We’re proud to announce that 21 Dawda Mann attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists—a testament to our firm’s commitment to excellence and dedication to client service. This impressive recognition includes several attorneys marking significant milestones, with Edward C. Dawda and Susan J. Sadler each celebrating their 19th year of Super Lawyers recognition.

Our Distinguished Attorneys

This year’s honored attorneys include (Rising Star designations noted with †):

  • Kristen L. Baiardi† (Business Litigation)
  • Kylie E. Bergmann† (Real Estate)
  • Alfredo Casab (Business/Corporate, 6th year)
  • Randal R. Cole (Employment & Labor, 11th year)
  • Brian J. Considine (Environmental, 8th year)
  • Edward C. Dawda (Business/Corporate, 19th year)
  • Daniel M. Halprin (Real Estate, 5th year)
  • Samuel Kokoszka† (Real Estate)
  • Christopher R. Martella (Real Estate, 1st year)
  • Jeffrey D. Moss (Tax, 8th year)
  • John Mucha, III (Civil Litigation: Defense, 15th year)
  • Michael Piggins† (Civil Litigation: Defense)
  • Glenn G. Ross (Estate & Probate, 8th year)
  • Susan J. Sadler (Environmental, 19th year)
  • Marc K. Salach (Business/Corporate, 5th year)
  • Wayne S. Segal (Real Estate, 18th year)
  • Richard M. Selik (Real Estate, 14th year)
  • Tyler D. Tennent (Land Use/Zoning, 11th year)
  • Erin Bowen Welch† (Real Estate)
  • Frances Belzer Wilson (Business Litigation, 4th year)
  • John F. Youngblood (Franchise/Dealership, 17th year)

A Legacy of Excellence

This year’s selections are particularly noteworthy, with several attorneys reaching significant milestones. Edward C. Dawda and Susan J. Sadler lead our honorees with 19 years of recognition each, followed closely by Wayne S. Segal with 18 years and John F. Youngblood with 17 years. These achievements reflect not just individual excellence, but our firm’s long-standing commitment to providing superior legal counsel.

Our Rising Stars represent the next generation of legal excellence at Dawda Mann. These exceptional young attorneys—Kristen Baiardi, Kylie Bergmann, Samuel Kokoszka, Michael Piggins, and Erin Bowen Welch—have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement early in their careers.

What Super Lawyers Recognition Means

The Super Lawyers selection process is rigorous and comprehensive, combining peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. Only 5% of attorneys in Michigan receive this distinction, with an additional 2.5% selected as Rising Stars. This recognition reflects our attorneys’ commitment to excellence and their standing among Michigan’s most respected legal professionals.

For our clients, these recognitions reinforce what they experience firsthand: when working with Dawda Mann, they partner with some of Michigan’s most capable and respected legal minds. Whether handling complex business transactions, environmental compliance, real estate development, or litigation, our team brings recognized expertise to every matter.

Looking Forward

As we celebrate these achievements, we remain focused on our core mission: delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. These recognitions motivate us to continue raising the bar, finding innovative solutions to complex legal challenges, and maintaining the highest standards of professional excellence.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.