TROY Mich. and DETROIT, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Elizabeth ("Liza") A. Favaro, member of the Business Litigation Group of Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C., has been elected as partner.   Liza is a trial lawyer with experience in employee termination issues, such as non-compete and trade secret violations, as well as shareholder disputes, business break-ups, and real property disputes.  Liza's clients include healthcare providers, medical device and supply manufacturers and distributors, and businesses in highly technical industries.  Liza has tried a number of cases, has experience in complex and class action litigation and has worked on a variety of significant appeals.  Michigan Super Lawyers has recognized Liza as a Rising Star for the years 2009 through 2012.

Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C., ranks as the 12^th largest law firm in Michigan.  Founded 39 years ago, located in Troy and Detroit, Michigan, Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. is a full-service law firm with 70 attorneys.  Areas of practice include litigation, corporate law, health care law, business transactions, estate and trust planning, commercial litigation, governmental law, real estate, creditors' rights, criminal law, employment and labor and workers' compensation.  GMH has been recognized as a Top Tier Law Firm in the United States by U.S. News and World Report.  Additional recognitions include Crain's Detroit Business Cool Place to Work and Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces 2012.

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