Newsworthy Attorneys

 

Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Gary Brown attends Huntington Woods City Commissioners meeting at invitation of Jules B. Olsman

 

Huntington Woods— A Detroit councilman reached out to city commissioners Tuesday, making a rare appearance to offer an update on a golf course that Huntington Woods once eyed for purchase and it had sued Detroit to prevent a sale to developers.

 

Click here to read the full story in The Detroit News.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Wolfgang Mueller unanimously re-elected to vice chairperson of the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission

 

Wolfgang Mueller was unanimously re-elected to the postiion of vice chairperson of the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission, the state commission that oversees professional boxing and mixed martial arts in Michigan. Mueller was apointed to the UCC by Governor Jennifer Granolm and was first elected as vice chairperson in 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jules B. Olsman appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court to the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners

 

On October 5, 2010, the Michigan Supreme Court entered an administrative order appointing Jules B. Olsman to the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners is the governing body for the State Bar of Michigan. The State Bar of Michigan is committed to improving the administration of justice and advancing jurisprudence, improving relations between the legal profession and the public, and promoting the interest of the legal profession in Michigan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donna M. MacKenzie selected as a 2010 "Up & Coming Lawyer" by Michigan Lawyers Weekly

 

Donna M. MacKenzie was selected as one of Michigan's 2010 Up & Coming Lawyers by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Each year, the newspaper honors 20 lawyers who have made a substantial impact during their first 10 years of practice. The hard-working, intelligent, energetic and ambitious honored attorneys are selected for their impact on the profession of law, personal achievements and extracurricular activities both in the profession and in the community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four Olsman, Mueller, Wallace & MacKenzie attorneys named by Super Lawyers

 

Jules B. Olsman and Randy J. Wallace were named by Michigan Super Lawyers magazine as top attorneys in Michigan for 2010. Donna M. MacKenzie and Stephanie L. Arndt were named by the magazine as Rising Stars for 2010.

 

Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a rigorous, multiphase rating process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.

 

The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. Since Super Lawyers is intended to be used as an aid in selecting a lawyer, we limit the lawyer ratings to those who can be hired and retained by the public, i.e., lawyers in private practice and Legal Aid attorneys.

The Super Lawyers selection process involves three basic steps: creation of the candidate pool; evaluation of candidates by the research department; and peer evaluation by practice area.

 

Randy J. Wallace appointed to the State Bar of Michigan's Civil Procedure and Courts Committee

 

In September 2010, Randy J. Wallace was appointed to the State Bar of Michigan's Civil Procedure and Courts Committee. This committee reviews proposed court rules and statutes related to civil practice in the courts and makes recommendations concerning improvements in the administration, organization, and operation of Michigan state courts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jules B. Olsman teaches medical malpractice litigation course during fall semester at Michigan State University College of Law

 

Jules B. Olsman has taken on the role of professor at the Michigan State University College of Law. He teaches medical malpractice litigation, a course that covers the intricacies of medical malpractice lawsuits including the underlying negligence cause of action and the numerous special procedural aspects of the litigation including: the affidavit of merit, expert witnesses, caps on damages, and special standards of care.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donna M. MacKenzie recognized as a Pacesetterby the Michigan Association for Justice

 

The Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) recognized Donna M. MacKenzie as a Pacesetter in 2010. MAJ is an organization of trial lawyers who work to make Michigan a safer place to live, work and play.

Jules B. Olsman attends the State of the Judiciary speech with state representative Ellen Cogen-Lipton

 

On April 14, 2010, Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly delivered her "State of the Judiciary" address to a joint session of the Michigan Legislature. This event marked the first time in 10 years that a chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court has presented a State of the Judiciary address to the Legislature.

Olsman attended the State of the Judiciary speech with state representative Ellen Cogen-Lipton.

For more information on the State of the Judiciary, please click here.

 

Jules B. Olsman recognized as a "Leader & Innovator" by Lawrence Technological University

 

Leadership and innovation are what fuel Michigan’s – and America’s – economy. And even as Michigan’s economy is undergoing transformation, leadership and innovation are key to bringing the necessary changes.

 

These were the attributes that Lawrence Technological University sought to celebrate when it developed the Leaders & Innovators profile series, a series brought to life with the participation and support of WWJ Newsradio 950, the GreatLakes IT Report, and Grant Thornton LLP.

 

Innovators often look at problems from a different perspective. Great solutions sometimes seem unworkable, foolish – even impossible.

