Carl M. Riseman, of Counsel
	AREAS OF PRACTICE:
	Insurance Law Personal Injury General Civil Litigation Commercial Litigation Employment Law
	EDUCATION:
	University:  University of Michigan, B.A., 1959 Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., 1962 Admitted:  1963, Michigan and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

Mr. Carl M. Riseman is a partner in the law firm of Taylor, Butterfield, Riseman, Howell, Churchill, Jarvis & Stutz P.C. in Lapeer, Michigan.  Mr. Riseman attended and graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor Degree majoring in history with a minor in economics.  Subsequently he attended the University of Michigan Law School and graduated with a Juris Doctor degree.  Carl came to Lapeer in 1975 and has been a member of the law firm of Taylor, Butterfield, Riseman, Clark, Howell, Churchill & Jarvis, P.C. ever since.1963, Michigan and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

Carl served for approximately 25 years as the counsel for State Mutual Insurance Company in Lapeer and also served on its Board of Directors before its dissolution.  He belongs to both the State Bar of Michigan and the Lapeer County Bar Association and has previously served as President of the Lapeer County Bar Association.  He also has been a member of the Lapeer Township Planning Commission and also as secretary to the Lapeer County Community Mental Health. 

Carl practices extensively in the area of personal injury representing both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation, workers compensation, Social Security disability, and has been involved in numerous cases involving employment law and general litigation.  Carl was the successful plaintiff's attorney in the case of Ebling v Masco Corporation, which together with the companion case of Touissant v Blue Cross, was selected in the Michigan Bar Journal as one of the eight most significant law cases within a 25 year period in the State of Michigan.

Carl is married to Beth and has three grown children.

	GARY W. HOWELL
	AREAS OF PRACTICE:
	Municipal Law Real Estate Law Zoning LaW
	EDUCATION:
	University: Michigan State University, B.A., with high honors, 1968 Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., 1974 Admitted: 1974, Michigan; 1982, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
	Military: U.S. Army, AGC, 1969-1970

Gary Howell was raised on a farm at Swartz Creek, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University in 1968. After graduation, Gary volunteered for the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and served his country in the Korean Military Advisory Group near the DMZ. 

Upon returning to the United States, Gary taught high school history and government for one year and then enrolled at the University of Michigan Law School, graduating in 1974. 

During his law school years, Gary was elected as a township trustee and served four years in that capacity.  Upon graduation, Gary joined the law firm and has specialized in representing the townships, cities and villages of Lapeer, Tuscola and Sanilac Counties during the past 35 years.

In addition, Gary has served as President of the Lapeer County Bar Association (1994-95), Trustee and President of the North Branch School Board (1995-2000) and as Trustee and President of the Lapeer County Intermediate School District Board of Education (1998-present). Gary is an active member of the American Legion, VFW, Farm Bureau and the Republican Party. 

Gary and his wife, Cheryl, live on their farm in the North Branch area.  Gary and his son, John, operate their 300 acre farm in partnership, primarily raising alfalfa hay and Hereford cattle.

	DAVID J CHURCHILL
	AREAS OF PRACTICE:
	General Civil Litigation General Practice Real Estate Law Probate Estate Planning
	EDUCATION:
	University: Michigan State University, B.A., with honors, 1975 Law School: Wayne State University, J.D., 1978 Admitted: 1978, Michigan; 1981, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

David J. Churchill began his legal career as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Antrim County, Michigan and has practiced as an attorney with Taylor Butterfield since 1979.  He became a shareholder in 1987.

David studied Economics at Michigan State University and graduated with honors in 1975.  He received his Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State University in 1978.

David practices primarily in the areas of business law, municipal law, real estate law, probate, Medicaid planning and estate planning.  Clients include the Lapeer Community Schools and Lapeer County Bank & Trust Co.

David is a member of the Economic Club of Lapeer County.  He has served as president of the Lapeer County Bar Association, Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce, the Lapeer Area United Way Fund Raising Drive, and St. Paul Lutheran Church of Lapeer.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Lapeer County Bank & Trust Co.

David lives with his wife, Kathy, in Lapeer Township.

