Michigan Attorneys | Dearborn Litigators
Azzam Elder
Attorney Azzam Elder has built a reputation as a top lawyer and businessman in Michigan — with professional relationships that extend around the globe.
As a former prosecutor, a public sector executive and a litigator, Elder has tried over one hundred cases ranging from capital offenses to financial crimes. In addition to litigation, he has extensive business experience in the areas of health care, business mergers and acquisitions, corporate structures, technology, government and global trade. Learn more about Attorney Azzam Elder here.
Doraid Elder
For over twelve years, Attorney Doraid Elder has successfully defended clients in complex state and federal criminal matters — including white-collar crime, homicide, assault, drugs, health care fraud and conspiracy. This award-winning attorney’s criminal defense representation spans both State and Federal cases, throughout Michigan and the Midwest.
He also handles cases focusing on national security issues, drunk driving, divorce, child custody and child support. Learn more about Attorney Doraid Elder here.
Monica Brinkman
Attorney Monica Brinkman specializes in all aspects of traditional family law including divorce, paternity, child custody and child support, as well as pre and post-nuptial agreements. She also handles criminal matters including domestic violence, alcohol, drug and traffic offenses in addition to personal protection orders.
Monica is licensed to practice in the State of Michigan and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Polish Lawyers Association and the Junior League of Birmingham. Learn more about Attorney Monica Brinkman here.
Nina Korkis Taweel
Attorney Nina Korkis Taweel brings experience and dedication to her clients involved in business, criminal and municipal litigation in state and federal courts. With a proven track record as a tough litigator in both the public and private sectors, Nina specializes in handling everything from contract disputes and employment agreements, to civil and criminal jury trials.
As part of her business litigation experience, she also assists clients with obtaining injunctive relief — previously representing businesses in a variety of proceedings focusing on non-compete clauses and theft of trade secrets. Learn more about Attorney Nina Korkis Taweel here.
Jamil Khuja
Prior to joining Elder Brinkman Korkis & Khuja, Jamil served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Wayne County, one of the busiest prosecuting agencies in the country. He handled hundreds of felony cases — dozens of which went to jury trials — including drunk driving, fraud, sales of drugs, shootings and first degree murder. Nearly all of his cases ended with a conviction.
Jamil earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and then graduated with honors from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Learn more about Attorney Jamil Khuja here.