Our Team

Meet the Team at  The Lebowski Law Firm

Experienced Attorneys and CPAs

For exceptional representation in matters of estate planning and elder law, The Lebowski Law Firm, P.C. is here to assist. Our Attorneys, CPAs, and case managers will help you navigate through these unfamiliar legal and tax issues.  We offer our clients the benefit of working with a law firm that specializes in estate planning, asset preservation, probate, and trust administration. The firm also has case mangers able to help you navigate through a Medicaid spend-down and application process.

For over 20 years, our firm has provided the clear guidance senior citizens and their families need to preserve their assets, obtain VA and Medicaid benefits, and ensure that their final wishes are followed with the proper estate planning. 

VA-Accredited Attorneys
Our attorneys has been accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of providing representation services to claimants before the VA.

CPAs Available
Many matters of elder law require detailed knowledge about tax and finances. The Lebowski Law Firm contains attorneys, case managers, and paralegals who are well versed in these areas. Our lead attorney and founder, Steven J. Lebowski, was a CPA and Attorney prior to his passing. At this time, Michael Lebowski and Mark Kontry serve as the Firm's primary CPAs . Both of whom maintain their own practice within the building. Both Michael and Mark regularly work as consultants to the firm. 

Our firm is family owned, so you always receive friendly, personal service. We understand that traveling can be difficult for many of our clients, and we'll be glad to meet with you at your hospital or nursing facility.

For a FREE initial consultation about any of our legal services, please call us at 248-684-9200.
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Left:   Samuel L. Lebowski, Esq.

Middle:   Steven J. Lebowski, Esq. & CPA

Right:   Michael Lebowski, CPA & Realtor


Steven J. Lebowski

 Steven J. Lebowski — Founding Attorney
Attorney at Law / CPA


Steve Lebowski was the founding attorney of The Lebowski Law Firm, PC, previously known as Steven J. Lebowski, PC. 
Michael Hassan
Samuel L. Lebowski — Attorney at Law 
Education
  • Western Michigan University, B.B.A. in Finance
  • University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, J.D. - cum laude
Areas of Expertise
  • Probate and Trust Administration/Settlement 
  • Estate Planning, Business Succession Planning, and Special Needs Planning
  • Asset Preservation for Long-Term Care - Medicaid Planning 
  • Guardianship and Conservatorships
  • VA Pension with Aid & Attendance 
Professional Associations
  • Attorney admitted to the State Bar of Michigan
  • State Bar of Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Section Member
  • State Bar of Michigan Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Member
  • State Bar of Michigan Military & Veterans Law Section Member 
  • State Bar of Michigan Business Law Section 
Sam decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and attend Detroit Mercy School of Law where he graduated with Honors earning a Juris Doctorate degree, Cum Laude. 

During his time at Law School, Sam was a Summer Intern for the VA Office of General Counsel, Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) Appellate Litigation Group in Washington DC. In addition, throughout his time at Detroit Mercy, Sam dedicated much of his time assisting veterans at the school’s Veterans Law Clinic where he was able to represent veterans at the Regional Office and Board of Veterans Appeals level. Furthermore, Sam spent many summer hours at The Lebowski Law Firm during his time as an undergrad and law student. 

Sam now concentrates on estate planning, probate/trust administration, Medicaid planning, VA benefits, and other sensitive issues surrounding elder law. When working with these sensitive issues Sam takes a collective approach to find solutions that solve every issue.

Eric Wells

Eric Wells — Of Counsel 
Attorney at Law
eric@lebowskipc.com

Education
  • Western Michigan University, Michigan State University College of Law
Areas of Expertise
  • Customized and Complex Estate Planning
  • Dynasty and Multigenerational Trusts
  • Gift Planning and Family Foundations
  • Business Succession PlanningSpecial Needs Beneficiary Planning
  • Estate and Trust Administration and Settlement
  • Asset Preservation - Medicaid Planning
  • Guardianships and Conservatorships
Professional Associations
  • Attorney admitted to the State Bar of Michigan
  • State Bar of Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Section Member
  • State Bar of Michigan Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Member
  • State Bar of Michigan Taxation Section Member
  • Oakland County Bar Association
  • ARC of Oakland County
Eric J. Wells is an of counsel attorney at The Lebowski Law Firm, P.C. with over 15 years of legal experience.

