Our Practice

Dr. Baranski received his Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University with a triple major in American History, Psychology and Philosophy. He recieved his Master of Arts in Philosophy from Michigan State University.

Dr. Baranski received his Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law. 

Dr. Baranski has taught philosophy and  paralegal courses at Jackson College and law courses at the Western University Cooley Law School for over 15 years. Dr. Baranski is also the author of the the Small Claims Court in Michigan.

Dr. Baranski developed the curriculum and wrote the text for adoption law and procedure for Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.

Dr. Baranski began a free Legal Clinic at the Women's Center of Greater Lansing in 2017 where he donates his time to assist those in need of legal services.

Dr. Baranski has worked as a city attorney prosecuting criminal cases as well as working as a criminal defense attorney. His 30 years of general law practice experience speaks for itself. As the senior attorney on staff, Dr. Baranski's experience includes jury trials with the district circuit, probate, and juvenile state courts. 

Mr. Henriquez received his Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Illinois University and his Juris Doctor degree from the Western Michigan Cooley Law School. Mr. Henriquez has been admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan United States District Court for the Eastern District

of Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Mr. Henriquez's Notable Appellate Work:
Holt v. City of Battle Creek - authored brief and argued Emilio Torres v. Salvatore Vitale, et al - authored brief

Mr. Henriquez handles employment law, estate planning, divorce law, and criminal defense. Mr. Henriquez carries with him 5 years of legal experience, including countless appearances in both federal and state courts in all phases of litigation. Coming from a large law firm in Grand Rapids, MI, Mr. Henriquez is an expert in discrimination litigation

 When not practicing, Mr. Henriquez enjoys sports, trivia, and hiking. When you need your rights protected he is who you want in your corner.

Mr. Callton has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Michigan State Unviersity and he received his Juris Doctor degree Magna Cum Laude  with high honors from the Western Michigan Cooley Law School.  Mr. Callton was sworn in to the State Bar of Michigan by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan.

Mr. Callton handles family law, real estate, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, estate and medicaid planning. He has also prepared tax returns for hundreds of clients.

Mr. Callton brings particular skill in assisting real estate investors with acquisitions, licensing, leases, and the legal aspects of management of rental properties. Mr. Callton is a real estate investor himself and is familiar with all facets of acquiring and managing rental real estate. Because of Mr. Callton's particular tax knowledge, he will be able to advise clients of tax implications while  undergoing a real estate transactions.

Mr. Callton is focused on serving his family and his community. As a husband and a father of 4, he understands how important family is. His family and his future client's happiness is his goal.

Mr. Smith graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition. He served in the United States Navy and received his Juris Doctor degree from Michigan State University College of Law. After graduating, Mr. Smith acted as a Research Clerk and Court Officer for the Honorable Wanda M. Stokes, Circuit Court Judge for Ingham County.  Mr. Smith has experience in civil litigation, administrative law, prisoner appeals, and criminal law.

Mr. Smith handles civil litigation, family law, criminal law, probate estates, estate planning, prisoner appeals, administrative law, and education law.

Mr. Durain received a Bachelors of Arts in Political Theory from Michigan State University. He also received a Master's of Public Administration and a Juris Doctor degree from Michigan State University College of Law. In addition to being a licensed attorney, he is a certified Project Management Professional.

He has extensive legal and policy experience, assisting legislators in researching and drafting legislation for the Michigan Legislature, working as a board liaison for Michigan's Workforce Development Agency and a program director for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. During that time, he launched and managed Michigan's Community Ventures program, a $10 million annual initiative, nationally recognized by the International Economic Development Council as an economic inclusion best practice. 

More recently, he project managed the Trial Court Funding Commission in their efforts to reform Michigan's trial courts. He has also been working with companies in Michigan to help them connect to talent and business development resources and through the State Bar of Michigan, he has provided legal services to help individuals recover from the disruption caused by COVID-19.

Mr. Durian focuses on business development law, criminal law, and the promotion of civil liberties and constitutional rights.

He provides comprehensive legal services for all stages of business development - closing out existing businesses (through bankruptcy), relaunching new enterprises, and accelerating the growth of existing businesses. These services also include navigation of administrative law, access to innovative resources, such as opportunity zones, and helping businesses recover from the recent economic disruption and adapt to new regulations, in areas of workplace safety, employment law, and evictions.

In his spare time, Mr. Durian enjoys playing golf, running, traveling, and spending time with his family.

 Mr. McKinnis attended Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business on a Valedictorian Scholarship, and attained his Bachelor of Arts in General Business Administration-Prelaw. He also obtained certification in Homeland Security through the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice. He went on to attend Western Michigan Cooley Law School on an Honors Scholarship and attained his Juris Doctor degree. After graduation, he was sworn into the Shiawassee County Circuit Court by the Honorable Judge Matthew J. Stewart.

     Mr. McKinnis has worked for the largest bankruptcy firm in Michigan and has handled hundreds of bankruptcy cases to completion.  He is admitted to practice in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Michigan. Mr. McKinnis handles bankruptcy, civil litigation, estate planning, family law, criminal law and  constitutional law.

  In his spare time he enjoys sports, music, movies, walking and spending time with his family and significant other.

Ms. Wallace graduated 1st in her class Summa Cum Laude from Baker College of Jackson with an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies. She is a licensed member of the State Bar of Michigan as a paralegal/legal assistant. As the senior paralegal and office manager, Ms. Wallace also supervises all of the student interns from Universities and Law schools. 

Ms. Wallace has worked with a law firm in Ann Arbor extensively with Estate Planning. Ms. Wallace also worked for the Law Offices of Casey D. Conklin, Law Offices of Donald J. Baranski, and Callebs Law, PLLC. 

Law can be intimidating but Ms. Wallace will work directly with you to make sure you get the services you need.

Ms. Kashat graduated Summa Cum Laude  from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Political Science. Ms Kashat is currently in her 2nd year at University of Illinois College of Law. She is the President of the Criminal Law Society and the Secretary of the Student Legal Relief Society. 

In Ms. Kashat's spare time, she enjoys running and spending time with her family and friends.