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Ayar, Alexander
Barbieri, Charles
Beckwith, Dirk
Behler, Zachary
Bellamy, Frederick
Bennett, Dana
Blum, Michael
Chernich, Scott
Dausman, Pamela
Derks, Nichole
Doster, Eric
Erlewein, Andrew
Gibson, Anna
Harbour, Randall
Hillman, Richard
Hogan, Scott
Hoppe, Todd
Hrebec, Matt
Jackson, Melissa
Jensen, Jr., J.D., C.P.A., James
Kahn, Nancy
Kamins, John
Korolewicz, Lawrence
Kozely, Jr., Joseph
Kraus, Richard
Lick, David
Linder, Iris
Mamat, Frank
McRay, Gary
Meagher, Thomas
Mielock, Douglas
Millenbach, Paul
Moore, Liza
Nicolucci, John
Novak, Johanna
Oertel, Nicholas
Owen, Steven
Price, Benjamin
Renaud, Brian
Richards Jr., Ronald
Richards, Norman ("Gene")
Richardson, Joshua
Russell, David
Schmiege, Glen
Schtokal, Jean
Scott, Patricia
Storey, Scott
Stratton, Nicole
Swisher, Deanna
Titus, Brent
Vande Vusse, Bruce
VandenBosch, Lynwood
VanderHaagen, David
Vredenburg, Andrew
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Successfully defends southeast Michigan Medical Center Obstetrician in Wrongful Death Case
March 12, 2013
Foster Swift Files Amicus Brief In The United States Supreme Court To Uphold 2006 Election Results
Manufacturing Plant Acquisition
December 2011
Assisted Real Estate Developer With Raising Capital
Assisted Venture Capital Clients in Establishing Funds
Prepared Private Placement Memoranda for Technology Sector Clients
Prepared Private Placement Memoranda to Raise Money for Oil and Gas Company
Represented Portfolio Company and Venture Capital Clients in Investment Transactions
Frequently Represent Motor Carriers before the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ("FMCSA")
Frequently Represent Railroads before the Surface Transportation Board ("STB")
Transition Order Obtained from the State of Michigan OFIR
March 14, 2011
Represented Shortline Railroad in Abandonment Proceedings Before Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Settlement of ERISA Cases
Defended a client against a racial discrimination complaint filed with the Michigan Civil Rights Commission.
September 2010
Michigan Chamber of Commerce, et al v Michigan Secretary of State
2010
Represented Municipality in Suit by Plaintiff Seeking to Develop a Manufactured Housing Community
June 2010
Completed Re-Documentation of Multiple Loans Worth $28 Million
Assist in Identifying Possible Registration Exemptions
2010
Assisted Client in Development of Research and Supply Agreement, License and Consulting Agreement Regarding New Product Development
2010
Assisted Client with Efforts to Settle Dispute Regarding Teaming Agreement Interpretation and New Product Development and Financing
2010
Assisted Client with Notice and Filing Requirements Regarding Export Licenses
2010
Assisted Client with Review of Warranty
2010
Assisted with review of U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control authorizations under TSRA
2010
Assisted with Voluntary and Mandatory Disclosures and Commodity Jurisdiction Request Under ITAR
2010
Court Rejects Constitutional Challenges to Township’s Rezoning Denial
2010
Michigan Supreme Court Rejects Exclusionary Zoning Claims Since Developer Did Not Seek Rezoning Or A Variance
2010
No Exclusionary Zoning Where Township Once Had Land Use But That Use Is Not in the Township Due to City Annexation
2010
Assisted an agricultural cooperative in connection with the financing of a food processing facility
2010
Advised Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Charitable Public Services Board of Directors in Resolution of Urgent Matter
February 2010
Handled Registration of $20 Million of Securities
January 2010
Negotiations of Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure for Lenders and Borrowers
2010
Represented Cities and Townships in Defense of Property Tax Appeals by Large Property Owners
2010
Represented Investors in Troubled Real Estate Loan Purchases
2010
Represented Lenders in Troubled Real Estate Loan Sales
