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 Herbert Sott, one of the pre-eminent real estate attorneys in Michigan and a founding member of the Detroit law firm of Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker, P.L.L.C., passed away on Friday, March 16th, after a prolonged illness. More ...
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Best Lawyers In America 2007 Edition
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FIVE BARRIS, SOTT, DENN & DRIKER ATTORNEYS NAMED BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA FOR 2007
William G. Barris, Eugene Driker, James S. Fontichiaro, Daniel M. Share and Sharon Woods of Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker, P.L.L.C. have been named as five of the Best Lawyers In America for the 2007 edition of the publication.
Both Driker and Woods were honored for their practice as commercial litigators as well as being called on to take on “Bet-the-Company” litigation.
Woods was also named as a Best Lawyer in the fields of employment law, and professional liability defense litigation.
Barris, Share, and Fontichiaro were named Best Lawyers for their real estate expertise.
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NINE BARRIS, SOTT, DENN & DRIKER ATTORNEYS HONORED AS “SUPER LAWYERS”
Eugene Driker Named Top Lawyer in the State
Law & Politics Media, Inc. recently named Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker attorneys Eugene Driker, William G. Barris, Sharon M. Woods, Robert E. Kass, Daniel M. Share, James S. Fontichiaro, C. David Bargamian, Todd R. Mendel and Dennis M. Barnes as “Super Lawyers” in the state of Michigan.
Preeminent Detroit attorney and one of the founding members of the firm, Eugene Driker, received the distinct honor of being named the top lawyer in the state of Michigan for his work in complex business litigation, alternative dispute resolution and business and corporate counseling.
The publication named Woods, Mendel, and Barnes for excelling in the field of business litigation; honored Barris for practicing in the areas of real estate, tax-exempt, and business and corporate counseling law; listed Kass as a top attorney in the area of estate planning; recognized Share for his work in real estate, business litigation, and business and corporate counseling; and acknowledged Fontichiaro and Bargamian as among the top real estate attorneys in the state.
Only the top 5% of the lawyers in the state achieve the distinction of being named a “Super Lawyer.” Such honorees must pass a rigorous process of peer nomination and review and independent research by Law & Politics Media, Inc.
*Super Lawyer is a designation Law & Politics magazine gives the top 5% of lawyers as rated by attorneys in their region.
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BARRIS, SOTT, DENN & DRIKER, P.L.L.C. HONORED AS ONE OF AMERICA’S LEADING LAW FIRMS
Chambers USA recently named Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker, P.L.L.C. as one of America’s top law firms for its litigation and real estate practices.
The publication also individually honored two of the firm’s attorneys, Eugene Driker and Sharon Woods as leading litigation specialists in the state of Michigan, as well as William G. Barris as one of the state’s top real estate attorneys.
Eugene Driker was singled out as a “Star Performer,” and was the only attorney in Michigan to receive that designation.
Law firms and individual attorneys receive recognition by Chambers USA only after completing a thorough evaluation process, which includes half-hour interviews with clients and other attorneys to determine whether a candidate possesses the required technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients.
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Eugene Driker Elected to WSU Board of Governors
After completing his first term on the Wayne State University Board of Governors, Eugene Driker has been elected for a second term in the November election.
Eugene Driker's involvement with Wayne State goes back more than 50 years as a student, parent of students, adjunct faculty member, active fundraiser, and, most recently, a member of its Board of Governors. He has worked hard on the Board to insure that Wayne State continues to provide a first-class, affordable education, particularly to those who have no other realistic option. Mr. Driker, along with more than 200,000 other Michigan citizens who are Wayne State graduates know how important this university is to our state.
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ATTORNEY DANIEL SHARE RE-ELECTED AS PRESIDENT OF OAKLAND SCHOOLS
Daniel Share, a member of the law firm of Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker, P.L.L.C. was recently re-elected to another term as President of Oakland Schools.
Oakland Schools is an intermediate school district that covers Oakland County as well as parts of Livingston and Genesee Counties. As president, Mr. Share oversees a district that serves more than 200,000 students in general education, special education, and career-focused education.
Share has a broad legal practice concentrating on real estate, business transactions, corporate law, and commercial litigation. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1976.
