Royal Oak, MI

Louis Gabriel Corey

Attorney Louis Corey has practiced law for over 40 years, winning settlements of over $152 million for his clients. His practice is highly referred and frequently awarded, including top lawyer and peer recognition. He is passionate, experienced, and successful, committed to getting clients results. He has an in-depth understanding of the law, having written medical malpractice legislation in 1986. He is known for his unparalleled level of energy and expertise in the courtroom, bringing an aggressive and vigorous approach to fight for clients.

Michael L. Pitt

Michael L. Pitt is a founding partner of Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers, practicing law since 1974. He is a trial lawyer with over 60 cases, specializing in employment rights, sexual abuse, governmental abuse, and prisoner rights. He has served as Class Counsel in major cases like the Flint Water litigation and is a past President of the Michigan Association for Justice and Public Justice.

Carly Hakim Babi

Carly Hakim Babi, JD., MBA, is a criminal defense attorney known for her strong advocacy, straightforward advice, and unwavering commitment to her clients. Raised in both Detroit and Mexico City, Carly brings a multicultural perspective and bilingual fluency to her practice, allowing her to connect with clients from all walks of life with respect, understanding, and clear communication. She represents individuals facing criminal charges across Metro Detroit in both state and federal courts, offering personalized, attentive legal representation at every stage of the process. Clients turn to Carly because they trust her honesty, dedication, and no-nonsense approach. She tells the truth-even when it’s difficult-so clients always know where they stand and can make confident, informed decisions. Carly is known for her responsiveness, attention to detail, and relentless work ethic. She treats every case with care and determination, never losing sight of what’s at stake for the people she represents. Whether negotiating a resolution, filing motions, or preparing for trial, Carly approaches every case with strategy, skill, and focus. She’s deeply committed to protecting her clients’ rights and working tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome. Her clients describe her as dependable, direct, and fiercely loyal-someone who stands by their side, advocates for their interests, and never backs down from a challenge. Carly holds a law degree and Master of Business Administration from the University of Detroit Mercy, where she earned recognition for academic excellence, and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Spanish from Wayne State University. Before becoming an attorney, she gained valuable experience across multiple areas of law-including criminal defense, immigration, family law, personal injury, and foreclosure law-building a broad foundation that strengthens her practice today. Carly believes that every client deserves an advocate who will fight for them with skill, integrity, and dedication. She is committed to making sure her clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their legal journey. When she’s not in the courtroom, Carly enjoys spending time with her family, staying active, and supporting efforts to expand fairness and access to justice in her community.

A lifelong Detroiter, Scott Reizen founded The Reizen Law Group to ensure that injured people had a tenacious fighter and tireless advocate on their side. Mr. Reizen attended the University of Michigan, where he obtained his undergraduate degree. From there, he enrolled in the University of Michigan Law School where he obtained his law degree. Upon becoming a practicing lawyer, he went to work for a prominent insurance defense firm defending the same type of cases he now actively prosecutes on behalf of injured people. This experience gave him a unique perspective (that most attorneys simply do not possess) of the insurance company tips and tactics employed to deny injured people their due compensation. After becoming disgusted at some of the practices he observed, he became a tireless advocate for those have been victimized by personal injury accidents and those who have lost loved ones to wrongful death.

Sanford J. Melder

Sanford J. Melder was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1974 and has practiced law for over 30 years. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Jurist Doctor in 1973 and a Bachelor of Science in 1968. He represents clients in various legal matters including family law, divorce, real estate, debt collection, wills, trusts, estate planning, criminal defense, and personal injury.

Walid Y. Fakhoury

Walid Fakhoury has been practicing law since 1988 and was named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in 2010 by The American Trial Lawyers Association. He was also named the 2002 Lawyer of the Year by Michigan Lawyers Weekly and has been listed as a Michigan Super Lawyer every year since the magazine was published. Mr. Fakhoury has achieved multimillion dollar settlements and verdicts, including a $2,000,000.00 settlement and a $1,600,000.00 verdict in 2006, and a $3,800,000.00 judgment in 2003. He is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has tried over sixty cases to verdict, including a $15 million verdict in 2002. He serves as an arbitrator, facilitator, and case evaluator in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Cary S. McGehee

Cary McGehee is a founding partner dedicated to representing victims of employment discrimination, civil rights violations, and institutional misconduct. She was instrumental in the $624 million Flint Water Class Action settlement and played a central role in major class actions against the Michigan Department of Corrections. She has received numerous awards and is recognized as a leader in the legal field.