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Stephen McKenney Appointed as the District I Chairperson of the Character and Fitness Committee

Altior Law attorney Stephen McKenney has been appointed to serve as the 2021 District I Chairperson for the State Bar of Michigan’s Character and Fitness Committee.  The appointment allows Steve to continue his years of service to the State Bar of Michigan through participation in his character and fitness review process.  Altior Law congratulates Steve on this appointment and is proud of his...

Streaming Now: Two New Episodes of Black Law Matters Podcast

Jennifer Grieco, Founder of Peak Law recently recorded two new and powerful episodes of the Black Law Matters podcast.  Wayne County Probate Court Judge Terrence Keith relayed the history behind the D. Augustus Straker Bar Association in Oakland County in 1990 as its founder father and the association’s efforts to have the first African American judge appointed to the Oakland County...

Kenneth Neuman and Jennifer Grieco See Increased Roles as Mediators and Arbitrators

Altior Law attorneys Kenneth Neuman and Jennifer Grieco have experienced a substantial increase in their service as mediators and arbitrators.  In the lead up to 2021, both Jennifer and Ken recently served as mediators and arbitrators in commercial disputes ranging from tens-of-thousands to tens-of-millions of dollars.   In these roles, both Jennifer and Ken have borrowed from...

All Five Altior Law Attorneys Recognized By Super Lawyers

All five Altior Law attorneys were recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine for their accomplishments and their “excellence in the practice of law.”  Kenneth Neuman was recognized as a Top 100 Attorney.  He has been recognized by Super Lawyers every year since 2007. Jennifer Grieco was recognized as a Top 100 Attorney and Top 50 Woman Attorney.  She has been recognized by...

Altior Law And The Peak Law Movement Launch The Black Law Matters Podcast

The Peak Law Movement recently launched the Black Law Matters Podcast hosted by Jennifer Grieco.  The first episode featured an interview with business lawyer and former Straker Bar Association President, Kimberley A. Ward about what she has had to overcome as a woman of color to enter the practice of law as well as the racism that she has experienced since being admitted to the bar in 2016....

Altior Law Recognized For Its Contributions To The Access To Justice Campaign

The State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan State Bar Foundation, in their annual report highlighting the work done through the Access To Justice Campaign, recognized Altior Law for its contributions to that campaign.  The ATJ Campaign supports low-income individuals and families in Michigan who would not otherwise have access to an attorney.  In 2019, the ATJ Campaign distributed a record 1.8...

Jennifer Grieco awarded the Jean L. King Leadership Award

On September 11, 2020, during the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan’s Annual (virtual) Meeting, Jennifer was awarded the Jean King Leadership Award.  As inscribed on the award, it was in commendation for visionary leadership in the face of opposition and outstanding efforts toward the advancement of women and the legal profession.  Jennifer was honored to be included among the award’s...

Jennifer Grieco appointed to the Oakland County Zoological Authority Board and the Detroit Zoological Society Board

Jennifer was recently appointed by Oakland County Executive David Coulter to serve as one of his representatives on the Oakland County Zoological Authority Board.  The Board’s mission is to oversee the millage levied each year on Oakland County residents for the continued operations of the Detroit Zoological Society.  https://www.oakgov.com/boc/Committees/Pages/authorities.aspx  Jennifer was...

Altior Law Teams With Leading Metro Detroit Law Firms to Pursue Business Interruption Insurance Claims

Altior Law has teamed with Sommers Schwartz, P.C. and Hickey, Hauck, Bishoff & Jeffers, P.C. to form an alliance of preeminent Detroit law firms leading the charge in litigating actions related to insurance company denials of claims for business interruption insurance coverage for losses related to the COVID-19 crisis. Further information on this network and the services it is offering...

Jennifer Cupples Elected to State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly

Jennifer Cupples won a contested election to serve a term on the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly in Circuit 6, representing Oakland County.   This election allows Jennifer to continue her previous service on the Representative Assembly.  Altior Law congratulates Jennifer on her election and is proud of her service to the State Bar of Michigan.