J. Michael Huget

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Michael Huget is a talented and accomplished trial lawyer who advocates on behalf of clients in some of their most complicated and high‑stakes matters. Known for his strategic thinking and skills inside and outside the courtroom, he has tried more than 25 cases as lead or co-lead counsel. These have included multiple jury trials that each lasted a month or longer.

Michael’s practice focuses on several areas including intellectual property litigation, class action defense, entertainment- and media-related claims, and First Amendment claims. He has represented clients in IP rights disputes for a large variety of products ranging from universal garage door openers to neural probes for deep brain stimulation. He has helped companies maintain market dominance by protecting their patent portfolios, including some valued at up to $1 billion in annual revenue.

Michael is sought out by clients for his reputation as a “highly respected IP litigator” (Chambers USA). He is known for his tact and dexterity in handling particularly sensitive cases, including politically charged matters and cases closely followed by the media and public. Most recently, he represented the University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital in a highly publicized end-of-life controversy.

Michael has won notable victories for a wide range of clients, including automotive OEMs and suppliers, media and entertainment companies and research universities. Select representative clients include General Motors, Little Caesars Enterprises, Olympia Entertainment, Neogen, Viacom, Neapco, and the University of Michigan.

In addition to his client work, Michael is chair of Honigman’s Litigation Department.