Teneil A. Russell is an attorney in our Livonia office where she focuses her practice on insurance defense matters, including third-party auto claims, first-party no-fault claims, and uninsured motorist claims. Additionally, she assists clients with matters involving insurance coverage, general liability, personal injury protection (PIP), and bodily injury. She conducts research and analyzes cases, assists with preparing legal documents, conducts legal analysis, reviews files, manages support documentation, and assists attorneys […]

Jordan A.W. Barkey is an attorney in CMDA’s Livonia office, focusing his practice on appellate advocacy, complex legal research, and civil litigation. He represents clients across all levels of state and federal court, regularly drafting persuasive briefs, arguing cases before appellate courts, and providing comprehensive research support across the firm’s practice areas. Mr. Barkey brings extensive experience to appellate proceedings alongside substantial trial work in third-party auto claims, first-party no-fault […]

Alexander R. Karana, an accomplished Intellectual Property and Business Law attorney based in the CMDA Law’s Livonia office, is admitted to practice in Michigan and Illinois. As a registered patent attorney, he brings a deep technical and legal foundation to clients at the forefront of innovation, brand-building, and entertainment. His practice centers on patent and trademark prosecution, IP strategy, technology-driven business transactions, as well as business formations and business litigation. […]

Wayne T. Tomala is an attorney who works out of both our Livonia and Clinton Township office locations. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, business law, and real estate law. As an experienced litigator who has successfully tried hundreds of cases, he has a deep understanding of courtroom procedures and strategy. A tough but fair negotiator, Mr. Tomala possesses the skills and knowledge needed to effectively represent clients in […]

Ethan Vinson is an Of Counsel attorney in our Livonia office. Mr. Vinson first joined CMDA in 1979 as an associate where he worked for nine years. He returned to the Firm in 1995, was made Partner in 2005, and left in 2017 to become the City Attorney for the City of Warren. He served in this role until March 2024. In May 2024, we were thrilled to welcome him […]

Gary Klein is a partner in the firm’s Livonia, Michigan office whose practice focuses on business law, commercial litigation, and real estate law. He represents corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, trusts, trustees, sole proprietors, and individuals in complex disputes in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration proceedings. Gary handles a wide range of matters, including breach of contract, fraud, conversion, construction litigation, easement enforcement, employment disputes, defamation, partition […]

Michael Mixer is an attorney in the firm’s Livonia, Michigan office with extensive experience in appellate practice and trial-level research and writing across a broad range of matters. His practice includes significant work in employment law, civil rights litigation, and general civil litigation, where he provides strategic analysis, persuasive motion practice, thorough legal briefing, and effective litigation support in complex and high-stakes disputes. With a strong foundation in legal research […]

Kevin J. Campbell is a partner in our Livonia office where he focuses his practice on appellate law and insurance defense. He writes briefs for submission to all levels of state and federal courts, argues cases in both the state and federal courts of appeals, and performs research for all areas of law handled by the Firm. His diverse background includes the litigation of complex commercial disputes, premises liability and […]

David E. Ghannam is an Of Counsel attorney in our Livonia office where he focuses his practice on corporate and business law, real estate law, and personal injury law. His experience includes assisting clients with implementing business entities, creating operating agreements for limited liability companies, shareholder agreements, handling all aspects of business and real estate contracts, and advising clients on both legal and business matters. He has been licensed to […]

Carol Smith is a partner in our Livonia office where she focuses her practice on insurance defense matters. She has considerable litigation and trial experience representing clients in third-party auto claims, as well as first-party no-fault and uninsured motorist claims. Additionally, she advises clients on numerous areas of law, including insurance coverage, general liability, personal injury protection (PIP) and bodily injury claims. She is a member of the State Bar […]