2010
$2 Million Judgment in Favor of Client on Real Estate Fraud
Achieved 1 Day Sentence for Felony Conviction
January 2010
Assisted Bank with Financing for Low Income Housing Developments
2010
Assisted Clients with Large Scale Reductions in Force
2010
Assisted Development Company in Acquisition of Property Now Used for New Manufacturing
2010
Assisted in Defense of Medical Providers in False Claims Disputes
Collected millions in reimbursement for major medical provider
2010
Complex Purchase of Multi Million Dollar Loans
2010
Consolidated/Merged Insurance Agencies
Coordinated/Negotiated Material Disposal with MDNRE
2010
Drafted and Formulated Environmental Policy Manuals
Helped a Large Bank with Foreclosures
Helped Create and Organize a Nonprofit HMO
Helped Sparrow Hospital With Bond Refinancing
Insurance Company Purchase of Additional Insurance Companies
2010
Jury awards $125,000 to medical provider
January 1, 2010
Multi-Million Dollar Out-of-State Business Acquisition
2010
Multi-Parcel Acquisition
2010
Navigated Immigration Law
Negotiated Full Dismissal of Tax Claim
Negotiated Labor Agreement
Negotiated Reduced Plea for Assault with Intent to Murder to Aggravated Assault
January 2010
Obtained a full refund of assessed penalties on large estate due to professional tax preparer error
2010
Obtained Dismissal of Claims Against Religious Organization
Operated the Basketball Division of Magic Johnson Management
Protection of Professional Licenses and Careers of Health Care Providers
Regular Representation of Bankruptcy Trustee
Represented a Client in a Trademark/Copyright Infringement Case
Represented Construction Contractor Against the State of Michigan
Represented Large Title Company
Represented Providers Before Michigan Insurance Commissioner
Represented Two Communities and a Hospital
Represented Various Clients in Family Law Cases
Successful Litigation Between Mother and Son
Successful Litigation for Waste Conversion Facility
Successful Summary Dispositions
Successfully Negotiated Labor Contracts
Successfully Represented Multiple Beneficiaries
Successfully Terminated Parental Rights of a Jailed Criminal
University-Employed Physician is Not Liable as a State Actor Under 42 USC 1983 for Treating Prisoner
Won Major Embezzlement Case at a Title Company
Obtained regulatory approvals and assisted in obtaining fundraising for major plant expansion for a cooperative
2009
Assisted in Sale of Transportation Company
December 2009
Obtained Judgment in a Case of First Impression under the Norris-LaGuardia Act
December 1, 2009
Reversal of Denial of Costs and Attorneys' Fees: Norris-LaGuardia Act
December 2009
Full Shutdown of Business
Represented Secured Creditor in Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Case
November 2009
Represented Secured Creditor in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case involving Preference Action
November 2009
Settlement Between Automotive Parts Manufacturer and Prototype Developer
Breach of Purchase Agreement
September 2009
Negotiated Settlement Between Homeowner and Contractor's Refusal of Repair
August 2009
Represented Chapter 7 Trustee against Constitutional Federal Preemption Matter
August 2009
WARN: Partial Production Plant Closure
Negotiation of Concessionary Collective Bargaining Agreements
July 2009
Successfully Defended Client Against Airport Claims of Incorrect Aerial Surveys
July 2009
Attained Court Awarded Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction
June 2009
Complex Closure of Business Operations
June 2009
Defense Against False Sexual Assault Allegations to Father
June 2009
Settlement of OSHA Case: Fatality
Successful Negotiation of Sale from Court Appointed Receiver
June 2009
Licensing Sanctions for Nurse Dismissed
Negotiated and Resolved Dispute between Michigan Attorney General's office and Group of Doctors
Spring 2009
Successfully Defended Against Alleged Violations of MIOSHA
