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Heather E. Sumner

Main Office: 517.886.3800
Fax: 517.886.9154
Heather E. Sumner is an Associate Attorney whose practice focuses on municipal liability, civil rights defense, employment law, and appellate work. She is also well versed in providing general counsel to municipalities in a wide-variety of areas. Lic… Read More
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Kristin B. Kolb

Main Office: (248) 489-4100
Fax: (248) 489-1726
Kristin Bricker Kolb has been representing local governments and other public authorities and agencies since 1999. Most recently, she spent 10 years as in-house counsel for the Charter Township of Canton. In that capacity, she was responsible for han… Read More
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Debra A. Walling

Main Office: (248) 489-4100
Fax: (248) 489-1726
Prior to joining the firm, Debra A. Walling began her career in Columbus, Ohio where she practiced personal injury and corporate law. Upon moving to Michigan in 1984, she was an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Troy for six years. Debbie then… Read More
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Joellen Shortley

Main Office: 248.489.4100
Direct Dial: 248.482.8762
Fax: 248.489.1726
Joellen Shortley has provided legal advice and counsel to municipal elected officials and departments for over twenty years. She is particularly experienced in negotiating complex contracts and resolving vendor disputes to avoid service interruptions… Read More
Joellen's Practice Areas:  General Municipal Law
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Melanie M. Hesano

Main Office: 248.489.4100
Fax: 248.489.1726
Melanie M. Hesano is an Senior Associate with the firm and focuses her practice on litigation services to municipalities, specifically in the areas of zoning, land use, employment law and civil rights. She also assists with providing general counsel… Read More
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