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Represented telecommunications provider in obtaining an opinion from the Michigan Supreme Court overturning a fine imposed by the Michigan Public Service Commission and rejecting U.S. Supreme Court precedent requiring deference to certain agency interpretations of statutes.
Represented a health insurer in the Michigan Supreme Court, obtaining an opinion affirming the Michigan Insurance Commissioners decision to uphold a denial of coverage for unauthorized medical services.
Prevailed in the Michigan Supreme Court for a premises owner in a case of first impression finding no duty to protect against "take home" asbestos exposure. As a result, a $9.5 million judgment was overturned.
Successfully represented a hospital in a case before the Michigan Supreme Court in which the Court reversed a $30 million medical malpractice verdict and clarified the requirements in Michigan for the admission of expert testimony.
Prevailed in the Michigan Supreme Court on behalf of an automotive supplier, convincing the Court to reject an appeal by its insurance company seeking to overturn a $7.5 million default judgment resulting from discovery abuses in a coverage dispute.
Obtained a published opinion from the Michigan Court of Appeals on behalf of an automobile insurer affirming the dismissal of a class action alleging illegal insurance premiums and finding the law at issue to be unconstitutional.
Represented a automobile manufacturer in a bankruptcy appeal seeking to recover over $100 million in automotive tooling.
Represented a national investment banking firm in obtaining an opinion from the Michigan Court of Appeals upholding the dismissal, on forum non convenient grounds, of claims arising out of a $50 million sale of municipal bonds issued by the Michigan Strategic Fund.
Successfully defended an employer in a garnishment action, resulting in a published opinion from the Michigan Court of Appeals deciding an issue of first impression under the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act.
On behalf of a telecommunications provider, successfully obtained the dismissal of an appeal filed by Lucre, Inc., in its bankruptcy proceeding, in which Lucre was seeking to prevent its access to a local telephone network from being terminated.
Successfully represented a national IT company in convincing the Michigan Court of Appeals to affirm the dismissal of various claims arising out of a $31 million stock purchase.
Obtained an opinion from the Michigan Court of Appeals affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit brought against an automotive supplier arising out of the failed sale of one of its manufacturing plants.
Successfully represented two individuals in obtaining an opinion from the Michigan Court of Appeals upholding the dismissal of minority shareholder oppression and fraud claims arising out of a shareholder dispute.
Prevailed on behalf of an automobile insurer in upholding a bankruptcy court order dismissing claims brought by MQVP, Inc., seeking to recover $2.8 million under an agreement for automobile collision repair quality assurance services.
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
AT&T Michigan
Blue Care Network of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Chrysler LLC
The Dow Chemical Company
Ford Motor Company
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
MGM Grand Detroit, LLC
AREAS OF PRACTICE EMPHASIS
Appellate Litigation
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
State Bar of Michigan, Appellate Practice Section Governing Council
Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
2007 Michigan Appellate Bench Bar Conference, Planning Committee
2004 Michigan Appellate Bench Bar Conference, Session Reporter
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Pro bono representation of clients in civil litigation and criminal appeals
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
The "Ins and Outs" of Electronic Filing in the Sixth Circuit, Michigan Appellate Practice Journal, Spring 2009, Vol. 13 No.1
The Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Appeals, 87 Mich B J 30 (July, 2008),Co-author
Michigan Civil Procedure (ICLE), Co-author, Dispositive Motions
2001 Michigan Appellate Bench Bar Conference, Speaker
Experience
Law Clerk to the Hon. Robert P. Young, Jr., Michigan Supreme Court, 1999-2001; Michigan Court of Appeals, 1997-1999
Staff Attorney, Michigan Court of Appeals, 1996-1997
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, B.A. 1993 (with honors)
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D. 1996 (magna cum laude).
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