Settled Dispute Against Familial Estate/Trustee
Winter 2009
Unfair Labor Practice Defense
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case in Probate Court
February 2009
Sexual Harassment Case: Motion for Summary Disposition
February 2009
Creation of a $50,000,000 Mortgage Fund for Venture Capitalist
2009
Analysis of Decedent's Income Tax Issues whom Failed to File Year Prior
2009
Assisted borrower client with significant loan modifications and workouts of defaulted loans
January 1, 2009
Assisted Client in Complicated Merger Transactions
Assisted Funeral Home in Financing of Construction
2009
Business Succession Planning
2009
Dismissal Obtained in Case Concerning Alleged Tortious Conduct during National Horse Shows
2009
Dismissal of Claims Against Home Inspection Company
2009
Dismissal of Claims against Manufacturer Relating to Fire causing $100 million in Damages
2009
Franchise Agreement Violation: Injunctive Order
Gained a Security of Approval for a Large Agricultural Entity
2009
Guardianship of Minor Established
2009
Hospital Purchase of a Surgical Entity
2009
Loan Modifications for Insurance Company Loan Portfolio
2009
McClary v Michigan Secretary of State, et al: Obtained Dismissal of Campaign Finance Complaint
January 1, 2009
Medicare/Medicaid Exclusions Dismissed
2009
Multi-Million Dollar Shareholder Derivative Lawsuit
Negotiated Air Emission Regulation Package
Negotiated custody and child support in the maximum amount of the guidelines
January 1, 2009
Negotiations for Amendment of State Regulation to Correspond with Federal Standards
2009
Obtained a FICA Tax Refund
Obtained dismissal of certain securities fraud claims in federal court
2009
Obtained Favorable Result for Telecommunications Association Dispute
2009
Planned and Formed an Entity Owned by a Group of Financial Institutions
Prevailed in Various Union Arbitrations Within Nursing Homes
Re-documented Numerous Loans
Received no cause jury verdict on behalf of a first party insurer.
January 1, 2009
Representation through the Appellate Process to the Michigan Supreme Court
Represented large bank in complex multi-million dollar deed-in-lieu of foreclosure transaction
January 1, 2009
Settled Claims Against Decedent's Estate
2009
Statute of Frauds: Summary Disposition Obtained for Breach of Contract
2009
Stopped Foreclosure of Commercial Development due to Breach of Loan Documents
2009
Successful Investigation and Prosecution of Trade Secret Thief
Successful Litigation in Public Utility Lawsuit
Successfully Defended a Township
Successfully Defended Crop Insurance Agency against Rebating Claims by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
2009
Successfully Defended Hospital Client
Supported Client in Complex Lease Assignment
Voluntary Dismissal of Alleged Land Contract Sale Fraud Lawsuit
2009
Arbitration: Dismissal of a Veteran Employee
Fleming v Macomb County Clerk: Illegal Action by Public Official to Mail Unsolicited Absent Voter Ballot Applications
October 2008
Persuaded Court to Award in Favor of Corporate Client in Environmental Litigation
August 2008
Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets and Noncompete Agreements
July 2008
Client Defense in Alleged Sex and Age Discrimination Lawsuit
June 2008
Successfully Defended Manufacturer against Breach of Employment and Potential Liability
April 2008
Attained a Lesser Verdict in Second Degree Murder Trial
March 2008
Argued for Variance in Zoning Ordinance to be Awarded by Local Municipality
February 1, 2008
Successful Defense against Shareholder Derivative Claims
February 2008
Analyses for Estate, Gift and Income Tax Savings
2008
Case Evaluation Panel Awarded Significant Amount in Landlord/Tenant Lawsuit
January 2008
Confidential Multi-Million Dollar Breach of Contract Settlement
January 1, 2008
Developed Business Entities and Funding of a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
Expansion of Business
2008
Facilitated $50 million acquisition and merger of two companies
