Atty. Shereef H. Akeel

Atty. Shereef H. Akeel

Shereef is the founding partner of Akeel & Valentine, PLC - Akeel was selected by as a Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA). He was elected as a Lawyer...

Troy Troy 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Shereef H. Akeel at a glance

Shereef H. Akeel is a Partner based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Akeel & Valentine, PLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, whistleblower, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1996), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan (1996), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (2005), and U.S. Supreme Court (2007). Educated at Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Michigan (B.A. Economics, 1987). Active member of State Bar of Michigan Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. Serands clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Shereef is the founding partner of Akeel & Valentine, PLC - Akeel was selected by as a Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)
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Practice Areas Explained

Shereef H. Akeel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shereef H. Akeel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

Shereef H. Akeel is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Michigan →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Shereef H. Akeel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Shereef H. Akeel is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Whistleblower & Retaliation

Shereef H. Akeel is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Shereef H. Akeel is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Troy are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Shereef H. Akeel

Where is Shereef H. Akeel's law office located?
Shereef H. Akeel's law practice is located in Troy, Michigan. The firm is Akeel & Valentine, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shereef H. Akeel handle?
Shereef H. Akeel focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, whistleblower, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Shereef H. Akeel practiced law?
Shereef H. Akeel has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Shereef H. Akeel go to law school?
Shereef H. Akeel earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. Economics, 1987).
How can I contact Shereef H. Akeel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Michigan State University College of Law
- 1996
B.A. Economics
University of Michigan
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2007

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