Christi Dumar

Paralegal
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  • “Go To Lawyer” (2023) (Negligence Law), by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Only 23 lawyers received this recognition

  • “Employment & Discrimination Law Trailblazer”, National Law Journal (2023)

  • “Plaintiff’s Attorney Trailblazer”, National Law Journal (2023)

  • Chair of the Civil Rights Section of the Detroit Bar Association

  • “Section of The Year Award” (2023), Detroit Bar Association award recognizing work done as head of the Civil Rights Section

  • Selected to serve on the State Bar Law Related Education & Public Outreach Committee

  • Nationally recognized as a “Super Lawyer” (2012 – 2024) 

  • “Go To Lawyer” (2021) (Employment Law), by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.  Only 20 lawyers received this recognition 

  • Appointed to Board of Directors (2020), Detroit Bar Association

  • Named “Lifetime Fellow” (2020), Detroit Bar Association

  • “President’s Award” (2018) for Civil Rights Work, Most Prestigious Award by Detroit Bar Association.  This award recognizes an attorney whose early career has exhibited high standards of service to the profession, his or her clients, and the public

Christi plays a critical role in supporting Marko Law’s litigation team, coordinating key aspects of cases from intake through trial. She manages case calendars, schedules depositions, organizes records, and assists in trial preparation to ensure every detail is accounted for. Christi also drafts a wide range of legal documents, including complaints, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and stipulated orders, while helping guide clients through the intake process and lien resolution.

With over a decade of experience in the legal field, Christi brings a strong foundation in litigation support and case management. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies from Wayne County Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies from Madonna University.

Christi is known for being detail-oriented, proactive, and dependable—qualities that are essential in high-stakes litigation. She is particularly passionate about working on sexual assault and medical malpractice cases, where she can support clients during some of the most difficult moments of their lives with care, sensitivity, and strong advocacy.

Outside of the office, Christi has pursued modeling and acting since a young age, appearing in over a dozen local and major productions, including a lead role in the Aladdin 3477 trilogy. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs and three cats.

Christi plays a critical role in supporting Marko Law’s litigation team, coordinating key aspects of cases from intake through trial. She manages case calendars, schedules depositions, organizes records, and assists in trial preparation to ensure every detail is accounted for. Christi also drafts a wide range of legal documents, including complaints, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and stipulated orders, while helping guide clients through the intake process and lien resolution.

With over a decade of experience in the legal field, Christi brings a strong foundation in litigation support and case management. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies from Wayne County Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies from Madonna University.

Christi is known for being detail-oriented, proactive, and dependable—qualities that are essential in high-stakes litigation. She is particularly passionate about working on sexual assault and medical malpractice cases, where she can support clients during some of the most difficult moments of their lives with care, sensitivity, and strong advocacy.

Outside of the office, Christi has pursued modeling and acting since a young age, appearing in over a dozen local and major productions, including a lead role in the Aladdin 3477 trilogy. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs and three cats.

Bar and Court Admissions
  • Michigan

  • Supreme Court of the United States

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.)

  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, South Dakota, State Courts of California & Colorado (Pro Hac Vice)

Published Appellate Decisions

- Lowrey v LMPS & LMPJ, Inc, 313 Mich App 500, 503; 885 NW2d 638 (2015)
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Cahoo v SAS Analytics Inc, 912 F3d 887, 892 (CA 6, 2019)
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West v Dep’t of Natural Resources, NW2d; 2020 Mich. App. LEXIS 5069, at *1 (Ct App, Aug. 6, 2020)
- Sexton v. Cernuto, 18 F.4th 177 (6th Cir. 2021)
- Miller v. Mich. Dep't of Corr., No. 356430, 2022 Mich. App. LEXIS 5095 (Ct. App. Aug. 25, 2022), lv granted Miller v Dep't of Corrections, 511 Mich 860 (2023)
- Nugent v. Spectrum Juv. Just. Servs., 72 F.4th 135 (6th Cir. 2023)

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“Employment & Discrimination Law Trailblazer”, National Law Journal (2023)
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“Plaintiff’s Attorney Trailblazer”, National Law Journal (2023)
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Chair of the Civil Rights Section of the Detroit Bar Association
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Appointed to Board of Directors (2020), Detroit Bar Association
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Appointed Case Evaluator, Wayne County Mediation Tribunal
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“MAJ Pacesetter”- Detroit Legal News (2021)
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Named “Lifetime Fellow” (2020), Detroit Bar Association
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Appointed to Executive Committee, Michigan Association of Justice (MAJ)
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“Go To Lawyer” (2021) (Employment Law), by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.  Only 20 lawyers received this recognition
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Nationally recognized as a “Super Lawyer” (2012 – 2024)
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Appointed to Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee, U of M Sexual Assault Cases Class
Action (Settled For $490 Million)
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Selected to serve on the State Bar Law Related Education & Public Outreach Committee
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“President’s Award” (2018) for Civil Rights Work, Most Prestigious Award by Detroit
Bar Association
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“Section of The Year Award” (2023), Detroit Bar Association award recognizing work
done as head of the Civil Rights Section

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