Our Team

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

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 book available for free on this site under the AEB Legal Clinic tab.

Dr. Baranski developed the curriculum and wrote the text for Adoption Law and Procedure, and Law Office Management for Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.

Dr. Baranski began a free Legal Clinic, named after the inspiration, Angela Elain Baranski Free Legal Clinic 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.  As the senior attorney on staff, with over 37 years of experience, Dr. Baranski's experience includes jury trials with the District Court, Circuit Court, Probate Court and Juvenile Court.

In Dr. Baranski's free time he spends his time with his wife Angela, reading, swimming, and watching movies. He also is a big Michigan State football fan. 

  Mr. Koehler graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Degree. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Drake University Law School. Since graduating from law school, Mr. Koehler has practiced law in Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa, and is currently licensed to practice in Oregon. Mr. Koehler has argued cases in the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eighth Circuits. 

With almost 30 years of experience, Mr. Koehler counsels and represents clients in connection with transactions, negotiation and litigation involving: real estate purchase and sale, property line disputes, leasing transactions and disputes, business disputes, and construction contracts and defects.

Mr. Koehler has been involved in significant real estate and financing transactions, including the purchase, sale, and leasing of commercial properties, construction lending, mortgage lending, property management agreements, refinancing and development.  Mr. Koehler has handled environmental matters with properties located in Oregon, Texas, New Jersey, Florida, Tennessee, and California.

When he is not representing clients, Mr. Koehler enjoys golfing, fishing and just spending time with his family. 

Ms. Cullen-Belcher was graduated with honors from Baker College with an Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. She has been granted a scholarship to attend Thomas M. Cooley Law School. 

Ms. Rosalie Cullen-Belcher has over 8 years of experience working with many different attorneys and law firms in the Central Michigan Area as a freelance paralegal. She has worked on cases involving family law, criminal law, and probate matters including estate planning. Additionally, she has worked on appeal matters that have been argued in both the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court. Recently she worked with an attorney on a first impression issue that was argued in the Michigan Court of Appeals which was a published opinion that created new laws in the state of Michigan. A previous case in criminal law which she assisted in has been published and establishing case law.