Attorneys

Deanne L. Bonner Simpson

Member/Attorney

Email:  dlb@bonnerdisalvo.com

Deanne focuses her practice on Veteran’s Advocacy, primarily representing veterans on appeals at the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.  Deanne also represents veterans after they have been denied at the VA and on administrative appeal of those claims at the Board of Veterans Appeals.

Deanne has extensive experience in products liability defense, as well as having a litigation practice including insurance defense and contract dispute litigation.
 
Bar Admissions
Admitted to practice in Michigan, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Education
J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, 2000
B.A., California State University – San Marcos, 1995

Memberships
State Bar of Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, National Organization of Veterans Advocates, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, Incorporated Society of Irish-American Lawyers 

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Lorenzo Di Salvo

Member/Attorney

Email:  lds@bonnerdisalvo.com

Lorenzo focuses his practice on Business Law – the formation and maintenance of businesses in Michigan, the United States and Internationally.  This practice includes representing his business clients in matters of civil litigation.  

Lorenzo also practices in Veteran’s Advocacy, primarily representing veterans on appeals at the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.  Lorenzo also represents veterans after they have been denied at the VA and on administrative appeal of those claims at the Board of Veterans Appeals.

Bar Admissions
Admitted to practice in Michigan, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Education
J.D., Michigan State University College of Law, 2004
B.A., University of Windsor, 1998

Certifications
Certificate of International Trade Management, St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario, 1999
Diploma of International Trade, Forum of International Trade, Ottawa, Ontario, 1999

Memberships
State Bar of Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, National Organization of Veterans Advocates

Lorenzo is fluent in Italian, and proficient in conversational Spanish.

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Chad A. MacIsaac

Attorney

Email:  cam@bonnerdisalvo.com

Chad focuses his practice on consumer bankruptcy law, representing clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings.

Chad also practices in Veteran’s Advocacy, primarily representing veterans on appeals at the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.  Chad’s veteran’s practice also extends to representing veterans after they have been denied at the VA and on administrative appeal of those claims at the Board of Veterans Appeals.

Bar Admissions
Admitted to practice in Michigan, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Education
J.D. - Ave Maria School of Law, 2006
B.A. - Thomas Aquinas College, 1998

Memberships    
State Bar of Michigan, Federal Bar Association

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Frank Nizio

Of Counsel

Frank Nizio serves Of Counsel as a valued part of the practice of Bonner Di Salvo, PLLC.  Frank’s legal practice has focused on automotive product liability defense for over 30 years.  Frank has tried more than 30 jury cases in more than 20 states over his career.  

Frank is an adjunct Professor at Michigan State University College of Law.
From 2006-2009, Frank was named a Michigan “Super Lawyer”, an honor voted upon by other practicing attorneys in Michigan. 

Bar Admissions
Admitted to practice in Michigan.

Education
J.D., Detroit College of Law, 1976, Cum Laude
B.S.E. (M.E.), University of Michigan, 1971

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Richard J. Carolan

Co-Counsel

Richard is co-counsel with Bonner Di Salvo, PLLC on the majority of civil litigation matters handled by the firm.  Richard focuses his practice on civil litigation and criminal defense.

Bar Admissions
Admitted to practice in Michigan, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Education
J.D., Wayne State University Law School, 1986
B.A., Michigan State University, 1983

Memberships
State Bar of Michigan, 1987

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Penny Carolan

Co-Counsel

Penny is co-counsel with Bonner Di Salvo, PLLC on the majority of Estates and Trusts matters handled by the firm.  Estates and Trusts is the primary focus of Penny’s law practice. 

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