Farmington Hills, MI Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

30101 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, USA

Alexander is an attorney at Michigan Auto Law where he’s dedicated to protecting and representing those who have been seriously injured in motor vehicle and truck accidents. Alexander is passionate about holding negligent drivers and trucking companies accountable for their actions. Obtaining great results for clients, whether through trial or settlement, is what Alex believes will lead to safer roads and fewer victims of unnecessary car and truck accidents.

Family and Divorce Law

31275 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 145, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Area of Practice: Corporate & Family Law

Labor Law

31440 Northwestern Hwy ste 170, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, USA

Gary J. Collins is a Farmington Hills, Michigan, attorney whose work includes school labor relations. His State Bar of Michigan profile lists Collins & Blaha, P.C. as his firm and records his status as an active member in good standing. School employment preceded his legal career. Before becoming an attorney, Collins spent two years as a labor relations consultant for the Michigan Association of School Boards, followed by a four-year position directing labor relations for Grand Blanc Community Schools. His Collins & Blaha biography credits him with representing more than 30 Michigan school districts in collective bargaining. That work has included mediation, fact finding and arbitration. Collins also writes about the rules governing teachers’ employment. He and William J. Blaha co-authored The Michigan Teacher and Tenure, which reached its eighth edition in 2017. Another publication, The Michigan Teacher and Administrator Evaluations, lists him as a co-author in 2016. His O’Reilly Rancilio biography describes additional work advising on tax-exempt notes and bonds, from the initial decision through closing, and reports litigation on behalf of more than 30 public-sector institutions. At Michigan State University, Collins earned an undergraduate degree with high honors and a master’s degree in labor and industrial relations. He then received his law degree from Wayne State University. His Michigan bar admission dates to November 12, 1981; Collins & Blaha also lists admissions to the federal district courts for Michigan’s Eastern and Western districts and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Personal Injury Law

32901 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

For over 30 years, Mr. Raftery has been a trial attorney called upon to represent both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of personal injury and insurance matters, including auto, construction, premises, dog bite, art fraud and first amendment issues, just to name a few. His clients have included doctors, lawyers, judges, landlords, property owners, construction companies, as well as numerous other individuals from all walks of life who have been injured in various types of accidents. In 2010 Mr. Raftery was recognized by Detroit Business as one of the ?top lawyers? in insurance defense. And, in 2016, Mr. Raftery was awarded the ?10 best? in client satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Mr. Raftery has served as an expert on behalf of other attorneys in legal malpractice claims. He has served as both a defense and neutral arbitrator, mediator and facilitative mediator. Mr. Raftery has obtained successful jury verdicts throughout the state of Michigan. He has been admitted to practice law in Michigan since 1982, the U.S. Federal Courts since 1983, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit since 1997. Mr. Raftery is a graduate of the University of Detroit High School (1974); Central Michigan University (1998); and University of Detroit Law School (1981).

Civil Litigation

30665 Northwestern Hwy, Ste 165, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

With extensive experience practicing in courtrooms throughout Michigan, Attorney Jan Jeffrey Rubinstein’s trial skills are second to none. Assisting clients with litigation, collections, and criminal law matters throughout Michigan, Attorney Rubinstein’s approach is personal, dedicated, and aggressive. Mr. Rubinstein maintains a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act certification, has a real estate broker’s license, and currently serves in Oakland County Circuit Court and District Court as a Case Evaluator. He is a member of the Florida Bar, Pennsylvania Bar and licensed to practice with the U.S. Supreme Court.

Personal Injury Law

30101 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Joshua R. Terebelo works in the law firm’s litigation division, where he focuses on No-Fault insurance lawsuits and helps auto accident victims receive their first-party personal injury protection (PIP) benefits.

Civil Litigation

37887 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48324

Mary Mahoney is a shareholder at Brown Borkowski & Morrow. Mary graduated from the University of Michigan and from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in Detroit. She was admitted to the bar and the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan in 1988. 95% of Ms. Mahoney's practice involves litigation, which includes employment law, commercial & contract law, administrative proceedings, and business transactions.

