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Settlement of ERISA Cases

Completed Re-Documentation of Multiple Loans Worth $28 Million

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

$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 Accusation 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

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 Consultant

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

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 Manufacturer Relating to Fire causing $100 million in Damages
2009

Dismissal of Claims Against Ohio Home Inspection Company
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
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

No Cause Verdict Attained in Medical Malpractice Trial
January 1, 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 Credit Unions

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 Rightful 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

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 State Bar of Michigan in Federal Court

Revision of Proposed New NESHAP/MACT Standard
2008

Settlement of Complex Eminent Domain Litigation

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 Defended Large Group of Motor Carriers

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

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

Represent 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
January 1, 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

Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Claim

Dismissed Product Liability involving Alleged Material Failure

Litigation for Student Collision with State Police

Malicious Prosecution Against Healthcare Insurer

Medicaid Fraud Prosecution of Healthcare Physician: Not Guilty Verdict

Multi-million Dollar Loan Default Workout on Commercial Properties
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

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

Private Offerings of Equity Securities Under Regulation D
May 1, 2005

Represent Publicly-held Corporation with "Going Private"
March 1, 2005

Counsel 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

Formed national marketing agency for the tart cherry industry.
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

Neogitations 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

Transfer ownership of Michigan sugar beet industry from foreign to farmer ownership.
2003

Client Defense in Alleged Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Stereotyping Lawsuit
February 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

Long term contracts with customers 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

Assisted in Defense of Medical Malpractice 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

Dismissal of All Criminal Charges

Division of 8-figure Business to Avoid Marital Crisis

Employment Contracts to Include Covenants Not to Compete

Exit Strategies for Family Owned Businesses
2000

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

Pro Bono Adoption Work

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 Eminent Domain Litigation

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