A Second Generation of Fink: Neil Fink to Wade Fink
Wade Fink Law was born in March of 2017 and builds on the success of the Law Offices of Neil H. Fink, a Firm started by Wade’s father, the late Neil H. Fink. Neil is a famed criminal defense attorney and has been recognized as one of the best attorneys in Michigan's history. From a young age, Wade learned from the well-respected litigator as they worked together on state and federal trials, as well as appeals to the Michigan and United States Supreme Court. Wade carries on the legacy of his father, whose name became synonymous with the best criminal defense attorney one could hire. Neil Fink's career began in the 1960s when he represented Detroiters during the riots. Neil Fink rose to fame when he represented John Norman Collins, Michigan's first accused serial killer, dubbed the "Co-ed Killer." Neil Fink has been featured in a number of books, including "The Michigan Murders", "Detroit's Powers and Personalities," and "Good Cop, Bad Verdict," among others. Neil Fink, based on his work defending those accused of being involved in organized crime, was also the inspiration for the fictional character "Neil Mink" from HBO's hit television show, The Sopranos. Until his death in 2016, Neil Fink remained the most prominent criminal defense attorney in the State of Michigan. Wade Fink is proud to continue another generation of leadership at the Criminal Defense Bar.
Wade Fink Law is not just Wade, but it is several law clerks, administrative staff, and other attorneys. Wade’s goal was always to bring the lessons and successes of a big law firm practice to the criminal defense world. Wade attributes his Firm’s successes to providing the high-quality, hands-on work of a AmLaw 100 firm, in a field like criminal defense where that level of work is hard to find. The work speaks for itself, as Wade Fink Law has secured not guilty verdicts at trial and reversals of convictions on appeal with regularity.
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Wade G. Fink
Wade Fink is a passionate and driven Super Lawyer with a track record of extreme success. Facing criminal charges or civil liability, Wade’s clients take comfort in his abilities and dedication to their needs. Wade is always determined to fight, but also believes in a practical approach to delivering results.
Wade began his career at the high-powered law firm of Dickinson Wright PLLC, where he spent his first years in practice, litigating complex civil matters, as well as defendant prominent criminal cases. Wade achieved favorable results for his clients who were the targets of both state and federal criminal investigations, as well as clients who were subject to high exposure in civil litigation. He owes a deep debt of gratitude to the top professionals who taught him so well at such a fine firm.
Wade opened Wade Fink Law, P.C. in 2017 to build the legacy of Neil H. Fink. He experienced instant success for his clients, securing acquittals at trial, reversals on appeal, and dismissals of cases before trial. Wade’s intellect and strategy decisions are second to no one.
As for his personal life, Wade is proud to serve on a number of non-profit boards, including Ennis Center for Children, the largest minority-operated child welfare organization in Michigan. Additionally, Wade is a board member of the American Constitution Society, an organization that fights for justice in interpreting the United States Constitution. He is married to Ericka Fink and they are expecting a daughter in September of 2020.
Wade grew up in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and attended Andover High School. He left the state for his undergraduate studies when he attended Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. Wade returned to Michigan for law school at Wayne State University where he graduated among the top of his law school class.
Wade is licensed to practice in the State of Michigan, as well as the Michigan Eastern and Western Federal District Courts.
Education
Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 2014; Order of the Coif
Emerson College
B.S., Broadcast Journalism and Political Science, 2011
Activities & Affiliations
• American Constitution Society
• Oakland County Prosecutor’s Foundation for Kids
• Jewish Bar Association of Michigan
Bar Admissions
• Michigan
Kimberly W. Stout, P.C.
Wade G. Fink is proud to often associate with Kimberly W. Stout, P.C. on criminal defense matters. In addition to being Wade's mother, Kimberly W. Stout has practiced law in Michigan, particularly the metro-Detroit area, for over 30 years. Kimberly was mentored in the practice by attorney Neil H. Fink. Kimberly worked with Neil Fink for over 25 years, trying numerous cases with him as both second and first chair. She utilizes lessons learned both from Neil Fink and her many years of experience, to provide clients with the highest level of service.
Kimberly W. Stout has received recognition from her peers by nomination into the publication Best Lawyers in America every year since 2009. Best Lawyers in America is the oldest publication of peer rated and reviewed attorney ratings, well before Super Lawyers. Best Lawyers was first published in 1989 and included Ms. Stout’s mentor, Neil H. Fink, since its first publication. It is a top publication published in 70 countries. Kimberly is also listed in Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America, 2016 and The Top Women Attorneys, Hour Detroit, 2016.
Further, Kimberly is an active member of the CDAM, the Criminal Defense Association of Michigan and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, NACOL. She speaks at CDAM as well as at other organizations on a variety of criminal defense topics.
Education
University of Detroit School of Law
Juris Doctor, 1985
Michigan State University
B.A., 1982
Activities & Affiliations
• Criminal Defense Association of Michigan
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Bar Admissions
• Michigan