Detroit criminal defense attorney Frank Eaman visited Cooley Law School on Thursday, Feb. 2, to share his work experiences with students and faculty.
He is the principal attorney at Frank D. Eaman PLLC in Detroit and an adjunct professor at Cooley's Auburn Hills campus. He is also an instructor at the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan Trial College.
Titled "Ethical Implications of Court Appointed and Pro Bono Representation," the event attracted a large and attentive audience.
Eaman talked about the responsibilities, practicalities, and ethical issues involved in representing clients. He is a frequent speaker on issues of criminal defense. With compelling stories from more than 40 years of practice, Eaman highlighted the dos and don'ts of representing clients, expectations and consequences.
He is one of the attorneys for indigent defendants in Duncan v. Michigan, which asks the court to order the state of Michigan to provide better state funding for criminal defense in Michigan.
Before beginning his law firm in 2007, Eaman was a partner and shareholder at Bellanca, Beattie, & DeLisle PC, for 18 years. Prior to that, he was a partner and shareholder at Eaman and Ravitz PC for 14 years. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Eaman has also earned numerous awards and recognitions including: Distinguished Brief Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School (2011 and 1994); Right to Counsel Award, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM), (2004); Legacy Award, Legal Aid and Defender's Association of Detroit (LADA) (1999); CDAM Appreciation Award (1991); Arthur vonBriesen Award, National Legal Aid and Defenders Association (1983); Distinguished Service Award of the Detroit Bar Association (1983); Friend of the Year Award from the Board of Trustees of Friends of Legal Aid of LADA (1983).
Published: Thu, Feb 16, 2012
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