Rutledge, Manion, Rabaut, Terry, Thomas
Rutledge, Manion, Rabaut, Terry & Thomas P.C. is a law firm specializing in litigation defense. Established in 1986, our lawyers have decades of experience in a wide range of practice areas in state and federal courts.
Rutledge, Manion, Rabaut, Terry, Thomas
Rutledge, Manion, Rabaut, Terry & Thomas P.C. is a law firm specializing in litigation defense. Established in 1986, our lawyers have decades of experience in a wide range of practice areas in state and federal courts.
In addition to statewide representation, members of our firm have been selected by our clients as National Counsel in jurisdictions around the country. This role includes the management, coordination and trial of complex and high exposure claims.
We recognize and honor our responsibility to our clients, our community and each other. The outstanding reputation we enjoy is a result of the vigorous defense of thousands of lawsuits up to and including trial. This reputation is reflected by the firm's AV rating by Martindale Hubbell, representing the highest professional and ethical standards.
We invite you to examine the individual attorney's pages for more information on their background, education, experience and areas of specialty.
Main Office
333 West Fort St., Suite 1600
Detroit, MI 48226
313-965-6100
Rutledge, Manion, Rabaut Terry & Thomas P.C. is a law firm specializing in litigation defense.
Established in 1986, our lawyers have decades of experience in a wide range of practice areas in state and federal courts, including:
-Airline Liability
-Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation
-Appellate Issues
-Appraiser Liability
-Asbestos and Toxic Torts
-Automobile First and Third Party Claims
-Business/Real Estate and Commercial Litigation
-Civil Rights Claims
-Commercial Contract Disputes
-Construction Liability
-Employer/Employee Relations
-Errors and Omissions
-General Civil Litigation
-Governmental Liability
-Insurance Broker Liability
-Insurance Coverage Disputes
-Medical/Dental/Pharmacy Malpractice
-Premises Liability
-Products Liability
-Professional Liability
-Property and Casualty Claims
-Real Estate Broker and Agent Liability
We defend medical and dental malpractice claims, insurance coverage disputes, legal malpractice, pharmacy malpractice, and other professional claims.
We represent employers in employee practices disputes, and over the years have successfully defended and represented clients in thousands of matters concerning automobile negligence, premises claims, toxic tort and asbestos litigation, and all other types of general civil litigation.
We recognize and honor our responsibility to our clients, our community, and each other. The outstanding reputation the firm enjoys is a result of our success in defending civil litigation throughout the State of Michigan.
Our attorneys and knowledgeable staff have the experience and resources to provide streamlined file control and direct and timely client communication.
Through research, experience, and technology we have developed client-specific measures giving us the ability to work with each client's individual needs and desires.
Rutledge, Manion, Rabaut, Terry & Thomas, P.C. is a member of the Eagle International Network.
The firm enjoys an AV rating (highest) granted by Martindale- Hubbell.
Paul J. Manion is one of the co-founding partners and current president of the Firm. He is an experienced trial attorney specializing in the areas of medical, dental, legal and pharmaceutical malpractice defense.
In addition, Mr. Manion has an active and successful civil litigation practice defending corporations, business owners and individuals in complex litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, product liability, construction liability and indemnity, trucking and transportation litigation, employment discrimination, and other general civil claims.
Mr. Manion is a member of the the State Bar of Michigan, Defense Research Institute, the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel and the Association of Defense Trial Counsel. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and its Tort and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) and Professionals' Officers' and Directors' Liability Committee. He is Peer Review rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell for the past 25 years.
He is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Additionally, he is a Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America, a Member of Diversity Law Institute, the Trial Law Institute, Barrister Order of Centurions and the American Academy of Medical Malpractice Lawyers (AAMML). He is an elected advocate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and a Fellow of the State Bar of Michigan and Detroit Metropolitan Bar Foundations. Mr. Manion has served as a member of the representative assembly of the State Bar of Michigan and on a State Bar of Michigan Attorney Discipline Panel. He is a past member of the Michigan State Bar District H Character and Fitness Committee.
Mr. Manion is a past Chairperson of the State Bar of Michigan Negligence Section and Officer of the Association of Defense Trial Counsel. He is a member of the United States Supreme Court Historical Society. He also serves as an evaluator for the Wayne County Mediation Tribunal and is Chairperson of its Defense Selection Committee.
He is a founding member of the Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers and a member of the Catholic Lawyers Society and the American Constitution Society. He is a senior staff attorney at the Most Holy Trinity Free Legal Aid Clinic. He is a longtime board member of the Trinity Community Services and Education Foundation.
The Firm is proud to announce that Mr. Manion was the first recipient of ProNational Insurance Company's Platinum Award for achieving 30 "no cause" verdicts in professional liability trials. He is recognized as a "TopLawyer" in the fields of Medical Malpractice and Professional Liability Litigation by dbusiness Magazine and is a Michigan "Super Lawyer". He has also been recognized as a 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Top 100, as well as 2014 Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, he is the 2010 recipient of the Michigan Association for Justice Respected Advocate Award.
