Taft Detroit welcomes associates David Grisa and Carla Valdes to the firm’s Detroit office.

Grisa joins Taft as an associate with a focus on complex private client matters relating to probate administration, trust administration, guardianships, and conservatorships. He is highly experienced in negotiating with opposing counsel to facilitate resolutions that end in obtaining favorable settlements for his clients.
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Valdes joins Taft as an associate with a focus on complex environmental and eminent domain matters. With a strong foundation in geology and years of experience in environmental research and enforcement, Valdes brings a unique perspective to her legal practice. After earning a master’s degree in geology from the University of Utah, she worked on high-impact environmental projects, including mercury contamination in the Great Salt Lake and groundwater contamination plumes. Her tenure at the EPA honed her skills in compliance enforcement and policy analysis, which now inform her strategic approach to litigation and client advocacy.

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