Area of Practice: Medicaid Litigation Michael was born in Indiana, raised in South Dakota, attended undergraduate school in Minnesota and law school in Nebraska. Michael has lived and practiced law in Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois and for the majority of his career he has practiced in the state of Indiana. He lived a few years in FL where he provided consulting services and where he met and married his wife Lori. Michael spends his spare time listening to radio shows, spending time with his wife Lori, and dog Winnie. He enjoys traveling to various locations to educate the public on Estate Planning, Syngenta Litigation, and Agriculture Risk Coverage County Program (ARC-CO). He is passionate about helping those in need with their Family, Elder Care, Business, and Farm Planning.

Joseph D. Foti, Jr., was admitted to the State of Connecticut Superior Court in 1985, the Federal Court in 1986 and the U.S. Supreme Court in 2016. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1982 and attended Loyola University School of Law and Western New England College School of Law where he graduated in 1985. Mr. Foti is certified as a Civil Trial Advocate of the Nation al Board of Trial Advocacy and has successfully completed the requirements of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy for litigation. He is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, the Waterbury Bar Association, where he is a member of the governing body, as well as the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, where he is a member of their Board of Governors and Case Review Committee, and Advocate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Foti limits his practice to plaintiff personal injury litigation in both State and Federal Courts as well as professional malpractice litigation. Prior to joining Moore, O’ Brien, Jacques and Yelenak in 1998, Mr. Foti practiced as a litigator in criminal, family, commercial as well as personal injury matters. For several years, Mr. Foti served as City Counsel to the City of Waterbury Police Department, where he trained police personnel and wrote policies concerning the use of deadly force, high speed pursuits and search warrant issues. He has been certified by the Connecticut State Police as a Municipal Police Trainer. While at Moore, O’Brien, Jacques & Yelenak, Mr. Foti has tried many cases to verdict in both State and Federal Courts. Along with each attorney at Moore, O’Brien, Jacques & Yelenak, Attorney Foti has fought for victims of drunk driving cases and negligence. Mr. Foti was active in expanding the notice restriction in Dram Shop cases against bars that serve alcohol to intoxicated individuals and was the attorney who handled the State Supreme Court case of Allen vs. Cox where liability for a domestic animal’s attack was expanded so that a victim could be compensated. In addition to bringing a victim’s case into court, Mr. Foti has also testified before the State Legislature on behalf of his client’s rights. Mr. Foti was recently honored at the State Legislature for his achievement in practice and the community. He served for several years as a board member with Habitat for Humanity and as a board member of the YMCA. Mr. Foti has served as a court arbitrator and finder of fact and has been a lecturer at numerous seminars for the Bar Association. He has served 6 years on the Connecticut State Bar Grievance panel and was recognized by former Connecticut State Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers for his commitment and service to that committed. Mr. Foti has tried over 100 cases to verdict in State and Federal Court. He has brought two cases to the Connecticut Supreme Court where he has successfully changed Connecticut law. Mr. Foti currently sits on several municipal boards in addition to law-related boards such as Safe Haven in the City of Waterbury. He has also mentored serval law students and young lawyers. Mr. Foti has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by his peers continuously from 2010 to the present time, 2024.

Thomas Fountain received his Liberal Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1976 and graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1980. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has served on several State Bar of Texas committees evaluating Texas Pattern Jury Charges. Thomas is a member of the State Bar of Texas Sections on Litigation, Insurance, and Aviation. He earned a rating of AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell®, which reflects the highest rating for ability and ethics. Mr. Fountain is a member in good standing of the Houston and Montgomery County Bar Associations, and is a Fellow of the Houston Bar Association. He has authored and presented speeches on subjects such as Breach of the Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing

Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Wendy Fountain is an accomplished Irvine family law attorney with two decades of legal experience. She believes in working closely with her clients to identify their goals and then fights to make these a reality, no matter how difficult the road may be. Wendy earned her undergraduate degree at California State University in 1993 and went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law in 1997. Early in her career, she worked as a Deputy District Attorney at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. She went into private practice in 2003 and developed an accomplished family law practice in her own right, before joining Sullivan Law & Associates several years ago. Respected and recognized in the field of family law, Wendy has dedicated a considerable amount of her time to her community, including working with Women in Need, a local program to help victims of domestic violence. She has lectured at the Orange County Paralegal Association and was president-elect of the Orange County Bar Family Law Executive Committee from 2013-2014. Wendy is also a member of the Robert A. Banyard, Inns of Courts and has been for over 10 years. A Southern California native, Wendy has strong ties to the local community. She enjoys living in Orange County and spending time with her husband and two children.

Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Wendy Fountain is an accomplished attorney with two decades of legal experience. She believes in working closely with her clients to identify their goals and then fights to make these a reality, no matter how difficult the road may be. Wendy earned her undergraduate degree at California State University in 1993 and went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law in 1997. Early in her career, she worked as a Deputy District Attorney at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. She went into private practice in 2003 and developed an accomplished family law practice in her own right, before joining Sullivan Law & Associates several years ago. Respected and recognized in the field of family law, Wendy has dedicated a considerable amount of her time to her community, including working with Women in Need, a local program to help victims of domestic violence. She has lectured at the Orange County Paralegal Association and was president-elect of the Orange County Bar Family Law Executive Committee from 2013-2014. Wendy is also a member of the Robert A. Banyard, Inns of Courts and has been for over 10 years. A Southern California native, Wendy has strong ties to the local community. She enjoys living in Orange County and spending time with her husband and two children.