We are pleased to announce that 21 Dawda attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, representing 38 distinct practice area recognitions across our core competencies. This distinguished acknowledgment underscores our firm’s depth of expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional legal counsel across multiple practice areas.

Our Recognized Legal Professionals

The 2026 Best Lawyers selections span our key practice areas, with several attorneys receiving recognition in multiple specialties:

Edward C. Dawda leads our honorees with an exceptional 20-year tenure of Best Lawyers recognition, having first been listed in 2006. Mr. Dawda’s multifaceted expertise is reflected in his recognition across three practice areas: Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Real Estate Law.

Susan J. Sadler follows with 16 years of recognition since 2010, demonstrating her sustained excellence in Environmental Law, Litigation – Environmental, and Litigation – Real Estate matters.

Tyler D. Tennent marks his 13th year of recognition since 2013, with expertise spanning Administrative/Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Litigation – Land Use and Zoning.

Our recognized attorneys and their respective practice areas include:

  • Paul A. Bringer (Real Estate Law, 6th year)
  • Alfredo Casab (Litigation – Real Estate, Real Estate Law, 5th year)
  • Randal Cole (Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Management, 2nd year)
  • Brian J. Considine (Energy Law, Environmental Law, 5th year)
  • Dana A. Kreis Glencer (Real Estate Law, 8th year)
  • Daniel M. Halprin (Real Estate Law, 7th year)
  • Joseph M. Judge (Real Estate Law, 5th year)
  • Christopher R. Martella (Real Estate Law, 6th year)
  • Jeffrey D. Moss (Corporate Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates, 5th year)
  • John Mucha III (Commercial Litigation, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation – Real Estate, 6th year)
  • Glenn G. Ross (Trusts and Estates, 6th year)
  • Marc K. Salach (Corporate Law, 3rd year)
  • Todd A. Schafer (Real Estate Law, 7th year)
  • Wayne S. Segal (Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law, 5th year)
  • Neil S. Silver (Banking and Finance Law, Environmental Law, 5th year)
  • James J. Vlasic (Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, 3rd year)
  • Frances Belzer Wilson (Commercial Litigation, 3rd year)
  • Robert A. Wright (Banking and Finance Law, 2nd year)

The Significance of Best Lawyers Recognition

The Best Lawyers in America represents the gold standard for peer-review recognition in the legal profession. The methodology relies exclusively on peer evaluations, with lawyers casting confidential votes on the professional abilities of other lawyers within their geographic region and legal practice area. The comprehensive evaluation process ensures that only attorneys who have earned the respect and confidence of their peers receive this distinction.

This peer-review foundation is particularly meaningful in the legal profession, where professional competence, ethical standards, and client service excellence are paramount. The longevity of recognition demonstrated by attorneys such as Mr. Dawda and Ms. Sadler reflects not merely initial achievement, but sustained excellence throughout their careers.

Implications for Client Service

These recognitions validate what our clients experience in their engagements with our firm: access to legal counsel that is recognized by the profession for expertise, integrity, and results. When clients retain Dawda attorneys, they benefit from the depth of knowledge and professional standing that comes with sustained peer recognition.

The multi-specialty recognitions received by several of our attorneys—particularly Ed Dawda, Jeffrey Moss, John Mucha, and Susan Sadler—reflect our integrated approach to complex legal matters that often span multiple practice areas. This cross-disciplinary expertise enables us to provide comprehensive counsel on sophisticated transactions and disputes.

The legal profession’s peer recognition through Best Lawyers confirms that Dawda PLC continues to maintain its position among Michigan’s premier business law firms, with the depth of expertise and professional standing necessary to handle our clients’ most significant legal matters.