Andrew M. Canu graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science/Pre-Law from the College of Social Science in June 1991.Thereafter he earned his Jurist Doctorate at the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University in 1996.

While attending the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University, Andrew M. Canu worked full-time as a Law Clerk at the law firm of Ferriby & Houston, P.C. He assisted attorneys in case preparation at all stages of litigation and attended and prepared for numerous trials in a personal injury law firm with litigation in both Federal and State Courts. Cases involved medical malpractice defense, insurance defense, premises liability, auto negligence, products liability, commercial law, criminal law and class actions.

Also, while attending law school, he was a Law Intern for three Judges in the Wayne County Circuit Court: Honorable Judge Richard P. Hathaway, Honorable Judge Michael Stacey, and Honorable Judge John H. Gillis, Jr.

Immediately upon graduation from law school, Andrew M. Canu formed the law firm of Canu, Fabiano, Gies & Toombs, P.L.L.C. and acted as the Managing Partner in the general practice law firm handing all aspects of criminal felony and misdemeanor representation, probation violating hearings, traffic, driver’s license restorations and revocation appeals, as well as civil matters including divorce and family law, will preparation, personal injury, auto negligence, medical malpractice, premises liability, construction/contractor liability, commercial law, collection matters, creating/advising small businesses, bankruptcy, landlord/tenant and real estate. He managed cases in all phases of litigation and trial.

As a highly sought after attorney, Andrew M. Canu was recruited by the law firm of Peter J. Lucido, P.C. in May of 2000. He instantly became the Managing Attorney of the Criminal and Driver’s License Restoration Departments. Moreover, he excelled in felony and misdemeanor Trials and has achieved numerous acquittals for his clients. Additionally, he continued to practice divorce and family law, as well as other civil litigation areas including contract law, construction/contractor liability, commercial law, collection matters, landlord/tenant and real estate.

Due to his reputation as an accomplished Trial lawyer, Andrew M. Canu was sought out to become a Partner at the Law Offices of Torrice & Zalewski, PLLC in 2007. In April of 2007, the law firm of Canu, Torrice & Zalewski, PLLC was formed. Canu, Torrice & Zalewski, PLLC now became a full service general practice law firm servicing clients throughout the entire state of Michigan. Andrew M. Canu has been involved in the legal field since 1993 and his reputation for legal excellence, client service, years of experience, and business relationships vaulted the newly formed law firm into one of the fastest growing law firms in Macomb County, Michigan.

Andrew M. Canu continues to practice law in both State and Federal Courts. He has been a member of the State Bar of Michigan since 1996. He has been a member of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan since 1997. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Macomb County Bar Association, and the Italian-American Bar Association.

Andrew M. Canu continues to specialize in felony and misdemeanor criminal litigation and trials. Additionally, he is considered to be one of the foremost experts in driver’s license restorations and appeals in the state of Michigan. Another one of his areas of expertise is in divorce and family law/custody litigation. He accepts cases throughout the state of Michigan and has vast experience in all levels of the Court system. Andrew M. Canu is recognized as a well-respected leader in the legal community among the Court system, his colleagues, and satisfied clients.

Peter A. Torrice graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Finance in 2001 from the highly accredited Eli Broad College of Business Administration.
Immediately after graduating from Michigan State University, Peter A. Torrice attended the
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law where he graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2004. Peter A. Torrice attended Grosse Pointe elementary and secondary schools, where he graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School in 1997.

During his attendance at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Peter A. Torrice was awarded the Service Award by the Dean for his service to the Law School Community in 2003. Prior to attending the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Peter A. Torrice served as a law clerk for Attorney Stephen Rabaut. While attending law school Peter A. Torrice was employed as a law clerk at Lucido & Fischer, P.C. Additionally, during his attendance at law school he worked for the County of Macomb as a law clerk for Circuit Court Judge Matthew Switalski. As a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Matthew Switalski of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court, Peter A. Torrice received a Certificate of Appreciation Award for both years of 2003 and 2004.

Upon graduation in 2004, Peter A. Torrice began his own law practice as Peter A. Torrice, PLLC. In 2006 Peter A. Torrice joined with his former associate, attorney Paul J. Zalewski, to form a new law firm called the Law Offices of Torrice & Zalewski, PLLC. Due to the overwhelming success and growth of their new law firm and the need to even further expand their areas of legal practice, attorney Andrew M. Canu was welcomed as a new partner to the practice in April 2007, when Canu, Torrice & Zalewski, PLLC was formed. Of Counsel attorneys Anthony J. Penna and Grady L. Toombs were soon added to Canu, Torrice & Zalewski, PLLC to fully balance the practice areas of the law firm, qualifying Canu, Torrice & Zalewski, PLLC as a full service, general practice law firm.

