Shereef H. Akeel, Civil Rights Attorney in Troy, Michigan

Shereef concentrates on civil rights, consumer, employment, general, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Shereef handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Civil Rights

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• Consumer

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• Employment

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• Personal Injury

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• Whistleblower

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• Wrongful Death

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Shereef's primary office is at 888 W. Big Beaver, Ste. 910, Troy, MI, 48084. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Shereef usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Shereef discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Shereef for a civil rights case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Shereef walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Shereef offer a free consultation?

  Shereef charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shereef's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Shereef's current terms during booking.

• How long do civil rights cases in Michigan typically take?

  Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Shereef gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Shereef take my case if I'm outside Troy?

  Shereef is licensed in Michigan. Matters governed by Michigan law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Shereef will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Shereef?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Shereef will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Shereef accepting new civil rights clients right now?

  Shereef's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.