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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:
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Miller Canfield defended multiple class action lawsuits against City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department alleging that the city’s drainage charge is unconstitutional because the charge is an unlawful tax under the Headlee Amendment to the Michigan Constitution.
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Miller Canfield is always available to participate in meetings and explain the nuances of the law. Everyone is approachable and extremely intelligent, and their skill is outstanding.
Everyone we have ever worked with at Miller Canfield has been extremely experienced and an excellent communicator.
Miller Canfield consistently provides comprehensive insights into the immediate matter at hand, but also into the overall implications and impacts of various strategic options.
Miller Canfield consistently delivers high-quality work. It effectively manages complex issues and ensures we receive timely and effective support.
Miller Canfield knows the Michigan courts inside and out. The attorneys are responsive and helpful, providing targeted, practical and meaningful advice.
Miller Canfield is always available to participate in meetings and explain the nuances of the law. Everyone is approachable and extremely intelligent, and their skill is outstanding.
Everyone we have ever worked with at Miller Canfield has been extremely experienced and an excellent communicator.
Miller Canfield consistently provides comprehensive insights into the immediate matter at hand, but also into the overall implications and impacts of various strategic options.
Miller Canfield consistently delivers high-quality work. It effectively manages complex issues and ensures we receive timely and effective support.
Miller Canfield knows the Michigan courts inside and out. The attorneys are responsive and helpful, providing targeted, practical and meaningful advice.
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Thomas is diplomatic, cordial and collegial. This works as a benefit for his clients.
Amy Johnston specializes in complex commercial disputes and class actions and has experience spanning the energy and manufacturing industries, among others.
Amy is a superstar. She is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and has impressive insights.
Amy is a pleasure to work with. She is highly knowledgeable and professional, yet also friendly and approachable. Her responsiveness is exceptional, and she consistently delivers excellent results.
Amy is an outstanding lawyer, she is great to work with. Her demeanor is very professional and I think highly of her.
Amy is an excellent lawyer. She is practical, thoughtful and able to concisely cut to the heart of an issue. She provides invaluable advice and insights on Michigan law and courts.
Gerald Gleeson is a well-respected trial lawyer. His wide-ranging white-collar defense experience includes claims of financial misconduct, among other issues.
Gerald is a measured, competent and very good attorney.
Gerald Gleeson is the consummate gentleman. He's gracious, kind and trusted by his clients.
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 always provides excellent, comprehensive services.
Fred is an experienced litigator who fights to win. He’s very good at explaining complicated things simply and making his clients feel comfortable about the process.
Not only is he highly experienced and well spoken, he is aggressive in court proceedings. Watching him depose the other side is like watching a master at work.
Soni Mithani is recognized for her broad-based disputes expertise, with experience handling commercial, real estate and healthcare-related litigation, among other matters.
Soni Mithani is fantastic.
Soni Mithani is an absolute genius and has the respect of all the defense lawyers and opposing counsel. She is straightforward and candid, not afraid to say what needs to be said.
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A. Michael Palizzi
Head of Department
Amy Johnston
Head of Department
Barry Kaltenbach
Christina Marshall
Christopher Gartman
Frederick Acomb
James Woolard
Joseph Infante
Kimberly Scott
Laura Selzer
Michael Janes
Paul Hudson
Robert Murkowski
Samantha Galecki
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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
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Automotive
Banks
Construction
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Healthcare
Private Clients/Individuals
Real Estate
Retail
Software/Consumer Services
Technology
Transportation
Utilities