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Community Legal Resources recently selected Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker attorney Rebecca Simkins Seslar to be one of its two Volunteers of the Year.
Community Legal Resources is an organization that connects attorneys with non-profit organizations dedicated to working with disadvantaged communities and individuals that could not otherwise afford legal representation. Seslar concentrates her practice in the area of labor and employment law. Seslar received the award due to her work with several non-profit organizations, including drafting employment policies and ensuring legal compliance and counseling through specific employment situations. Seslar serves on the State Bar of Michigan’s Council of the Law Practice Management Section, the Board of Directors of the Northville Chamber of Commerce and numerous other community organizations. For ten years, while practicing law, Seslar was also an adjunct professor at the Michigan State University College of Law. Click on the link, above, to see a copy of the article.
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ATTORNEY ROBERT KASS ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF PLANNED GIVING ROUNDTABLE OF  SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
Robert Kass, a member of the law firm Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker, P.L.L.C. was recently elected to the Board of Planned Giving Roundtable of Southeast Michigan.
The Roundtable is an organization of leading professionals in the legal, financial, fundraising, and related fields. The organization provides educational, informational, and networking opportunities to support philanthropists and their advisors about planned giving methods.
Kass is the chair of the firm’s Tax, Estate Planning & Probate Group. A Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, he practices in the areas of taxation, estate planning, and probate and trust administration. He earned his J.D. (cum laude) from the University of Michigan Law School and his LL.M in taxation from New York University. He co-authored the book What do We do Now? A Practical Guide to Estate Administration for Widows, Widowers and Heirs.
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DOUGLAS STEIN APPOINTED VICE-CHAIR OF AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE
Douglas W. Stein, a member of the law firm Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker, P.L.L.C. was recently appointed Vice-Chair of the Business Investment Entities, Partnerships, LLCs and Corporations Committee of the American Bar Association’s Section of Real Property, Probate & Trust Law. He is also the chairman of the Trusts and Estates committee of the tax section of the State Bar of Michigan.
Stein is one of the nation’s leading attorneys in the area of sophisticated estate, gift, charitable, and wealth preservation strategies as well as counseling numerous clients regarding complex business issues.
Eugene Driker of Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker congratulated students who were recipients of the Frances and Charles Driker Scholarship at the annual Wayne State University Law School Honors Convocation ceremony held November 17. Click on the link, above, to see a copy of the article.
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KEVIN KALCZYNSKI ELECTED CHAIR OF THE ROYAL OAK DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Kevin Kalczynski, a partner in the Detroit law firm Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker, PLLC, was recently elected Chairperson of the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority.
As chair of the DDA, Kalczynski heads the ten member board, which strives to build on the positive image of downtown Royal Oak by supporting existing businesses while attracting consumers, investors, developers and new businesses to the community. Kalczynski has been a member of the Authority since 2005.
Kalczynski joined Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker in 2000 after graduating cum laude from Wayne State University Law School. His practice includes representation of companies in complex litigation, defense of professional liability actions, and real estate and corporate counseling.
Active in the community, Kalczynski also serves as a member of the State Bar of Michigan’s Ethics, Judicial and Professional Committee, the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association’s Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee, and is a past president of St. Aloysius Parish in downtown Detroit.
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Robert Kass Interviewed for LEAVE A LEGACYTM
Robert Kass, who chairs the BSD&D Tax, Estate Planning and Probate Group, recently appeared on cable television in Wyandotte and Dearborn, Michigan, on behalf of LEAVE A LEGACY™, a public awareness program of the Planned Giving Roundtable of Southeast Michigan. These interviews will air in more than 20 communities.
The goal of LEAVE A LEGACY™ is to promote charitable giving on death through wills, trusts, life insurance and retirement plans. The purpose of the program is to inspire people of from all walks of life and all income levels to think beyond their lifetime when doing good works – to make a difference in the lives that follow.
Bob chairs the LEAVE A LEGACY™ Speaker’s Bureau, which is available to provide interviews, talks and seminars throughout Southeast Michigan, and is part of nationwide effort headed by the National Committee on Planning Giving. For more information on LEAVE A LEGACY™, please call 1-888-826-7900.
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