Peter A. Torrice's areas of legal practice include Auto Accident Claims, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Appeals, Debt Negotiation, Driver's License Restoration, Landlord/Tenant Law, No-Fault Insurance Claims, and Personal Injury. Peter A. Torrice is licensed to practice law in both Michigan State and Federal Courts. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, and a member of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Macomb County Bar Association.

Paul J. Zalewski graduated Cum Laude from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in English/Pre-Law in 1995, and graduated from Wayne State University School of Law in 2000 with a Jurist Doctor in Law.   Paul J. Zalewski attended private Catholic schools for his elementary and secondary education, and graduated from the highly accredited Notre Dame High School in Harper Woods, Michigan in 1990.

Paul J. Zalewski has been awarded numerous honors throughout his academic career, including making the Dean's List at Wayne State University for five consecutive semesters with a 4.0 G.P.A.; the Award of Honor and High Achievement at the 36th Judicial District Court's Handgun Intervention Program in 1996 as chief law clerk to the Honorable Judge Willie G. Lipscomb, Jr.; the Top Brief Writing Award and the Top Advocate Award in the Arthur Neef Memorial Moot Court Competition in 1997-1998 at Wayne State University School of Law; the Best Appellate Brief Award in the Legal Writing and Research Program at Wayne State University School of Law in 1998; the 1st Place Brief Award and 2nd Place Team Award at the First Annual Herbert Wechsler National Criminal Law Moot Court Competition at University of Buffalo Law School in 1999; and, due to his numerous academic achievements and recognition as the best legal writer and oral advocate at Wayne State University School of Law, Paul J. Zalewski was honored with the position of both lead Advocate and Brief Writer for the Moot Court National Team at Wayne State University School of Law from 1999-2000.  

Paul J. Zalewski began his legal career as the chief law clerk to the Honorable Judge Willie G. Lipscomb, Jr. at the 36th Judicial District Court in Detroit, Michigan from 1994 -1995.  His recognition and achievements in this position resulted in his employment with National Institute of Justice, an arm of the United States Department of Justice, through the nationally recognized research organizations of The Urban Institute and Weststat in Washington, D.C., where he was employed as the Lead Research Assistant in a study of the 36th Judicial District Court's Handgun Intervention Program in Detroit, Michigan from 1996-1998.  Paul J. Zalewski then served as a law clerk and associate attorney for Lucido & Fischer, P.C. from 1998 - 2003, before he accepted a position as Executive In-House Corporate Counsel for several automotive and manufacturing corporations in the Metro-Detroit area of Michigan, where he served as corporate counsel from 2003-2005. 

In January 2006, Paul J. Zalewski joined with his former associate, attorney Peter A. Torrice, to form a new law firm called the Law Offices of Torrice & Zalewski, PLLC. Due to the overwhelming success and growth of their new law firm, and the need to even further expand their areas of legal practice, attorney Andrew M. Canu was welcomed as a new partner to the practice in April 2007, when Canu, Torrice & Zalewski, PLLC was formed. Of Counsel attorneys Anthony J. Penna and Grady L. Toombs were soon added to Canu, Torrice & Zalewski, PLLC to fully balance the practice areas of the law firm, qualifying Canu, Torrice & Zalewski, PLLC as a full service, general practice law firm in the State of Michigan.   Paul J. Zalewski has led Canu, Torrice & Zalewski, PLLC to become one of the most successful new general practice firms in Macomb County, Michigan, and he is well recognized as greatly respected as a leader in the legal community.  

Paul J. Zalewski's areas of practice include Auto Accidents, Business Law, Civil and Commercial Litigation, Contract Law, Construction Law, Corporate Law, Credit Disputes, Criminal Defense, Debt Negotiation, Driver's License Appeals, Identity Theft, Land Contracts and Purchases Agreements, Landlord/Tenant Law, No-Fault Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law, and Wills and Trusts. Paul J. Zalewski is licensed to practice law in both Michigan State and Federal Courts. He has been a member of the State Bar of Michigan since 2000, and a member of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan since 2002. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Macomb County Bar Association, a Life Member of the North American Hunting Club, and a Life "Endowment" Member of the National Rifle Association. Paul J. Zalewski has successfully represented clients and litigated cases against some of the largest law firms and most aggressive prosecutors throughout the State of Michigan with tremendous success. Paul J. Zalewski is widely recognized as for his legal writing ability and courtroom advocacy and one of the most dynamic criminal and civil litigation attorneys in Michigan, and his law firm of Canu, Torrice & Zalewski, PLLC currently provides aggressive and comprehensive legal representation in all areas of law through the State of Michigan.