About

Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.

For more than 170 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:

  • 16 Fortune 50 companies
  • Top Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers
  • Many of the Tier One Automotive Suppliers
  • Many of the major financial service firms
  • Many of the major national and regional banks

Chambers Review

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Michigan

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone is a highly esteemed group of litigators noted for its experience in major trials and alternative dispute resolution. The team is experienced handling product liability cases, tax disputes and government investigations. It represents an array of Fortune 500 companies, including several major automotive suppliers and manufacturers. The firm provides coverage across the Midwest and also handles cross-border cases.

Work Highlights

  • Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone defended the owners of the 40-floor skyscraper located at One South Wacker in the Chicago Loop against claims of breach of contract, claims to foreclose mechanics liens and several other related claims filed by general contractor Bear Construction and its subcontractors Competitive Piping Systems and Current Communications & Electric Corporation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas W Cranmer
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Thomas W Cranmer
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Thomas Cranmer attracts the highest praise for his white-collar criminal defense practice.

Thomas Cranmer is universally respected.

Tom is one of the top lawyers in Michigan in several areas, including criminal practice and mediations.

Thomas Cranmer is very, very good.

Thomas is one of the best in the business.

Amy Johnston
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Amy Johnston
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Amy Johnston specializes in complex commercial disputes and class actions and has experience spanning the energy and manufacturing industries, among others.

Amy is a skilled and very experienced litigator. She offers very business-oriented, practical solutions for business executives.

Amy's ability to analyze a factual scenario and develop appropriate defenses is only something that can be developed over a long period of litigation experience.

Amy Johnston is phenomenal.

Amy Johnston is excellent.

I thought Amy Johnston was incredibly professional and incredibly good.

Gerald J. Gleeson II
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Gerald J. Gleeson II
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Gerald Gleeson is a well-respected trial lawyer. His wide-ranging white-collar defense experience includes claims of financial misconduct, among other issues.

He is extremely capable, humble and well respected, especially on the criminal side.

Gerald Gleeson is an excellent attorney.

Gerald Gleeson is a great all-around lawyer and counselor.

Frederick Acomb
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Frederick Acomb
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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 handles issues big and small with ease. His ability to navigate complex situations makes him indispensable.

Fred is an outstanding lawyer who is highly determined and a very effective advocate. He is particularly strong in advancing his client’s position and negotiating favorable outcomes.

Frederick Acomb is a fantastic attorney.

Soni Mithani
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Soni Mithani
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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 stands out for her responsiveness and ability to look around corners, see what's happening down the road and anticipate.

Sonal is very good at listening. She is very patient with her clients, thorough in her approach, a very good writer and very good at managing client expectations.

I'd give very high marks to Soni.

Sonal is an absolute genius. I have the utmost respect for her acumen, personality and humility.

Ranked Lawyers at
Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.

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Michigan

Litigation: General Commercial

Amy Johnston
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Amy Johnston
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Band 2
Frederick Acomb
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Frederick Acomb
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Band 3
Soni Mithani
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Soni Mithani
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Band 3
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Thomas W Cranmer
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Thomas W Cranmer
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Band 1
Gerald J. Gleeson II
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Gerald J. Gleeson II
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Band 2

Members

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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

Thomas W Cranmer

Thomas W Cranmer

Head of Department

Clients

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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

Industries

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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