The Firm is pleased to announce that Christopher G. Schultz has been selected to be the new managing partner of the Firm. Concluding his tenure as managing partner after nine years, T. Joseph Seward explained, “I talked with the equity partners about my wish to step down as managing partner and go back and do what I love most about being a lawyer, going to court, litigating files, and trying cases.  […]

Gregory R. Grant, an attorney in our Traverse City office, was recently nominated for the Grand Traverse Association of Legal Professionals coveted Boss of the Year award. Maureen Jones, a legal assistant, nominated Mr. Grant and explains, “Greg’s ability to get the utmost out of discovery, write motions, and find pertinent case law swiftly, simply amazes me. As busy as he is, he is never too busy if I have […]

Each year Traverse City’s newspaper, The Record-Eagle, invites their readers to vote for their favorite businesses, services and places in the Grand Traverse area. Congratulations to Haider Kazim who has been selected by readers as the Top Lawyer in the Grand Traverse Area. Mr. Kazim, a partner in our Traverse City office, was also selected as the top lawyer in 2011.

Congratulations to Greg Grant, an attorney in our Traverse City office, who was recently selected as one of the region’s leading attorneys by Traverse City Business News magazine. He was chosen following a survey of all attorneys in the area. He will be featured, along with 24 other attorneys, in the publication’s December issue. Congratulations Greg!

Jim Acho, a senior attorney in our Livonia office, and his family were the guests of the Detroit Chapter of the NFL Alumni at the September 29, 2013 Detroit Lions football game. At the game, Mr. Acho was recognized by the former players for the legal work he has done on their behalf throughout the past decade. Former NFL players recently reached a multi-million dollar settlement with the NFL in the highly-publicized […]

Gregory Grant, Associate Attorney in our Traverse City office, recently successfully defended a Northern Michigan Health Department in a building defect claim.   In this case, the female plaintiff returned to her place of employment at a space leased by her employer in a building owned and operated by the Health Department.  When the plaintiff arrived at her office, the building was closed as it was after 5 p.m.  She used her key […]

We are pleased to announce that Eilzabeth Rae-O’Donnell has joined our Firm as an attorney in our Livonia office. She focuses her practice on municipal law and labor and employment law. Prior to joining CMDA, she served as the assistant city attorney for the City of Southfield where she practiced all areas of municipal law, including prosecutions, tax appeals, zoning and planning, Freedom of Information Act and labor and employment […]

Sterling Heights Attorneys  Obtain Dismissals of Employment Lawsuits Sterling Heights attorneys Timothy Ferrand and Jason Thomas recently obtained dismissal of two employment lawsuits filed in Federal Court. The first lawsuit was filed by a female police officer who was disciplined as a result of work rule violations.  Those violations included leaving a run without permission, engaging in an off-duty bar fight and getting into an off-duty automobile accident.  The officer […]

Jeff Clark, a partner in our Livonia office, was recently selected as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Land Use and Zoning by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell. According to Martindale-Hubbell, “attorneys recognized as ‘Top Rated Lawyers’ have achieved significant leadership status and are highly regarded by their peers for both their legal ability and high ethical standards.” Mr. Clark concentrates his practice on municipal law, land use and zoning, […]

Congratulations to Tim Ferrand, a partner in our Clinton Township office, who has been selected as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell. Furthermore, Mr. Ferrand has achieved the AV Preeminent® peer review rating, which is the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Ferrand is a senior trial attorney specializing in municipal liability defense. He has counseled and defended […]