Eric assists clients in creating and amending trusts and other estate planning documents. He works closely with elder law clients, ensuring that they understand the options available to them.
Andra V. Richardson

Andra V. Richardson P.C. — Of Counsel Attorney

Education
  • Wayne State School of Law, J.D. 
Areas of Expertise
  • All areas of Family Law
Professional Associations
  • Attorney admitted to the State Bar of Michigan
  • State Bar of Michigan Family Law and Criminal Law Section Member
  • Oakland County Bar Association 
A graduate of Wayne State Law School, Andra Richardson has been a member of the Michigan Bar Association since May 1988. Ms. Richardson started her career as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office from January 1988 until September 1990 when she was appointed as a Magistrate at the 52-1st District Court in Novi, Michigan.

Andra Richardson is both diligent in her service to the community on the bench and committed to her private law practice. Ms. Richardson primarily practices family law. She handles divorce, custody, child and spousal support cases and post-judgment family law issues. In addition, she also handles some criminal law matters.

Ms. Richardson is known for zealously representing her clients and is well respected in the legal community. Andra Richardson is a member of the Family Law Section and the Criminal Law Section and is a member of the Oakland County Bar Association. In addition to her legal career, Andra is active in community service. She has been a member of the Detroit Doll League a non-profit organization for over twenty (20) years, which provides assistance to children and abused woman as well as awarding scholarships for college-bound students. Ms. Richardson is the proud mother of her two daughters, Brittney and Chelsea Richardson.
Gary Lebowski

Gary Lebowski — Community Relations
gary@lebowskipc.com

Areas of Expertise
  • Insurance and Benefits Issues
  • Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefits
  • Medicaid Benefits
  • Estate Planning
  • Wealth Preservation
From initial consultation to hand delivering VA applications, Gary manages each and every case with care, compassion, and skill. Traveling with a notary service, Gary often meets families in nursing homes to listen to their circumstances and develop a plan for success.
Jeffrey Mitchell

Jeffrey Mitchell — Case Manager
jeff@lebowskipc.com

Education
  • University of Michigan
Areas of Expertise
  • Insurance and Annuities
  • Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefits
  • Medicaid Benefits
  • Preparing Medicaid Applications
  • Preparing VA Benefit Applications
Professional Associations
  • Licensed Insurance Agent
For the past 22 years, Case Manager Jeffrey Mitchell has specialized in assisting seniors and their families through the intricate transactions needed to protect a family’s life savings and help reduce or eliminate the costs of nursing home or assisted living care. Understanding the unique challenges each family faces is difficult, but Jeffrey takes the time to understand both the current landscape and future goals.
Michael H. Lebowski

Michael Lebowski, PLLC — CPA

Education
  • Michigan State University, M.S. in Accounting
  • Michigan State University, B.A. in Finance
Professional Certifications and Organizations
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accounts (MICPA)
Mike is a well-established certified public accountant with a strong concentration in tax compliance possessing the ability to prepare complex federal and multi-state tax returns for various entity formations including S corporations, C corporations, and partnerships. In addition to entity tax returns, Mike also has extensive knowledge and experience in assisting high net worth individuals with all of their tax related needs.

On top of being a dignified CPA, Mike also assists seniors with the protection of their life savings from the high costs of nursing home and assisted living facilities.
Mark Kontry

Mark Kontry, P.C. — CPA

Education
  • Eastern Michigan University, CPA Masters of Business Administration
As a certified public accountant, Mark specializes in family wealth transfer and estate tax planning and retirement distribution planning. With a hands-on approach, Mark takes the time to build relationships with each client to understand their objectives, values and concerns. This allows him to develop customized tax-minimizing strategies and solutions that deliver clarity and peace of mind.
Julie Rosinski

Julie Rosinski — Executive Assistant
julie@lebowskipc.com

Areas of Expertise
  • Probate and Trust Administration 
  • Long Term Care - Medicaid Planning 
  • Membership Agreements
  • Estate Planning and Death Claim File Preparation
Professional Associations
  • Held Series 7 and 63 Stockbroker Licenses
As Executive Assistant, Julie Rosinski facilitates and coordinates the overall needs of the client, based on her vast knowledge of all areas of practice at The Lebowski Law Firm. From VA benefits to Medicaid and from quitclaim deeds to reviewing investment portfolios, Julie is an integral member of our team.
Mary-Ann Hayes

Mary-Ann Hayes — Paralegal
maryann@lebowskipc.com

Education
  • Michigan State University
Areas of Expertise
  • Medicaid Planning
  • VA Aid & Attendance Benefits
  • Wills, Trusts, Deeds, Estate Plans
  • Estate Planning and Death Claim File Preparation
With a strong background in the banking and financial industries, Mary-Ann brings a special skill set to The Lebowski Law Firm. Mary-Ann also assists and coordinates VA and Medicaid benefits and helps organize applications before submission.
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