Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Michigan
Band 3
About
Provided by Bush Seyferth PLLC
BSP’s business and commercial group is known for its strength in business torts, class actions, and complex commercial disputes, particularly those with potential regulatory or product-liability ramifications. We have experience in cases at all stages of litigation: we are national discovery counsel for 2 major manufacturers, we have lawyers who have tried cases in over 20 states, and we also act as specialized appellate counsel throughout the country. This coverage for any litigated matter, coupled with our focus on the objectives for each case, sets BSP apart and gives us the capacity to generate positive outcomes in a variety of settings (mediation, motion practice, trial, arbitration, and appeal). We are also proud of our track record of parachuting into ongoing litigation—sometimes just weeks before trial—and turning around stagnant or failing strategies to create favorable results. We pride ourselves on case-management determined by the client’s goals. While that sometimes means aiming for an early settlement, other times those goals call for a trial-focused, aggressive approach culminating in focused, fearless presentations in courts. These strategies have enabled us to get the results our clients want. Notably, we have defended a manufacturer in a $80 million supply dispute, defended a business owner in a $100 million alter-ego / veil-piercing action, and acted as counsel for a company in a $100 million patent, copyright, trade secret, and unfair competition action.
Chambers Review
Bush Seyferth has a well-regarded team with notable experience in commercial litigation, with a particular focus on disputes concerning the automotive sector and environmental issues. It also offers expertise in appellate work.
Work Highlights
- Bush Seyferth acted for Ford Motor as lead class and trial counsel in a nationwide class action that claims the water pumps on millions of putative class vehicles were defective.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bush Seyferth is very good at defending product cases."
"Bush Seyferth is always very responsive and provides the level of detail needed to update our Board or our internal counsel."
"Bush Seyferth is very good at defending product cases."
"Bush Seyferth is always very responsive and provides the level of detail needed to update our Board or our internal counsel."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Seyferth has an impressive background working in a variety of litigation matters, including those related to False Claims Act and liability. He often acts as trial and appellate counsel for companies, which he does alongside managing the firm.
"He is an outstanding lawyer."
"He is very well respected and known; a go-to Michigan litigator."
Roger Meyers has a broad base of commercial disputes experience and is frequently sought after by notable names in the automotive, finance and healthcare sectors. He chairs the business and commercial litigation practice at Bush Seyferth.
"Roger Meyers has significant experience but is very practical on his approaches to both offensive and defensive litigation. I appreciate his client service and attention to detail."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bush Seyferth PLLC
Michigan
Members
Provided by Bush Seyferth PLLC
Derek Linkous
Justin Wiener
Moheeb Murray
Roger Meyers
Head of Department
Stephanie Douglas
William McDonald III
Clients
Provided by Bush Seyferth PLLC
City of Detroit
Edward Jones & Co., L.P.
Ford Motor Company
FordDirect
General Motors LLC
KeyBank
Nissan North America
PulteGroup
Roush Industries
Stellantis (FCA US)
Tenet Healthcare
United Wholesale Mortgage
Industries
Provided by Bush Seyferth PLLC
Business Torts
Class Actions
Contract Dispute
Corporate Governance
Financial Services
General Commercial
Healthcare
Supply Chain
Technology