CMDA Law Partner Matthew Cross recently obtained dismissal of a negligence claim against a northern Michigan county drain commission in Roscommon County Circuit Court, reinforcing the importance of Michigan governmental immunity defense for municipal entities facing premises, roadway, and public infrastructure-related claims. The case concerned a woman who reportedly slipped and fell in a sinkhole in a beach-area subdivision. The Plaintiff alleged that the drain commission was negligent and was […]

In the past five years, the landscape of community association law in southeast Michigan has shifted dramatically. For attorneys representing condominium associations and co-owners in Oakland County, it has become evident that governing documents drafted 20 or 30 years ago are increasingly inadequate to address the realities of modern ownership. Condominium boards are now grappling with unforeseen pressures that threaten the stability of their associations. This includes the rapid expansion […]

CMDA’s attorneys are highly versatile. While a few focus on niche areas, most practice across multiple areas—bringing a broader perspective to the clients they serve. Partner Kevin Campbell and associate Daniel El-Sibai of the Livonia office are strong examples. Kevin focuses on appellate work, and Daniel on civil defense, yet both also contribute to the firm’s sports law practice. Last fall, we shared that Kevin attended a roast honoring longtime CMDA client Ike Blessitt. A […]

With a readership of 25 million, POLITICO is considered one of the top three news sources for politics among people ages 21-50. This week, CMDA equity partner Jim Acho was interviewed by the online magazine on the NFL’s Rooney Rule being challenged by the State of Florida.  If you are interested in the subject, below is the article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/23/florida-nfl-rooney-rule-diversity-uthmeier-flores-00887872    James “Jim” Acho is an equity partner/shareholder in our Livonia […]

CMDA’s switchboard doesn’t usually light up after one of CMDA partner Jim Acho’s radio appearances, but today it did. Numerous people called in or emailed to say “Thanks for saying what needed to be said!” Give a listen to Jim today on WJR’s acclaimed Paul W. Smith Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/president-trump-holds-college-sports-roundtable/id707508884?i=1000754061479   James “Jim” Acho is an equity partner/shareholder in our Livonia office. He was named a Michigan Lawyers Weekly “Leader In […]

Protecting Your Inheritance: How a Recent Michigan Court Decision Empowers Property Heirs When a loved one passes away and leaves you their home, what happens if a dispute arises over who really owns it? Do you have to wait for the deceased person’s estate to handle the legal battle, or can you take action yourself? A recent unpublished decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals, Ohla Young v. Lisa Marie […]

Daniel W. Ferris, a partner in the Firm’s Riverside, CA office, attended the Southern California ReLIEF (SCR) 2026 Annual Conference in Rancho Mirage, CA from January 22-24. CMDA was pleased to be a sponsor of the Conference. SCR is a premier property and liability program for K-12 public school districts across southern California, and CMDA is proud to serve on their Attorney Panel. Seminar topics included an overview of the […]

CMDA Attorneys Matthew Cross and Neal Wilds recently obtained a dismissal for their clients in U.S. District Court. The case involved a pre-trial detainee who alleged violations of his First and Fourteenth Amendment Rights during his detention within a county jail. The detainee claimed he was retaliated against by jail officials for requesting notary services and claimed he was threatened and received inadequate treatment within the jail, in violation of […]

CMDA is proud to announce that Alexander R. Karana has been selected to the 2026 Illinois Rising Stars List by Super Lawyers in the Intellectual Property practice area category. This is the third consecutive year that he has been named to the list. Alexander is an accomplished Intellectual Property attorney and is admitted to practice law in Illinois and Michigan. As a registered patent attorney, he brings a deep technical […]

John Gwyn, an attorney in the Firm’s Livonia office, attended the 2026 Community Association Institute Law Seminar in San Diego, CA from January 14-16, hosted by the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). Seminar topics included discussions on recent trends in state legislation that restrict or prohibit associations from regulating solar energy and other energy-efficient and environmentally conscious innovations in their communities; a nationwide overview of law enforcement compliance risks […]