President: Evelyn G. Butler has been President of the Livonia Bar Association since 2004. She received her law degree from Wayne State University, cum laude, in 1985 and opened a general practice firm in Livonia in 1992. Her practice focused on civil litigation with a concentration on civil rights cases. During her time practicing in Livonia, she had two civil lawsuits resolve in excess of $1.5 Million. She is the founder of Law for Living, PLC an entity whose mission is to broaden access to justice through various educational materials. She can be reached at (734) 354-9772 or egbutler@wowway.com.

Vice President: Lesley Knapp has been Vice President of the Livonia Bar Association since 2005. Ms. Knapp graduated from the University of Detroit, School of Law, where she was a member of the law review and president of the student body. She has been a member of the State Bar of Michigan since 1982 and has practiced law in Livonia, as a member of Kanter & Knapp, since 1999. She specializes in criminal defense and family law in courts throughout southeast Michigan. She can be reached at (734) 421-2610 or lesleyknapp@msn.com.

Treasurer: John Larkin is a former President, Vice President and Treasurer of the Livonia Bar Association. He received his law degree from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1991 and opened a general practice firm in Livonia in 1993. He is on the Board of Directors for the Livonia Boxing Club, as well as, the head coach of the 2001 Livonia Mite A Travel Team. Mr. Larkin regularly volunteers his legal services at Holy Trinity Legal Clinic in Detroit, Michigan. He practices in the areas of civil litigation, personal injury, criminal law, traffic law and personal bankruptcy. He can be reached at: (734) 422-2111 or jlarkinlaw@sbcglobal.net.