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Jones Day

Litigation: General Commercial

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Jones Day

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Litigation: General Commercial - Michigan

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Jones Day has a strong litigation practice in Detroit and its attorneys often represent automotive, aerospace, higher education and healthcare industry clients. The team is highly experienced in dealing with contract, product liability and supply chain disputes, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day represented United Wholesale Mortgage in its defense against a putative class action lawsuit alleging RICO violations, among other claims, in connection with its wholesale mortgage business.

Strengths

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  • The Michigan office has some particularly talented litigators and appellate specialists; a team that can take on some of the most conceptually difficult cases.

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  • The Detroit litigation office has provided excellent, appropriately business-minded and risk-adjusted advice to our business. It has prompt, available and trusted advisers.

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  • The Jones Day team has distinguished themselves by virtue of truly understanding our business needs.

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  • Jones Day is very reliable and agile in addressing complex and sophisticated issues.

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  • We would hire them again without hesitation for a similarly complex case, and we recommend them to other entities. That's the best endorsement any client can give.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Louis Gabel
    Band 1Louis Gabel

    Louis Gabel

    Jones Day partner Louis Gabel is well regarded for his white-collar criminal litigation practice, which includes handling matters relating to fraud and False Claims Act violations. He acts for both individuals and corporations and is noted for his prior experience as a federal prosecutor.

    • Louis had the appropriate level of involvement, designated where appropriate and exceeded my expectations in terms of managing the matter and the team.

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    • Louis is very smart, very personable, has very high integrity and is a terrific lawyer.

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    • Louis is a top attorney who I would readily recommend to any client.

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    • Mr Gabel is very astute regarding his client's industry and priorities. He's excellent at finding solutions to issues that take into account the client's value system.

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    • Louis Gabel is an awesome attorney. He's my go-to person in a crisis.

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  • Band 3Arthur T O'Reilly
    Band 3Arthur T O'Reilly

    Arthur T O'Reilly

    Arthur O'Reilly is very well versed in representing clients in breach of contract disputes, antitrust and defamation defense mandates.

    • Arthur is business-minded, client-focused, responsive and highly effective.

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    • Art O'Reilly is very good.

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  • Band 3Stephen Cowen
    Band 3Stephen Cowen

    Stephen Cowen

    Stephen Cowen's extensive litigation experience sees him advising clients in a wide range of disputes, from RICO violations and contract disputes to employment litigation. He regularly handles class action lawsuits and represents clients in investigations.

    • Stephen is incredibly smart. His strengths are his people skills, the soft skills. He does a very good job of making sure everyone's needs are met.

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    • Stephen Cowen is a very well-credentialed and respected lawyer.

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    • Stephen Cowen is an excellent lawyer. He's extremely sharp and aggressive, and he manages the client relationship extremely well.

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    • Stephen Cowen is a great writer and extremely responsive and sophisticated. He's able to grasp the business aspects of litigation and brings a practical approach.

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    • Stephen is an amazing lawyer who has really come to know our work, and that's been tremendously helpful. He can think really broadly about issues and see around the corner.

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