In a courtroom where every decision carries weight, Judge David Guinn has long been a steady, thoughtful presence – respected for both his legal expertise and his deep commitment to justice. In February, that dedication was recognized with the C. Frederick Robinson Legends Award, a prestigious honor that celebrates not only years of service, but

Since its inception in 1897, the Genesee County Bar Association (GCBA) has been a cornerstone of the Flint legal community. Founded by George H. Durand, the Association aimed to foster camaraderie among legal professionals and enhance the administration of justice – a mission that continues to guide its endeavors today. Pioneering Moments in GCBA History

Judge G. David Guinn is usually reluctant to talk about himself, so allow me to do it. Generally speaking, a tribute would begin with a personal anecdote about the subject it is being written about. Here’s what you should know: Any personal story that anyone is going to tell about Judge Guinn is going to

Resolving conflicts outside of a courtroom may seem like an impossible task, so much so that it is often better to get a third-party mediator involved to assist individuals and families with negotiating successful solutions. The Community Resolution Center (CRC) has been doing just that for nearly three decades, having received notice of its first

As he reached the midpoint of a 14-year sentence for kidnapping – the result of a domestic dispute gone horribly wrong – John Johnson was languishing in a prison cell, mulling the mistakes, missteps and regrets of his life. It was then the Flint native was afforded a sliver of hope upon connecting with someone

“Jury Duty? UGH!” if you’ve received one of those documents in the mail, you probably called your lawyer buddy immediately to ask how you could get out of it. While most people dread being summoned for jury duty, it should be considered an honor to participate. Citizens of the United States have a few mandatory

Judge Jessica Hammon grew up in Burton and is a graduate of Atherton High School, UM-Flint and Ave Maria Law School. After law school and an internship in the Genesee County Prosecutor’s Office, Hammon went to work for Justice Marylin Kelly of the Michigan Supreme Court. In private law practice for 15 years, Hammon was

In 2016, Johnell Allen-Bey had an epiphany. While incarcerated serving out a multi-year prison sentence, a former cellmate and friend who did his time and was released had returned to the correctional facility to give a presentation to the inmates. At first, Allen-Bey hadn’t planned to attend but his friend, Ronald Simpson-Bey, specifically requested that

This ballot initiative for the 2024 election will create a registry of convicted animal abusers and change property laws to spare animals from being incarcerated for months or years while their abusers await trial. Puppy mill breeding, dog fighting, starvation, physical abuse and neglect. Each and every animal that must endure such torture at the

Lady Bird Deeds, also known as Enhanced Life Estate Deeds, were first created and used in the state of Texas by attorneys in the late 1980s. They were named after Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson, the wife of former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, who passed away in 2007. This type of real estate deed