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Michael Millar is a lifelong resident of New Jersey. He is a graduate of Point Pleasant Beach High School, Lafayette College and Vermont Law School. Between college and law school, he served as a combat arms officer in the United States Army, rising to the rank of Captain. While in law school, he served as associate editor of the law review and interned with the Environmental Crimes Section of the United States Department of Justice. After law school, he clerked for two trial judges in Atlantic County. Mr. Millar has been teaching business law and risk management at the University...

Michael Peter Rubas is an aggressive litigator and the founding member of the firm. His legal practice focuses on litigation, specializing in criminal defense, DWI defense, municipal court, and commercial litigation matters. Following his graduation with high honors - magna cum laude - from The Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law, Mr. Rubas served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Thomas C. Brown, J.S.C. of the Essex County Superior Court. After his clerkship, Mr. Rubas was a member of the litigation departments for two of New Jersey largest law firms, Saiber, P.C. and Budd Larner,...

Mr. McManus has been practicing law for twenty years, and for the past ten years he has been a partner at the firm. He began his career as a law clerk for Judge Joseph Mattingly in St. Mary's County Maryland and then worked as a prosecutor in both St. Mary's and Prince George's County. His more noteworthy criminal cases include: * In 1985, Michael John Desasrno was convicted of sexual child abuse for acts committed by the former highschool wrestling coach while acting in the capacity as a wrestling coach. * In 1987, Mr. McManus successfully prosecuted Willie Horton for beating and...

Meet Michael A. Klitzke, a distinguished attorney with a passion for justice and a focus on Auto Fraud and Lemon Law cases across California. Graduating summa cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2014, Mr. Klitzke's academic excellence was matched by his active involvement as an Editor for the Law Review and a National Competitor for the Mock Trial Team. Prior to establishing Auto Law, Mr. Klitzke honed his skills at the Auto Fraud Legal Center from 2015 to 2023, representing numerous individuals and entities in state and federal courts throughout California. His expertise in the field has earned...

Mr. Wartko was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. He attended high school at Archbishop Hoban in Akron, Ohio before entering the political science program at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. While at the university, Mr. Wartko was a member of the mock trial program and an executive council member of the Beta Iota chapter of Sigma Nu fraternity. Upon graduation, Mr. Wartko attended Western Michigan University's, Thomas M. Cooley Law School. While in law school, Mr. Wartko interned for a family law practice, where he first gained an interest in the area of...

Schehr Law specializes in personal injury, criminal law and immigration defense. We are a family based law firm who always offer a free consultation to anyone needing help. I graduated cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and have sought out to help individuals in need. With respect to personal injury, we handle auto accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, and general personal injury matters. With regards to immigrations, we handle family based immigration matters, humanitarian matters such as asylum, deferred action childhood arrivals, cancellation of removal, and VAWA (violence against woman's act). Lastly, we...

I am an attorney admitted in New York. I am also a former media professional with a background in film, video, Internet, and law. As former President of 2 Life! Films, I was one of four producers of the comedy feature "Returning Mickey Stern," starring Joe Bologna, Tom Bosley, Connie Stevens, and Renee Taylor. The film, distributed in US theaters and abroad, is available on DVD (PG-13). I also created the now-defunct CastOurMovie site, the world's first crowdsourced voting site (before "American Idol" and "Last Comic Standing" would make crowdsourced voting commonplace). The site was featured in Time...

Attorney Boardman grew up in Upstate NY, where he lived until he enlisted in the US Navy as a Submarine Sonar Technician. Following 9 years of service, Attorney Boardman left the service to attend law school. He is a graduate of Quinnipiac University School of Law, and is admitted to practice law in the state of Connecticut. Attorney Boardman also holds an Associates Degree in Electronics from Thomas Edison State University, a Bachelor's Degree in Society and Justice from the University of Connecticut, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a Masters Degree...

For the past thirty-six years, I have been personally prosecuting and defending thousands of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases in Martin County. Living and working in Martin County has taught me that its criminal justice system is distinct and demands an attorney who is deeply familiar with its nuances. As a former state prosecutor for Martin County, I bring a robust and tenacious approach to my practice. I was raised in New York City during the 1970s, which shaped me into the assertive advocate I am today. When you choose me as your attorney, I will personally handle every aspect of your...

