Livonia Attorneys Attend Wayne Law’s Fall OCI

Carol Smith and Isa Kasoga, both attorneys from the Firm’s Livonia office, enjoyed the opportunity to meet talented and diverse law students during Wayne Law’s Fall On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program. Carol explains, “OCI’s can be a nerve-wracking experience for students. We found the candidates to be well prepared, had solid qualifications, and gave some great answers.” Carol and Isa enjoyed their time on campus while interacting with an impressive group […]

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Ryan Miller Named Equity Partner of CMDA

Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho is pleased to announce that Ryan Miller has been named an Equity Partner of the Firm. Ryan joined the Firm’s Riverside office in 2011 as an associate attorney, began managing the office in 2017, and was elected a partner of the Firm in 2018. He is an exceptional attorney with excellent legal skills, is a strong and effective leader, and has a great reputation in […]

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Ryan Miller Named Equity Partner of CMDA

Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho is pleased to announce that Ryan Miller has been named an Equity Partner of the Firm. Ryan joined the Firm’s Riverside office in 2011 as an associate attorney, began managing the office in 2017, and was elected a partner of the Firm in 2018. He is an exceptional attorney with excellent legal skills, is a strong and effective leader, and has a great reputation in […]

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CMDA Wins MSD for Utility Client

CMDA is pleased to announce that on behalf of our client, a large Michigan utility company, the Firm received an order from the Court of Appeals affirming summary disposition in defendant’s favor in a negligence action arising from the electrocution of plaintiff that occurred while he was power-washing a home for a customer. CMDA Partners Robert Blamer and Shane Nolan represented the utility company in this case, as well as […]

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Experienced Attorney John McFarland Joins Kansas City Office

Please join us in welcoming John M. McFarland to the Firm. He brings with him over 40 years of legal experience. Mr. McFarland is a partner in our Kansas City office where he focuses his practice on federal and state court civil litigation, including disputes in the intellectual property, labor and employment, and general tort and business/contract disputes. He has broad and deep experience in a sophisticated and complex business […]

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Partner Matthew Cross Returns to CMDA

We are pleased to announce that a familiar face is back in the Firm’s Traverse City office. Please join us in welcoming Matthew W. Cross back to CMDA. Matt Cross is a partner in our Traverse City office where he focuses his practice in the areas of insurance defense litigation, law enforcement defense and litigation, and municipal law. Matt has experience handling employment law, personal injury defense, marijuana licensing litigation, […]

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Nine CMDA Attorneys Recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers for 2023

CMDA is proud to announce that several attorneys from our Firm have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers & Rising Stars list. The following attorneys have been selected to the 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list: Jim Acho, Top Rated Civil Litigation Defense Jeff Clark, Top Rated State, Local & Municipal Tim Ferrand, Top Rated State, Class Action & Mass Torts Haider Kazim, Top Rated State, Local […]

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Michigan Supreme Court Rules on Retroactivity of 2019 No-Fault Amendments

On July 31, 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court held that the new fee schedule and attendant care limitations contained in MCL 500.3157 do not apply retroactively to PIP insureds who sustained accidental bodily injuries prior to the effective date of the 2019 No-Fault amendments.  In Andary et al v USAA Casualty Insurance Company and Citizens Insurance Company of America, the Court reasoned that the No-Fault insurance policy and disputed portions […]

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Jim Acho mentioned on CBS’ The Jim Rome Show

Jim Acho and the work he does representing retired players was mentioned today on The Jim Rome Show by hosts Randy and Jason Sklar. The show is simulcast on syndicated national radio and on TV via the CBS Sports Network. Scroll to the 20 minute mark to listen. The Jim Rome Show- July 13, 2023

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Michigan Supreme Court Grants Leave to Appeal on Student-on-Student Sexual Harassment Issue Under Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act

In December 2022, in a case of first impression, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) supported a claim for student-on-student sexual harassment. The Michigan Supreme Court has now granted an application for leave to appeal. In Doe v Alpena Public School District, 2022 WL 17868146, a female fourth grade student’s mother brought action against the school district and board of education claiming that […]

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