 

True innovation also requires leadership – leadership to follow a path that is different, unexplored, and sometimes lonely.

 

However, when leadership and innovation are combined, we can change industries, solve age-old problems, invigorate a struggling economy, and improve the quality of our community and world.

 

To read more about Olsman's attributes as a Leader & Innovator, please click here.

 

Attorney Wolfgang Mueller Elected Vice Chair of Unarmed Combat Commission

 

 

 

Attorney Wolfgang Mueller was elected Vice Chair of the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission. Mueller was previously appointed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm to the Commission. The U.C.C., formerly the Michigan Boxing Commission, will help promote all unarmed combat sports, including boxing and the rising sport of mixed martial arts.

 

Al Low, U.C.C. Commissioner, said "We are very pleased to have Wolfgang on the Commission. His legal background and concern for the athletes will provide a needed voice on the Commission." Mr. Mueller is a former competitive bodybuilder and has represented many professional boxers and other athletes.

 

Attorney Wolfgang Mueller is photographed to the left with Powerhouse Gym Co-Founder, William Dabish, and mixed martial arts legend, Ken Shamrock, center.


Jules B. Olsman elected Huntington Woods City Commissioner

 

Olsman, pictured here with his wife Barbara Olsman, daughter Carly Olsman, and mother-in-law Marjorie Grossman, was elected to a 4-year term as one of the five people who serve on the Huntington Woods City Commission.

 

Olsman has been a dedicated and loyal citizen of Huntington Woods for 33 years. He has spent the last 12 years volunteering on various city committees, including the Planning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Blight Committee. He will bring years of leadership and experience to the commission. He was endorsed by Burton School Principal Beth Krehbiel, State Representative Ellen Cogen-Lipton and Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner. Olsman is also pictured to the left with close friend and supporter Stan Aaron.

 

Click here to learn about the candidates

 

Click here to read coverage of the campaign debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stephanie L. Arndt honored as an “Up and Coming Lawyer” for 2009 by Michigan Lawyers Weekly

 

 

Stephanie L. Arndt is honored by Michigan Lawyers Weekly in its annual salute to 20 rising stars of the bar who have made a substantial impact during their first 10 years of practice. Ms. Arndt has already distinguished herself and is poised for even greater things. Ms. Arndt will be honored at an awards ceremony and profiled in Michigan Lawyers Weekly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jules B. Olsman named top attorney in 2009

 

For the third consecutive year, Jules B. Olsman was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the specialty of Personal Injury Litigation. Olsman is also frequently named by Michigan Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top of attorneys in Michigan in the specialty of Personal Injury Litigation. He most recently received this recognition in 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olsman, Mueller, Wallace & MacKenzie attorneys named Rising Stars by Michigan Super Lawyers

 

 

Stephanie L. Arndt was named by Michigan Super Lawyers magazine as a Rising Star in Michigan for 2009 for the second consecutive year. Both Ms. Arndt and Donna M. MacKenzie were named by Michigan Super Lawyers magazine as Rising Stars in Michigan for 2008 for their accomplishments in representing injured plaintiffs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olsman receives Sanford Rosenthal Memorial Award

 

In June 2008, Jules B. Olsman received the Sanford Rosenthal Memorial Award from the Oakland County Bar Association.  This award is given annually on behalf of the family of Sanford Rosenthal to an attorney believed to exemplify high standards of collegiality and civility in the legal profession.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olsman presents on financial scams perpetrated against senior citizens

 

Jules Olsman addressed the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Michigan Association for Justice on the issue of financial scams perpetrated against senior citizens.  The title of the speech was “And the Hits Just Keep on Coming – Financial Scams Aimed at Senior Citizens.”

 

 

Olsman testimony before House of Representative Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement helps to move legislation forward

 

The Michigan House of Representatives recently moved several bills out of committee aimed at protecting residents of long-term care facilities in the State of Michigan.  Jules B. Olsman testified before this committee in April 2008 and testified previously before the House Health Policy Committee in December, 2007.  The centerpiece of these bills includes a requirement that nursing homes carry a minimum level of liability insurance.  Another bill which came out of this testimony provides specific penalties for nursing home employees or administrators who provide fraudulent or misleading information to state or federal investigators about injuries sustained by nursing home residents.

 

Firm gives presentation regarding Medicare reimbursement to major liability defense law firms in the Detroit area

 

Stephanie L. Arndt, Donna M. MacKenzie and Jules B. Olsman were asked to speak about Medicare reimbursement and how it affects settlements of cases in which Medicare benefits have been paid.