Amy graduated from John Marshall Law School in 1996. After graduation she worked for several law firms in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, where she gained experience in the areas of employment law, insurance defense, contested guardianship and probate, and other litigation matters. She tried several cases to jury verdict. In addition, she served as an arbitrator for the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration system. She successfully defended clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Illinois Department of Employment Security, and the Illinois Department of Labor.
In the fall of 2006 she opened her own firm – Stikovich Legal Counsel. Her goal is to provide excellent representation to individuals, small businesses, small medical practices, and churches/religious institutions. She develops long-lasting relationships with clients, and she has had many of the same business clients for over 15 years. She relocated to Petoskey in the fall of 2016. In addition to representing employers and employees in various diputes, she offers Human Resources consulting - including evaluating current practices/procedures, drafting policies, handling employee issues, etc. She is continuing to develop relationships with local realtors and title companies, and she can assist with a basic transaction or help you figure out how to clean up title. She drafts all necessary documents (deed, purchase contracts, land contracts, etc.) In April of 2020, Amy joined with a few colleagues to form Nelson Deegan Forster & Stikovich, PC. in Petoskey, Michigan.
Something new in Michigan is "Limited Scope Representation." What that means is that Amy can represent clients with just a small part of their case. For example, if a client cannot afford to hire an attorney for the full case, Amy can draft pleadings or just handle a few court appearances. This can be done on a flat fee basis, as well.
Amy volunteers with Northern Community Mediation in Petoskey and Charlevoix, and this year Amy was named Veteran Mediator of the Year. She is currently working on earning her certificate in Estate Planning through the Institute of Continuing Legal Education. She volunteers at her church and her daughters' school, and she is on the board of Concord Academy of Petoskey.
Practice areas
Document drafting (deeds, land contracts, etc.) Analysis and correcting title issues. Advise regarding medical/marijuana zoning, leases, etc. Litigation.
Wrongful termination. Sexual Harassment. Severance/Separation Agreements. Unpaid Wages. Draft employee manuals. Other HR issues.
Collaborative Divorce/Family Law
Church/Religious Institution law. I assist churches in drafting governing documents, as well as assisting with employment/HR issues. I am available for limited scope representation. I am available for private mediations.
Review/revise business contracts
Mediation family law cases and civil disputes
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 2017 | 06/27/2022 |
IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1996 | 06/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 31 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Veteran Advocate of the Year (2018) | Northern Community Mediation | 2019 |
Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition - 3rd Place Regionals | John Marshall Law School | 1995 |
Herzog Moot Court Competition - 2nd place | John Marshall Law School | 1994 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney/Owner | Nelson Forster & Stikovich, PC | 2020 - Present |
Attorney/Owner | Stikovich Legal Counsel, PLLC | 2006 - 2020 |
Associate Attorney | Pluymert, Piercey, MacDonald & Amato | 2003 - 2006 |
Associate Attorney | Sudekum, Cassidy & Shulruff | 1999 - 2003 |
Associate Attorney | Potratz & Hollander | 1998 - 1999 |
Associate Attorney | Childress & Zdeb | 1996 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Christian Legal Society | Member | 2019 - Present |
Concord Academy of Petoskey | Vice President, Board of Directors | 2019 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan | Executive Committee, Michigan Bar Journal | 2019 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan, Labor and Employment Law Section | Executive Committee | 2018 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan, Real Property Law Section | Executive Committee | 2018 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan | Member - Licensed Attorney | 2017 - Present |
Society for Human Resource Management | Member | 2017 - Present |
Emmet-Charlevoix Bar Association | Vice President | 2017 - Present |
Northern Community Mediation | Volunteer Mediator | 2017 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member - Licensed Attorney | 1996 - Present |
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM) | Interim Secretary (Northern Michigan Region) | 2019 - 2019 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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West Legalworks | First Health Group Corp v. United Payors & United Providers, 95 F.Supp. 2d 845 (N.D. Ill. 2000) | 2000 |
West Legalworks | A&A Market v. Pekin, 306 Ill.App.3d 485 | 1999 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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John Marshall Law School, Chicago | J.D. | 1996 |
Cedarville University | B.A. English/Professional Writing | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Employment update | Families First Coronavirus Response Act | 2020 |
Private Company | Sexual Harassent Training | 2009 |
Private company | Sexual Harassment Training | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Gender discrimination | Settled |
Wrongful Termination - Sexual Harassment | Settled - money damages paid to former employee |
Wrongful termination - retaliatory discharge | Settled - severance paid to employee |
Wrongful termination - retaliatory discharge | Settled - severance paid to employee |
Wrongful termination - Americans with Disabilities Act | Settled - money damages paid to former employee |
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Robert Banner, Employee benefits Attorney on May 27, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer.
Wanda Losher, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 26, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Amy is my go-to for employment law, real estate law and general practice questions. She is wonderfully responsive. Her vast knowledge encompasses every aspect of practicing law. When someone hires her, they hire a bulldog and a heart. I highly recommend her.
Robert Banner, Employee benefits Attorney on May 27, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Wanda Losher, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 26, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Amy is my go-to for employment law, real estate law and general practice questions. She is wonderfully responsive. Her vast knowledge encompasses every aspect of practicing law. When someone hires her, they hire a bulldog and a heart. I highly recommend her.
Tina Mroczkowski, Employment and labor Attorney on May 22, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely responsive and professional. She did an excellent job on an employment law matter and clearly knew the subject matter inside and out. Her work product was right on point and timely. I would definitely work with this lawyer again and recommend her to others.
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