Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Michigan
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Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
For more 165 years, Miller Canfield litigators have successfully resolved business, products and tax disputes of all kinds through trials, arbitrations, mediation and negotiation in national, state, administrative, regulatory and international jurisdictions. We regularly represent Fortune 500 companies and litigate against, or as co-counsel with, other leading law firms across the country. We also represent smaller clients, whose needs are as important to us as any other. Our lawyers are supported by top-notch legal assistants and research staff. We work as a team both within the firm and with our clients and co-counsel. Teamwork is our hallmark.
Our trial lawyers provide coverage throughout the Midwest region, including Ontario, and globally through our international offices and an international network of correspondence law firms. We have an active International Dispute Resolution Section that includes two Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, an organization of international arbitrators.
Court clients include:
- 16 Fortune 50 companies
- Top Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers
- Many of the Tier One Automotive Suppliers
- Many of the major financial service firms
- Many of the major national and regional banks
Chambers Review
Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone is a highly esteemed group of litigators noted for its experience in major trials and alternative dispute resolution. The team is experienced handling product liability cases and tax disputes. It represents an array of Fortune 500 companies, including several major automotive suppliers and manufacturers. The firm provides coverage across the Midwest and also handles cross-border cases.
Work Highlights
- Miller Canfield defended FCA in a suite filed by GM, alleging that certain former FCA employees gave certain former UAW employees goods and services, which GM contended resulted in advantages for FCA in the negotiation, implementation and administration of the collective bargaining agreements between FCA and the UAW.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A great strength of the firm is providing talented lawyers and going the extra mile in ensuring all our needs are met. It also has strong institutional knowledge which has been critical."
"Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone is thorough, efficient and effective."
"A great strength of the firm is providing talented lawyers and going the extra mile in ensuring all our needs are met. It also has strong institutional knowledge which has been critical."
"Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone is thorough, efficient and effective."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Cranmer attracts the highest praise for his white-collar criminal defense practice.
Amy Johnston specializes in complex commercial disputes and class actions and has experience spanning the energy and manufacturing industries, among others. She cochairs Miller Canfield's litigation and dispute resolution practice.
"Amy is always looking out for her clients. She is thinking of ways to analyze and protect her clients' interest. She is an absolutely wonderful leader of the team."
Frederick Acomb is the leader of the firm’s International Disputes Group. He defends and prosecutes transnational litigation on various matters such as supply chain and post-M&A disputes.
"Fred Acomb is a very seasoned lawyer and also a very caring person."
"Fred is a great strategist and excellent advocate."
Ranked Lawyers at
Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
Michigan
Members
Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
A. Michael Palizzi
Amy Johnston
Head of Department
Barry Kaltenbach
Christina Marshall
Christopher Gartman
Frederick Acomb
James Woolard
Joseph Infante
Kimberly Scott
Lara Kapalla-Bondi
Laura Selzer
Michael Janes
Paul Hudson
Robert Murkowski
Samantha Galecki
Sonal Hope Mithani
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
3M
Bank of America
Barton Malow
Comerica Bank
Consumers Energy Company
DTE Energy
FCA US LLC
Fifth Third Bank
Flagstar Bank
Greyhound
IBM
Marathon Petroleum Co. LP
McLaren Health Corporation
Meritor, Inc.
Plante Moran
Speedway LLC
Volkswagen Group of America
Industries
Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
Automotive
Banks
Construction
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Healthcare
Private Clients/Individuals
Real Estate
Retail
Software/Consumer Services
Technology
Transportation
Utilities