Matthew C. Shepard

Attorney & Counselor

Mr. Shepard concentrates his practice in the fields of civil litigation, criminal defense and estate planning.

Mr. Shepard received his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and his B.A. from Western Michigan University.

Prior to becoming licensed as an attorney, Mr. Shepard served as a police officer for over 9 years and as a Police Detective with an Oakland County Department for the last 5, he was the Officer-in-Charge on hundreds of criminal cases with a success rate of well over 90% of those where criminal prosecution was sought.

Licensed in:

• Michigan
• Federal Eastern District of Michigan

Areas of Practice:

• Criminal Defense
• Bankruptcy
• Family Law
• Estate Planning

Mara J. Wegerski

Attorney & Counselor

Ms. Wegerski concentrates her practice in the fields of Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning.

Ms. Wegerski received her J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and her Bachelors of Arts Degree from Sweet Briar College. During her final year in law school, Ms. Wegerski interned at the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, giving her intimate knowledge of some of the procedures used by the prosecutor.

Ms. Wegerski also volunteers her time at Common Ground Sanctuary.

Licensed in:

• Michigan
• New York
• Federal Eastern District of Michigan

Areas of Practice:

• Family Law
• Criminal Defense
• Estate Planning

Kristin K. Vanpraet

Attorney & Counselor

Ms. Vanpraet concentrates her practice in the areas of litigation, estate planning and probate.

Ms. Vanpraet received her J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and her B.S. from Davenport University.

Ms. Vanpraet interned her last two years of Law School at the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office where she spent the majority of her time in the courtroom.

Ms. Vanpraet also volunteers at Common Ground Legal Clinic

Licensed in:

• Michigan

Areas of Practice:

• Estate Planning
• Probate
• Litigation

Philip Vera

Attorney & Counselor

(Of Counsel)

Mr. Vera concentrates his practice in the fields of civil litigation and criminal defense.

Mr. Vera received his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he was was editor of the law school’s law review.

Mr. Vera is available for consultation at his Macomb County office on Hall Road.

Areas of Practice:

• Civil Litigation
• Criminal Defense.