Labor & Employment - Michigan
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Butzel Long's strengths include timeliness of response. They are efficient and effective.
I think Butzel Long are the best at what they do. They are exceptional trial lawyers.
The Butzel Long firm truly acts as a partner. The team is always available and remembers key business information to provide sound counsel.
The firm has been called upon to handle complex matters and it has handled them with skill and precision.
What truly sets it apart is the human element. Beyond technical expertise, the team demonstrates an exceptional ability to connect with both employees and management on their level.
Work Highlights
Butzel Long defended the University of Michigan and multiple individual defendants in eight consolidated class action matters stemming from the alleged improper accessing by a former assistant football coach into students’ email accounts.
Notable practitioners
Daniel Tukel cochairs the labor and employment department at Butzel Long. He has notable expertise in disputes relating to claims of discrimination and wrongful discharge, among other issues.
Daniel Tukel is excellent.
Dan has had excellent results in his assigned cases.
James Rosenfeld has more than 30 years' experience handling labor and employment disputes. He has expertise in collective bargaining and labor arbitrations and is also a trained mediator.
Jim is a highly skilled attorney and one of the nicest, most patient lawyers you can work with. He's highly pragmatic but a bulldog if required.
James Rosenfeld has been a valued partner and we anticipate he will continue to be.
Barbara Buchanan acts in litigation involving all types of employment and labor claims, including discrimination, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour disputes.
Barbara is smart, knows what she's doing and can deal with opposing counsel and witnesses in a productive but not adversarial way. That's her skill.
Barbara is incredibly organized and prepared.
Brett Miller often works on wrongful termination cases, among a host of other employment disputes. He also handles traditional labor law matters.
Brett is knowledgeable, a good listener and gets things done.
Brett is extremely patient and offers a high level of customer service and care. He is extremely responsive, available and willing to provide a wide range of counsel.
Carey DeWitt has more than three decades' experience in contentious employment matters, including disputes regarding alleged discrimination, breaches of contract and trade secrets.
Carey DeWitt has been excellent in all areas.
Carey is responsive, effective and talented. He is a good listener. He is professional, knowledgeable and up to date on issues impacting our sector.