I focus on probate law and criminal law. An unusual combination, true, but I've worked in both fields for a long time. I'm a 1973 Northwestern University Law School graduate (J.D.) and a 1970 graduate of Grinnell (Iowa) College (B.A.). I also have an M.S. from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, and developed a specialty in designing and implementing computer databases for lawyers, paralegal, investigators and others similarly situated. I've done that for nearly 30 years. I originally hail from Fremont, NE, and have lived and worked in Minnesota for over 40 years.

Cole Schmidt graduated from Northern Michigan University in 2009, and went on to earn his law degree from Michigan State University College of Law in 2014. While attending law school, Cole interned with the Owosso city attorney and performed criminal prosecution in accordance with Michigan’s court rules; he also assisted with many matters both municipal and civil. After law school, Cole clerked for Oakland County’s corporation counsel before joining a small private practice firm specializing in home/auto insurance defense and dram shop actions. As a social security attorney at the Mike Morse Law Firm, Cole has successfully helped hundreds of...

E. Michael Brezina, III’s career includes more than fifteen years of litigation experience in the private and public sectors, including extensive and diverse trial experience. Michael graduated Summa Cum Laude in three years from the University of Tennessee (“UT”) in Knoxville, where he was selected Phi Beta Kappa. He was also a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. In 2004, he graduated Cum Laude from UT College of Law. He was a partner for many years at one of the region’s oldest and largest law firms, starting his practice there after graduating from law school in 2004. During his 15-year tenure...

Justin grew up in a small ranching community in central Montana, earned a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology from U of M, and graduated Cum Laude from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing Michigan.

A search for a prominent public defender system and his love for the mountains returned Justin to the west and introduced him to Colorado. Justin defended clients in the Colorado Springs Public Defenders Office for nearly five years before transferring to the Arapahoe County Office in Denver.

A long-dormant passion for teaching led Justin to a year teaching high school at...

Attorney Ronald M. Bahrie is an accomplished and highly respected lawyer, as well as the Senior Partner at Bahrie Law, PLLC. A firm believer in the value of hard work, he is dedicated to providing every client with a high level of service, personal attention, and results-oriented representation. This approach has helped him achieve numerous successes on behalf of his clients in a variety of complex cases. Ronald earned his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in December of 1978. He was admitted to practice in the state of Michigan the following summer and has been practicing law...

Seth M. Goldberg attended the University of California at Santa Barbara where he graduated and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 1987. He also completed ROTC and was commissioned a Reserve Officer in 1985. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of La Verne in 1991. While in law school, Mr. Goldberg received the American Jurisprudence Award for excellence in the Lawyering Skills Practicum, a ten unit course designed to test a law students’ ability to handle a fictional case, from intake through the conclusion of a jury trial. Mr. Goldberg’s legal career began...

In 2005, Katrina graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelors in Political Science. She then enrolled in Thomas M. Cooley Law School at their Grand Rapids campus. While at law school, Katrina was awarded the Certificate of Merit for her Advanced Trial Skills course. She was also on the Deans list for 4 consecutive terms. She participated in Moot Court and Mock Trial. She also did an externship with the Kent County Prosecutor’s office. After graduating law school and being sworn in to the bar, Katrina worked in a general practice firm for two years before moving to the Detroit area. Since...

Joshua B. Farr graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy and Political Science in December of 2003. He attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he graduated Cum Laude in January of 2010. He began his career in general practice with the Landau group where he had interned during Law School. From there he was hired as an Assistant General Counsel of an International Property Ownership and Management company. He was moved into the General Counsel role managing the legal affairs and overseeing litigation throughout the country. He served a dual role during this time as...

In 2005, Jake Yeater graduated cum laude from the University of Findlay, where he attained bachelor degrees in Law and Liberal Arts and Criminal Justice. That fall, he attended Thomas M. Cooley School of Law where he later graduated in the top 5% of his class, cum laude. While a law student, Jake participated in Law Review as the Scholarly Writing Editor, Law Journal, Moot Court, and Mock Trial. He was also awarded the Eugene Krasicky Award for his significant contributions to the publication of the Law Review. Before coming to the Mike Morse Law Firm, Jake spent several years clerking...

Mark Carlson attended Defiance College where he competed in track and field for three years, graduating in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. He then went on to attend Thomas M. Cooley Law School, receiving his Juris Doctor in 2010. Mark has been a licensed member of the Michigan Bar Association since 2012. Mark was a sole practitioner focusing on criminal law from 2012 until 2022, when he joined the Mike Morse Law Firm. In his spare time, Mark enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and dogs. He is also a big fan of movies...

