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Attorney Profiles

The Law Firm of Mihelich and Kavanaugh consists of four attorneys, each of whom practices in several areas of the law, thus enabling the firm to offer a complete range of legal services. In addition to general practice services, the following outlines several areas in which a certain attorney may concentrate his/her practice.

Michael P. Kavanaugh

Born in Richmond, Virginia, on October 13, 1966. In 1989, Michael graduated with honors from the University of Windsor, Canada, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science. He later received his Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit and was admitted into the bar in 1992. Since 1996 he has been a managing partner of Mihelich and Kavanaugh, PLC.

Mark A. Vrana

Born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 24, 1978. Mark graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. In 2004, he was admitted to the bar after graduating from Wayne State University Law School with his Juris Doctor.

Andrea L. Avery

Born in Rochester, Michigan, on March 15, 1976. Andrea graduated from Walsh College in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Finance. She was admitted to the bar in 2003 after she received her Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.

Joseph E. Mihelich

Born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 5, 1928. Joseph graduated from the University of Michigan (1948) and Detroit College of Law, where he attained his Juris Doctor, and was admitted to the bar in Michigan (1951). He also attended Virginia Law School (1952). He is the senior partner and founder of Mihelich and Kavanaugh, PLC. He obtained licenses for all Michigan courts, all federal courts (including 6th Circuit Court of Appeals), the United States Supreme Court, the United States Tax Court, and the United States Court of Veteran Appeals. Joseph retired from his law practice in 2002 but not without leaving behind a long list of accomplishments.

Accomplishments

• 1st Lieutenant Judge Advocate General Corps U.S. Army, Korean War, 1951-54
• Reserve Judge Advocate, 1954-64
• Private practice, 1951-present
• City Attorney, East Detroit, Michigan, 1956-76
• Public Administrator, 1957-68
• Mediator, Macomb County Circuit Court, 1983-present

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