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Dykema, with more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is a leading national law firm with a Midwest heritage that has been serving clients for more than a century. The firm, with offices in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas and Washington, D.C., is recognized as one of the top law firms in the United States. Dykema is a strategic partner and the firm of choice for many Fortune 500, middle-market and startup companies that are attracted to the firm's sophisticated practices, focus on practical solutions, quality lawyers and commitment to providing value.
What sets Dykema apart from other firms in the market is its unique value equation which includes a commitment to dedicated client service teams; flexible billing to create financial predictability and accountability; lower cost structure; and advanced technology and communication strategies. Using a value-focused business model, Dykema's full-service capability delivers results for sophisticated purchasers of legal services who increasingly demand alternative and more efficient ways of streamlining their legal work without sacrificing their bottom line.
The firm's attorneys and government policy advisors have experience in a broad range of government, corporate and private practice positions in top-tiered companies and organizations. At our core are attorneys and other professionals who are nationally recognized leaders in their area of practice.
Driven by the needs of its clients, Dykema has extended its platform nationally by developing national practices in the following areas: automotive litigation; biotechnology and life sciences; consumer financial services litigation; consumer product safety and compliance; energy and electric distribution; health care; infrastructure finance; intellectual property litigation and pharmaceutical and medical device litigation.
Year this Office was Established: 2004
Lawyers Worldwide: 400
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Jonathan E. Aberman
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Harry N. Arger
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Frank D. Ballantine
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J. Michael Bernard
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Melanie J. Chico
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Debbie Clark
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C. Elizabeth Darke
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Michael A. Dorfman
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Jonathan S. Feld
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Scott R. Fryzel
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Steven H. Gistenson
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Robert B. Groholski
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Michael S. Kurtzon
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Charles A. LeMoine
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Robert C. Linton
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Abad Lopez
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Cinthia Granados Motley
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Cynde H. Munzer
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Jerrold M. Peven
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John F. Rhoades
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Cody D. Rockey
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Michael D. Rothstein
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Stephen D. Sayre
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Andrew P. Scott
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Gary P. Segal
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Mark A. Silverman
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Diana Y. Tsai
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Edward S. Weil
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Steven McMahon Zeller
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Zachary L. Beaver
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Christina C. Brunty
Associate
Natasha A. Burkett
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Laura M. Callahan
Senior Attorney
Benjamin W. Chertok
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Kevin Connor
Associate
Joshua A. Fishman
Associate
Caleb J. Halberg
Attorney
Matthew T. Hays
Associate
Neil P. Johnson
Associate
Beth Peng Lyden
Senior Attorney
Sarah A. Mirs
Associate
Chukwuma (Chuma) M. Offor
Associate
Matthew S. Raczkowski
Senior Attorney
Dylan S. Robinson
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Susan L. Ruddy
Senior Attorney
Sharon A. Salinas
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Katie N. Simpson
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Anda Tatoiu
Senior Attorney
Clara L. Trotta
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Jennifer A. Warner Torrez
Senior Attorney
Lisa Hendrix Weigel
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Todd Gale
Senior Counsel
Paulina Garga-Chmiel
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Michael A. Gilman
Senior Counsel
Bruce L. Goldsmith
Senior Counsel
Margaret E. Graham
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R. K. (Dean) Hagan
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Lindsay S. Henry
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Heidi J. Herman
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Robert D. Leavitt
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Richard L. Lieberman
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Steven D. Mroczkowski
Senior Counsel
Darrell W. Pierce
Senior Counsel
Lauren E. Quigley
Senior Counsel
Molly E. Thompson
Senior Counsel
Mark W. Weisbard
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Paul R. Boken
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Mark Boozell
Government Policy Advisor
Ed Empamano
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Kaitlin Hogan
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Mia P. Jiganti
Risk Management Director
Frank Johnson
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Scott L. Selinger
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Ned Stanulov
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Mary Beth Walsh
Senior Director, Legal Recruiting & Development
Leonard C. Wolfe
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2022 Real and Personal Property Tax Appeals
The 2022 tax assessment of real and personal property have been determined by the local Assessor and a Notice of Assessment was issued and mailed to property owners. Property owners should make sure to check the mail for a copy of the Notice in order to determine whether an appeal of their taxable value should be filed. Failure to receive a Notice of Assessment does not invalidate the assessment, so if one is not received it is recommended that you contact the local Assessor’s office to inquire...
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Mickey Stevens Named to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2022 Up & Coming Attorneys List
Dykema is proud to announce that Mickey Stevens was named to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2022 Up & Coming Attorneys list. Stevens will be profiled in the Up & Coming Attorneys / Unsung Legal Heroes magazine and recognized at an awards luncheon in September. According to Minnesota Lawyer, the list recognizes a group of attorneys who are “off to a fast start in their legal careers.” All of the honorees are in their first decade of practice. Stevens is an experienced, highly-motivated litigator who represents a broad range of companies across multiple industries...
Danielle Rushing Selected for 10 Under 10 Award by St. Mary’s University School of Law GOLD Council
Dykema is proud to announce that Danielle Rushing was selected by the St. Mary’s University School of Law’s GOLD Council for its 2022 10 Under 10 Award. Rushing will be honored during a reception at the Council’s annual luncheon on August 5, 2022. Every year, St. Mary’s University School of Law Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Council honors 10 outstanding alumni who have graduated within the past 10 years at its annual 10 Under 10 Luncheon. Those selected have shown extraordinary commitment to St. Mary’s School of Law, their community and the profession. Rushing focuses her practice on bankruptcy and restructuring matters...
Blogs
Cannabis Law Blog
The cannabis industry presents unprecedented opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs. Yet, entities looking to engage in this emerging industry face daunting levels of legal complexity and uncertainty. Moreover, state and local governments are constantly tasked with regulating an...
Homeostasis: Dykema Health Care Law Blog
We assist clients in maintaining stability while responding to ever-changing conditions in the health care industry. Health care providers and their supporting business partners must adapt and innovate in the face of evolving governmental and payor policy changes, scientific advancements, and...
Insurance Coverage Notes and Developments
Insurance Coverage Notes and Developments provides legal insight on topics of special interest to insurance industry professionals. Covering a wide range of industries, Dykema’s Insurance Coverage Notes and Developments blog provides brief but substantive alerts, including updates and analysis on...
Labor & Employment Law Blog
In the rapidly evolving field of labor and employment law, we know that employers need to stay informed about changes in the law, and how these changes impact day-to-day business operations. Dykema’s Labor & Employment Law Blog (www.laboremployment-lawblog.com) discusses important labor and...
NextGen Financial Services Report
NextGen Financial Services Report is published by the Financial Industry Group at Dykema. The Financial Services Industry has gone through a tremendous amount of regulatory and operational IT change in recent years, and with a new presidential administration more changes and developments are on the...
The Firewall
The Firewall keeps you up to date on the hottest legal topics in the ever-changing world of data security and privacy. As information security becomes a critical facet of all businesses and industries and the target of many regulators, it is important to stay apprised of new legal developments. The...
The Open Road: Automotive Law Blog
The Open Road features legal thought leaders from all areas of the transportation economy including corporate transactions, products liability and class actions, insurance regulation, environmental compliance, and supply chain management. As the automotive sector faces new challenges from...