Foley & Lardner LLP: Mark J. Makoski

Founded in 1878, Dickinson Wright is a full-service law firm that provides client services in various practice areas. Its practice areas include bankruptcy, alternative dispute resolution, appellate cases, business and corporate law, commercial finance, construction law, financial and estate planning, health care and environmental law. Additionally, Dickinson Wright deals in intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, taxation law, insurance claims, venture capital and corporate governance litigation. It publishes newsletters and organizes several seminars and presentations. Dickinson Wright has received several awards and recognitions. It offers various pro bono services and participates in several fundraising activities. Dickinson Wright employs more than 200 attorneys and maintains a location in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Blake, Kirchner, Symonds, Larson, Kennedy & Smith is a law firm offering professional legal services. The firm has its headquarters in Detroit and also maintains an office in Lansing in Michigan. The firm represents clients throughout the State of Michigan including Detroit, Michigan Metro Area, Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County, St. Clair County and Genesee County. Blake, Kirchner, Symonds, Larson, Kennedy & Smith has a general civil practice with areas of practice including personal injury liability defense, employer liability defense, environmental liability defense, civil litigation defense, workers' compensation defense, corporate, insurance and appellate law.