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Acho Featured in MiLW “Sidebar of the Week”

Jim Acho, a partner in our Livonia office, was featured in this week’s “Sidebar of the Week” in Michigan Lawyers Weekly.  The article focuses on his sports law practice, specifically representing retired athletes.  Hall of Famer Lem Barney was his first client out of law school and, for the past 15 years, Acho has represented retired players from across the country.  Acho describes the stark reality of representing players from […]

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In the Wake of Two Recent Rulings, Attorneys Offer Advice to Law Enforcement on Avoiding Liability

Jim Acho, Doug Curlew and Jennifer Richards, all attorneys in our Livonia office, co-wrote an article highlighting two recent cases that impact law enforcement agencies. The article was published in the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police’s publication Michigan Police Chiefs. The article, “Unfavorable Outcome Affects Law Enforcement” summarizes two recent cases from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit that resulted in rulings against law enforcement […]

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Secretary Celebrates 25th Anniversary at CMDA

We are pleased to announce that Kathy Ueberroth recently celebrated her 25th anniversary with the Firm.  Kathy is a legal secretary in our Livonia office and has worked with Mr. Acho for the past 22 years.  She is the only employee in our Firm whose birthday and work anniversary fall on the same day.   Chris Schultz, managing partner of the Firm, explains, “Kathy’s dedication to her job and the Firm […]

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Acho Interviewed by Law360 Magazine on Deflategate Case

Jim Acho, a senior attorney in our Livonia office, was interviewed by Law360 Magazine regarding the Tom Brady Deflategate issue and professional athletes’ options in federal court. The article, Even in Deflategate Pro Athletes’ Court Protection Limited, outlines how federal courts have recently played a large role in professional athletes’ employee disputes as NFL players Tom Brady and Adrian Peterson have both appealed league discipline to the courts. Brady is […]

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Secretary Celebrates 25th Anniversary at CMDA

We are delighted to announce that Marie Jones recently celebrated her 25th anniversary with the Firm.  Marie is a legal secretary in our Livonia office and has worked with Mr. Cummings for the past 12 years.  It is no wonder that Marie and Mr. Cummings work so well together, as they are both kind, caring and always willing to assist others.   Chris Schultz, managing partner of the Firm, explains, […]

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August’s 50 a Month Donation

CMDA is honored and appreciative for the trust our clients have placed in our Firm since 1965.  As a way to give back to the community as we celebrate our 50th anniversary, every month throughout 2015 the Firm will be donating 50 items (or more) to a local charity. In August, we are collecting school supplies for Taylor International Academy, which is a K-8th grade school comprised of children from Detroit, Southfield and […]

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CMDA’s 50th Anniversary Featured in Local Newspaper

Check it out!  An article on CMDA’s 50th anniversary is featured in the May 28, 2015 edition of the Livonia Observer.

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Acho Featured in Chaldean News

Jim Acho was featured in the May 1, 2015 Chaldean News.  Although Acho did not become the new Executive Director of the NFL Player’s Association (NFLPA), a lot of the ideas he presented during his run resonated with the union’s executive committee and the ideas will be discussed this summer.

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Chaldean American Bar Association Highlights Acho’s Achievements

The Chaldean American Bar Association (CABA) recently recognized Jim Acho and his run to become the executive director of the National Football League Player Association (NFLPA).  Mr. Acho is a senior attorney in our Livonia office, a CABA member and former CABA board member.  

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Attorney’s Article on Crowdfunding Featured in IRWA Newsletter

Bob Hahn’s article “Crowdfunding Bill Intended to Assist Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses” was featured in the February, 2015 edition of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) newsletter.  On December 30, 2013, Governor Snyder signed into law Public Act 264, Michigan Invests Locally Exemption (MILE), which permits crowdfunding for small business. It is an intrastate exemption from the State of Michigan and Federal securities laws, whereby Michigan residents can invest […]

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