David L. Stone, Esq. is the managing member at Stone & Baiers, PLC with over 20 years of labor, employment, and litigation experience. Mr. Stone concentrates his practice in the areas of labor law, employment relations, and civil rights. This includes matters relating to: unemployment compensation, wage claims, personnel policies and manuals, as well as disputes concerning wrongful discharge and other disciplinary actions for private employers. He has been involved in a broad range of business disputes, with extensive experience with claims before the EEOC and MDCR.

Mr. Stone is a member of several professional associations and participates in numerous civic activities.

Practice Areas:
– Employment Law
– Alternative Dispute Resolution
– Commercial Transactions – Corporate Law

Education:
– Juris Doctor degree, University of Detroit Mercy College of Law
– Bachelor of Business Administration degree, Western Michigan University

Memberships:
– State Bar of Michigan
– Member, Labor, and Employment Law Section

James E Baiers is a member at Stone & Baiers, PLC with more than 35 years experience in all areas of the law. He has provided advice and litigated matters involving all aspects of employment law.

Mr. Baiers’ extensive litigation experience in state and federal courts, and before administrative agencies, provides clients with the expertise needed to successfully navigate these complex areas impacting their businesses.

He is experienced in all areas of corporate law, including:
– Buying and selling businesses – Preparing and negotiating contracts
– Employment and non-compete agreements
– Corporate governance documents to keep businesses compliant

Mr. Baiers is active in various community and professional groups, and is a past president of the Detroit Golf Club.

Practice Areas:
– Discrimination Claims
– Wrongful Discharge
– Family Medical Leave Act
– American Disability Act
– Age Discrimination Act
– Wage and Hour Laws
– Corporate Law
– MI OSHA

Education:
– Bachelor of Business Administration, magna cum laude Western Michigan University
– Juris Doctor, summa cum laude Detroit College of Law, Michigan State University.

Memberships:
– State Bar of Michigan
– Member, Labor, and Employment Law Section