Isa Kasoga is an attorney in our Livonia office where he focuses his practice on insurance defense matters, including first-party auto no-fault, third-party auto negligence, insurance coverage disputes, and insurance fraud. Prior to joining CMDA, he handled insurance defense matters at a large Metro Detroit law firm.  His experience also includes work at a personal injury law firm where he represented plaintiffs in auto no-fault, premises liability, and general negligence […]

Agenique N. Smiley is an attorney in our Livonia office where she focuses her practice on insurance defense matters, including directors and officers, errors and omissions, and legal malpractice. She concentrates on defending Michigan No-Fault, Personal Injury Protection (PIP), and Bodily Injury (BI) claims for multiple auto accident carriers. She has a demonstrated proficiency in conducting legal research and great aptitude as it pertains to legal analysis, interpretation of the […]

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, […]

Jonathan D. Brown is an attorney in our Livonia office where he focuses his practice on insurance defense matters, including first-party no-fault, third-party auto negligence, and insurance fraud. He has achieved several successful outcomes for his clients in a variety of complex matters and understands the importance of extensive preparation and knowledge of each case and its unique components.  He prides himself on understanding every aspect of his cases and […]

Margaret A. Lourdes (Maggie) is an Of Counsel attorney in our Livonia office where she focuses her practice on commercial litigation and corporate and business law. She represents corporate clients throughout Michigan and has a detailed knowledge of construction law and commercial and residential real property. Ms. Lourdes is an adjunct professor at Cleary University where she teaches business law. Further, she has extensively published articles on a variety of legal […]

Braeden R. Willoughby is a partner in our Livonia office where he focuses his practice on insurance defense matters, including Michigan No-Fault coverage disputes and negligence actions involving fraudulent, moderate and catastrophic injuries and damages. Prior to joining CMDA, he handled first- and third-party no-fault defense litigation cases for several insurance companies, rental car companies, and self-insured clients. Early in his career Mr. Willoughby practiced litigation as a plaintiff’s attorney […]

Jesse Vivian is an Of Counsel attorney in our Livonia office where he concentrates his practice on health care, regulatory and administrative law, business law, employment and labor law, insurance defense, and litigation.

Patrick R. Sturdy is a partner in our Livonia office where he concentrates his practice on education law, business law, and employment and labor law. Mr. Sturdy has significant experience representing post-secondary institutions with an emphasis on employment and equal opportunity law and labor relations and services, including arbitrations, grievances, discrimination complaints filed internally and with state and federal agencies, administrative hearings, collective bargaining, employee discipline and discharge, and other […]

Kathleen (Katie) Stearns is an attorney in our Livonia office where she focuses her practice on commercial litigation, collection, and general litigation matters. She also has experience in both commercial and consumer bankruptcy, receiverships, and insolvency matters. She interned in the Michigan Supreme Court with the Hon. Mary Beth Kelly, as well as with Federal District Judges Bernard Friedman and Gerald Rosen.

Christopher G. Schultz is an equity partner, the managing partner of the Firm, and a member of the Executive Committee.  He works out of our Livonia office and concentrates his practice on business law, real estate law, and estate planning.  He maintains an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating an attorney can achieve for both ethical standards and legal ability. Mr. Schultz represents and counsels […]