Nickolas Guttman’s practice focuses on business and real estate transactions. He has represented various clients in real property matters, including complex mergers and acquisitions, energy siting and land use issues, as well as the negotiation of purchase agreements, leases, development agreements, and other commercial agreements. He also contributed to the American Arbitration Association’s Handbook on Arbitration Practice. Mr. Guttman earned his undergraduate degrees from Michigan State University’s James Madison College and Broad College of Business before attending Wayne State University Law School.

Steve M. Kelley was admitted to practice in Michigan in 1981. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and its Environmental, Insurance and Indemnity, and Appellate Law sections, and he is a past member of the Surface Water/Groundwater Committee of the Environmental Law Section. Mr. Kelley also is a member of the American Bar Association and its Environment, Energy & Resources, Litigation, and Tort Trial & Insurance Practice sections. He served as chair of the Environmental & Energy Policy Committee of the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce (now Detroit Regional Chamber) for three years. Mr. Kelley has been named a Michigan Super Lawyer each year since 2008 and was elected a Life Fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. Admitted to all Michigan courts, he practices statewide from his office in St. Clair Shores. Mr. Kelley also served 16 years as a trustee of and four years as president of the Michigan Nature Association.

Ms. McLean joined Bolhouse, Baar & Hofstee in 2011 and became a partner in 2015. Prior to practicing law, she worked for a national mortgage lender and has over 15 years experience in this capacity. By combining her vast experience in the mortgage lending and real estate industries with the practice of law, Ms. McLean offers her clients a unique perspective as their advocate. She currently focuses her practice in the areas of real estate, family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation. She received her law degree from Michigan State University College of Law.

Ms. Patton is a member of the firm’s eminent domain, land use, and business law practices.  She handles eminent domain, land use and municipal issues; complex business disputes; contract drafting and negotiating; technical manufacturing and automotive supplier matters; commercial and residential leasing; and other business and corporate matters. She is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US). Ms. Patton began her career at a large Midwestern law firm, handling construction, employment, and other litigation matters. Her experience also extends into the consulting world, where she managed a team of attorneys and advised banking and financial clients regarding securities contracts and regulatory compliance. Breanne earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Management and Philosophy, magna cum laude, from Albion College and was a merit scholarship recipient prior to receiving her law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School. In her free time, Breanne enjoys traveling, art, and music; collects vintage and custom fountain pens; and spends time with her two Samoyeds, Iggy and Bowie. 

Alex R. Reuter Senior Counsel – Myers & Myers, PLLC
Alex R. Reuter has been litigating real estate, land use, and zoning cases across the state of Michigan for his entire career. He has successfully represented individuals and developers appearing before federal courts, state tribunals, municipalities, and agency boards. Mr. Reuter specializes in representing property owners in all facets of real estate matters, from constitutional and other federal claims to boundary disputes and enforcing easements and associated water rights (riparian rights). Mr. Reuter has helped countless landowners protect their rights under Michigan law and is an expert in both litigation and pre-suit resolution of property disputes. He has been selected as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine from 2019-2020 in the area of litigation. In his spare time, he enjoys boating on Lake Michigan with his family.