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CMDA Law Cost-conscious counsel trusted for 60+ years.

CMDA serves municipalities, businesses, insurers, and individuals across Michigan, California, Kansas, Illinois, and New York in litigation, municipal, elder, real estate, HOA, condo, IP, and business law. CMDA Law (Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho PLC) provides cost-conscious, high-quality legal counsel to municipalities, businesses, insurers, and individuals across Michigan, California, Illinois, New York, and Missouri. Founded in 1965, CMDA has established itself as a trusted legal institution, delivering practical, timely, and efficient legal solutions across core areas including municipal law, insurance defense, litigation, HOA and condominium law, business and corporate law, real estate, elder law, estate planning, employment and labor law, transactional law, law enforcement defense and litigation, intellectual property, appeals, family law, and more. The firm is particularly recognized for its strength in litigation and public sector representation, advising clients on governance, compliance, risk management, and complex legal matters. CMDA brings deep institutional knowledge, including early involvement in the development of the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA)—reflecting a longstanding understanding of public sector operations, risk structures, and the evolving needs of municipalities and public entities. The firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal work in a cost-effective manner has earned the trust of clients, courts, and peers throughout the legal community. CMDA has also developed a reputation as a “judge-maker,” with multiple attorneys going on to serve in judicial appointments—an uncommon distinction that reflects the firm’s depth of talent, professional rigor, and standing within the legal system. CMDA’s culture is defined by longevity and consistency, with many attorneys and staff building decades-long careers at the firm—reinforcing its identity not simply as a law firm, but as a durable institution grounded in trust, experience, and professional excellence. For individuals and organizations seeking experienced, cost-conscious counsel with proven litigation strength and institutional insight, CMDA delivers. Our office locations:

Livonia, MI:
17436 College Parkway
Livonia, Michigan 48152
(734) 261-2400

Clinton Township, MI:
19176 Hall Road
Suite 205
Clinton Twp, MI 48038
(586) 228-5600

Grand Rapids, MI:
2851 Charlevoix Dr. S.E. Suite 203
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 975-7470

Traverse City, MI:
125 Park Street
Suite 300
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-1888

California:
3801 University Ave. Suite 560
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 276-4420

Kansas/Missouri:
7101 College Boulevard
Suite 510
Overland Park, KS 66210
(816) 842-1880

Sixth Circuit Accepts NIL Appeal Led by CMDA’s Jim Achohttps://cmdalaw.com/sixth-circuit-accepts-nil-appeal-led-by-cmdas...
10/08/2026

Sixth Circuit Accepts NIL Appeal Led by CMDA’s Jim Achohttps://cmdalaw.com/sixth-circuit-accepts-nil-appeal-led-by-cmdas-jim-acho/

CMDA Law partner Jim Acho is continuing his representation of former University of Michigan football players after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit accepted their appeal on October 6, 2026. As reported by The Detroit News, the appeal follows the dismissal of the players’ proposed cl...

CMDA Supports MCHS at Light the Way Gala VIP Experiencehttps://cmdalaw.com/cmda-supports-mchs-at-light-the-way-gala-vip-...
09/30/2026

CMDA Supports MCHS at Light the Way Gala VIP Experiencehttps://cmdalaw.com/cmda-supports-mchs-at-light-the-way-gala-vip-experience/

CMDA Law Managing Partner Chris Schultz and Partner Joel Ashton attended the MCHS Light the Way Gala VIP Experience on September 24th at the Detroit Pistons Performance Center, representing the firm as a sponsor. The intimate gathering brought together leaders from major Metro Detroit businesses and...

CMDA Names Gary D. Klein and Paul Leonidas Lin Partnershttps://cmdalaw.com/cmda-names-gary-d-klein-and-paul-leonidas-lin...
09/03/2026

CMDA Names Gary D. Klein and Paul Leonidas Lin Partnershttps://cmdalaw.com/cmda-names-gary-d-klein-and-paul-leonidas-lin-partners/

CMDA Law is pleased to announce that Gary D. Klein and Paul Leonidas Lin have been named partners of the Firm. Their promotions recognize their legal abilities, commitment to client service, leadership within their respective offices, and contributions to CMDA’s continued growth. Gary D. Klein —...

https://cmdalaw.com/postname/michigan-super-lawyers-for-2026/CMDA Law is proud to announce that several attorneys from o...
09/02/2026

https://cmdalaw.com/postname/michigan-super-lawyers-for-2026/
CMDA Law is proud to announce that several attorneys from our Firm have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers & Rising Stars list.

The following attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers list:

Jim Acho, Top Rated Civil Litigation Defense
Joel Ashton, Top Rated Personal Injury

CMDA Law is proud to announce that several attorneys from our Firm have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers & Rising Stars list. The following attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers list: Jim Acho, Top Rated Civil Litigation Defense Joel Ashton, To...

https://cmdalaw.com/cmda-mourns-the-passing-of-co-founder-ronald-acho/CMDA Mourns the Passing of Co-Founder Ronald Acho
08/18/2026

https://cmdalaw.com/cmda-mourns-the-passing-of-co-founder-ronald-acho/CMDA Mourns the Passing of Co-Founder Ronald Acho

CMDA Law is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ronald Acho, a co-founder of the firm and one of the most respected members of the metro Detroit and Michigan legal communities. Ron passed away at age 80 following a courageous battle with cancer. Ron’s life was defined by determination, serv...

Carol A. Smith Secures Significant Trial Result Against Mike Morse in High-Exposure Injury Casehttps://cmda-law.com/caro...
06/23/2026

Carol A. Smith Secures Significant Trial Result Against Mike Morse in High-Exposure Injury Casehttps://cmda-law.com/carol-a-smith-secures-significant-trial-result-against-mike-morse-in-high-exposure-injury-case/

CMDA Law is proud to recognize Partner Carol A. Smith and her trial team for securing a significant result in a complex admitted-liability automobile negligence trial involving extensive injury claims, multiple surgeries, and allegations of permanent disability. The plaintiff alleged lumbar herni

https://cmda-law.com/western-district-of-michigan-rejects-challenge-to-local-government-management-decisions/Western Dis...
06/16/2026

https://cmda-law.com/western-district-of-michigan-rejects-challenge-to-local-government-management-decisions/Western District of Michigan Rejects Challenge to Local Government Management Decisions

CMDA Law is pleased to recognize Partner Matt Cross for recently obtaining dismissal of a substantive due process claim filed in the federal court for the Western District of Michigan against a county in the Upper Peninsula. The dispute began when a county-owned regional airport decided to termin

Modernizing Condo Bylaws: Insurance, Short-Term Rentals, and Governancehttps://cmda-law.com/modernizing-condo-bylaws/
05/22/2026

Modernizing Condo Bylaws: Insurance, Short-Term Rentals, and Governancehttps://cmda-law.com/modernizing-condo-bylaws/

Modernizing Condo Bylaws: Insurance, Short-Term Rentals, and Governance In the past five years, the landscape of community association law in southeast Michigan has shifted dramatically. For attorneys representing condominium associations and co-owners in Oakland County, it has become evident that

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17436 College Parkway
Livonia, MI
48152

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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