GMH News
Welcome to the Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton news page! Here, you’ll find regular updates about our attorneys, our firm, and resources that you might find helpful as you search for legal representation. Check back here regularly, and if you have any questions about the articles we post or one of the upcoming events our attorneys might be attending, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms City of Highland Park’s Authority to Regulate Recreational Marijuana Facilities
A unanimous three-judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed summary disposition in favor of the City of Highland Park in a case brought by a company challenging the City’s ordinance prohibiting marijuana facilities within its boundaries. AFJN Holdings, LLC...
Lindsay Hazen Recognized as an Up & Coming Lawyer by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Please join us in congratulating attorney Lindsay Hazen who has been recognized as an Up & Coming Lawyer by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. This award honors attorneys who have excelled in their profession and are standouts among their peers within their first 10 years...
John Fleming to Host Ask the Lawyer Workshops for Small Businesses
John R. Fleming, an Equity Partner at GMH, will host four small business workshop sessions in 2026. Mr. Fleming will present on a range of topics relevant to the Southeast Michigan business community. Each session will include a question-and-answer segment and open...
GMH Welcomes Newly Sworn-In Law Clerks
We are pleased to announce that two of our law clerks have recently been sworn in and officially joined GMH as attorneys. Their dedication and hard work have been evident throughout their time with us, and we are excited to continue supporting their professional...
Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. Announces Samantha Faulkner as Partner
GMH is pleased to announce that Samantha Faulkner has been named Partner following the firm’s recent shareholder meeting. Samantha has been an integral member of our Family Law group, where she focuses her practice on all areas of domestic relations. She represents...
Elizabeth Favaro Obtains Appellate Win for EV charging Company in Employment Discrimination Case
Elizabeth Favaro obtains appellate win for EV charging company in employment discrimination case. A unanimous three-judge panel of the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of Rhombus Energy Solutions, Inc. on October 15,...
GMH Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026
GMH Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026GMH is proud to announce that numerous attorneys from our Troy office have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®. These honors...
KENNETH CHAPIE ELECTED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT GIARMARCO, MULLINS & HORTON, P.C.
Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. is pleased to announce the election of Kenneth Chapie, an equity partner in the firm’s Municipal and Schools Litigation Group, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Chapie was elected by the firm’s shareholders in recognition of his...
WILLIAM H. HORTON ADMITTED TO AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRIAL LAWYERS
Troy, MI, 03/17/2025 – William H. Horton has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the premier association of trial lawyers in North America. The induction ceremony at which Mr. Horton became a Fellow took place recently before an audience of...
IN THE NICK OF TIME? MICHIGAN EARNED SICK TIME UPDATE
As most firm clients are aware, Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act was set to go into effect today, February 21, 2024. We’ve received many questions about whether the legislature would step in and make changes to the law, which offers the most generous paid sick leave...










