Alexander R. Karana, an accomplished Intellectual Property attorney based in the Firm’s Livonia office, is admitted to practice in Michigan and Illinois. As a registered patent attorney, he brings a deep technical and legal foundation to clients at the forefront of innovation, brand-building, and entertainment. His practice centers on patent and trademark prosecution, IP strategy, and technology-driven business transactions. He regularly advises startups, creators, and established companies on protecting their […]

Wayne T. Tomala is an attorney who works out of both our Livonia and Clinton Township office locations. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, business law, and real estate law. As an experienced litigator who has successfully tried hundreds of cases, he has a deep understanding of courtroom procedures and strategy. A tough but fair negotiator, Mr. Tomala possesses the skills and knowledge needed to effectively represent clients in […]

Ethan Vinson is an Of Counsel attorney in our Livonia office. Mr. Vinson first joined CMDA in 1979 as an associate where he worked for nine years. He returned to the Firm in 1995, was made Partner in 2005, and left in 2017 to become the City Attorney for the City of Warren. He served in this role until March 2024. In May 2024, we were thrilled to welcome him […]

Sean P. FitzGerald is an attorney in our Livonia office where he focuses his practice on litigation, labor and employment law, education law, and insurance defense. He is a seasoned litigator, and clients depend on his thorough analysis of their legal issues and strategic approach to representation. He assists the Firm with writing briefs for submission to all levels of state and federal courts and performing research in all areas […]

Gary Klein is an attorney in our Livonia office where he focuses his practice on business law, commercial litigation, and real estate law. He assists clients with commercial and residential landlord and tenant clients in all facets of non-litigation and litigation issues ranging from negotiating and drafting leases to eviction proceedings; counsels real estate brokers in pre-litigation and litigation matters; aids construction law clients in issues relating to negotiating contacts […]

Michelle L. Richards is an Of Counsel attorney in our Livonia office. She has 30 years of experience in civil litigation, with special emphasis on appellate practice, on behalf of municipalities, insurance companies, and corporate entities. Further, she has significant transactional and corporate practice experience. She focuses her practice on writing briefs for submission to all levels of state and federal courts, arguing cases in both the state and federal […]

Kevin J. Campbell is an experienced defense attorney in our Livonia office. His diverse background includes the litigation of complex commercial disputes, premises liability and no-fault cases, real estate disputes, constitutional controversies, cases involving alleged noncompliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act, disputes pertaining to the Michigan law regarding personnel decision-making based on teacher evaluations (MCL 380.1248 and 380.1249 of the Revised School Code), and labor and employment law disputes. […]

David E. Ghannam is an Of Counsel attorney in our Livonia office where he focuses his practice on corporate and business law, real estate law, and personal injury law. His experience includes assisting clients with implementing business entities, creating operating agreements for limited liability companies, shareholder agreements, handling all aspects of business and real estate contracts, and advising clients on both legal and business matters. He has been licensed to […]

Carol Smith is a partner in our Livonia office where she focuses her practice on insurance defense matters. She has considerable litigation and trial experience representing clients in third-party auto claims, as well as first-party no-fault and uninsured motorist claims. Additionally, she advises clients on numerous areas of law, including insurance coverage, general liability, personal injury protection (PIP) and bodily injury claims. She is a member of the State Bar […]

John D. Gwyn is an attorney in our Livonia office where he focuses his practice on commercial litigation, real estate law, community association law, and municipal law. He has broad and extensive experience of over 25 years in matters involving commercial and consumer litigation primarily focused on the representation of community associations and financial institutions. Mr. Gwyn currently represents developers, condominium and HOA associations regarding matters involving real estate, contract, […]