Detroit College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1972
Paul J. Manion is one of the co-founding partners and current president of the Firm. He is an experienced trial attorney specializing in the areas of medical, dental, legal and pharmaceutical malpractice defense.
In addition, Mr. Manion has an active and successful civil litigation practice defending corporations, business owners and individuals in complex litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, product liability, construction liability and indemnity, trucking and transportation litigation, employment discrimination, and other general civil claims.
Mr. Manion is a member of the the State Bar of Michigan, Defense Research Institute, the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel and the Association of Defense Trial Counsel. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and its Tort and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) and Professionals' Officers' and Directors' Liability Committee. He is Peer Review rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell for the past 25 years.
He is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Additionally, he is a Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America, a Member of Diversity Law Institute, the Trial Law Institute, Barrister Order of Centurions and the American Academy of Medical Malpractice Lawyers (AAMML). He is an elected advocate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and a Fellow of the State Bar of Michigan and Detroit Metropolitan Bar Foundations. Mr. Manion has served as a member of the representative assembly of the State Bar of Michigan and on a State Bar of Michigan Attorney Discipline Panel. He is a past member of the Michigan State Bar District H Character and Fitness Committee.
Mr. Manion is a past Chairperson of the State Bar of Michigan Negligence Section and Officer of the Association of Defense Trial Counsel. He is a member of the United States Supreme Court Historical Society. He also serves as an evaluator for the Wayne County Mediation Tribunal and is Chairperson of its Defense Selection Committee.
He is a founding member of the Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers and a member of the Catholic Lawyers Society and the American Constitution Society. He is a senior staff attorney at the Most Holy Trinity Free Legal Aid Clinic. He is a longtime board member of the Trinity Community Services and Education Foundation.
The Firm is proud to announce that Mr. Manion was the first recipient of ProNational Insurance Company's Platinum Award for achieving 30 "no cause" verdicts in professional liability trials. He is recognized as a "TopLawyer" in the fields of Medical Malpractice and Professional Liability Litigation by dbusiness Magazine and is a Michigan "Super Lawyer". He has also been recognized as a 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Top 100, as well as 2014 Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, he is the 2010 recipient of the Michigan Association for Justice Respected Advocate Award.
Detroit College of Law Juris Doctorate, 1972
Alvin A. Rutledge is the founder and former President of the Firm. He is a seasoned and skillful litigation and trial attorney specializing in the defense of professional negligence claims, complex litigation, construction liability and indemnity, product liability, fires and explosions, insurance coverage disputes, environmental contamination claims/toxic torts, trucking and transportation litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability and other general liability claims.
Mr. Rutledge has successfully tried hundreds of cases throughout Michigan. He also routinely acts an arbitrator, facilitator and mediator in cases involving personal injuries, professional negligence, product liability and commercial disputes.
Mr. Rutledge is a member of the State Bar of Michigan (Committee on the Quality of Professional Life), Fellows of the State Bar of Michigan and the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (a limited membership/invitation only organization).
He is also a founder and past Chairman of the Board of Eagle International Associates, Inc., an international association of attorneys specializing in civil litigation defense. In conjunction with Eagle, Mr. Rutledge had made presentations to various groups in the United States, England and France on product liability litigation. He also serves as an evaluator for the Wayne County Case Evaluation Tribunal.
Mr. Rutledge is a Charter member and past President of the Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers, a Charter member of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, and a member of the Metropolitan Detroit Bar Association, The Defense Research Institute and the Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
Mr. Rutledge has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for many years. The Firm is also proud to announce that Mr. Rutledge was recently named as a "Top Lawyer" in the areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Insurance Litigation by dbusiness Magazine.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
University of Detroit
Juris Doctorate, 1967
Alvin A. Rutledge is the founder and former President of the Firm. He is a seasoned and skillful litigation and trial attorney specializing in the defense of professional negligence claims, complex litigation, construction liability and indemnity, product liability, fires and explosions, insurance coverage disputes, environmental contamination claims/toxic torts, trucking and transportation litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability and other general liability claims.
Mr. Rutledge has successfully tried hundreds of cases throughout Michigan. He also routinely acts an arbitrator, facilitator and mediator in cases involving personal injuries, professional negligence, product liability and commercial disputes.
Mr. Rutledge is a member of the State Bar of Michigan (Committee on the Quality of Professional Life), Fellows of the State Bar of Michigan and the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (a limited membership/invitation only organization).
He is also a founder and past Chairman of the Board of Eagle International Associates, Inc., an international association of attorneys specializing in civil litigation defense. In conjunction with Eagle, Mr. Rutledge had made presentations to various groups in the United States, England and France on product liability litigation. He also serves as an evaluator for the Wayne County Case Evaluation Tribunal.
