On Tuesday September 1, 2026, Attorney Eric M. Froats volunteered at the Genesee County Legal Resource Center to help local individuals navigate their Probate Court matters. Mr. Froats met with members of the community to assist them with completing their court forms and answer their probate questions. The Legal Resource Center provides essential legal resources and support to individuals navigating the legal system. Their brand new office is located on the second floor of th

Congratulations to five of our attorneys recognized in the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers list. We are proud to announce that J. Brian MacDonald, José T. Brown, Nancy K. Chinonis and R. Paul Vance have been selected to the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers list, and Megan R. Mulder has been selected to the 2026 Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice through a rigorous, peer-influenced and research-driven selectio

Cline, Cline & Griffin attorneys Jose Brown and Walter Griffin were joined by Jim Olivetti and Michael Tungate in a golf outing at Hawk Hollow Golf Course in Bath in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Michigan. It was a great opportunity to spend the day together while supporting an organization that makes a meaningful difference for children and families throughout our community. We’re proud of our team for getting involved and supporting a cause that helps ke

Attorney Paul Vance recently secured a favorable outcome for a physician client in a licensing investigation before the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing. The investigation involved allegations related to the physician's care and treatment of a patient who was later diagnosed with metastatic gastric cancer. Mr. Vance represented the physician throughout the licensing investigation, advising the client at every sta

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

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