Nancy K. Chinonis

Nancy K. Chinonis is a Shareholder at Cline, Cline & Griffin, P.C., where she provides trusted legal representation across multiple complex practice areas. She focuses on employment law, labor law, hospital and medical practice defense, business and corporate law, and general civil litigation. Her work supports healthcare providers, employers, and organizations facing high-risk legal challenges. Through careful strategy and strong advocacy, she helps clients manage disputes, reduce exposure, and achieve fair outcomes within Michigan’s legal system.

Ms. Chinonis completed her graduation from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 2004. She later did her J.D. at Michigan State University College of Law in 2007, formerly known as Detroit College of Law. Her academic background provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, courtroom procedure, and ethical responsibility, preparing her for a broad litigation and advisory practice.

Ms. Chinonis began her legal career serving as a Judicial Advisory Assistant to the Honorable Judith A. Fullerton, where she gained valuable insight into judicial decision-making and court operations. She then spent seven years with the Law Offices of Dean T. Yeotis, focusing on labor and employment law. These early roles shaped her ability to handle complex legal issues with precision and professionalism before joining Cline, Cline & Griffin, P.C.

Nancy K. Chinonis has helped clients navigate employment disputes, defend professional practices, and resolve civil and business matters efficiently throughout her career. She is admitted to practice before multiple courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Her leadership roles in bar associations and committees further reflect her commitment to ethical practice and service to the legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Cline, Cline & Griffin
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Past President, Genesee County Bar Association
• Past President, Flint Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
• Member, US District Court for the Western District of Michigan
• Member, US Supreme Court of the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
• Executive Board, Centennial American Inn of Court
• Member, Society for Human Resource Management
• Member, Michigan Society of Hospital Risk Managers

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Michigan State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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