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Our law firm is comprised of four partners and six associate attorneys. They are all licensed to practice in the State of Michigan and well-versed in domestic relations law. Our team of attorneys and support staff stand ready to take on all issues you may encounter both in and out of the courtroom. |
Michael A. Hoffman
Founder and Partner
Michael graduated from Kenyan College and Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1983 and the United States Supreme Court in 1994. Michael has devoted over 20 years to strictly representing men in family law matters since he and partner, Douglas Wartell founded the American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM).
He is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and the Michigan Inter-Professional Association. He has been commended by the Better Business Bureau, ALS of Michigan, Children’s Wish Foundation and Metro Detroit Youth Day.
He is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and the Michigan Inter-Professional Association. He has been commended by the Better Business Bureau, ALS of Michigan, Children’s Wish Foundation and Metro Detroit Youth Day.
Douglas J. Wartell
Founder and Partner
Douglas graduated from the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Law. He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1980. Since founding the American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM) over 20 years ago, Douglas and partner, Michael Hoffman, have aggressively advocated men's rights in family law matters.
Doug is also a member of the Family Law Section of the Michigan State Bar, and has been commended by the Better Business Bureau, ALS of Michigan, Children’s Wish Foundation and Metro Detroit Youth Day.
Having appeared on numerous television and radio shows (including Bonds Tonight) as leading experts in domestic law, these pioneers have also been the subject of several newspaper and magazine articles, including the cover stories, “Revolt of the Ex-Husbands” (The Detroit Free Press Magazine), and “In the Domestic Garden of Eden” (Benchmark Magazine).
Doug is also a member of the Family Law Section of the Michigan State Bar, and has been commended by the Better Business Bureau, ALS of Michigan, Children’s Wish Foundation and Metro Detroit Youth Day.
Having appeared on numerous television and radio shows (including Bonds Tonight) as leading experts in domestic law, these pioneers have also been the subject of several newspaper and magazine articles, including the cover stories, “Revolt of the Ex-Husbands” (The Detroit Free Press Magazine), and “In the Domestic Garden of Eden” (Benchmark Magazine).
Brent Bowyer
Owner and Partner ADAM, Southeastern Michigan
Brent Bowyer is an owner and partner of the law firm Hoffman, Wartell, Bowyer & Midtgard, practicing exclusively family law. Mr. Bowyer earned his B.B.A. from Western Michigan University and his J.D. degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. He is admitted to the Michigan Supreme Court, Federal District Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Bowyer is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and the Oakland and Wayne County Bar Associations.
Mr. Bowyer has practiced family law exclusively since 1996, litigating hundreds of divorce cases in that time. He has been a repeat guest on the Hardcore Mortgage and Business Show on 97.1 FM talk radio, and has been quoted as an expert in many news media articles including Metro Parent Detroit Magazine. He has also been a guest speaker on the national Fox News Network, and is a frequent speaker at the State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section Mid-Winter Seminars.
Mr. Bowyer has practiced family law exclusively since 1996, litigating hundreds of divorce cases in that time. He has been a repeat guest on the Hardcore Mortgage and Business Show on 97.1 FM talk radio, and has been quoted as an expert in many news media articles including Metro Parent Detroit Magazine. He has also been a guest speaker on the national Fox News Network, and is a frequent speaker at the State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section Mid-Winter Seminars.
Jon M. Midtgard
Owner and Partner ADAM, Southeastern Michigan
Jon graduated from James Madison College at Michigan State University with honors and the Detroit College of Law; a recipient of a jurisprudence achievement award. Jon is admitted to the State Bar of Michigan and Federal District Court. He has practiced family law exclusively since 1996, and has litigated hundreds of divorce cases in that time.
Jon is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, as well as the Oakland County Bar Association for which he has served on the Family Court Committee, American Inns of Court, Law Day Committee, and has participated in Bench/Bar conferences relative to family law. He is also a frequent speaker on family law topics for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and a member of the Michigan Inter-Professional Association.
Jon was a recent guest on the Michigan syndicated news talk radio show, WJIM AM 1240 with Michael Patrick Shiels. He is a repeat guest on the Hardcore Mortgage and Business Show on 97.1 FM, and he was a commentator on 'Due Process' WDIV Channel 4 Detroit.
Jon is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, as well as the Oakland County Bar Association for which he has served on the Family Court Committee, American Inns of Court, Law Day Committee, and has participated in Bench/Bar conferences relative to family law. He is also a frequent speaker on family law topics for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and a member of the Michigan Inter-Professional Association.
Jon was a recent guest on the Michigan syndicated news talk radio show, WJIM AM 1240 with Michael Patrick Shiels. He is a repeat guest on the Hardcore Mortgage and Business Show on 97.1 FM, and he was a commentator on 'Due Process' WDIV Channel 4 Detroit.
Mekel S. Miller
Associate
Mekel S. Miller graduated with departmental honors from Albion College in 1997. In 2000, she received her law degree cum laude from Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law in Washington DC, where she served as a research attorney for Fr. Raymond O’Brien, professor of family law and a law clerk for the Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Ms. Miller has practiced exclusively in the area of family law since 2005. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Oakland County Bar Association, Family Law Section. She is admitted to practice law in the State Courts of Michigan, and Federal Courts for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and Bankruptcy Court.
Ms. Miller has practiced exclusively in the area of family law since 2005. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Oakland County Bar Association, Family Law Section. She is admitted to practice law in the State Courts of Michigan, and Federal Courts for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and Bankruptcy Court.
Elizabeth J. Nacy
Associate
Elizabeth J. Nacy is a 1999 graduate of Michigan State University, James Madison College, where she earned a B.A. in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy with honors. Ms. Nacy earned her J.D. from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio where she graduated cum laude and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2002. She is also licensed to practice in the United States District Court - Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan.
Ms. Nacy practices exclusively in the area of Domestic Relations Law in Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston Counties. In 2008, she completed the Institute of Continuing Legal Education Family Law Certificate Program. Her practice experience includes Civil Rights and General Civil Litigation. Ms. Nacy is a member of the Family Law section of the State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland County Bar Association, and the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan.
Ms. Nacy practices exclusively in the area of Domestic Relations Law in Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston Counties. In 2008, she completed the Institute of Continuing Legal Education Family Law Certificate Program. Her practice experience includes Civil Rights and General Civil Litigation. Ms. Nacy is a member of the Family Law section of the State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland County Bar Association, and the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan.
Geoffrey T. Wojcikiewicz
Associate
Geoff graduated from Michigan State University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He has practiced family law exclusively since 2004 and has litigated hundreds of divorce cases in that time.
W. Kevin Miller
Associate
Kevin is a 1990 graduate of the University of Missouri and a 1996 graduate of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1997. He is a current member of the Oakland County Bar Association as well as the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
Prior to joining the firm, Kevin was a managing partner of his own law practice focusing on criminal law, bankruptcy, general civil law and family law. Since 2003, he has dedicated his practice exclusively to advocating for men’s rights and has litigated hundreds of family law matters.
James D. Moriarty
Associate
James D. Moriarty graduated from Michigan State University and earned his J.D. from University of Detroit Mercy Law School. He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in June, 2009.
James practices exclusively in the area of family law. He co-authored the article, Equal is Not Necessarily Equitable When Distributing Marital Property, published in the July, 2010 Michigan Bar Journal. The article can be found at http://www.michbar.org/journal/pdf/pdf4article1704.pdf