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Esperance Donovan PLLC

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Michelle R. E. Donovan advises cannabis companies regarding medical and adult-use marijuana licensing, regulatory, compliance, business entity formation, and litigation. Along with national experience, Ms. Donovan has an extensive background with Michigan's...

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Hon. Victoria A. Valentine was elected to the 6th Circuit Court in 2016, and she serves on the business court. Judge Valentine is also the judicial liaison to the Oakland County Bar Association’s circuit court committee and a board member...

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