Alan M. Kanter
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Alan M. Kanter is a practicing lawyer and a neutral ADR provider serving on many neutral panels as an arbitrator, mediator, facilitator and case evaluator. Alan practices law, arbitrates and mediates matters and disputes involving many different areas of law. In addition, Alan is an educator of ADR, and an author, focusing primarily on the fields of arbitration and mediation.
Alan engages in a significant amount of arbitration and mediation for the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the CPR Institute, FINRA, the American Health Lawyers Association and many more arbitration and mediation panels, working as an arbitrator, mediator and case evaluator from the early 1980’s to the present. He is currently AAA-certified as an active arbitrator and mediator panelist on the regular and large complex Commercial, Employment Law, Health Law, Securities and Franchise Panels.
Alan is rated Preeminent (AV) by Martindale-Hubbel (peer reviewed) and is rated as a “Superb Attorney” with a 10/10 rating by AVVO. Alan has been included in “Who’s Who in American Law” and “Who’s Who in America”.
Alan was awarded membership in the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society in 1976 and is a member of the Detroit Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa (Gamma of Michigan).
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Marc practices in the areas of environmental law, natural resources and occupational safety and health. He has concentrated on occupational safety and health matters since 1971 and represents employers involved with serious workplace injuries and fatalities. Mr. Shaye is a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the State Bar of Michigan, the Ohio State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He was general counsel and executive director of the Spill Control Association of America (SCAA) from 1972 to 2005 and in 2000 he received the SCAA’s Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his outstanding service to the spill response industry. Mr. Shaye has served as legal counsel to the International Spill Control Organization since 2004 and has been elected an honorary fellow in the London-based organization. He has authored numerous articles and was an author and a general editor of “Michigan Environmental Law.”
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David has extensive experience in all aspects of domestic and international intellectual property law. His expertise includes the prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications; clearance and infringement opinions; preparation and negotiation of licenses and assignments; and advising clients on trade secret issues.
A delegate to the United Nations for the World Summit for the Information Society (WSIS), David authored a treatise that was presented at the 2005 WSIS Tunis Summit. He also attended the Geneva Summit in 2003. He has made presentations on patent and copyright laws and has participated in panel discussions with European patent attorneys on the harmonization of intellectual property laws between the United States and other countries worldwide.
His experience also includes the position of Electronics Engineer with the U.S. National Security Agency. David received his law degree from the Michigan State College of Law, and a B.S.E.E. from the University of Michigan.
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Kimberly W. Stout has been representing metro-Detroit area clients involved in the criminal justice system with skill and compassion since 1985. She was voted a “Top 50” female attorney in Michigan in 2016, Super Lawyers by her peers, and is the only criminal defense attorney in top 50. She is also included in the “Best Lawyers in America” publication, one of the original rating publications voted upon by peers.
Ms. Stout practices in a small firm setting to ensure her clients receive a high degree of personal service. She is always accessible to you and even provides her cell phone number. Part of Kim’s success is her familiarity with the courts in Michigan and the players involved in the system. She is known in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties, both in circuit and district courts, as well as in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Ms. Stout understands the nuances of the various courts due to her experience.
Having been mentored and associated with prominent criminal defense attorney Neil H. Fink for 25 years, Kimberly W. Stout offers top-notch representation to those involved in the criminal justice system. She is an aggressive, passionate and knowledgeable advocate for those facing criminal charges. She currently works closely with Wade G. Fink, her son with the now deceased Neil H. Fink.
Attorney Stout has practiced criminal defense in the metro-Detroit area for 31 years. Her offices are currently located in Birmingham, where she serves clients in Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston, Ingham and Jackson counties as well as others. Due to her extensive experience in both state and federal courts, Stout represents clients in all areas of criminal law.
Most criminal prosecutions are resolved prior to trial. However, sometimes a trial is the only way for a defendant to receive justice. Either way, it is important to have a skilled and experienced litigator by your side as pre-trial matters such as motion hearing preliminary examinations, probable cause hearings, evidentiary hearings, and other judicial determinations can impact subsequent plea negotiations or trial. Attorney Stout excels both in and out of the courtroom.
Ms. Stout is also highly-experienced in post conviction work, including appeals by right and leave, 6.500 motions, and habeas petitions. Her 31 years of experience have made her a formidable appellate advocate in both state and federal courts of appeal. Additionally, her specialization in criminal defense law has given her impressive knowledge to advocate on appeal as she can spot errors made in the trial courts.
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Harvey’s practice emphasizes his understanding and mastery of the intricacies of business law. He has extensive experience in the areas of business litigation, franchise law, and business torts, and is well respected for his legal abilities in those areas of law. Franchise disputes are most central to his practice as is civil, commercial and personal litigation.
Local decision-making in a corporate environment is also a specialty, having served as counsel for automotive related local businesses. Harvey is also available to serve as a private arbitrator in all areas of litigation.
Harvey received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The University of Michigan. He then attended Michigan State University College of Law (then Detroit College of Law), where he was an associate editor of the Law Review and graduated cum laude.
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