Eric M. Simpson has been dedicated to protecting the rights of the seriously injured and their families for his entire legal career. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts. He then graduated Cum Laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1997 with his Juris Doctor. Not only is Eric a licensed member of The State Bar of Michigan, but also The North Carolina State Bar and The State Bar of Texas. He has practiced law in many different States and throughout the State of Michigan. He has extensive knowledge of...

Adrienne Brown graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. While there she was actively involved in community outreach by volunteering throughout the city of Cleveland. She then earned her Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she oftentimes was recognized on the Dean’s List. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering, reading, shopping, event planning and traveling to new places. She is also a die-hard basketball fan.

Paul Wheatley graduated from Michigan State University in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a concentration in environmental journalism. During his time at MSU he worked as a reporter for the state news. He later worked as a city reporter for the Petoskey news-review in Petoskey, MI., and the Vindicator newspaper in Youngstown, Ohio. Paul earned a scholarship to the Thomas m. Cooley law school and earned his law degree with a concentration in environmental law. He interned, clerked, and worked as an attorney for the Liblang law firm, pc where he aided clients with consumer law –...

Allen Ayoub graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with high distinction in 2010. He went on to earn his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he graduated third in his class of 329. Allen has represented accident victims for his entire legal career, recovering millions for his clients. He recently obtained a large trial verdict in Macomb County Circuit Court for over $300,000.00. In his free time, Allen enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and working out.

Daresha McCloud graduated from Bowling Green State University with honors in 2007. She went on to earn her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. During law school, Daresha was awarded a Certificate of Merit for receiving the highest grade amongst her peers in Torts II and Civil Procedure II. She graduated from law school cum laude in 2012. Since graduating law school, Daresha has primarily devoted her practice of law to representing individuals who have been involved in auto accidents, slip and falls, and dog bites. Daresha also had an opportunity to work as an insurance defense attorney....

Tony Chapman graduated from the University of Michigan in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education. He was awarded the Maize and Blue Scholarship, the highest honor bestowed upon a graduating senior, for outstanding academic achievement and community service. Tony then graduated Cum Laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2006 with his Juris Doctor. He is our Senior Intake Attorney and keeps very busy interviewing and meeting with new clients every day. Tony joined the firm in 2010, and he has a vast understanding of personal injury law. He takes pride in helping our new clients...

Aaron attended the University of Texas at Austin where he received a degree in Political Science and certification in Business from the acclaimed McCombs School of Business. He received his law degree, graduating cum laude from St. Thomas University School of Law. During law school, Aaron argued mock appeals as a member and competitor of the St. Thomas Moot Court Competition Team. Additionally, Aaron interned for the Honorable Michael A. Robinson of the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. Aaron began his legal career with the Florida-based law firm Dell and Schaefer, P.A. where he worked as a legal clerk...

Mara Kent (she/her/hers) is a life-long resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan and a licensed attorney since 1996. Mara’s practice areas include estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law and long-term care planning, special needs planning, estate planning for surrogacy, same-sex adoptions and step-parent adoptions, and prenuptial agreements. Mara loves working with people and making personal connections with her clients, doing what she generally considers to be “happy law.” Mara counsels her clients on how to plan for major life events by anticipating common (and not-so-common) problems before they arise, so her clients can strategize about how to minimize court involvement,...

Andrew is a Lee County native who is proud to serve the people of the Auburn/Opelika area. A graduate of Auburn High School, Andrew went on to earn his Bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice from Auburn University where he was inducted into the Criminal Justice Honor Society. He was also serving as a Police Officer in the Atlanta Metro area during the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. Before attending the Faulkner University/Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in Montgomery. Andrew believes the experiences he gained from his time as a Corrections Officer and Police Officer gives him a certain insight into...

I believe that trying a case to a jury is the best part of my job. That belief is the basis for the entire way I handle cases at Samples Ames PLLC. When our firm accepts cases, I am evaluating the prospects of that case in front of a jury. I size up the case, and I also size up the client. I always ask myself if a jury will relate to my client, and our firm regularly conducts focus groups before we accept the case.

I am Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal...

Mr. Reinheimer received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science in 1988 from Ursinus College. He attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan where he received his Juris Doctor in 1992. While attending law school, Mr. Reinheimer was a law clerk/legal intern for the Sixty Plus Elderlaw Clinic where he concentrated in Elderlaw issues along with Estate Planning and general litigation. Upon Mr. Reinheimer’s completion of law school, he served as judicial law clerk for the Honorable Michael D. Farren, P.J.Cv. in Monmouth County, New Jersey. After his judicial clerkship, Mr. Reinheimer was an associate with...