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…


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…


Donna MacKenzie nominated for the ATHENA Leadership Award.

Congratulations to Donna MacKenzie who was nominated by the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Oakland | Women’s Bar Association for the Royal Oak Chamber’s Business Women’s Network ATHENA Leadership Award! The ATHENA Leadership Award was inspired by the goddess of Greek…


Emily Peacock named to Michigan Women in the Law Class of 2017

Congratulations to Emily Peacock who was selected to the “Women in the Law” Class of 2017 by Michigan Lawyers Weekly! Chosen from dozens of nominations, the 2017 “Women in the Law” are inspiring and accomplished leaders who have shown a…


Jules Olsman and Donna MacKenzie selected to the 2017 Michigan Super Lawyers list!

Please join us in congratulating both Jules Olsman and Donna MacKenzie who have been selected to the 2017 Michigan Super Lawyers list for the following categories: Jules B. Olsman • Top 50: 2017 Michigan Consumer Super Lawyers Donna M. MacKenzie…


Complex Problem Solving: The hybrid approach used to resolve the claims against Farid Fata, M.D.

By Donna M. MacKenzie (Olsman MacKenzie & Wallace) and Robert F. Riley (Riley & Hurley) What do you do with 43 claimants represented by 11 different lawyers, and over a dozen defendants with an equal number of defense attorneys? For…