2008
Family Owned Business Succession Planning
2008
Favorable Jury Verdict Obtained in Complex Case with Trade Secrets, Fiduciary Duty Breaches and Conspiracy
2008
Favorable Outcome during Representation of Client who Failed to File Income Tax Returns for more than 7 Years
2008
Maletski, et al v Republican National Committee, et al: Obtained Dismissal of False Election Claims
2008
Mediated Complex Multi-Million Dollar Construction Case
Motion In Limine Draft for Personal Injury Litigation
2008
Negligence and Gross Negligence Claims Seeking Over $500,000 Against Building Inspector
2008
No Cause of Action Verdict Attained in Employment Discrimination Matter
2008
Obtained Medicaid eligibility for a gentleman in a nursing home while preserving family's investments
2008
Obtained No Cause Verdict in Commercial Litigation
2008
Obtained No Cause Verdict in Gender Discrimination Case
2008
Preserved Insurers' Ratings while Obtaining Approval of Ownership Restructure
2008
Protected an elderly widow from exploitation by deceptive neighbors who attempted to gain control of her assets
January 1, 2008
Represented Bank Holding Company in $110 Million Acquisition
January 1, 2008
Represented client with million dollar exclusive option to purchase agreement with significant land division and zoning issues
January 1, 2008
Represented Municipality Against Developers Seeking Mobile Home Park and Damages Over $10,000,000
January 1, 2008
Represented State Bar of Michigan in Federal Court
Revision of Proposed New NESHAP/MACT Standard
2008
Sparrow Hospital: Reduced Taxable Income
2008
Success in Breach of Contract Claim
Successful Defense Against Appeal of Variance from Township Zoning Board
2008
Successful Defense in Race and National Origin Discrimination Case
2008
Successful Research, Analysis and Creation of Argument in Trust Contest; Court Finds in Favor of Client
2008
Successfully defended client in products liability claim.
January 1, 2008
Successfully Represented Large Group of Motor Carriers in Consolidation Challenge Against the State of Michigan
Summary Disposition Obtained for Township against Prosecution Allegations
2008
U.S. Steel Defense Against $20 million Judgment
2008
Walberg v Lenawee County Board of Election Commissioners: Dismissed Recall Proceedings against a Member of Congress
Obtained Substantial Award in Lawsuit Concerning Fraud/Breach of Fiduciary Duty/Breach of Contract
November 2007
Successfully argued filing of a defective Affidavit of Merit with a medical malpractice Complaint tolls the period of limitations
Summer 2007
Acquittal Obtained for School Teacher Accused of Assault/Battery against Student
August 2007
Avoided Construction Litigation while Obtaining Settlements
Successful Representation of Merger and Acquisition of Subsidiary
June 2007
Successfully Represented Big Three Automotive Manufacturer in Civil Lawsuit against Supplier
April 2007
Defeated Dispositive Motion, Expenses Paid by Opposing Parties
March 2007
MLCC Violation: Defense for Liquor License
March 2007
Represented Food Processor in Connection with $20 Million Sale to a Private Equity Fund
March 1, 2007
$1,800,000 Award in Bid Protest
Advised client on re-negotiating purchase price of a business
2007
Assisted Client in Termination of High Ranking Executive
2007
Assisted in the passage of legislation which amended the Michigan Motor Carrier Act
2007
Attained Favorable Verdicts and Settlements in Auto Dealership's Civil Lawsuits
2007
Aviation: Wrongful Death Case
Baldwin v Calhoun County Clerk and Moore: Dismissal of Lawsuit Questioning Candidate's Residency within Electoral District
Breach of Contract/Mortgage and Alleged Violations of RESPA
Creditor Defense in Preference Action by Debtor on 503(b)(9) Claim
January 1, 2007
Criminal Prosecution of Healthcare Provider: Not Guilty Verdict Attained
January 1, 2007
Dismissed Product Liability involving Alleged Material Failure
