PROMINENT ASSIGNMENTS
Represented automotive manufacturers and suppliers in numerous cases involving breach of contract, business torts and stop shipment threats, including pursuit of injunctive relief to maintain production of critical component parts and avoid plant shutdowns.
Successfully defended Magna Powertrain USA, Inc. and achieved no cause verdict after two-week trial where plaintiff, a tier II auto supplier, was seeking $20 million in lost profits.
Represented the Oakland County Road Commission in several condemnation lawsuits and engaged in all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, settlement negotiation and trial.
Defended professional basketball player in four personal injury lawsuits arising out of the infamous "Palace Brawl" and achieved two summary dismissals and no cause jury verdict at trial.
Successfully represented 17 former officers and directors of healthcare management company in defense of $83 million lawsuit filed by providers of HMO, and achieved summary dismissal of 15 clients and favorable settlement of remaining two clients.
Represented Life Time Fitness in racial discrimination lawsuit and achieved summary judgment dismissal.
Represented AutoNation USA and related car dealerships in personal injury and products liability lawsuits.
Defended Lawrence Technological University in series of contractual disputes filed by former students of computer courses and engaged in all phases of litigation, including motion practice, settlement negotiations and trial.
Experienced in pretrial discovery, motion practice and alternative dispute resolution in state and federal courts.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, B.A., 2000
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Law, J.D., 2003
- Moot Court-Client Counseling, Southeast Region Champion, National Finalist