I focus my practice on matters relating to the strategic growth and protection of personal and business finances. From estate planning to complex commercial transactions, I represent individuals and small and medium-sized businesses in a variety of sectors, with dealings in Michigan, the US, and on a multinational scale.Prior to practicing law, I established and operated successful businesses in the hospitality, import/export, and wholesale distribution industries. My comprehensive understanding of business operations complements my legal expertise, allowing me to effectively guide clients through intricate legal landscapes and towards sustained success.In addition to my business knowledge, clients rely on my extensive legal experience. I have represented entities across various industries in significant transactions involving multimillion-dollar deals. My portfolio includes:- Facilitating private equity acquisitions and rollovers- Securing Series Seed and Series A financing- Negotiating international commodities purchases and distribution agreements- Managing the acquisition of extensive real estate portfolios- Conducting estate and asset integration planning and restructuring- Implementing Stark Law and anti-kickback compliance for a major medical practiceBefore joining Butzel, I founded and managed a distinguished boutique law firm that specialized in commercial transactions, estate planning, commercial litigation, and Intellectual Property Law. Clients included high net worth individuals and business entities, primarily consisting of physicians and health care ventures. I have also served as general counsel to a national company in the restaurant industry and as in-house counsel to a multinational company in the tobacco industry.I am a Shareholder practicing in Butzel's Troy office. I am a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association, Chaldean American Bar Association, and the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce. I am a graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law where I excelled in Corporate Law, small business practice, Antitrust Law, secured transactions, and federal income taxation. Among my law school achievements are receiving the Book Award (highest grade) in Lender Liability and Antitrust Law.Outside of my time spent practicing law, I am an avid reader and enjoy volunteering my time coaching my children's youth sports teams.