As a driver, everything on the road is not always within your control. You may be driving in the right lane, within the speed limit, and without distractions, and have a pedestrian dart in front of you outside a crosswalk. Such a pedestrian is said to be jaywalking. However, if you hit them, several questions […]
Nicole McCarthy and Scott Fanzini join the quickly growing team Goodman Acker announces the addition of two new attorneys to their ever-growing team: Scott Fanzini and Nicole McCarthy. Their expertise and reputation in the state of Michigan will allow the firm to serve a greater pool of clients and partners. “We’re thrilled to have Scott […]
We are proud to announce that one of our equity partners, attorney Jordan B. Acker, has been awarded as a “40 Under 40” honoree by Crain’s Detroit Business! According to Crain’s Detroit Business, “Honorees were selected by Crain’s editorial staff based on their career accomplishments, impact in their field and contributions to their community, and to reflect […]
In response to an increased demand for supplies amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, hours of service regulations have been suspended. These regulations, established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), define the amount of time that truck drivers can safely stay on the road during a shift. Hours of service regulations minimize driver fatigue and […]
Our founding partner, Attorney Barry J. Goodman, has been recognized by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA) since 2017, but 2019 marked the first year that Goodman Acker P.C. has been recognized as one of the 10 Best Personal Injury Law Firm(s) in Michigan for Client Satisfaction. To win a Client Satisfaction award like […]
Attorney Mark Brewer presented oral argument to the Michigan Supreme Court opposing legislative gutting of the minimum wage and paid sick leave initiatives adopted by the Legislature last year. In September of 2018, the Republican-led Legislature adopted laws proposed by initiative petition increasing the state’s minimum wage from $9.25 to $12 by 2022, raising tipped workers’ […]
