009 he was recognized by the American Trial Lawyers association as one of the top 100 trial attorneys in the State of Michigan. He was also nominated and included in the 2009 issue of Super Lawyers magazine. Super Lawyers magazine has recognized him as a Michigan Super Lawyer for 4 straight years. In 2012, he was selected to the Irish Legal 100 by Irish Voice Newspaper. The Irish Legal 100 is comprised of some of the most accomplished and distinguished lawyers of Irish descent from all across America. Lawyers are chosen from law schools, law firms, the judiciary and industry. This years list included two Justices from the U.S. Supreme Court including Chief Justice John G. Roberts. Mr. Smith is also a licensed fly fishing guide and owner of CML River Guides, Inc. When not practicing law or guiding the rivers of northern Michigan, he enjoys spending time with his wife Shawn and his three children Caroline, Molly and Luke.

Donald J. Baranski received his Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Pre Law, from Michigan State University. This was a triple major of American History, Philosophy, and Psychology. He then received a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy from Michigan State University. He then obtained his Doctorate in Law from Michigan State University College of Law. Baranski has been a licensed Attorney and Counselor at Law in the State of Michigan since 1988. He clerked for a trial judge for two years. He worked as a City Attorney, and as a public defender. Baranski has handled a general practice of law including: family law, criminal law, juvenile law, adoptions, contracts, real estate, landlord/tenant, probate estates, wills & trusts, guardianships and conservatorships, mental health law, social security disability, workers compensation, unemployment compensation, education law, collections and bankruptcy. Baranski has conducted jury trials and bench trials in District, Probate and Circuit Courts. Baranski is also admitted to the Western District of Michigan and Eastern District of Michigan Federal Courts.

Experienced attorney Jay Mukerji is a civil law and personal injury attorney practicing under the trade name Arbor Law PLLC in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With a focus in Personal Injury, Real Estate, and Estate Planning, Jay is committed to providing his clients with personalized attention and finding the best solutions to their legal needs. He takes the time to listen to his clients' needs and works towards their goals tirelessly. As an experienced automobile accident attorney and trucking accident lawyer, he is dedicated to helping his clients receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries. He is a humble and empathetic injury attorney who understands the financial and emotional burdens that his clients face after an automobile accident or trucking accident. Jay also handles other civil law matters such as Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law, and Estate Planning.

(866) 666-2889 - CALL NOW! FREE CONSULTATION - Mr. Akiva Goldman is the managing partner of Goldman & Associates and a member of the State Bar of Michigan. Mr. Goldman received his undergraduate and law degrees from Wayne State University with honors and has continued to grow his legal abilities ever since. With more than 25 years of legal experience, Mr. Goldman understands what it takes to provide his clients with the results that they desire.

Merrill Gordon is an honest, aggressive, tough attorney with more than 35 years of experience in fighting for clients in divorce and family court proceedings along with all manners of civil actions, including personal catastrophic injuries, wrongful death claims, auto accidents, drunk driving representation, insurance coverage disputes, dog bites , slip-and-fall cases, medical malpractice and civil litigation matters. Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire How did you build a successful practice? By always being responsive to clients needs and effectively communicating with clients What should clients look for in a lawyer? Some one who is tough, aggressive and puts their needs first, it is also important to look for someone who can effectively coomunicate with them How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases? It is very important to have someone who knows the court, judges and court system well so that effective representation can be provided What information can you provide in a free phone consultation? I always provide information about the family law process and an evaluation of the facts of the clients particular case and my thoughts on a proposed plan of action What information do you need in a free phone consultation? Any information the client wishes to share although the more information that I have the more targeted my response can be What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community? I am a sole practionar who can give all of my clients individual attention. I work extensively with divorce, custody, support and other family law cases so that my personal service to my clients us unmatched What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? Helping clients navigate a difficult period of their life and seeing that they maintain personal relationships with their children and remain healthy financially following the conclusion of their case What are your other interests in addition to law? Bicycle riding, cross country skiing, hiking, and all forms of outdoor activity Are you involved in your community? I am involved in both my Temple and other community activities

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.

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.

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

At the law offices of Quinn and associates our motto is knowledge, excellence, and determination. The professionals at The Law Offices of Quinn & Associates, PLLC cater to the needs of our clients providing each client personalized, individualized attention. The Firm prides itself on savvy, tenacious and fearless advocacy. Our clients can count on us to go the distance.