Brantley Listed in 2026 Crain's Detroit Notable Women in Law
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Crain’s Detroit Business has named Foster Swift shareholder, Dora A. Brantley, to the 2026 Notable Women in Law list.
This list of experienced women attorneys in Southeast Michigan stand out in their profession, setting precedents in landmark cases, guiding million-dollar transactions and shaping policies – while mentoring the next generation of attorneys.
Practicing in the firm’s Southfield office, Dora defends professional liability claims and claims brought against restaurants, hospitality companies, manufacturers, transportation carriers, landlords, small business owners and governmental entities. She is often retained by insurance carriers for coverage disputes involving auto negligence, fire losses, and construction and toxic torts.
She is the only attorney selected by two Fortune 500 fast food corporations to defend claims and litigation in Michigan, including tort liability and alleged civil rights violations. Dora previously served on the boards of Ronald McDonald House Charities Detroit and LIFT Women’s Resource Center in Detroit, an organization established to assist women struggling with various social issues, including domestic violence and substance abuse.
