Rhoades McKee
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Rhoades McKee is a comprehensive, full-service law firm with over 50 attorneys and 25 legal practice specialties. With offices in Grand Rapids, Hastings, and Holland, Rhoades McKee offers legal services in the areas of Business and Litigation, Real Estate and Construction, and Family and Individual Law.
Rhoades McKee’s Commercial and Business Litigation Group was once again recognized by Chambers and Partners and US News Best Lawyers as one of the best in Michigan and the metropolitan Grand Rapids area. Many of our lawyers were also individually recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers®, Best Lawyers of America®, and Grand Rapids Magazine Top Lawyers for their litigation work. We also continue to stay up-to-date on the latest legal developments and are dedicated to providing helpful advice to our clients. For example, we are known for work in the following areas:
- Valuation Expertise: We are routinely retained by business owners to address complicated issues concerning ownership disputes.Those engagements regularly require us to work closely with valuation professionals to know and understand the key drivers of value for each business.Our attorneys have specialized training in business valuation, which allows us to work efficiently and effectively to receive the best possible outcome for our clients, whether they are on the side looking to buy out the other owner or sell.
- Shareholder/Member Oppression: Coinciding with the above, we also regularly represent individuals subjected to unfair and oppressive treatment by controlling shareholders, members, or managers. These minority owners often experience a majority owner refusing to provide information, failing to pay proper dividends or distributions, or otherwise unfairly treating the minority owner.With our knowledge of finance, corporate governance rules, and statutory/case law in this area, we successfully litigate and resolve these owner disputes through mediation or litigation.
- Contract Disputes: We assist small, medium, and large corporations with all manner of contract disputes, including those involving non-competition agreements, supplier disputes, disputes under the Uniform Commercial Code, construction contract disputes, and real estate contract disputes.
- No-Fault/Provider Litigation: We represent healthcare companies seeking payment for their services under the Michigan No-Fault Act. Often these matters involve analysis of not only the key statutory law, but also complex areas concerning Medicare, contract law, and medical records and terminology.
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- Grand Rapids55 Campau Avenue NW, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, MI 49503
- Tel: +1 616 235 3500
- Fax: +1 616 459 5102
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Our commercial litigation team provides a brief summary of a few work highlights for 2018.
appeal affirms jury verdict and holds that res ipsa loquitur applies in premises liability cases
The Court of Appeals held that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur (“the thing speaks for itself”) applies to premises liability claims. Prior to this decision, there had been no published decisions in Michigan addressing this issue in a premises liability case.
Commercial Litigation Team 2017 Work Highlights
Our commercial litigation team has worked diligently to develop unique capabilities in finance, accounting, and business valuation, and we enjoy leveraging those capabilities to secure unique outcomes. The following article outlines some of the unique results we achieved for clients in 2017
RHOADES MCKEE WELCOMES TRIAL ATTORNEY IAN NORTHON
Northon concentrates on defending entrepreneurs and their companies in high-stakes employment matters, including terminations in the c-suite, trade secret injunctions, and non-compete cases. Northon has more than a dozen civil trial wins, conducted numerous internal investigations for employers, and
Client Awarded Judgment of $500,000
Our client gave his retirement funds to the defendant for purchasing and rehabilitating specific properties. The defendant transferred the money to his solely owned side company and spent the money. The Court granted summary judgment to our client on his conversion claims and awarded treble damages.
Reversing the Burden of Proof: Lying Doesn't Pay-Discovery Misconduct
We represented the plaintiff, who was hired to grow the defendant company and was paid a salary plus 20% of the company’s profits. The company owner depressed the company profits by improperly expensing items. Our finance and accounting backgrounds were crucial to resolving this case out of court.
Unauthorized Stock Sale: Jury Awards Damages and Sends Message to an Unclaimed Property Firm
After an unclaimed property firm authorized the sale of stock with the client's authorization. The firm pocketed the proceeds from the sale. The client brought the case to trial. The jury found in favor of our client by awarding $64,391.34 in actual damages and $32,195.67 in treble damages.
Avoiding "Civil War" Experts weigh in on how family-owned businesses can avoid damaging litigation
Paul McCarthy gives insight on family businesses litigation after Kent County Circuit Court granted Blair Sharpe, Rhoades McKee Client, the ability to retain his shares in the existing family business.
Our commercial litigation team provides a brief summary of a few work highlights for 2018.
appeal affirms jury verdict and holds that res ipsa loquitur applies in premises liability cases
The Court of Appeals held that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur (“the thing speaks for itself”) applies to premises liability claims. Prior to this decision, there had been no published decisions in Michigan addressing this issue in a premises liability case.
Commercial Litigation Team 2017 Work Highlights
Our commercial litigation team has worked diligently to develop unique capabilities in finance, accounting, and business valuation, and we enjoy leveraging those capabilities to secure unique outcomes. The following article outlines some of the unique results we achieved for clients in 2017
RHOADES MCKEE WELCOMES TRIAL ATTORNEY IAN NORTHON
Northon concentrates on defending entrepreneurs and their companies in high-stakes employment matters, including terminations in the c-suite, trade secret injunctions, and non-compete cases. Northon has more than a dozen civil trial wins, conducted numerous internal investigations for employers, and
Client Awarded Judgment of $500,000
Our client gave his retirement funds to the defendant for purchasing and rehabilitating specific properties. The defendant transferred the money to his solely owned side company and spent the money. The Court granted summary judgment to our client on his conversion claims and awarded treble damages.
Reversing the Burden of Proof: Lying Doesn't Pay-Discovery Misconduct
We represented the plaintiff, who was hired to grow the defendant company and was paid a salary plus 20% of the company’s profits. The company owner depressed the company profits by improperly expensing items. Our finance and accounting backgrounds were crucial to resolving this case out of court.
Unauthorized Stock Sale: Jury Awards Damages and Sends Message to an Unclaimed Property Firm
After an unclaimed property firm authorized the sale of stock with the client's authorization. The firm pocketed the proceeds from the sale. The client brought the case to trial. The jury found in favor of our client by awarding $64,391.34 in actual damages and $32,195.67 in treble damages.
Avoiding "Civil War" Experts weigh in on how family-owned businesses can avoid damaging litigation
Paul McCarthy gives insight on family businesses litigation after Kent County Circuit Court granted Blair Sharpe, Rhoades McKee Client, the ability to retain his shares in the existing family business.