Dearborn, MI

W. Cagney McCormick

W. Cagney McCormick has zealously represents injured plaintiffs across the nation since 2012. Our firm is the largest headquartered personal injury firm in North Texas working in over 16 states on a daily basis. He is the only Personal Injury attorney in the country licensed in 11 states and one federal district. Mr. McCormick is a native of the South Dallas area growing up in Desoto, Red Oak, Lancaster & Waxahachie while also spending time in California. W. Cagney McCormick has worked over 100,000 insurance claims for injured clients throughout the nation. He is the only Personal Injury Attorney in America to be licensed in 11 states and two federal districts. Mr. McCormick is a native of the South Dallas area growing up in Ellis County, Texas. He attended the University of Texas at Austin for his undergraduate degree. Mr. McCormick attended evening classes at St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio while working full-time at Dell Inc. In addition to managing a full-time corporate job and night school, Mr. McCormick completed a thesis focusing on cybersecurity law. His thesis was later published by Southern Methodist University School of Law. He spent extra time working in the school’s Center for Terrorism Law. When Mr. McCormick returned to the DFW area, he initiated the McCormick Law College Scholarship Program starting at Waxahachie High School in 2016. Each year successful students at WHS who attend the University of Texas at Austin are rewarded with college scholarships. McCormick Law Firm is also a proud sponsor of the WHS Cheer Squad, Fort Worth Stock Show, 95.9 The Ranch: Ranch Bash, WHS Special Olympics, and various donations to back-to-school causes throughout DFW.

Mary Pat Meyers

Mary Pat brings over 40 years of experience in medical negligence and other personal injury litigation. She has assisted in recovering significant compensation for individuals and families harmed by negligence. Her commitment to justice began during law school. She has been featured as a Pacesetter by the Michigan Association for Justice and served on their Executive Board. She is recognized as a Michigan Super Lawyer, DBusiness Magazine, 'Influential Women in the Law' (2018), and holds a Martindale AV Preeminent Peer Rating. In August 2022, she received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Michigan State Bar Association-Negligence Section. She also participates in the University of Detroit Law School Chapter of the American Inns of Court as a Master of the Bench and was adjunct faculty for Wayne State University School of Medicine. Mary Pat is dedicated to community service, serving on boards and as President for Impact100 Oakland County and Shades of Pink Foundation. She received a Proclamation from the Oakland County Board of Commissioners in October 2019 for community service and representation in the MSU/Nassar/USAG litigation.

Shereef Akeel

Shereef H. Akeel is one of the nation’s most respected civil rights and employment attorneys. Recognized among the Forbes Top 200 Lawyers in America (2024), Akeel has built his reputation on litigating complex, high-stakes cases that deliver justice for individuals harmed by powerful institutions. He has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA), Lawyer of the Year by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, and a Super Lawyer for 20 consecutive years in civil rights law. He is nationally ranked as a Tier One Civil Rights Lawyer by U.S. News & World Report. Over his 28-year career, Akeel has handled some of the most consequential civil rights and employment cases in the country. He has led high-profile class actions involving age, race, and religious discrimination, secured million-dollar verdicts and settlements in both federal and state courts, and represented the wrongfully convicted in their pursuit of justice. Akeel is also a leading voice in False Claims Act (Qui Tam) litigation, advocating on behalf of whistleblowers exposing fraud against the U.S. government. What sets Akeel apart is his unwavering commitment to using the law as a tool for systemic change. He has brought cases that not only secured justice for individuals-but changed policies, industries, and institutional behavior. Early in his career, he filed a landmark lawsuit under the Graham Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act after a defective pool drain led to the tragic death of a young child. The case sparked nationwide reforms, requiring dome-shaped drains in hotels, public pools, and fitness centers to prevent future tragedies. In another case, Akeel sued a national department store after his client-wrongly suspected of shoplifting-was subjected to a cross-gender search. The lawsuit resulted in a corporate policy change requiring same-gender searches, safeguarding the dignity of future customers. He also challenged U.S. Customs and Border Protection for questioning travelers about their religious practices, ending the unconstitutional practice nationwide. Akeel’s litigation against a fortune 500 company over a forced-distribution performance evaluation system revealed a disparate impact on minority groups. As a result, the company abandoned the program. He successfully challenged a local police department’s policy of forcing a women to remove their hijabs during mug shots, leading to a revised procedure that now respects religious rights. In the financial sector, Akeel filed suit against a national bank accused of discriminatory targeting based on religion and ethnicity-resulting in the cessation of those practices. Akeel’s impact extends internationally. He has led human rights class actions against corporate contractors accused of profiting from torture at Abu Ghraib and has played a central role in legal challenges to the federal no-fly list and invasive border interrogation protocols. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, a J.D. from Detroit College of Law (now affiliated with Michigan State University), an M.B.A., and is a Certified Public Accountant. His unique combination of legal skill, financial insight, and moral clarity positions him as a powerful advocate in the fight for accountability and justice. Currently, Akeel focuses his practice on employment law, civil rights, whistleblower protection, and personal injury-fighting tirelessly for individuals whose voices would otherwise go unheard.