Litigation for Student Collision with State Police
Malicious Prosecution Against Health Care Insurer
Medicaid Fraud Prosecution of Healthcare Physician: Not Guilty Verdict
Multi-million Dollar Loan Default Workout on Commercial Properties Resolved
January 1, 2007
Obtained Injunction for Township to Gain Performance Bond from Developer that Failed to Properly Complete Job
2007
Obtained the Dismissal of an Eminent Domain Challenge to a Major Pipeline Construction Project
Personal Transportation Device Case
Representation of Non-Profit Housing Authority
Represented Lobbying Firm Against Former Employee
2007
Successfully Avoided NFL Player Lawsuit for Large Broker
Successfully Managed a Series of Mergers for a Bank Holding Company
Successfully Went "Undercover" to Make Case More Effective
Represented Bank Holding Company in $92 Million Acquisition
October 1, 2006
Assisted Client in Decertification Election
2006
Charged the Largest Racketeering Case in the State of Michigan
Developed, Drafted and Implemented Estate Plan
Devised and Implemented Unprecedented Securities Transaction
Obtained a Retroactive Exemption
Obtained ruling striking the testimony of plaintiff's expert based upon the inadequacy of scientific support
January 1, 2006
Representation of Songwriters in Contract with Talk Show Host
2006
Represented Clients in Formation of Charitable Remainder Trust
Represented the University of Michigan before the Michigan Supreme Court
Successful Commercial Landlord Defense - Recovered Back Rent from Client in Chapter 11.
January 1, 2006
Successful Defense Against the Michigan Trade Secret Act and the Covenant Not to Compete
2006
Successful Defense of Large Credit Union in Lien Avoidance Action
January 1, 2006
Successfully defended trustee in probate court litigation against a disgruntled sibling's allegations
2006
Represented Oil and Gas Company for Public Offering and Reporting
2005
Private Offerings of Equity Securities Under Regulation D
May 1, 2005
Represent Publicly-held Corporation with "Going Private"
March 1, 2005
Counsel for Michigan Manufacturer on Sale of Its Business to Publicly-held Corporation
Brownfield Redevelopment Plan Preparation
2005
Business Transactions: Representation of Majority Interest Purchasers
2005
Devised and Implemented Securities Transaction
Drafting of Tax Planning Trusts
Favorable Mediation Award Obtained
Investigation of Prosecution of DECO Crime Family in Detroit
Litigation Counsel for Various Defendants, Dismissal of Claim Obtained
2005
Obtained trial court dismissal and favorable Court of Appeals ruling upholding dismissal of property damage claim
2005
Regulatory Compliance: On-Site Audits
2005
Represented Health Care Providers in Campaign for Safe Disposal of Radioactive Waste
Solidified Interest and Control of Minority Ownership Company
Successful Defense of Project Owner in Complex Construction and Civil Rights Case
January 1, 2005
Successfully negotiated settlements of thousands of asbestos, cancer and mesothelioma lawsuits
January 1, 2005
Successfully Obtained Summary Disposition
Supreme Court Agrees with Foster Swift Client: In Medical Malpractice Actions, Expert Witnesses must be Board-Certified in the same Specialty or Sub-specialty as the Defendant Physician
DeLeeuw v Board of State Canvassers: Obtained Writ of Mandamus to place Ralph Nader on November 2004 Michigan Ballot
November 2004
Successful Defense in Multi-Million Dollar Breach of Warranty Brought by Automotive Manufacturer
July 2004
Real Estate Counsel for Credit Union Branch Expansion
February 16, 2004
Arranged 1031 Sale Transaction
Citizens for the Protection of Marriage v Board of State Canvassers: Obtained Writ of Mandamus to place "Protection of Marriage Petition" on November 2004 Ballot
2004
Michigan Court of Appeals holds Plaintiff's Expert Sufficiently Matched Defendant Doctor's Board Certifications
Michigan's Process for Evaluating the Character and Fitness of Applicants to Practice Law is Constitutional
