Patrick B. Green

Successfully defended supplier of innovative technology in a bet-your-business trade secret action against its primary competitor, resulting in a verdict of no cause.

Represented OEMs and Tier 1 automotive suppliers in supply agreement disputes against subordinate suppliers, including crisis stop-ship situations and claim and delivery actions to recover tooling and materials.

Successfully defended CEO of public company against claimed violations of the Securities Exchange Act and related Federal regulations brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Counseled and represented minority members in prosecuting minority member oppression claims under Michigan Limited Liability Company Act.

Defended minority member's rights and interests in dispute arising from dissolution of Michigan LLC and winding up of company affairs.

Extensive experience counseling and advising individuals and entities regarding fiduciary obligations existing under Michigan law.

Counseled and represented prominent doctor in successful resolution of corporate divorce and dissolution of medical practice.

Counseled and advised both public and private figures regarding defamation claims, particularly claims involving statements published via the internet.

Favorably resolved numerous disputed claims on behalf of prominent national insurance companies.

Extensive litigation experience in contract disputes, including claims relating to non-compete agreements, sales commissions agreements, real estate transactions, and the sale of goods.

Successfully defended closely-held, mid-sized, and large corporations against business tort claims, including fraud, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, and business defamation claims.

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