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.

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.

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.

Rebecca Filiatraut graduated in 1991 from Oakland University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. In 1994 she received her Juris Doctor from the Detroit College of Law. While attending law school she worked at the Public Defenders Office, representing individuals charged with misdemeanors at the 36th District Court in Detroit. After her graduation, she spent several years working for a large and nationally recognized personal injury law firm. It was here that she began her career of handling federal civil rights cases which has spanned over the course of her more than twenty years in practice. Rebecca focused on §1983 civil rights actions involving police and jail misconduct, as well as other complex matters such as trucking and medical malpractice cases. Seeking to further broaden her experience, she also practiced on the defense side for a number of years, successfully defending a multitude of cases, primarily on behalf of a number of different municipalities and police departments, as well as other businesses and insurance carriers across the State of Michigan. After gaining experience on the defense side, Rebecca returned to the work she loved, representing individuals against large corporations and insurance companies in order to help these people obtain rightful compensation for their injuries. Rebecca has extensive trial experience in both state and federal courts on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants, having been involved in some very high-profile and notable jury trials during the course of her career. She is licensed to practice in the State of Michigan, as well as the United States District Courts of both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Rebecca is an active supporter of the legal community and a member of several associations, including the State Bar of Michigan Negligence Section and the Michigan Association for Justice.

Andrew Turner is a skilled patent attorney who focuses on post-grant proceedings and patent prosecution and has worked with a variety of clients in diverse technical fields including audio and lighting systems, exercise equipment , and autonomous and electrified vehicle systems. Andrew is a registered patent attorney, with degrees in both electrical and mechanical engineering, and focuses his practice on patent prosecution and post-grant proceedings. He co-chairs Brook’s post-grant proceedings practice group and has worked on over 50 IPR proceedings representing petitioners and patent owners. Andrew also has experience with reexaminations, reissues, and appeals to the Federal Circuit. His practice also includes intellectual portfolio management and opinion preparation. Andrew has extensive experience with autonomous and electrified vehicle systems, LED lighting systems, audio systems, electric machines, controls, electronics, and exercise equipment. Andrew has worked with clients of various sizes, from individual entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies. He particularly enjoys working with innovative people in different sectors and helping clients solve complex issues. He excels at developing strategies for prosecuting patent applications and challenging/defending patents. Prior to his legal career, Andrew was an engineer in the automotive industry. He worked on the development of several electro-mechanical systems including adjustable pedals, brake systems, and battery charging systems. Andrew utilizes his engineering industry experience to counsel clients in view of their business concerns and to communicate with inventors and patent examiners on technical issues.

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.