Marquette, MI

Karl P. Numinen

Mr. Numinen is a trial lawyer and senior partner of the firm Numinen, DeForge & Toutant, PC., in Marquette, Michigan. His practice has focused on criminal defense and courtroom litigation for over 30 years. He is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been recognized as one of Michigan's top lawyers by Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers® and Leading Lawyers® magazine. Mr. Numinen is recognized as a Preeminent Attorney with an "AV Rating" by Martindale-Hubbell. He is a past President of the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) and has served on its Board of Directors for many years. He is also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). He currently serves as a member of the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly. Mr. Numinen has tried cases in numerous state and federal courts, obtaining acquittals on virtually every kind of criminal case, including murder, sexual assault, drugs, tax evasion, child abuse, robbery, and drunk driving. He has also obtained multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements for clients, including a top ten verdict in Michigan, as recognized by the Michigan Lawyers Weekly. He has appeared in special episodes of "Dateline NBC", A&E's "Accused: Guilty or Innocent?", and "Fatal Vows." Coverage of his trials and cases have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Detroit Free Press, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, and the Michigan Bar Journal. He was also featured in a profile in Leading Lawyers magazine. In addition to his trial work, Mr. Numinen has a record of successful appellate cases in the Michigan Court of Appeals, Michigan Supreme Court, and the Sixth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals. His published appellate opinions include victories representing adoptive parents in a step-parent adoption case, a former state employee's claims for non-duty disability retirement benefits, and defending a client against her former boyfriend's claims to her real estate and other property rights. Mr. Numinen has extensive experience as an instructor in trial skills advocacy. He has taught on the faculty of the prestigious Hillman Trial Advocacy Program of the Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Michigan as well as the CDAM Trial College and Evidence Boot Camp. He created the CDAM MasterClass program and has taught numerous seminars, including classes on the cross examination of snitches, handling false confession cases, preparing your client to testify, the use of experts, and effective voir dire. He has also presented many webinars on criminal law issues for CDAM and NACDL. He wrote two monographs published by the Institute for Continuing Legal Education on "How to Challenge a Search Warrant of a Home" and "How to Prepare a Client to Take the Stand in a Criminal Case."

Karl P. Numinen

Karl P. Numinen is a seasoned attorney with over 20 years of experience, specializing in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. He worked his way through law school, excelling in trial skills and family law. He co-founded Numinen, DeForge & Toutant, PC, committed to aggressive advocacy and high ethical standards. Karl is also Of Counsel to the Barone Defense Firm and teaches advanced trial skills to the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.

Phillip Toutant

Phillip Toutant possesses expertise in criminal defense and civil litigation. He represents clients in criminal matters, personal injury actions (no-fault auto and premises liability), and advises healthcare providers and hospitals on litigation and compliance, including licensure, audit defense, and corporate law. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctor from Wayne State Law School.

Phillip Toutant

Phillip B. Toutant concentrates his practice on representing injured people in civil litigation throughout Michigan and the United States. He also represents clients in commercial/corporate litigation, and represents healthcare providers in varying matters in and out of the litigation context.

Dominic F. Andriacchi Jr.

Dominic F. Andriacchi Jr. was born and raised in Ishpeming. He graduated from Westwood High School in 2004 and earned a B.A. in Physical Education, Health Education, and Adaptive Physical Education from Carthage College. He received numerous Dean’s List and Honor Roll awards during law school, where he interned at the Marquette Circuit Court, Marquette County Prosecutor’s Office, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He graduated Cum Laude and in the Top 28% of his class, passing the Michigan bar in 2012. He joined his father at Andriacchi Law as a partner and has distinguished himself as a leading Michigan attorney, securing a $1,200,000 jury verdict for a traumatic brain injury client in 2018. In 2021, Michigan Lawyers Weekly named him one of Michigan’s Top 25 Up & Coming Lawyers. He holds memberships and leadership positions in various legal associations, including the American Association for Justice, Michigan Association for Justice (Executive Board Member), Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (Board of Directors), and the State Bar of Michigan.

James M. Tantalo

James M. Tantalo is a committed attorney specializing in personal injury, workplace injury, and automobile accidents. Known for his methodical approach and empathy, James has a proven track record of advocating for victims and securing just compensation for their losses. His expertise spans a broad spectrum of injury law, from initial consultations and settlement negotiations to trial advocacy and appeals, ensuring his clients are supported at every turn.

Ali H. Koussan

Ali Koussan stands as a formidable champion for the injured, combining fierce courtroom advocacy with genuine compassion. As the founder and lead trial attorney of a boutique six-attorney firm based in Detroit, Michigan, Ali has built his practice around representing victims in high-value personal injury cases. He is licensed in both Michigan and Nevada, fighting for clients in state and federal courts alike. From the first consultation to the final verdict, Ali’s clients know they have a tireless ally who treats their fight for justice as his own.