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

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

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.