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Lawyer Overview

Professional Experience

Sharon was admitted to practice law in Michigan in 1981, at that time joining this law firm.  She is a partner, whose expertise lies primarily in Construction related matters and Family Law.  Her 20 plus years of practicing has provided her with a vast experience in all aspects of both of these specialties of law. 

 Areas of Emphasis

Family Law

Experience in divorce, custody, mediation, drafting of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial documents.  Also advise clients on evaluation of impact of divorce, distribution of property, trusts and stock options.

Construction Law and Litigation

Substantial expertise in litigating and arbitrating complex construction matters.  Provide a rull range of services to owners, construction managers, contractors, architects, and subcontractors including negotiating and drafting contracts and resolving disputes in all forums.  Experience in major construction cases involving diverse projects as manufacturing and processing plants, shopping centers, apartment and hotel structures, commercial and industrial buildings, and parking structures.

Areas of Practice

• Family Law
• Construction Litigation

West Practice Categories

Family Law, Litigation & Appeals

Bar Admissions

• Michigan, 1981
• U.S. Federal Courts, 1981

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Oakland Bar Association (Member)
• American Bar Association (Member)
• State Bar of Michigan, Sections of Family Law, Construction and Litigation (Member)
• American General Contractors Association (Associate Member)

Classes and Seminars

• Spousal Support and Alimony, Family Law Institute, 2004
• Construction Law: Liens & Bonds, Michigan Bar and ICLE, 1989
• Construction Law: Contracts, Disputes and Resolutions, I.C.L.E.
• AIA Contracts - General Conditions, Homeward Bound Series, 1999
• Discovery of Assets in Divorce, 1999

Education

• Michigan State University, Detroit College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan, 1981
  J.D.
  
  Law Review: Detroit College Law Review, Member, 1979-1981, Managing Editor, 1980-1981
• Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, 1977
  B.A., Bachelor of Arts
  Honors: magna cum laude

Published Works

• Family Law, Annual Survey of Michigan Law, 34 Wayne Law Review 811, 1988
• Comment, "Contribution in Private antitrust Actions: Solution more Unmanageable Complexity, Detroit College Review, 1980
• Dunn v. Porter: Guidelines for Federal Courts in Exercising Their Authority to Review and Set Aside Contingent Fee Agreements, 1979

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Suite 2500
Southfield, MI 48034-8214

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