Jeffrey Meyers

Jeff Meyers is one of the preeminent personal injury litigation attorneys in Michigan. For over 30 years, Mr. Meyers has represented seriously injured clients in a variety of complex areas; medical malpractice, product liability, automobile negligence and other negligence, in Michigan and outstate, resulting in multi-millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. He is attentive to clients’ concerns, is meticulous in the investigation of claims, often retaining nationally renowned experts in numerous scientific, medical, and technical fields, and aims to bring each case to a successful conclusion. He has also successfully challenged rulings changing the fabric in which Plaintiff lawyers practice in the State of Michigan. Mr. Meyers is well respected by clients and peers alike. Most cases are referred to Mr. Meyers by other lawyers who recognize his longstanding reputation for excellence and outstanding results. Jeff is a perennial Michigan Super Lawyer and dBusiness Top Attorney designee, AV preeminent rated by his peers for skill and ethics and is a member of the elite trial lawyer association, American Board of Trial Advocates, Michigan Chapter, among other designations.

Persia Pourabbas

Persia Pourabbas is a passionate advocate for injured plaintiffs at McCormick Law Firm. Currently licensed in Texas and Arizona, she also holds federal court licensure in the Northern District of Texas. After receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas, Ms. Pourabbas earned her Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Ms. Pourabbas has received consistent recognition for her skills as an attorney, including being named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for the last 5 consecutive years, and being recognized numerous times for having Top 50 and Top 100 settlements. This reflects not only her skill as an attorney but also her commitment to staying at the forefront of her field. Throughout her career she has worked over 10,000 insurance claims. In her current role as the Director of Pre-Litigation at McCormick Law Firm, Ms. Pourabbas plays a pivotal role in overseeing pre-litigation personal injury cases. Her leadership and strategic insight contribute to the firm’s success in navigating the complexities of personal injury law.

John L. Urban

John L. Urban is a founding shareholder of Urban Thier & Federer, P.A., and managing shareholder of the Orlando office. He practices civil litigation in business and contract disputes, commercial law, debt collection, recognition and enforcement of foreign court decisions, international law, real estate law, wills/probate law, significant personal injury, and wrongful death matters. He has extensive litigation experience, including trials, appeals, and arbitration, and has appeared as lead attorney in numerous federal and state courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States. He is a member of the State Bars of Florida, New York, and Georgia, and a licensed foreign lawyer with the UK's Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Addyson Moylan

Addyson Moylan is currently a Personal Injury Attorney at the McCormick Law Firm working from Houston, Texas. Addyson Moylan earned her Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and obtained her law degree from South Texas College of Law. Mrs. Moylan is licensed to practice law in Texas, Minnesota & Arizona demonstrating her extensive legal expertise and commitment to providing exceptional legal services.