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. 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. 

In his spare time, Mr. Smith enjoys playing jazz and blues piano and Hammond organ, learning to program, 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.