Cline, Cline & Griffin Celebrates Attorney J. Brian MacDonald as a State Bar of Michigan 50-Year Honoree
Cline, Cline & Griffin, P.C. is proud to congratulate J. Brian MacDonald on being recognized by the State Bar of Michigan as a 50-Year Honoree, celebrating 50 years of membership in the State Bar. This distinguished recognition honors attorneys who have reached this remarkable professional milestone and acknowledges their decades of service to the legal profession and the public. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to providing trusted legal co
Full Dismissal Secured in Michigan Medical Malpractice Case Involving Postoperative Infection Claims
Cline, Cline & Griffin, P.C. attorney R. Paul Vance recently obtained a complete dismissal on behalf of a podiatrist and his practice in a Michigan medical malpractice case involving allegations of delayed diagnosis and treatment of a postoperative infection following foot surgery. The plaintiff claimed that postoperative care fell below the standard of care during routine follow-up visits and that an alleged delay in recognizing an infection ultimately led to osteomyelitis a
Michigan High School Athletes Can Now Sign NIL Deals: What Families Need to Know
As of January 27, 2026, Michigan high school athletes can legally earn compensation for their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). The change follows approval by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), bringing Michigan in line with many other states that have already expanded NIL opportunities to high school student-athletes. So, what does this mean for families? As most everyone knows by now, NIL refers to a student-athlete’s ability to earn money from the use
Attorneys J. Brian MacDonald and R. Paul Vance Obtain a Complete Dismissal of a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
We are proud to share that attorneys J. Brian MacDonald and R. Paul Vance recently obtained a complete dismissal of a medical malpractice lawsuit against our client, an OB/GYN, after a contested hearing.
Michigan Court of Appeals rules loss-of-services damages remain available under the Wrongful Death Act.
The Court of Appeals has ruled that even after Daher, loss-of-services damages are available under the WDA. And given the language of the ruling, it’s likely that trial courts will allow loss-of-services claims to proceed even where evidentiary support is limited or heavily reliant on projections.
Eric Froats has been elected to a Director position on the Genesee County Bar Association Board
Congratulations to Eric Froats on your nomination and election to a Director position on the Genesee County Bar Association Board! The...