Grano to be named President Michigan Chapter Federalist Society
Flood Lanctot Connor Stablein attorney Daniel C. Grano will be named President of the Michigan Chapter of the Federalist Society this spring. Grano’s term will begin in April of 2011. The Federalist Society is an organization of practicing attorneys, law professors and students dedicated to bringing conservative and libertarian ideas into law schools and the organized bar. The student and lawyer chapters sponsor debates, speeches and symposia across the country. Grano said he was very honored to be invited to fill this key position.
FLCS Helps Livonia Soccer Club Recover Embezzled Funds
Flood Lanctot Connor Stablein attorney Paul Bernier came to the aid of the Livonia Soccer Club after it was discovered a official of the club plead guilty to embezzlement. A story about the incident recently appeared in HometownLife.com.
By Ken Abramczyk • Observer Staff Writer • January 7, 2011
The former co-treasurer of the Livonia City Soccer Club pled guilty Friday in Wayne County Circuit Court to one count of embezzlement over $20,000.
Brian Patrick Molloy of Farmington also paid $87,000 restitution to the court on Friday as part of the sentence agreement. That agreement included that $87,000, due by the sentencing date of Feb. 9, two years probation, and all other fines, conditions, costs and terms imposed by Circuit Judge James Chylinski at the sentencing.
Molloy, 40, was arraigned Oct. 4 on a charge he embezzled more than $100,000 from the soccer club, Prosecutors confirmed the sentencing agreement was reached, but did not issue any statement or comment Friday.
Robert Morad, Molloy’s attorney, was reached Friday by telephone, but didn’t want to comment on the case until the sentencing.
Livonia police could not be reached for comment Friday.
The embezzlement was discovered when club officials found suspicious activity involving bank accounts, discovered as part of a routine examination of club bank statements.
Club officers contacted bank authorities, who in turn alerted their fraud prevention unit. At that time, club officials said they worked closely with police and fraud investigators and added safeguards to prevent “this type of regrettable incident from ever happening again.”
On Friday, LCSC spokesman Joe Bauman issued the following statement:
“The Livonia City Soccer Club is very pleased and relieved to have this most unfortunate chapter in our history behind us. We are very thankful to our attorney, Paul Bernier of the Flood Lanctot Connor & Stablein law firm, Independent Bank, the Livonia Police Department and the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in bringing this matter to a successful conclusion.
“All along, our top priority has been to get the funds that were wrongfully taken from our players and their families returned to the club, and today’s court action has accomplished that goal. We support the terms of the agreement, and once again can now focus on providing the best soccer experience possible for our families.”
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David Gorcyca Named Partner
ROYAL OAK, MI (January 19, 2011) – Flood Lanctot Connor Stablein PLLC, is proud to announce that David G. Gorcyca has been named Partner.
Dave joined Flood Lanctot Connor Stablein (FLCS) in 2009 when he retired from office as the Oakland County Prosecutor after serving three terms. While Prosecutor, Dave led an office of more than 100 Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys and handled the prosecution of some of the most highly publicized criminal cases in the United States. Throughout Dave’s illustrious career he has received numerous awards and honors including: Prosecutor of the Year Award – Police Officers Association of Michigan; Champion Crime Fighter Award; Justice for Children Award; Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award; and Circle of Friends Award – Child Abuse & Neglect Counsel.
Dave has been an exceptional addition to FLCS and has brought a wealth of knowledge and skill to our team. He has successfully represented the interests of his clients and played an important role in many of the major cases the firm has seen over the past 2 years. Dave’s areas of practice include Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation.
About Flood Lanctot Connor Stablein
Since it was founded in 2002, Flood Lanctot Connor Stablein (FLCS) has built a reputation as a premier law firm. FLCS is dedicated to leveraging years of knowledge and experience to fight for what we believe in. The firm includes 14 tenacious litigators who know the law, the system, the players and the process and are always prepared to do what is necessary to achieve our clients’ best outcome. In terms of litigation experience, our firm is unrivaled as combined, we bring over 180 years of trial experience, both civil and criminal, when we walk through the courtroom door. Three of the firm’s lawyers – Todd Flood, David Gorcyca, and Paul Bernier – have earned the coveted Top Lawyer distinction. FLCS offers services in a wide-range of practice areas, including: Civil, Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Municipal Law.
Additional information about Flood Lanctot Connor Stablein PLLC can be found at www.floodlaw.com
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