Angela Seymour brings decades of bankruptcy law experience to Fairmax Law™, where she serves as a vital member of the legal team. Before joining the firm, Angela operated and managed her own successful bankruptcy practice alongside her husband, helping thousands of individuals and families navigate financial hardship with compassion, precision, and care. Her extensive background in consumer bankruptcy, coupled with her deep understanding of court procedure and trustee relations, makes Angela an invaluable asset to the Fairmax team. She is known for her attention to detail, client-focused approach, and her unwavering commitment to helping people find relief and regain control of their lives. Angela continues her legacy of service at Fairmax Law™, bringing a steady hand and seasoned perspective to every case she touches.

Greetings from Fairmax Law™! I am Terry Hiller, an experienced attorney based in Ohio. Having earned my law degree from Michigan State Law School in 1996, I have dedicated my legal career to helping individuals overcome financial challenges and find a path to financial freedom. It is my privilege to be a part of the Fairmax Law™ team, where we focus exclusively on providing guidance and support in the realm of bankruptcy matters. My enduring commitment as an attorney is to assist people in achieving debt-free lives, shielding their assets, and preventing garnishments from aggressive creditors. With over two decades of experience, I offer compassionate and effective legal representation to individuals facing financial hardship.

Farrah Dirani is an accomplished Associate Attorney at Fairmax Law, bringing a wealth of legal expertise to her clients in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Licensed to practice law with license P87783, Farrah is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support and guidance. Clients can rely on Farrah's commitment to achieving favorable outcomes with diligence and a client-focused approach.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reid is an experienced patent professional with a well-rounded background, serving in both in-house and outside counsel positions. He applies this experience to make strategic patent decisions on behalf of his clients. Reid is a registered patent attorney with over 20 years of patent experience in the electrical and mechanical arts. He is experienced in all phases of patent prosecution, from formulating an invention disclosure to appealing claims with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Reid has experience working with clients of various sizes, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small start-ups. Reid has extensive experience with a variety of technologies in many industries. Prior to entering the legal profession, Reid was a technical specialist at an automotive OEM. In that capacity, he was an inventor on over 25 patents in the areas of planetary, layshaft, and hybrid transmission arrangements, actuator mechanisms, and control algorithms. Reid also worked in the Aerospace industry performing conceptual design of launch vehicles and satellites. His formal education includes a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Michigan State University. Reid graduated summa cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law, where he was a King Scholar and a member of MSU Law Review. He represented MSU in the Giles Sutherland Rich patent law moot court competition and in the Saul Lefkowitz trademark law moot court competition.