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

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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

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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

Clients (17)

  • Barton Malow
  • Comerica Bank
  • Flagstar Bank
  • IBM
  • McLaren Health Corporation
  • Meritor, Inc.
  • Plante Moran
  • Volkswagen Group of America
  • Marathon Petroleum Co. LP
  • FCA US LLC
  • Bank of America
  • Fifth Third Bank
  • 3M
  • Consumers Energy Company
  • DTE Energy
  • Speedway LLC
  • Greyhound

Industries (16)

  • Automotive
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Government
  • Utilities
  • Private Clients/Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Banks
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Software/Consumer Services
  • Technology
  • Transportation

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Michigan

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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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  • Miller Canfield has exceptional knowledge of its subject matter. The attorneys are tenacious and vigorous defenders of their clients. They do the research and also think outside the box.

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  • Miller Canfield keeps me updated and provides recommended courses of action. I know the cases are being handled thoroughly.

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  • Miller Canfield has excellent attorneys who are subject matter experts in their various legal disciplines.

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  • Miller Canfield is excellent at assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a lawsuit and recommending a strategic approach to achieving the best result.

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  • The team demonstrated strong subject matter expertise while explaining complex legal issues in a way that was easy to understand. They were proactive, detail-oriented and consistently followed through.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Thomas W Cranmer
    Thomas W Cranmer

    Thomas W Cranmer

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

    • Thomas Cranmer is universally respected.

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

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    • Thomas Cranmer is very, very good.

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    • Thomas is one of the best in the business.

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  • Amy Johnston
    Amy Johnston

    Amy Johnston

    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.

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    • 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.

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    • Amy Johnston is phenomenal.

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    • Amy Johnston is excellent.

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    • I thought Amy Johnston was incredibly professional and incredibly good.

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  • Gerald J. Gleeson II
    Gerald J. Gleeson II

    Gerald J. Gleeson II

    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.

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    • Gerald Gleeson is an excellent attorney.

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

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  • Frederick Acomb
    Frederick Acomb

    Frederick Acomb

    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.

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    • 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.

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    • Frederick Acomb is a fantastic attorney.

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  • Soni Mithani
    Soni Mithani

    Soni Mithani

    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.

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    • 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.

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    • I'd give very high marks to Soni.

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

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