MARTIN S. FRENKEL is a shareholder of the firm. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1991 and Wayne State University Law School in 1994. He is admitted to practice in Michigan and in the Federal District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan. Mr. Frenkel was formerly employed by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and has been with Maddin Hauser since 1997 where he specializes in the areas of commercial and real estate litigation including construction, mortgage, and title-related disputes. He is a member of the Real Property Section of the State Bar of Michigan and is also an affiliate member of the Associated General Contractors of America. Mr. Frenkel authored the article "Navigating the Waters of Real Estate Arbitration" published in Commercial, Inc. Magazine, discussing the dynamics of the real estate arbitration process. He is one of the firm's representatives to the national Mortgage Bankers Association and has authored the article "Seven Common Mistakes in Selecting/Managing Outside Counsel in the Mortgage Industry" which was published as a three part series in the MBA News Link. He has also authored the article "Five Common Mistakes in Managing Attorneys in the Construction Industry," which was published in Michigan Contractor and Builder. Mr. Frenkel was also selected by his peers as one of Michigan's Rising Stars and was identified as such in the Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Star Magazine. Fewer than 5 percent of Michigan's attorneys attain the "Super Lawyer" or "Rising Star" status.

Interests

• Mr. Frenkel serves on the Board of Directors for the Birmingham YMCA of Michigan

Education

• WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit, Michigan, Juris Doctor, 1994
• UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.A., with high distinction, 1991

Professional Memberships

• STATE BAR OF MICHIGAN