Mr. El-Sibai advises business clients on the legal issues that most directly affect growth, operations, and long-term stability. His business law practice includes corporate and commercial litigation, contract disputes, collections and recovery strategy, entity structuring, ownership and shareholder matters, mergers and acquisitions support, business succession planning, and secured and commercial transactions. He also drafts and negotiates key business and employment agreements and works closely with clients to provide practical, business-minded […]

Teneil A. Russell is an attorney in our Livonia office where she focuses her practice on insurance defense matters, including third-party auto claims, first-party no-fault claims, and uninsured motorist claims. Additionally, she assists clients with matters involving insurance coverage, general liability, personal injury protection (PIP), and bodily injury. She conducts research and analyzes cases, assists with preparing legal documents, conducts legal analysis, reviews files, manages support documentation, and assists attorneys […]

Jordan A.W. Barkey is an attorney in our Livonia office where he focuses his practice on appellate law, research and writing, and 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 the Firm. He has extensive experience handling appeals, as well as considerable litigation […]

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, technology-driven business transactions, as well as business formations and business litigation. He regularly advises startups, […]

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 a partner in our Livonia office where he focuses his practice on appellate law and insurance defense. 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 the Firm. His diverse background includes the litigation of complex commercial disputes, premises liability and […]