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Michelle McLean received her Bachelors of Science from Cornerstone University in 2002. She later received her Juris Doctorate Cum Laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 2007. While earning her law degree, Ms. McLean served both on the Inns of Court (Lansing) and also worked as an extern for Kent Countyâs 17th Circuit Judicial Court.

Prior to practicing law, Ms. Mclean worked for a national mortgage lender and has over fifteen years experience in this capacity. She worked as an underwriter, collector, manager, and finally as an account executive. By combining her vast experience in mortgage lending/real estate industry with the practice of law, Ms. McLean offers her clients a unique perspective as their advocate.

Michelle has extensive knowledge in mortgage lending law and also has experience handling foreclosure rescue scams, mortgage lending abuses, mortgage fraud, mortgage modifications, and is familiar with relevant mortgage banking laws. In addition, Michelle has handled many other consumer law issues from deceptive and fraudulent trade practices, lemon laws, breach of warranty issues, consumer debt collection violations, fair credit reporting issues, and student loan law issues. In addition, Michelle has handled several landlord tenant cases involving breach of lease, default, eviction, etc.

In the area of family law, Michelle has successfully represented clients regarding divorce, contested custody, parenting time disputes, child support review, spousal support, fair and equitable division of the marital estate, grandparent visitation, adoption, paternity, and conservatorships/guardianships.

Michelle handles criminal cases such as domestic violence, drunk driving, larceny, retail fraud, embezzlement, and criminal sexual conduct. She has successfully defended clients both in the federal court and in the state courts.

Michelle also handles various other legal claims such as construction disputes, breach of contract, boundary line disputes, riparian rights issues, condominium issues, dog bite, claim and delivery, unjust enrichment, and many others.

Michelle McLean is dedicated to the effective and efficient advocacy of her clients. She promises to be readily available and easily accessible, to be fair and honest with billing, and to zealously and rigorously represent her clients. If you hire Michelle, you will have hired an energetic attorney who is dedicated and passionate about best serving your legal needs. Finally, if Michelle cannot represent you, she will provide a free referral to one of her colleagues who an assist you. Call today!

Joshua Blanchard is a trial lawyer who holds a BBA in Accounting from Northwood University and a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

Mr. Blanchard joined Miel & Carr, PLC as partner in 2010. Prior to that, he operated a solo law practice representing clients in criminal trial matters throughout the state of Michigan. He has tried a number of jury trials to verdict and has obtained “not guilty” verdicts for his clients in both bench and jury trials.

Mr. Blanchard is admitted to practice in Michigan state courts as well as in Federal Court for the Eastern and Western districts of Michigan.

Mr. Blanchard represents people in need of a strong trial advocate throughout Michigan. He is student of advanced trial and communication techniques. He is a graduate of the CDAM Trial Lawyers College.

Mr. Blanchard is also a graduate of the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. As part of his training, Mr. Blanchard spent three weeks secluded at Thunderhead Ranch in the mountains of Wyoming where he studied advanced trial techniques under the direction of Gerry Spence and some of this country’s best trial lawyers.

To schedule a consultation with Mr. Blanchard, please call our office at 616-723-0181 or 877-MICH-DUI.

Barry Kane is the managing member and founder of the firm. Mr. Kane is a registered patent attorney counseling corporations and individuals on a wide range of intellectual property matters, but primarily on matters involving patent, trademark matters.
Prior to starting Kane & Company, Mr. Kane was a member and the chair of the Intellectual Property Department in a law firm of 100+ attorneys located in Grand Rapids. Before entering private practice in 1991, Mr. Kane was with the corporate legal department of Western Atlas International, Inc., a joint venture of Litton Industries and Dresser Atlas and responsible for handling patent matters for several divisions.


Mr. Kane is admitted to practice in California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, and New York, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is also admitted before several appeals courts, including the United States Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the United States Districts Courts for the Northern and Central District of California, Connecticut District Court, the Central District of Florida, the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, the Southern District of New York, and the Central District of Texas, among others.

Professional Affiliations, Activities and Honors

Mr. Kane is AV rated. This is the highest rating granted by Martindale-Hubbell® directory, an independent directory of attorneys throughout the world. Mr. Kane is also a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, where he has served as Assistant Chair for the Unfair Competition Subcommittee. He is also a member of the Intellectual Property Section of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, and the Grand Rapids Bar Association.

Articles and Presentations

Mr. Kane was a regular contributor to Business Alert and Business Law Update publications, and has lectured and written on intellectual property topics for professional journals and meetings, including patents, trademarks, Internet domain name disputes, copyrights and e-commerce. From 1992 through 1997, he was the co-author and editor of the Michigan Chapter for the International Trademark Association publication entitled, Trademark, and Unfair Competition.

Paparella & Associates is a law firm specializing in intellectual Property. Namely, Patents, Trademarks, & Copyrights, and serves the business community nationwide. By structuring the law firm around, and operating the firm under sound business practices, Paparella & Associates has uniquely positioned itself to deliver the highest quality representation, while utilizing a fee structure that is more in line with the business community’s expectations. Representing clients in all intellectual property matters including, Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Infringement Matters, Clearance Opinions, Freedom to Operate Opinions, Trade Secrets, and Litigation.