The prevalence of elder abuse in both institutional and in-home care settings appears to be rising due to a perfect storm of circumstances. First, the number of Americans 65-plus is exploding as Baby Boomers age and require more care. Second,…
Every Person, Regardless of Age, Susceptible to Unintentional Falls
Every year millions of Americans suffer from a preventable fall injury, and over 800,000 of those will end up in the emergency room with a fracture or head injury. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, falls are the…
Defective Medical Devices Can Hurt More Than Help
According to the United States Census Bureau, the U.S. population will reach a turning point in 2030, when every surviving member of the baby boomer generation will be 65 or older. Seniors will outnumber children for the first time in…
Three attorneys from Olsman MacKenzie Peacock and Wallace have been selected to the 2018 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
We are pleased to announce that Jules Olsman and Donna MacKenzie have been named to the Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers list and Emily Thomas has been named to the Rising Stars list. Along with being named to the Super Lawyers…
Olsman, MacKenzie and Thomas Named to 2019 Best Lawyers in America© List
The list for the Best Lawyers in America© 2019 has been released, and Olsman, MacKenzie and Thomas have been chosen to be recognized.Donna MacKenzie and Emily Thomas were named Best Lawyers for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Jules Olsman…
Congratulations to Emily Peacock who was the WTLC Member Spotlight this month for the American Association for Justice!
WTLC MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Emily Peacock is an experienced litigator who seeks justice for individuals who have been injured while in the care of a nursing home, senior living facility, or adult foster care home. She has litigated numerous wrongful death…
Jules Olsman inducted to the American Board of Trial Advocates (“ABOTA”)
Olsman MacKenzie and Wallace is pleased to announce that Jules Olsman was recently inducted to the American Board of Trial Advocates (“ABOTA”), an invitation-only organization that works to advance the jury system, support judicial independence and elevate standards of integrity,…
Considerations When Settling a Lawsuit for an Individual Lacking Legal Capacity or a Minor
Settling a case for an individual lacking legal capacity or a minor creates several legal issues. This article co-authored by Donna MacKenzie, addresses those issues and provides a roadmap for the efficient resolution of these cases. If you would…
Olsman MacKenzie & Wallace Included In “Best Law Firms” 2018 List By U.S. News And Best Lawyers®
We are thrilled to announce that the attorneys at Olsman MacKenzie & Wallace have been regionally ranked in 2 practice areas and named among America’s “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report. We were given a First-Tier ranking…
Donna MacKenzie named a Notable Women Lawyer in Michigan by Crain’s Detroit Business
We are excited to announce that our very own Donna MacKenzie has been named a Notable Women Lawyer in Michigan by Crain’s Detroit Business. Notable Women Lawyers in Michigan is a feature in Crain’s Detroit Business magazine profiling leading female…