Business Details
Trusted Michigan Law Firm | McGraw Morris Masud
McGraw Morris Masud is a full-service law firm with offices in Troy, Grand Rapids, and Saginaw, Michigan. Our attorneys provide representation in municipal law, auto negligence, personal injury defense, labor and employment litigation, police professional liability, school law, and business law. Founded by Thomas J. McGraw, who has specialized in civil rights and defense litigation for over thirty years, the firm builds on decades of combined legal experience. David J. Masud brings more than forty years of labor law expertise to our team, having negotiated hundreds of collective bargaining agreements. Stacy J. Belisle focuses on civil litigation, employment and labor, civil rights, municipal, and immigration law, defending employers and municipalities. Glenn A. Diegel offers deep knowledge in mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, international transactions, and real estate matters.Thomas D. Landa leads our Business and Real Estate Transactions and Litigation Practice Group, advising on formation, structuring, and operation of business entities. Charles E. Lovell concentrates on civil litigation, municipal, business disputes, police liability defense, and insurance defense. Our attorneys are admitted to practice before state and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court and various appellate circuits. We are committed to providing diligent, ethical representation while staying current with evolving legislation and case law. Clients benefit from our attorneys' recognized achievements, including Super Lawyers selections, Martindale-Hubbell AV ratings, and numerous published articles.
Services
Municipal Law
Auto Negligence
Labor Law
Police Liability
Business Law
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of labor law expertise from Masud.
- McGraw provides over 30 years of civil rights litigation.
- Stacy J. Belisle defends employers in employment and labor disputes.
- Glenn A. Diegel specializes in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate law.
- Thomas D. Landa leads business and real estate transactions litigation.
Services
Municipal Law
Our municipal law practice advises cities, counties, townships, villages, and authorities on a wide range of governmental matters. We counsel clients on the Open Meetings Act, FOIA, planning and zoning, police and fire services, parks, and utility law. Additionally, we handle special assessments, elections, millage, ballot proposals, municipal finance, and tax increment financing entities.
Auto Negligence
Our auto negligence practice defends drivers, insurers, and companies against liability claims arising from vehicle accidents. We handle personal injury, life, health, disability fraud, product liability, and toxic tort claims related to automobile incidents. Our attorneys have experience defending clients in state and federal courts throughout Michigan and the Midwest.
Labor Law
Our labor law team provides counsel on collective bargaining, union avoidance, and wage and hour compliance. We represent employers in negotiations, defend against union organizing campaigns, and advise on employment policies. Our attorneys have litigated hundreds of cases and secured favorable outcomes for clients across multiple industries.
Police Liability
Our police liability practice defends municipalities and law enforcement agencies against claims of misconduct and excessive force. We address issues such as warrant procurement, search and seizure, lawful arrest, and use of force in litigation. Our attorneys have significant experience in state and federal courts, including successful jury trials and appellate advocacy.
Business Law
Our business law practice counsels clients on entity formation, structuring, operation, and governance. We assist with mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, contract drafting, and real estate matters. Our attorneys have successfully litigated complex commercial disputes and provided representation across various industries.
People
Thomas J. McGraw
Founder and President
Thomas J. McGraw founded the firm and serves as president, specializing for over 30 years in civil rights, police liability, auto negligence, personal injury, zoning, and commercial litigation for municipal and corporate clients.
David J. Masud
Partner, Labor Law
David J. Masud brings over 40 years of labor law expertise, having negotiated hundreds of collective bargaining agreements and advised clients on union avoidance, wage compliance, and labor litigation across major industries.
Stacy J. Belisle
Attorney
Stacy J. Belisle focuses on civil litigation, employment and labor, civil rights, municipal, and immigration law, defending employers and municipalities in state and federal courts since 2001, and advises on whistleblower, ADA, FMLA, and unemployment matters.
Glenn A. Diegel
Attorney
Glenn A. Diegel advises on mergers, acquisitions, corporate law, international transactions, contracts, taxation, financing, real estate, and estate planning for public and private clients. He has served as general counsel and litigated commercial cases in Michigan state courts.
Thomas D. Landa
Partner, Business and Real Estate
Thomas D. Landa leads the Business and Real Estate Practice Group, advising on corporate law, real estate, commercial litigation, municipal law, entity formation, mergers, acquisitions, and property tax matters for businesses and municipalities.
Questions
What practice areas does McGraw Morris Masud cover?
We handle municipal law, auto negligence, personal injury, labor and employment, police liability, school law, and business litigation for clients across Michigan.
Who founded McGraw Morris Masud and what is his experience?
Thomas J. McGraw founded the firm and has over 30 years of trial experience in civil rights, police liability, auto negligence, and commercial litigation.
Does the firm represent municipalities in legal matters?
Yes, we advise municipalities on Open Meetings Act, FOIA, zoning, utility law, property tax assessments, tax increment financing, and downtown development authorities.
What experience does David J. Masud bring to the labor law team?
David J. Masud offers over 40 years of labor law expertise, having negotiated hundreds of collective bargaining agreements and advised on union avoidance.
