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Society Elects New Board Members
Society Welcomes New Board Members
Matthew C. Herstein attended the University of Michigan, where his undergraduate major was history. Mr. Herstein graduated with honors from the College of Law at the University of Nebraska, where he was the recipient of numerous scholarships and awards. He was also a participant in the University of Nebraska College of Law's Moot Court. Mr. Herstein currently practices law at Deneweth, Dugan & Parfitt, P.C., where his primary focus is construction law, surety law, and litigation. He resides in Royal Oak with his wife, Reena.
Stephen K. Valentine, Jr., is a principal of Valentine & Associates, P.C. Since 1967 he has been heavily involved in representing sales agents (both independent and in-house direct employees), brokers, and distributors. Areas of involvement include contract negotiation, employment law, litigation to recover commissions, and other distinct matters. He is an internationally recognized expert in these areas. Mr. Valentine has briefed cases and appeared in numerous courts in the United States, including the United States Supreme Court, Michigan Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Michigan and California Courts of Appeal, as well as other state and federal trial courts and other tribunals. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Florida Bar Association. He is also active in numerous private and charitable organizations and has served on the Board of Directors of several corporations, including the March of Dimes, Southeast Michigan Chapter, and was Co-Chair of the Public Committee and Chaired the Honoree Ball Committee.