Lori K. Smith has been named a partner at Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein, PLLC, a full-service law firm in Birmingham.

The firm also announced that Angelina Cummins has joined its divorce and family law practice group as an associate attorney in Birmingham. In addition to its headquarters at 370 E. Maple Road in Birmingham, Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein recently opened offices in Rochester, Michigan.

A member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, Smith has extensive experience in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, child- and spousal-support, and termination of parental rights. A Macomb Township resident, she joined Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein in 2017. Cummins currently lives in Lake Orion and most recently was staff attorney to Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Kathleen M. McCarthy.

“Lori has made substantial contributions to the growth of our family law practice and has been an invaluable addition to our team of experienced attorneys,” said Brian O’Keefe, the firm’s managing partner. “We’re also extremely pleased to welcome Angelina Cummins to our divorce and family law group as we continue to expand our practice in these areas.”

Smith serves as a director of the Macomb County Bar Association and is president of the Macomb County Bar Foundation in addition to serving in various positions with the Capuchin Soup Kitchen’s Jefferson House, the Friends of Macomb County Veteran’s Treatment Court and CARE of Southeastern Michigan.

A graduate of Western Michigan University’s Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Smith attended classes on the school’s Lansing and Auburn Hills campuses. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Walsh College in Troy, Michigan.

Cummins is a graduate of Western Michigan University’s Thomas M. Cooley Law School and has a bachelor of science degree in legal studies from Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan. She is a member of the Oakland County Bar Association and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and is a fellow of the Oakland County Bar Association.

Based in southeastern Michigan, Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein, PLLC is a full-service law firm providing experienced, client-focused legal counsel and advocacy. Founded by Norman Lippitt and Brian O’Keefe, the firm’s legal team today includes Partners Henry Gornbein, Daniel J. McCarthy, Harvey R. Weingarden and Lori Smith.

The firm’s areas of expertise include commercial and business litigation; appellate court practice; business and corporate law; intellectual property law; civil litigation; divorce and family law; real estate law; personal asset and estate planning and protection; municipal law; bankruptcy law; dispute resolution, and medical issues related to substance abuse.

Additional information is available at www.lippittokeefe.com.

Note to Editors: Photos of both Smith and Cummins are available on request.