Attorney and Staff Profiles
Experienced bankruptcy lawyers in Michigan with more than 120 years of experience.
Schedule a ConsultationAcclaim Legal Services is comprised of highly qualified staff and attorneys specializing in bankruptcy law, Michigan home foreclosure prevention, credit restoration and debt management. We offer over 120 years of combined legal experience in debt resolution law and pride ourselves on providing superior customer service and consistent professionalism. In our over our 16 years of membership with the Better Business Bureau we have maintained an A+ rating as well as an average 5-star Google rating for each of our individual offices in: Detroit, Southfield, Dearborn, Warren, Ann Arbor, Lansing and Flint.
We do one thing and we do it best: resolve financial burdens and provide debt relief for our clients.
Call us today at 866-261-8282 for a free evaluation. We offer free consultations over the phone or in-office based on your convenience.
ATTORNEYS
WILLIAM D. JOHNSON
Founder and Managing Attorney of the Ann Arbor office
Phone: 248.443.7033 ext. 223
Fax: 248.443.7055
Email: Admin@acclaimlegalservices.com
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in Finance, Walsh College
- Graduated with honors
- Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law (1994)
- Post Graduate, Wayne State University. Additional studies towards Master’s degree in Law with a concentration in Bankruptcy and Finance.
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Member, Federal Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
- Member, Consumer Bar Association
- Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)
- Founding Member, Detroit Debtor Bar Association (Past Treasurer)
- Member of United Way’s Michigan Foreclosure Task Force: Foreclosure Prevention & Stabilization Collaborative
- Member, Legal Shield (formally known as Pre-Paid Legal)
Published Words:
- Aspatore Special Report (2010): “Michigan Foreclosure Defense and Modification Strategies” published by Aspatore Books, a Thomson Reuters Business.
- “Inside the Minds: Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy Strategies” (2011 ed.: published by Aspatore Books, a Thomson Reuters business.
STEPHEN J. BEARD
Managing Attorney for Lansing and Flint Offices
Phone: 517.210.9431
Fax: 248.443.7055
E-mail: Stephen@acclaimlegalservices.com
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law, Michigan State University (2004)
- Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2012); Dean’s List
Associations:
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Court Admission, U.S. District Court of the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan
- Member, Federal Bar Association
- American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)
BRIAN D. RODRIGUEZ
Managing Attorney for Dearborn Office
Phone: 248.443.7033 ext. 243
E-mail: Brian@acclaimlegalservices.com
Fax: 248.443.7055
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Wayne State University (1989)
- Juris Doctor from Wayne State University (1994)
Associations:
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Member, Consumer Bankruptcy Association
MICHAEL T. BROWN
Managing Attorney for Warren Office
Phone: 248.443.7033 ext. 226
E-mail: Michael@acclaimlegalservices.com
Fax: 248.443.7055
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law and Philosophy, Michigan State University (2004)
- Juris Doctor from Michigan State University (2007)
- Graduated Cum Laude
Associations:
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Member, Eastern District of Michigan
- Member, Western District of Michigan
- Member, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Member, Federal Bar Association
BRIGET KUHNS
Managing Attorney for Southfield Office
Phone: 248.443.7033
Fax: 248.443.7055
E-mail: Briget@acclaimlegalservices.com
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Baker College (2018); President’s List & Dean’s List
- Juris Doctor from University of Detroit Mercy, School of Law (2022); Dean’s Scholarship of Excellence: Graduated Cum Laude
Associations:
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Court Admission, U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan
- Member, Federal Bar Association
PARALEGALS
CIERRA HINES
Paralegal, Dearborn Office
Phone: 248.443.7033 ext. 201
Fax: 248.443.7055
E-mail: Cierra@acclaimlegalservices.com
Amanda Kuhns
Post-Discharge Paralegal & Chapter 13 pre-confirmation matters for cases assigned Judge Gretchko
Phone: 248.443.7033 ext 233
Fax: 248.286.7129
E-mail: AmandaK@AcclaimLegalServices.com
Ashley Miron
Chapter 13 pre-confirmation matters for cases assigned Judge Applebaum for Flint and Opperman for Bay City
Phone: 248.443.7033 ext 221
Fax: 947.257.6064
E-mail: Ashley@AcclaimLegalServices.com
GIOVANNA MOGIELSKI
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy matters & Chapter 13 pre-confirmation matters for cases assigned Judge Randon
Phone: 248.443.7033 ext. 235
Fax: 248.286.7164
E-mail: Giovanna@acclaimlegalservices.com
ALICIA PAREE
Chapter 13 pre-confirmation matters for cases assigned Judge Oxholm, Judge Tucker and Western and Northern Districts
Phone: 248.443.7033 ext. 223
Fax: 248.286.7128
E-mail: Alicia@acclaimlegalservices.com
DEANNA RUNDE
Chapter 13 Post Confirmation matters
Phone: 248.443.7033 ext. 230
Fax: 248.286.7165
E-mail: Deanna@acclaimlegalservices.com
LEGAL CLERKS
Taylor Hickerson
Law Clerk
Phone: 248.443.7033 ext. 266
Fax: 248.443.7055
E-mail: Taylor@acclaimlegalservices.com
Nancy Moore
Serving & File Clerk
Phone: 248.443.7033 ext 264
Fax: 248.443.7055
E-mail: NancyM@acclaimlegalservices.com
Jillian Moreno
Law Clerk
Phone: 248.443.7033 ext 267
Fax: 248.443.7055
E-mail: Jillian@AcclaimLegalServices.com
Kelly Rogers
Law Clerk
Phone: 248.443.7033 ext 202
Fax: 248.443.7055
E-mail: kelly@acclaimlegalservices.com
OFFICE MANAGERS
Julie Johnson
Manager
Phone: 248.443.7033 ext 260
Fax: 248.443.7055
E-mail: Julie@AcclaimLegalServices.com
We offer free in-office or phone consultations to review your personal circumstances, analyze your situation and advise you on the best course of action. We specialize in bankruptcy law, debt resolution, foreclosure prevention and credit repair. We have offices in Detroit, Southfield, Dearborn, Flint, Ann Arbor, Lansing and Warren, Michigan. Please call us toll free at 866-261-8282 or click here to schedule a consultation online.
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