Having prevailed in high-stakes litigation on behalf of individuals and businesses for more than 20 years, Mr. Sakis is a proven litigator who has the experience to get the job done. Mr. Sakis is licensed to practice law in Michigan and Georgia. He regularly tries cases in state and federal courts and handles appeals. Mr. Sakis has successfully briefed and argued cases in the Michigan Supreme Court and the Michigan Court of Appeals, with published decisions from both courts. His past experience includes working as a judicial clerk for a circuit court judge and teaching at a law school. He is a regular presenter to legal professionals throughout the United States and other parts of the world. Mr. Sakis has authored numerous scholarly pieces including law review articles, refereed journal articles, and book chapters. He is a former law school professor and visiting medical school lecturer. Mr. Sakis has been interviewed on the radio and television in connection with important legal issues. In addition, Mr. Sakis is licensed real estate broker in Michigan and South Carolina. He also serves on the Rochester Hills Zoning Board of Appeals and is counsel for a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Mr. Sakis is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (a distinction given only to attorneys who have recovered more than a million dollars in a single case, with fewer than 1% of all practicing lawyers being members), Michigan Super Lawyers (an honor awarded to the top 5% of all Michigan Lawyers), Litigation Counsel of America (selected as a lifetime fellow for his proven effectiveness in litigation), and the American Association of Justice, National Crime Victims Bar Association, Michigan Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association.
Attorney Raymond Sakis is the firm’s founder and senior partner. He has been bestowed the honor and designation of a “Master Lawyer.” Because of his unparalleled knowledge and experience, he obtains huge verdicts, assists divorce clients in matrimonial maters, successfully defends criminal charges, prevails in probate and trust contests, and satisfies the ongoing needs of the law firm’s business clients. This is why he has also been named a Michigan SuperLawyer and ranks in the top 5 percent of all practicing lawyers.
In addition to these successes, Mr. Sakis provides lawyers with continuing legal education sponsored by state and national bar associations. Many of his high-profile cases have been covered by the media. While many of his cases are handled in Michigan, a number of them are in different parts of the nation. All of this experience regularly benefits the clients of the TheSakis Firm.