Whether you’re exploring a complicated corporate merger or facing litigation, selecting an experienced attorney is an important decision. Our attorneys come from a variety of backgrounds. Their specializations are diverse, but they share an attention to detail that is unmatched. Learn more about our attorneys below.
PARTNER
Anthony R. Paesano
A founding partner of Paesano Akkashian, Anthony Paesano’s primary practice area focuses on transactional matters of all shapes and sizes. He is frequently involved in transactions involving mergers and acquisitions, real estate and finance (including Affiliated Business Arrangements under RESPA), securities , corporate structuring and compliance, and other general business transactions. Anthony represents publicly reporting and trading companies on the OTC marketplace and national exchanges, and represents closely-held corporations pursuing initial public offerings, tender offerings and reverse mergers, and represents Issuers and Broker/Dealers in raising capital through registered and exempt offerings.
Education
University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law
Juris Doctor
Purdue University
Political Science, B.A.
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Michigan
United States District Court for the Eastern and Western District of Michigan
United States Tax Court
PARTNER
Brian M. Akkashian
Brian Akkashian co-founded Paesano Akkashian in August of 2011 with Anthony Paesano. Prior to that, Brian worked at Dickinson Wright PLLC for twelve years, the last nine as a partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation group. Brian focuses his practice on commercial and business litigation, including customer-supplier disputes, automotive litigation, shareholder disputes, fraud, insurance defense, employment litigation and business torts. Brian also counsels clients on all aspects of their business affairs, including contract negotiation and formation, employment, compliance and many other issues.
Education
University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law
Juris Doctor, cum laude
Michigan State University
Administration/Pre-Law, B.A.
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Michigan
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth District
PARTNER
Devin W. Bone
Devin Bone joined Paesano Akkashian as an associate attorney in August of 2015. He quickly established himself as skilled trial attorney, litigating business and securities matters in state and federal court throughout Michigan and the United States. Devin accepted a partnership position with Paesano Akkashian in April of 2019 and continues to represents clients in a variety of complex litigation and transactional matters with a focus on securities, shareholder disputes, and corporate issues. Additionally, Devin represents investment funds, investors, broker dealers, and other financial industry professionals in a variety of transactions and litigation matters.
Education
Michigan State University College of Law
Juris Doctor, cum laude
Michigan State University
International Relations, B.A.
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Michigan
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth District
United States Tax Court
Partner
Alec M. Torigian
Alec Torigian is an attorney in Paesano Akkashian’s Commercial Litigation practice group. He represents companies and individuals in a variety of business cases including contract actions, shareholder disputes, warranty, and financial claims. In addition to his litigation practice, Alec negotiates and drafts various types of contracts and advises clients on all aspects of business planning, entity formation, and compliance. Alec joined the firm in 2021 and was elevated to a partnership position in July of 2023.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University College of Law
Juris Doctor, cum laude
Michigan State University
Political Science, B.A.
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of Illinois
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Associate
Madeleine C. Craig
Madeleine Craig is an associate attorney in Paesano Akkashian’s Commercial Litigation practice group. Madeleine represents both individuals and corporations on a variety of matters including real estate, automotive supplier disputes, shareholder disputes and general business matters. On the transactional side, Madeleine works closely with clients advising them at all stages of business planning and entity formation. She drafts and negotiates a range of contracts including purchase and property management agreements, financing statements and operating agreements.
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Michigan
EDUCATION
Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctor, cum laude
Albion College
Political Science
Associate
Matthew J. Enright
Matthew Enright is an associate attorney at Paesano Akkashian who specializes in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Matthew regularly represents a variety of clients—businesses and individuals— in complex commercial litigation ranging from contract and shareholder disputes to employment matters. Matthew has significant experience litigating in courts throughout the State of Michigan, and aggressively advocates for his clients, in and out of the courtroom. In addition to traditional commercial matters, Matthew has significant experience litigating complex fraud claims involving intentionally deceptive practices by litigants.
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Michigan
Education
Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctor, cum laude
University of Michigan Dearborn
English and Political Science