FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TROY, Mich. — October 19, 2026 — Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. (GMH) is pleased to announce that attorneys Lindsay P. Hazen and David A. Occhiuto have been named shareholders of the firm. Both Lindsay and David have demonstrated a strong commitment to their clients and their respective practice areas, while also contributing to the continued success and development of our firm. We look forward to their continued leadership as shareholders.
Their appointments were approved at the firm’s most recent shareholder meeting and recognize their outstanding legal work, commitment to clients, and contributions to GMH’s continued growth and success.
Lindsay P. Hazen
Hazen is a member of GMH’s Education Law Group, where she represents public school districts in a broad range of matters, including employment discrimination, constitutional litigation, general and special education, student discipline and due process, peer-on-peer harassment, and employment-related issues.
She also advises school district clients regarding bargaining agreements, employment agreements, employment policies, employee discipline, and compliance with laws including the FMLA, ADA, Title IX, FOIA, and the Open Meetings Act.
Hazen has quickly established herself as a respected attorney in the education law community. Her professional recognition includes being named a Michigan Lawyers Weekly Up & Coming Lawyer in 2026, a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2025, and a Leading Lawyers Member in 2025. She was also recently appointed to the State Bar of Michigan’s United States Courts Committee for the 2026–2027 Bar year.
David A. Occhiuto
Occhiuto is a member of GMH’s Healthcare Law & Medical Malpractice Defense Group, where he focuses his practice on defending healthcare professionals and institutions. He has experience handling complex litigation involving a variety of medical specialties, including radiology, cardiology, general surgery, emergency medicine, and orthopedic surgery.
In addition to his litigation practice, Occhiuto handles appellate matters in Michigan and federal courts and regularly researches and writes on emerging issues in Michigan medical malpractice law. He also lectures to healthcare providers on the intersection of healthcare and the law.
Occhiuto earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law and his B.A., with honors, from Michigan State University. He is a member of several sections of the State Bar of Michigan, as well as Michigan Defense Trial Counsel and the Michigan Association for Healthcare Quality. He was also recognized as a 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star and named to the 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America list.
About Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.
Founded in 1983, Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. is a full-service Michigan law firm with more than 65 attorneys representing businesses, individuals, governmental entities, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and other clients throughout Michigan and beyond. The firm provides legal services across a broad range of practice areas, with offices throughout Michigan.
For more information, visit gmhlaw.com.