Order of Dismissal Obtained for Allegations of Malicious Prosecution and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
2004
Special Assessment Appeal: Leelanau Township/Village of Northport
Drafting of Entities' Large Qualified Retirement Plans
Medicaid Billing
2003
Negotiations with MDNRE regarding innovative solutions for wet weather sanitary sewer overflow
January 2003
Obtained $55,000 in Legal Fees
Obtained Dismissal of Claims Based on Inadequacy of Scientific Support
2003
Obtained Dismissal of plaintiff's claim that he was confined to a wheelchair after being rear ended by a loaded truck
2003
Oil & Gas Industry Lead Counsel
Property Tax Valuation Appeal: Leelanau Township
Public-Private Partnerships: Material Recovery Facility, Award Received
Sales Tax Appeal: Canteen Services of Northern Michigan
Successfully Negotiated Project Labor Agreement for MGM Grand Casino
Client Defense in Alleged Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Stereotyping Lawsuit
February 2002
Assisted in transfer of ownership of Michigan sugar beet processing operation from foreign to farmer ownership
2002
Coordinated Site Redevelopment
Cruz v State Farm: Success in Michigan Supreme Court
Drafted Special Needs Discretionary Trust
Favorable Verdict Attained Regarding Defamation and Improper Interference
Nursing Home Employees are only Criminally Liable under the Vulnerable Adult Abuse Act for Consciously Ignoring Risk of Harm of an Act or Omission that Results in Harm
Oil Company Wins Dismissal of Declaratory Judgment/Breach of Contract Suit
Successful Defense of Lanham Act Suit
Successfully Defended the Assessment of Commercial Property at Tax Tribunal
Witnesses in Medical Malpractice
2002
$100 Million Expansion of Existing Sewer Facility/Acquisition of Additional Facilities
2001
Apportionment of Wayne County: Reviewed Permissible Population Deviation in County Commission Redistricting Cases
2001
Arbitration of Large Complex Cases
Complex Long-Term Lease Termination
Created First Conservation Easement of Resort Lake
Faxon v Michigan Republican State Central Committee: Landmark Case Which Defines Standard for Defamation of a Public Figure
2001
Federal District Court Bench Trial: Corporate Officers Found Liable for Withdrawal from Multi-Employer Benefit Fund
Federal Election Commission v Michigan Republican State Committee: Successfully Defended Michigan Republican State Committee in Federal Litigation Against the Federal Election Commission
Negotiated long term contracts with customers to aid dairy cooperative with capacity management and marketing
2001
Negotiation of Close of Multiple 7-figure Sale and Leaseback Transactions
Notice of Intent in Malpractice Actions must Adequately Inform Defendant's in Different Specialties Regarding the Specific Standard of Care and Alleged Breaches
Obtained Dismissal of Criminal Charges for Nursing Home Supervisor
2001
Prosecuted Several High Profile Riot Cases
Representation in Successful Management Buyout
2001
Representation of Buyer in Acquisitions and Liquor Sales Regulation
2001
Representation of Public Image Owners in Construction Contract Claims
Secured Bond Offering for Publicly Traded Electric Utility Corporation
Subdivision and Reorganization of Industrial Property
Successful Defense of Class Action Royalty Dispute
Successful Trials Involving Contract and Business Claims
The Jury Correctly Found that the State Bar of Michigan's Director of Professional Standards did not Retaliate against a Law School Graduate for Protesting
Uncapping of Taxable Value/Jurisdiction of State Tax Commission
$840 Million Sale of Business to Publicly-held Corporation
March 1, 2000
$1,000,000 Settlement Obtained in Federal Court against Insurance Carriers
2000
$2,000,000 Construction Claim Arbitration
Arranged Private Placement Memorandum to Assist Start-up Company to Acquire Second-Stage Seed Capital
Assisted in Defense of Auto No Fault Claims and Appeals
