Changing Of The Guard

Maddin Hauser's new chief has worked his way up.

executive committee.
nce again, what our parents
In his new position, Sallen is in charge
taught us when we were
of
the day-to-day operations of the firm.
young has proven cor-
In addition to wearing all these
rect: You can work
hats,
Sallen will continue to prac-
your way to the top. Steven D.
tice
and
serve his clients.
Sallen of Orchard Lake, who
Maddin
Hauser is a multi-spe-
recently was chosen as the new
cialty
law
firm
serving individuals,
president and CEO of Maddin,
businesses
and
governmental
Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller,
entities
throughout
Detroit and
PC, is a perfect example of this
Southeastern
Michigan.
Sallen
truism.
succeeds
Michael
W.
Maddin
in
Sallen started out at the
Steven Sallen
this position. Maddin, who has
Southfield-based law firm in
handed over the reins to Sallen, is staying
1983 as a summer associate while study-
on as president emeritus, will remain a
ing at the University of Detroit School of
member of the executive committee and
Law. The following year, he was hired as
continue to practice and serve his clients.
an attorney. Since then, he has climbed
The firm is now about three times
the corporate ladder, eventually becom-
the size it was when Sallen first came
ing a shareholder and then a member of
aboard. Initially considered a boutique
the firm's executive committee. Today, he
real estate firm, Maddin Hauser grew, and
not only holds the reins as president and
its specialty practice areas multiplied. As
CEO, he also is presiding member of the

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well as Sallen and Maddin, many of the
firm's attorneys are Jewish and involved
in Jewish causes in the community.
Sallen says, "From my first day at
Maddin Hauser, I recognized the cor-
porate culture was about commitment
to excellence, client service, hard work
and the well-being of all our employees.
I liked the work atmosphere and the fact
that the attorneys were committed to
having outstanding practices resulting in
achieving favorable outcomes for their
clients. I care very deeply about continu-
ing this ethic that Michael fostered."
According to Maddin, "Steve is con-
fident, charismatic, with the ability to
engage others. A self-starter, his job now
is to be an outstanding leader. He has
been perceived for a long time as a highly
effective person to take on this role. He
is the right choice for our attorneys, our
staff and our clients. I am sure that he will

succeed and that, under his guidance,
the firm's direction will continue to be up
and moving forward with new ideas."
Maddin has shown great foresight in
developing and implementing a succes-
sion plan. He plans to remain active in his
practice and will continue to be a valu-
able asset to the firm and its growth.
Sallen's practice areas are in real estate
law, environmental law and corporate law.
Among his clients are some of Michigan's
most successful manufacturing firms,
real estate developers, general contrac-
tors and commercial real estate brokers.
He also heads up Maddin Hauser's
Environmental Law Practice Group.
Sallen earned his undergraduate
degree from the University of Michigan
and his law degree, cum laude, from
the University of Detroit School of Law.

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