Family and Divorce Law

31872 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Raised in a small town near East Lansing, Mr. Ash went to Michigan State University where he received a BA in Business Administration in 1985. He worked for Michigan National Corporation where he discovered a desire for the law. Mr. Ash graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1993. During law school, he gained valuable experience clerking for three Circuit Court Judges: Honorable Alice Gilbert; Honorable Robert Anderson; and Honorable Rudy Nichols. Upon graduation, Mr. Ash started his firm which today is Ash & Ash Legal Group. His connection to the judges allowed continued service to the court as an appointed lawyer. Ash quickly gained litigation skills in and out of trial. These skills and his passion for strategic planning caused him to excel in family law and able to handle your divorce, or family law case with love, forgiveness, and integrity.

Tax Law

30095 Northwestern Hwy, ste 102, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

As principal and founder of Ayar Law, Venar Ayar resolves complex IRS and Michigan tax matters for businesses and individuals. His extensive experience spans tax audits, back tax settlements, payment plan negotiations, tax lien and levy releases, criminal tax fraud defense, and foreign bank account compliance. A metro Detroit native, Venar returned to open a tax problem resolution practice when he saw the alarming number of taxpayers struggling due to a downturn in the local economy. He saw there were few qualified and ethical Michigan tax resolution lawyers, but an abundance of scam artists who were taking advantage of taxpayers who needed help. Before founding Ayar Law, Venar served as a tax attorney at RJS Law, southern California's largest tax firm, following several successful years as a solo tax practitioner in metro Detroit. His professional background extends beyond legal practice—he has owned and operated various small businesses, including an accounting and tax preparation service, supermarkets, and a hotel. This firsthand business experience informs his practical approach to resolving tax challenges for entrepreneurs and business owners.

Tax Law

30095 Northwestern Highway, 102, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Wendy Eisenshtadt Begres is a tax attorney and the CEO and a partner of Ayar Law in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Her background includes tax resolution and tax controversy, and her leadership responsibilities extend to the firm’s approach to complex tax matters. At the case level, she oversees strategy and guides both attorneys and enrolled agents through tax disputes. She also works with the firm’s team on proposed resolutions, taking into account the circumstances behind a client’s tax issues. Before earning her J.D. at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Begres completed a bachelor’s degree in political science at the University of Michigan. California’s attorney licensing record identifies her under the shorter name Wendy Begres and records her admission on December 30, 2006. That record lists her California license as active and gives her professional address at Ayar Law in Farmington Hills. Her position combines leadership of the firm with oversight of its tax case strategy. The firm’s biography describes her work with attorneys and enrolled agents rather than limiting that oversight to lawyers alone. Away from work, Begres collects crystals and displays some of that collection in her office. Her other interests include jigsaw puzzles and University of Michigan football. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and their two daughters.

Personal Injury Law

30101 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, MI 48323

Joshua R. Terebelo works in the law firm’s litigation division, where he focuses on No-Fault insurance lawsuits and helps auto accident victims receive their first-party personal injury protection (PIP) benefits.

Tax Law

30095 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 102, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

As principal and founder of Ayar Law, Venar Ayar resolves complex IRS and Michigan tax matters for businesses and individuals. His extensive experience spans tax audits, back tax settlements, payment plan negotiations, tax lien and levy releases, criminal tax fraud defense, and foreign bank account compliance. A metro Detroit native, Venar returned to open a tax problem resolution practice when he saw the alarming number of taxpayers struggling due to a downturn in the local economy. He saw there were few qualified and ethical Michigan tax resolution lawyers, but an abundance of scam artists who were taking advantage of taxpayers who needed help. Before founding Ayar Law, Venar served as a tax attorney at RJS Law, southern California's largest tax firm, following several successful years as a solo tax practitioner in metro Detroit. His professional background extends beyond legal practice—he has owned and operated various small businesses, including an accounting and tax preparation service, supermarkets, and a hotel. This firsthand business experience informs his practical approach to resolving tax challenges for entrepreneurs and business owners.