Attained Partial Reversal of Injunction Prohibiting Discharge Water in Clean Up
Avoiding Employment Lawsuits
January 1, 2000
Complex Generation-Skipping Trust with Advanced Incentive Provisions
Consolidated and Merged Investment Entities
Creation of Complex Client Estate Plans
Dealing with Credit Unions 1990-2000
Defended Creditor in Preference Action, Recovered $1 Million on 503(b)(9) Claim
Defended Landlord in Preceding by Chapter 11 Debtor
Defended Large Credit Union in Lien Avoidance Action by Trustee
Defense against Charges of Race, Age and National Origin Discrimination
Developed Contracts for Concession Agreement Regarding Water and Waste Water
Development of Exit Strategies for Family Owned Business
2000
Division of 8-figure Business to Avoid Marital Crisis
Employment Contracts to Include Covenants Not to Compete
Finance and Securities in Health Care
Lawsuit Filed for Recovery of Village Land in Forest Fire
Managed "Business Divorce" between Sibling Co-Owners
Managed Inter-Family Business Transfer
Management Succession Planning and Continuity
Maneuvered Through Near-Acquisition of International Company
Members of State Bar Character and Fitness Committee are Immune from Liability
Merged Companies Operating in Costa Rica, Canada and the United States
Michigan Elliot Larsen Act: Dismissal of Employment Discrimination Case
Multi-Generational Business Ownership, Succession Planning, Multiple Trusts
Multi-Million Dollar Rate Case and Dispute Litigation between Telecommunications Providers
Munson Health System: Assisted in Member Take-Over Transaction
Negotiated/Assisted in Purchase of Country Club
Negotiation of Acquisition of Retail Franchise Operation
Negotiation, Purchase of Stock/Assets for Businesses
No Probable Cause Findings in Employee Discrimination Case
Obtained Federal Appellate Opinion and $150,000 in Fee Reimbursement
2000
Obtained Michigan Court of Appeals Opinion for Insurance Coverage
Obtained Reinstatement for Wrongfully Removed Employees
Obtained settlement in excess of $1,000,000 resulting from insurer's denial of coverage for environmental contamination claims
2000
Preparation of U.S. Patent Application for Homeland Security Software
Primary drafter of the "Michigan Savings Bank Act"
January 1, 2000
Recovered Preferential Transfers of Chapter 11 Large Regional Mortgage Company
Representation of Canadian-based Holding Company as U.S. Counsel
Representation of Multi-state Apartment Development Company in Eminent Domain Cases, Dismissed
Representation of Shareholders in Sale of Business to Key Employee
Represented Client in Largest Medicare Fraud Case in Michigan
Resolution of Environmental Issues in Corporate Acquisition
Settled Property Damage Claims Cannot be Brought Upon Nearby Distribution Business
Subcontractor Defense in Construction Litigation and Liability Matter
Substantial Federal and State Income Tax Savings Achieved
Successful Defense and Comeback from Real Estate Fraud: Oversee of Startup and Shut down of Insurance Company
Successful Defense in Libel Suit
Successful Defense of Alleged Patent Infringers
Successful Prosecution of Murder Case
2000
Successful Representation of Insurance Company's Hiding of Insurer's Financial Condition from Regulators
Successfully Defended Client's Internet Search Policy against FTC Allegations
Successfully Defended Staff Privilege Decisions of Private Hospitals not "Justiciable"
2000
Successfully Upheld Small New Business's Trademark Registration
The Validity of a Corporation's Formation and Existence can only be Challenged by the State
USDA Denial of License Found Unlawful
Formed Michigan Turkey Producers Cooperative
1998
Formed national marketing agency for the tart cherry industry
1996
Held that the Michigan statute did not reform a Release into a Covenant Not to Sue
Corporate Counsel for Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Governance
1990
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