Timothy W. Mizerowski is the principal shareholder of Mizerowski & Associates, P.C. In practice since 1990, he initially specialized in litigation matters, both insurance claims and commercial disputes, and now his practice has evolved to include commercial transactional and banking matters. His extensive insurance defense litigation experience includes first and third party automobile litigation, premises liability claims, and insurance coverage disputes. He also is involved in the defense of professional liability matters involving attorneys, agents, and brokers. Mr. Mizerowski has litigated real estate and title insurance claims as well as worker’s compensation claims.

His corporate business experience includes the formation and representation of numerous companies in varying business silos such as: banking, high tech, non-profit, manufacturing, commercial furniture distribution and construction companies. He regularly counsels clients investigating business opportunities, drafts corporate documents and participates in strategic business planning. Not only is his corporate involvement in transactional matters, he is also regularly involved in complex commercial litigation for the firm's business clients.

Mr. Mizerowski has tried to verdict numerous cases involving heavy truck, automobile and amusement park accidents, as well as claims before the Worker’s Compensation Board of Magistrates. Additionally, Mr. Mizerowski has successfully defended numerous corporations and professionals utilizing Alternative Dispute Resolution including binding Arbitration and Facilitative Mediation.

Receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan in 1987, Mr. Mizerowski earned his J.D., cum laude, from the Detroit College of Law in 1990. While at the Detroit College of Law, he received the American Jurisprudence Award for Corporations and was awarded the Manufacturer’s National Bank Scholarship for outstanding legal scholarship.

A member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Oakland County Bar Association, Mr. Mizerowski also is an active member of the Defense Research Institute and Michigan Defense Trial Counsel Association. Mr. Mizerowski is licensed to practice in both the Eastern and Western United States Federal District Courts for Michigan. Recently, he was admitted to the United States Federal Court of Claims.

Mr. Mizerowski has had several reported decisions in the Michigan Court of Appeals Reporter including Auto Owners v. Perry, 223 Mich App 1 (1997) and Auto Owners v. Michigan Mutual, et al., 223 Mich App 205 (1997). He served as a lecturer at the National Business Institute’s Michigan Labor and Employment Law Seminar since 1998 and the Michigan Risk and Insurance Managers Annual Meeting.

Mr. Mizerowski regularly acts as a teacher and trainer to numerous regional and national insurance companies and corporations, lecturing on new developments in the Michigan No-Fault Law and Worker’s Compensation law.

Margaret A. Schiano is an Associate Attorney of Mizerowski & Associates, P.C. Ms. Schiano has been practicing law for over 17 years. She is licensed to practice law in both Michigan and New York.

Ms. Schiano has experience in all aspects of civil litigation including complex commercial litigation, collections, landlord tenant disputes, probate matters, real estate disputes and divorce proceedings. Ms. Schiano's current clients include financial institutions, multi-national corporations, as well as small businesses. She regularly counsels her clients on day to day business issues and on litigated issues as well as any litigation which may arise. These issues include foreclosures, collection matters, and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceedings.

In addition to representing corporations and other businesses, Ms. Schiano also represents individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy proceedings including adversarial proceedings. Addionally, Ms. Schiano is a certified Guadian Ad Litem for both children and adults. She also is regularly appointed as a Parenting Coordinator for the Oakland County Probate Court. She is well versed in Family Law matters as well as all areas of Probate proceedings.

Ms. Schiano received her A.B. in English from Xavier University in 1985 and her J.D. from the University of Dayton in 1988. While at the University of Dayton, Ms. Schiano was President of the Third Year class, a member of the Admissions Committee and was recognized in Who’s Who among American Law Students in 1988.

Ms. Schiano is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the State Bar of New York. She is admitted to practice law in the United States District Court for the Western District of New York and the United States Bankruptcy Court. In 2003, Ms. Schiano received the Trial Advocacy Award from the Monroe County Bar Association.

Ms. Schiano has been a lecturer at Continuing Legal Education seminars since 1999.

Nicole K. Frey is an associate attorney with Mizerowski & Associates, P.C. In 2000 she received a B.S. in Political Science from the State University of New York at Cortland. She received her J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2006.

Ms. Frey’s practice is focused on litigation matters which include creditor’s rights, auto negligence and family law. Ms. Frey also has experience in criminal defense matters including drunken driving, assault and battery and other traffic violations. She devotes a portion of her practice to serving as court-appointed counsel for indigent clients throughout Wayne, Oakland, and Washtenaw Counties. She also serves as a Guardian Ad Litem for both children and adults in Livingston County. In addition, she has been appointed by both the Livingston County and Oakland County Probate Courts to serve as counsel for the mentally ill.

Outside the practice of law, Ms. Frey is an Adjunct Professor at Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She teaches Introduction to Law, a required class for incoming students that enables them to learn the skills and strategies necessary to be a successful student and lawyer.

Ms. Frey has been a member of the State Bar of Michigan since May 2007.

Amanda Banas is an associate attorney with Mizerowski & Associates, P.C. Ms. Banas received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Grand Valley State University in 2000 while there on a women’s softball scholarship. Ms. Banas then attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School and received her Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, in 2003.

Ms. Banas’ practice is devoted to litigation. She has extensive experience in all several aspects of civil litigation including first and third party automobile litigation, premises liability claims, work place violence issues, dog bite claims and insurance coverage disputes. Also, Ms. Banas has litigated commercial disputes and matrimonial disputes.

Ms. Banas has been a member of the State Bar of Michigan since May 2004. She is licensed to practice in both the Eastern and Western United States Federal District Courts for Michigan.