Bejeir is an experienced intellectual property attorney with a practice focused on U.S. and foreign patent preparation and prosecution in the materials science, mechanical and electromechanical arts. In particular, Bejeir has expertise in ceramic materials for ballistic applications and semiconductor processing equipment, as well as titanium and nickel alloys in aerospace and oil and gas industries. A key part of Bejeir’s success has been his ability to develop intellectual property strategies based on his extensive industry experience while balancing client goals and industry trends.
With his multifaceted engineering background and legal expertise, Bejeir is a solid asset for our client teams. His dedication to protecting innovation and guiding clients through the complexities of patent protection has earned him a well-deserved reputation as a highly respected patent attorney who works seamlessly with innovators across a variety of industries.
Industry Experience
Bejeir began his professional journey as a Senior Engineer at a Department of Defense contractor. During his tenure, Bejeir worked extensively with suppliers, contributing to the manufacturing, development, and testing of new ceramic materials for ballistic applications. He conducted thorough analysis and improvement of various ceramics processes, including pressing, HIP (hot isostatic pressing), and encapsulating. His expertise in ceramic testing covered areas such as glasses, coatings, ballistic and non-ballistic solutions, and insulative properties, among others. Furthermore, as an Integrated Program Team Lead, he demonstrated his exceptional leadership skills in managing system/subsystem teams, preparing budgets, and directing workforce efforts.
Bejeir’s passion for innovation and intellectual property rights also led him to work with the United States Army as a Senior Engineer, where he played a key role in project management, intellectual property strategy development, and engineering oversight throughout program lifecycles.
Bejeir has also served in the position of Patent Examiner at the United States Patent & Trademark Office. In this role, he diligently reviewed patent applications, conducted prior art searches, and ensured compliance with formal USPTO requirements.
In his spare time, Bejeir enjoys attending local music shows, cooking and engaging with his community.
Education
- LL.M. Homeland and National Security Law, Western Michigan University Law School
- LL.M. Corporate Law and Finance, Western Michigan University Law School
- LL.M. Intellectual Property, Western Michigan University Law School
- J.D., cum laude, Western Michigan University Law School
- M.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan State University
- B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan State University
Admissions
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- State Bar of Michigan
Terrence G. Quinn, Esq. is President of The TGQ Law Firm, and is licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Michigan. Terrence received his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. While in law school, Terrence served as Recruiting Coordinator for the Black Law Students’ Alliance and was a Contributing Editor to the Michigan Technology and Telecommunications Law Review. Prior to his time in law school, Terrence earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. While there, Terrence was also an active member of the Michigan Wolverine football team, including participation as an active member of the 1997 National Championship team. Terrence also served as a Student Athlete Advisory Council member while completing his undergraduate degree. Clearly representative of the best in students and student athletes, Terrence brings with him a litany of honors and accomplishments, including having been recognized by his hometown City of Flint with “Terrence Quinn Day” and by receiving the Key to the City.
Kenneth Williams defends corporations in complex coverage, property, product liability and commercial litigation matters. He represents insurance carriers and individual corporations in coverage and personal injury litigation.
Ken is regularly tapped for consulting and research on current and upcoming industry trends, technology, standards, best practices, concepts and solutions for risk management and compliance. He serves as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and is co-chair of the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.
His extensive experience in federal and state courts includes a successful civil jury trial practice in Michigan, Illinois and Florida.
In addition to his trial litigation practice, his experience includes cybersecurity coverage consulting and litigation, counseling insurers on an array of coverage issues, rideshare coverage and injury litigation, and representing insurers in bad faith and declaratory relief lawsuits in cases involving general liability, homeowner, auto and E&O policies.
Ken is a national conference speaker for several insurance and casualty organizations and has held speaking engagements across the United States educating insurance carriers and claim representatives in matters and best practices relating to litigation.
Earlier in his career, Ken had significant experience at the appellate level, including post-appellate submission work that required an oral argument before the Michigan Court of Appeals. He previously served as a managing attorney for a national insurance carrier.
PRACTICE AREAS
• Complex Commercial Litigation
• Employment Litigation & Counseling
• Insurance & Reinsurance
• Premises Liability
• Product Liability
• Technology & Cyber Risk
• Workers’ Compensation
EDUCATION
• Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1998
• University of Michigan, B.A., English and Political Science, 1992
ADMISSIONS
• Michigan
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Rita White owns and manages the Law Office of Rita O. White, PLLC. She specializes in criminal defense, probate, and family law. Prior to the launch of her own practice, Attorney White worked as a Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor for over 9 years, where she prosecuted criminal cases on a daily basis. White graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a degree in biopsychology. During her years there, she was a high-ranking member of the U-M Women's Track & Field team. In practice for over 20 years, she has litigated hundreds of criminal & civil cases involving homicides, child welfare, juvenile, divorce, robberies, drug trafficking, child support and financial crimes. A graduate of the Wayne State University Law School, White is a member of several professional organizations, including the Vanzetti Hamilton Bar Association. She is the immediate past president of the Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. She has also served as Regional Representative for the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, Washtenaw Region.
The LAW OFFICE OF J L HAWKINS was established in 1996 in Detroit, Michigan.
Its founder, Johnny L. Hawkins, more commonly referred to as “The Warrior Lawyer”, has over 26+ years of experience in Personal Injury Law and Civil Litigation and is a proud member of both the Multi-Million Dollar and Million Dollar Advocates Forum(s), The Top Trial Lawyers in America, which places him in the top 1% of U.S. lawyers. Mr. Hawkins is a true Trial Lawyer. He and his legal team of professionals and retained experts are fully committed to providing nothing less than exceptional legal services to every retained client. And in order to ensure the highest level of professional service to each client, Mr. Hawkins has personally made it his standard practice and pledge to be very selective when making the final selection of cases that he and his team take on.
Johnny Hawkins is well versed in Michigan Personal Injury Law. He prides himself on being an extremely methodical and strategic Trial Lawyer, which always puts the best interest of each client first. Once a client is retained, Mr. Hawkins and him legal team go about the business of implementing and creating a sound plan of action, and mapping things out as far into the future as possible, which includes planning solutions and courses of action for any and everything that might be anticipated to occur in handling each case, from the beginning and up through possible settlement, trial and final verdict. Make Your Call Count! Call “JOHNNY HAWKINS-THE WARRIOR LAWYER”. One of the best law firms in Southeast Michigan, known to fight and go to bat for its clients when pursuing the legal claims and damages for the most seriously injured involved in any of the following: Serious Auto Accidents Pedestrian-Auto Accidents & Hit-and-Runs Accidents involving Large Commercial/Semi-Trailer Truck(s) Premises Liability Claims Motorcycle Accidents Wrongful Deaths Probate and Estate Planning and Trusts/Will Contests