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Defended three entities against $1.5 million in claims in a shareholder dispute.

Represented an individual in a multimillion-dollar real estate dispute between siblings over shared ownership of property. The complicated matter involved several unusual aspects, including multiple trusts, a secret will and a 70-year-old oral agreement.

Defended a Detroit-based beverage manufacturer in a breach of contract dispute, resulting in a big win when $650,000 of alleged claims were dismissed by the Oakland County Circuit Court following the motion for summary disposition. Additionally, the client’s countersuit was successfully settled.

Obtained a $450,000 default judgment following Washtenaw County Circuit Court’s ruling finding the defendant liable for committing defamation, business defamation, invasion of privacy and tortious interference. The Washtenaw County Circuit Court further dismissed all of defendant’s counterclaims with prejudice.

Successfully defended an emerging cosmetics company threatened with a class action alleging violation of the Biometric Information Privacy Act.

Successfully defended against enforcement of a non-compete agreement and had a temporary restraining order vacated concerning the same.

Represented a health care entity in its acquisition of another home health care service entity.

Routinely advises individual physicians and physician groups on health care-related contracts and employment contracts, including master service agreements.

Successfully negotiates payor-provider disputes.

Defended mortgage corporation against claims for fraud, innocent misrepresentation, silent fraud and breach of contract. The matter was dismissed with prejudice following oral argument on the motion for summary disposition.

Prosecuted claims for corporate client against insurance company and broker for declaratory judgment, reformation, breach of contract, constructive fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and negligence.

Prosecuted federal intellectual property claims and negotiated successful settlement for corporate client.

Defended corporate client against claims for waste and breach of fiduciary duty, and prosecuted client’s counterclaim resulting in a settlement.

Defended corporate client against claims for breach of contract and declaratory judgment.

Defended corporate client against federal claim for violation of U.S.C. Section 3729(a)(1)(A) leading to plaintiffs dismissing their claims against client.

Represented and advised physician groups in business dealings, including the acquisition of a 60-physician practice by a health system, regulatory and compliance work, and the development of a substance use disorder practice.

Represented a developer in connection with all aspects of a condominium development.

Represented startup health care and dental practices, including physical therapy and acute pain practices.

Represented health care practices in shareholder and employee disputes.