Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Michigan
Band 3
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+1 313 234 7100About
Provided by Foley & Lardner LLP
Foley & Lardner's litigation team is a force to be reckoned with — highly sophisticated, aggressive, and effective. When you choose Foley to represent you in court, you gain unrivaled support of a team that is not only trial-ready but boasts a proven track record of success.
Our Michigan-based litigation team handles a variety of commercial litigation disputes, including contract litigation, business torts, supply chain litigation, and much more. We also have one of the only dispute practices in Michigan with significant international arbitration capability. Our firm is a true market leader in its representation of automotive suppliers in connection with every facet of the production and delivery process. Our team is the number one counsel of choice for the numerous primary, secondary, and tertiary suppliers in the Detroit area, representing them in every step of the process from contract drafting and business counseling to litigation.
Our focus is firmly centered on achieving the business outcome that is right for our clients. We have the tenacity and experience to be in the courtroom ensuring that every aspect of your case, from injunction to trial to appeal, is handled with utmost care and diligence. With a wealth of seasoned litigators, we possess the knowledge and skills to understand your business and its unique challenges. We grasp the nuances and norms of every industry, allowing us to tailor our strategies to best serve our clients’ specific needs.
Chambers Review
Foley & Lardner has a well-regarded litigation group with cross-border capabilities facilitated by an extensive network of offices internationally. Its broad expertise includes deep experience in disputes concerning automotive suppliers.
Work Highlights
- Foley & Lardner represented Lightning eMotors in a dispute with eMatrix Systems and Linamar Corporation. The firm advised Lightning in the lawsuit related to quality and supply issues encountered with Lightning's battery pack supplier, eMatrix.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Foley is a great general service firm that has an excellent automotive expertise."
"Foley & Lardner is capable of handling complex matters and has the infrastructure to support it."
"Foley is a great general service firm that has an excellent automotive expertise."
"Foley & Lardner is capable of handling complex matters and has the infrastructure to support it."
Notable Practitioners
Jennifer Belveal is a highly experienced litigator with notable experience in white-collar criminal defense. She acts for clients facing allegations of bribery, fraud and sexual abuse, among others.
"Jennifer understands not only the business and legal matters but our unique business philosophies, strategies and public relations concerns."
"She is an outstanding lawyer."
Norman Ankers is a preeminent litigation attorney with experience in partnership disputes and consumer class actions, among other matters.
"Norm is the absolute best lawyer I have ever worked with. His skills are unmatched. I cannot recommend him enough."
As chair of Foley & Lardner's automotive sector practice, Vanessa Miller is well placed to advise industry clients on a broad array of complex litigation and arbitrations. Her widespread experience includes handling business tort claims, supply chain disputes and breach of contract and warranty claims.
"She is my first choice when it comes commercial disputes in the automotive space. She is very attentive, thorough, responsive, knowledgable and has a team she can make available at short notice."
"She has been by far the best outside counsel. Her quality of work is very high."
"Vanessa is excellent, responsive and understands the business issues in play. She knows how clients can apply legal advice and she's a fabulous lawyer who works very hard."
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Michigan
Industries
Provided by Foley & Lardner LLP
Automotive
Energy
Health Care & Life Sciences
Innovative Technology
Manufacturing