The Team at Rockind Law

Colin A. Daniels Esquire - Senior Trial Attorney

Colin can often be found working late into the night, working on motions and briefs or in the Rockind Law “War Room” with Neil Rockind, studying different aspects of cases, reviewing discovery, and planning trial strategies. His role is integral to helping our firm prepare for trial. His experience in the public defender's office keeps him ahead of most situations in the courtroom and with more than 10 years at Rockind Law, he has proven to be a skilled advocate for our clients.

Colin earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Albion College. Colin is admitted to the State Bar of Michigan and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Colin interned with the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office during his first two years of law school and with a small criminal defense law firm in Ann Arbor, during his final year of law school. Prior to law school, Daniels served as a full-time volunteer performing community service projects in the Americorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC).

Bar Admissions:

• State Bar of Michigan
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan

Professional Associations and Memberships

• State Bar of Michigan, Member
• Wastenaw County Bar Association, Member
• Oakland County Bar Association, Member
• American Bar Association, Member
• Federal Bar Association Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, Member
• State Bar of Michigan, Crimanl Section, Member

Samar Chouman - Trial Attorney

Samar joined our team in July of 2021. She has a deeply held, heartfelt belief that a caring, committed lawyer can make a difference in the lives of her clients. It is for this reason that she became a lawyer and joined our firm. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Degree from the University of Windsor and a Juris Doctorate from WMU Cooley Law School, in Auburn Hills. During her time in law school, Samar excelled academically landing her on the Dean’s List and earning her the Certificate of Merit in Negotiation Skills for Hon. Judge Eric W. Cholack’s class. It is an academic award given to the student who earns the highest grade in the class. Samar served as a member in the Student Bar Association and represented her school in her involvement with the Detroit Bar Association’s Charitable and Community Outreach Committee. During her final semester of law school, Samar interned with Hon. Judge Adel A. Harb out of Wayne County Circuit Court, in the Family Division, and assisted various judges in Wayne County’s PPO Court. She currently serves as an executive board member and the recording secretary for Franco-Sol Garderie, a French pre-school, in Windsor, Ontario. Samar is also fluent in Arabic.

Bar Admissions:

• State Bar of Michigan
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan

Connor F. Pearson - Trial Attorney

Connor Pearson joined Rockind Law in November 2024, bringing with him a passion for becoming a trial lawyer and a steadfast commitment to advocating for justice and fairness. These values have shaped his legal career and motivated his decision to join our firm.

Connor earned his Bachelor of Arts from Central Michigan University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. While in law school, he distinguished himself academically, earning Dean’s List honors and multiple accolades for his exceptional advocacy skills. Notably, he received the Top Oral Advocate Award for his outstanding performance in a Moot Court competition centered on complex Fourth Amendment issues. He also earned the Advanced Advocacy Book Award for his exemplary oral argument and brief-writing skills, achieving the highest grade in the course.

During his final semester of law school, Connor contributed extensive research to a forthcoming article in the Baylor Law Review by Professor Adam Wright. Titled "Corruption as Contract: Taking Quid Pro Quo Seriously,"the article explores the critical role of quid pro quo in defining the criminal law of political corruption.

Prior to joining Rockind Law, Connor gained valuable experience in Cannabis Business Litigation and Regulatory Matters, honing his skills in these rapidly evolving areas of the law.

Bar Admissions:

• State Bar of Michigan
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Breanna Weiner - Paralegal

Breanna is the glue that keeps everything together. Not only is she one of the best paralegals with whom I have ever worked but she is the one person that really knows everything that's going on in our office. You will most likely meet Breanna or talk with her before anyone else in the Firm.

Breanna can get pretty busy but she never stops cheering us up and making clients happy - It's just in her nature. I receive many compliments from clients about how cheerful and polite she is.

Breanna holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and an Associates of Bussiness focusing in paralegal from Baker College of Auburn Hills. She is a member of the Oakland County, MI bar association and our firms acting Notary. She was born and raised in Madison Heights, Michigan and graduated from Clawson High School. Breanna went to school to pursue a degree as a paralegal because she has always had a true passion for criminal law.