“I strive to put forth my best efforts for each and every client, and to ensure each client is completely satisfied.”
In the past 20 years, I have recovered over $120 million in pension benefits for my clients. Some claims were brought as a class action; others were brought on behalf of one or a few persons. In all cases, I spare no time, effort, or expense to fight for my clients because I believe everyone deserves to retire with dignity.
My activities in the pension arena and my commentary on pension issues have been widely reported in numerous publications, including the Wall Street Journal, IBL Class Action Reporter, Lawyers Weekly USA, Tax Analysts, and many others.
I have presented on pension issues in many different venues, including giving testimony to the United States Department of Treasury (see Professional and Community Leadership, below). I have also received numerous awards as a result of my advocacy on behalf of pension plan participants and their beneficiaries (see Honors and Awards below).
When I am not handling pension claims or pension issues, I am prosecuting commercial property tax appeals on behalf of the taxpayer owners.
Pensions
Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Appeals
B.G.S., Oakland University, with concentrations in Politics and Economics
Juris Doctorate, Wayne State University
State Bar of Michigan
Most United States Courts of Appeals, including the United States Supreme Court
Pension Lawyer of the Year USA (Finance Monthly, 2017)
Pension Lawyer of the Year USA (Lawyers Monthly, 2017)
Women in Law Award Pensions (Lawyers Monthly, 2017)
Included in Marquis Who’s Who as an Expert in Pension Law (2019, 2018, 2017)
Global Award in Pension Law (Finance Monthly, 2016)
Pension Lawyer of the Year (Lawyers Monthly, 2016)
Michigan Super Lawyer (2012, 2017-Present)
Leading Lawyer (Employee Benefits Law, 2014-Present)
dBusiness Top Lawyers (dBusiness Magazine, 2015)
Best for Property Tax Appeals in Michigan (Corporate America News, 2015)