Richard V. Stokan

Mr. Stokan has represented Michigan municipalities on matters related to civil rights violations, local ordinance issues and reviews, land use and zoning laws, related constitutional claims, and real estate transactions for 25 years. Mr. Stokan’s work has included assisting clients in developing internal policies and procedures, municipal charter reviews, and municipal contracts, in addition to handling requests related to the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act claims. His practice has also included successfully defending municipalities in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Stokan additionally has experience defending attorneys against legal malpractice claims and representing insurance carriers in first- and third-party automobile claims. He also represents physicians and health care facilities in medical malpractice actions.

While attending the George Washington University Law School, Mr. Stokan worked for U.S. Representative James Barcia. He also served as a law clerk in the appellate division for the Michigan Attorney General and as a prosecuting attorney for the Charter Township of Northville.

Mr. Stokan obtained his law degree from George Washington University and his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University.