Overview
Stanley I. Okoli is an attorney in our Livonia office where he focuses his practice on municipal law, insurance defense, research and writing, as well as litigation. He writes briefs for submission to all levels of state and federal courts, argues cases in both the state and federal courts of appeals, and performs research for all areas of law handled by our Firm. Mr. Okoli has taken over 30 cases to Michigan Court of Appeals and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and has handled 14 jury trials. He is a strong advocate for his clients and vigorously fights to obtain favorable lawsuit settlements and verdicts.
He previously worked as a law clerk for the honorable Judge Frank Szymanski at the Wayne County Probate Court and for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.
Education
Wayne State University Law School, J.D.
University of Michigan, B.A.
Honors
Michigan Rising Star Top Rated Attorney, Michigan Super Lawyers, 2020, 2019
While in law school, he was elected to the Student Board of Governors, was a Mock Trial Team finalist, and was the associate editor for the Wayne Law Review.
Memberships and Associations
State Bar of Michigan
– Insurance and Indemnity Law Section
Michigan Association for Justice, 2010- Present
American Bar Association, 2010- Present
Oakland County Bar Association, 2010- Present
Jurisdiction and Court Admissions
Michigan State Courts
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Education
Wayne State University Law School, J.D.
University of Michigan, B.A.
Honors
Michigan Rising Star Top Rated Attorney, Michigan Super Lawyers, 2020, 2019
While in law school, he was elected to the Student Board of Governors, was a Mock Trial Team finalist, and was the associate editor for the Wayne Law Review.