Education
- Graduated from the University of Michigan Law School, A.B. and J.D
- Veteran of the United States Army
- Founder of the law firm Ladas & Hoopes, 1973
- Member of the American Trial Association (ATLA) & MPaulichigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) since (1975)
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Unemployment
- Muskegon County Public Administrator
- Social Security Disability
- Wills, Probate, Estates
- Real Estate Transactions
- Criminal Defense
Professional Memberships
- Michigan Bar Association Muskegon County Bar Association
- American Bar Association (social security section)
Public Service Record
- Former Prosecuting Attorney – Muskegon County
- Former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Michigan
- 1984 Delegate – National Democratic Convention
- 1992 Member – Presidential Electoral College, Michigan Delegation
- Muskegon County Economic Development Commission
Awards & Recognition
- “Reverence for Law” Award, Fraternal Order of Eagles
- “Public Service” Award, Muskegon County Democratic Party
- “AHEPAN of the Year” Award, Order of AHEPA
Successful in the following landmark Michigan Appellate cases
- Anderson vs. Anderson, Michigan Court of Appeals #:170 Michigan App. 305
- Girard vs. Wagenmaker, Michigan Supreme Court #: 437 Michigan 231
- Muskegon County Reappointment appeals –Michigan Court of Appeals, 2001, 1970, 1968
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