We’re proud to announce that 22 Dawda attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists—a testament to our firm’s commitment to excellence and dedication to client service. This impressive recognition includes several attorneys marking significant milestones, with Edward C. Dawda and Susan J. Sadler each celebrating their 20th year of Super Lawyers recognition. In addition, John Mucha has been recognized as one of the Top 100 attorneys.

Our Distinguished Attorneys

This year’s honored attorneys include (Rising Star designations noted with †):

  • Kristen L. Baiardi (Business Litigation, 1st year)
  • Kylie E. Bergmann† (Real Estate, 9th year)
  • Alfredo Casab (Business/Corporate, 7th year)
  • Randal R. Cole (Employment & Labor, 12th year)
  • Brian J. Considine (Environmental, 9th year)
  • Edward C. Dawda (Business/Corporate, 20th year)
  • Daniel M. Halprin (Real Estate, 6th year)
  • Charles Hayden IV† (Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, 1st year)
  • Christopher R. Martella (Real Estate, 2nd year)
  • Jeffrey D. Moss (Tax, 9th year)
  • John Mucha, III (Civil Litigation: Defense, 16th year)
  • Elle Madsen Ritsema† (Business/Corporate, 1st year)
  • Glenn G. Ross (Estate & Probate, 9th year)
  • Susan J. Sadler (Environmental, 20th year)
  • Marc K. Salach (Business/Corporate, 6th year)
  • Todd A. Schafer (Real Estate, 1st year)
  • Wayne S. Segal (Real Estate, 19th year)
  • Richard M. Selik (Real Estate, 15th year)
  • Tyler D. Tennent (Land Use/Zoning, 12th year)
  • Erin Bowen Welch† (Real Estate, 9th year)
  • Frances Belzer Wilson (Business Litigation, 5th year)
  • John F. Youngblood (Franchise/Dealership, 18th year)

A Legacy of Excellence

This year’s selections are particularly noteworthy, with several attorneys reaching significant milestones. Edward C. Dawda and Susan J. Sadler lead our honorees with 20 years of recognition each, followed by Wayne S. Segal with 19 years and John F. Youngblood with 18 years. These achievements reflect not just individual excellence, but our firm’s long-standing commitment to providing superior legal counsel.

Our Rising Stars represent the next generation of legal excellence at Dawda. These exceptional attorneys—Kylie Bergmann, Charles Hayden IV, Elle Madsen Ritsema, and Erin Bowen Welch—have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in their careers, with Kylie and Erin each marking their 9th year of Rising Stars recognition.

What Super Lawyers Recognition Means

The Super Lawyers selection process is rigorous and comprehensive, combining peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. Only 5% of attorneys in Michigan receive this distinction, with an additional 2.5% selected as Rising Stars. This recognition reflects our attorneys’ commitment to excellence and their standing among Michigan’s most respected legal professionals.

For our clients, these recognitions reinforce what they experience firsthand: when working with Dawda, they partner with some of Michigan’s most capable and respected legal minds. Whether handling complex business transactions, environmental compliance, real estate development, or litigation, our team brings recognized expertise to every matter.

Looking Forward

As we celebrate these achievements, we remain focused on our core mission: delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. These recognitions motivate us to continue raising the bar, finding innovative solutions to complex legal challenges, and maintaining the highest standards of professional excellence.