Our Partners

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As Senior Partner Joni heads our Jackson County Office. A graduate of Cooley Law School. She has been significantly involved with Southeastern Dispute Resolution Services by volunteering to mediate civil matters, abuse and neglect, landlord/tenant, behavioral health, guardianship, and special education matters. Joni also facilitates Independent Education Planning (I.E.P.) and Person-Center Planning meetings. As a SeDRS board member, she has participated on the training committee and budget committee. Joni is a trainer and coach for the Civil Mediation training for the center.  She is a dedicated mother to her four (4) children still at home.  She has a strong passion for the underrepresented, particularly children in special education and individuals in the mental health communities. Joni believes in helping people communicate clearly and efficiently so that everyone’s voices can be heard.  Email:  joni@nextstepslawfirm.com

Joshua heads our Oakland County office. A graduate of Cooley Law School, Joshua is a huge advocate of the community and serves in several leadership roles within the community as an elected member of the Lyon Township Public Library Board of Trustees, and President of the South Lyon Pride committee. Joshua also volunteers with the Southeastern Dispute Resolutions Services as a mediator in Family Team Meetings, Abuse and Neglect cases, Eviction Diversion Program, as well as general mediations. 

Email: josh@nextstepslawfirm.com