	STEVEN D. JARVIS
	AREAS OF PRACTICE:
	Civil Litigation Criminal Law Municipal Law	Domestic Relations Personal Injury Social Security Disability
	EDUCATION:
	University: Western Michigan University, B.A., cum laude, 1976 Law School: Detroit College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1990 Admitted: 1990, Michigan; 1993, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

Steven D. Jarvis was born and raised in Lapeer, Michigan, graduating from Lapeer West High School in 1972.  He attended the University of Michigan and Western Michigan University, graduating from Western Michigan University cum laude in 1976.

Steve then worked for the Social Security Administration for 12 years and attended the Detroit College of Law, graduating suma cum laude, before returning to Lapeer to practice as an associate attorney with the firm.  Steve became a shareholder of the law firm in 1996.

Steve practices primarily in the areas of municipal law, representing townships, villages and cities in and around Lapeer County, criminal defense, domestic relations, and general litigation.

Steve is a member of the Lapeer County Economic Club.  He belongs to both the State Bar of Michigan and the Lapeer County Bar Association.  He has served as President of the Lapeer County Bar Association and as a Lapeer Township Planning Commissioner.  He lives in Lapeer Township with his wife, Irene.

	Lara R. Stutz
	AREAS OF PRACTICE:
	Civil Litigation Real Estate Estate Planning Commercial Law	Probate General Practice Criminal Law Domestic Relations
	EDUCATION:
	University: Valparaiso University, B.A., with honors, 1990 Law School: Wayne State University, J.D., cum laude, 1993 Admitted: 1993, Michigan, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Military: Captain., U.S. Air Force, 1994-1998

Ms. Lara R. Stutz joined the law firm of Taylor, Butterfield, Riseman, Howell, Churchill, Jarvis & Stutz P.C in Lapeer, Michigan in 2007 and became a shareholder of the law firm in July of 2010.  Ms. Stutz practices law primarily in the areas of domestic relations, estate planning, probate, criminal, business, real estate, and general litigation.  In 2009, Ms. Stutz received a Certificate of Completion from the Institute of Continuing Legal Education for completing the Family law Certificate Program and the Probate and Estate Planning Program. 

Ms. Stutz received her law degree in 1993 from Wayne State University graduating cum laude. She completed her undergraduate education in 1990 at Valparaiso University in Indiana with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in economics with minors in Spanish and Math. 

 After completing her education, Ms. Stutz began her law career as a Judge Advocate General in the United States Air Force from January 1994 until November 1998.  She served at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany and Travis Air Force Base in Northern California.  She returned to Michigan in November 1998 where she was born, having been raised in Mount Clemens, Michigan.  

Ms. Stutz served as the President of the Lapeer County Bar Association for 2009-2010, after serving as Secretary and Vice-President.  Currently, she is a member of GateWay Assembly in Imlay City, the Lapeer County Friend of the Historical Courthouse Committee, and Economic Club of Lapeer County; Treasurer of the Detroit Swiss Society, and the Chairperson of the Imlay City Zoning Board of Appeals.   

Lara resides with her husband, Marcel, and three children, in Imlay City.  She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and playing sports.

	BRIAN M. GARNER
	AREAS OF PRACTICE:
	Civil Litigation Employment Law Municipal Law No Fault Personal Injury
	EDUCATION:
	University: University of Michigan, B.A., 2004 with High Honors Law School: Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 2007 Admitted: 2008, Michigan, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Military: U.S. Army ADA, 1994-1998

Mr. Brian M. Garner has joined the law firm of Taylor, Butterfield, Howell, Churchill, Jarvis & Stutz P.C. in Lapeer, Michigan.  Mr. Garner practices law in the areas of Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Municipal Law, No Fault, and Personal Injury.

Mr. Garner received his law degree in 2007 from Wayne State University.  He completed his undergraduate education with high honors in 2004 at the University of Michigan-Flint with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in history and with a minor in philosophy.

Prior to completing his education, Mr. Garner served in the United States Army as a Patriot Missile Operator/Systems Mechanic.  He was assigned to the 11^th Brigade Air Defense Artillery at Ft. Bliss, Texas, and while he was stationed there his unit was deployed to Saudi Arabia for six months.  On June 23, 1998, Mr. Garner received an honorable discharge.

Mr. Garner is an alumnus of the Lapeer Community Schools.  He graduated from Lapeer East High School in 1994.  He attended both E.T. White Junior High and Mayfield Elementary.

Mr. Garner is a member of the Lapeer County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He is also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Masonic Temple, and he is the Blue Heron District Chairmaan for the Boy Scouts of America.

Mr. Garner and his family currently reside in Elba Township.