Firm News

Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton, P.C. Welcomes Kenneth Gold

SOUTHFIELD -- The law firm of Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton, P.C. announces the arrival of new attorney, Kenneth H. Gold.
Gold joins Sullivan Ward's Tomkins Team, specializing in corporate real estate law and acquisitions.

In his practice, Gold has vast experience in corporate transactional law. He served as lead counsel for General Motors Corporation during its divestiture of Delphi Corporation. He is expert in security matters including initial public offerings, negotiating asset and stock purchase agreements, defense of hostile tender offerings and drafting 1933 and 1934 Act filings.

Gold received his Bachelor's degree from Babson College and earned his Juris Doctor degree and LLM from New York University School of Law. He is a member of the Council of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and has served as co-chair of its Regulations of Securities Committee. He is authorized to practice law in Michigan and New York.

Gold is a resident of Saugatuck, MI.

Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton, P.C. Welcomes Kenneth J. Clarkson

SOUTHFIELD -- The law firm of Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton, P.C. announces the arrival of Kenneth J. Clarkson.

Clarkson joins Sullivan Ward's Corporate Practice Group, specializing in real estate law, including complex real estate transactions and financing.

In his practice, Clarkson represents both borrowers and lenders in sophisticated financial transactions, including multi-family residential properties, commercial shopping centers and office buildings throughout the nation. He has extensive experience in real estate financing and in such real estate development procedures as construction, pre-construction and acquisitions. He also lectures regularly at seminars involving real estate matters.

Clarkson graduated from the University of Michigan in 1976 and earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1979 from the University of Michigan Law School, He is a member of the American, Oakland and Livingston County bar associations. He is authorized to practice law in Michigan and Florida.

He also handles real estate litigation, employment litigation, and general civil litigation.