Mr. Rutledge is a Charter member and past President of the Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers, a Charter member of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, and a member of the Metropolitan Detroit Bar Association, The Defense Research Institute and the Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
Mr. Rutledge has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for many years. The Firm is also proud to announce that Mr. Rutledge was recently named as a "Top Lawyer" in the areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Insurance Litigation by dbusiness Magazine.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
University of Detroit Juris Doctorate, 1967
Vincent C. Rabaut, Jr. is an experienced litigation and trial attorney specializing in the defense of professional negligence claims involving attorneys, civil engineers, architects, surveyors and appraisers, and insurance agencies and agents.
Mr. Rabaut also regularly defends corporations, business owners, insurers and individuals in complex litigation, construction liability and indemnity, product liability, fires and explosions, trucking and transportation litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, environmental contamination claims/toxic torts as well as other general liability claims.
Mr. Rabaut is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, the Association of Defense Trial Counsel and the Defense Research Institute. He also serves as an evaluator for the Wayne County Case Evaluation Tribunal.
Mr. Rabaut has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for twenty years (1989-2009) and the Firm is proud to announce that Mr. Rabaut was recently recognized as a "TopLawyer" in the fields of Insurance and Contract Litigation by dbusiness Magazine and is a Michigan "Super Lawyer".
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
University of Detroit
Juris Doctorate, 1972
Vincent C. Rabaut, Jr. is an experienced litigation and trial attorney specializing in the defense of professional negligence claims involving attorneys, civil engineers, architects, surveyors and appraisers, and insurance agencies and agents.
Mr. Rabaut also regularly defends corporations, business owners, insurers and individuals in complex litigation, construction liability and indemnity, product liability, fires and explosions, trucking and transportation litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, environmental contamination claims/toxic torts as well as other general liability claims.
Mr. Rabaut is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, the Association of Defense Trial Counsel and the Defense Research Institute. He also serves as an evaluator for the Wayne County Case Evaluation Tribunal.
Mr. Rabaut has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for twenty years (1989-2009) and the Firm is proud to announce that Mr. Rabaut was recently recognized as a "TopLawyer" in the fields of Insurance and Contract Litigation by dbusiness Magazine and is a Michigan "Super Lawyer".
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
University of Detroit Juris Doctorate, 1972
Christopher L. Terry specializes in the defense of insurance carriers in all forms of first party litigation, including coverage disputes with policyholders, suits alleging "bad faith" and no-fault claims alleging traumatic brain injury.
He has lectured and conducted various seminars for attorneys and insurance professionals on these issues in Michigan, Illinois and Minnesota. Mr. Terry also has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, trucking and transportation litigation, construction liability and indemnity, and professional negligence claims. He has also represented numerous employers in defense of actions alleging unlawful discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful discharge.
Mr. Terry is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, the Association of Defense Trial Counsel, the Michigan Association of Defense Trial Counsel, the Defense Research Institute, and the Tort & Insurance Practice and Litigation Sections of the American Bar Association.
Mr. Terry has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for many years and was recently recognized as a "TopLawyer" in the fields of Insurance and Contract Litigation by dbusiness Magazine.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University
Juris Doctorate, 1972
Christopher L. Terry specializes in the defense of insurance carriers in all forms of first party litigation, including coverage disputes with policyholders, suits alleging "bad faith" and no-fault claims alleging traumatic brain injury.
He has lectured and conducted various seminars for attorneys and insurance professionals on these issues in Michigan, Illinois and Minnesota. Mr. Terry also has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, trucking and transportation litigation, construction liability and indemnity, and professional negligence claims. He has also represented numerous employers in defense of actions alleging unlawful discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful discharge.
Mr. Terry is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, the Association of Defense Trial Counsel, the Michigan Association of Defense Trial Counsel, the Defense Research Institute, and the Tort & Insurance Practice and Litigation Sections of the American Bar Association.
Mr. Terry has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for many years and was recently recognized as a "TopLawyer" in the fields of Insurance and Contract Litigation by dbusiness Magazine.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University Juris Doctorate, 1972
David M. Thomas is an experienced trial attorney specializing in the areas of medical, dental, legal and pharmaceutical malpractice defense.
In addition, Mr. Thomas has an active and successful civil litigation practice defending corporations, business owners and individuals in complex litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, product liability, employment discrimination, and liquor liability/dram shop actions.
Mr. Thomas is a member of the American Bar Association, as well as that Association's Committee on Tort and Insurance Practice, the State Bar of Michigan and the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association. He is a past President of The Association of Defense Trial Counsel and sits on the Board of Directors of the Wayne County Mediation Tribunal.
Mr. Thomas has also served as an arbitrator throughout southeastern Michigan. Mr. Thomas is a member of the Defense Research Institute, the Michigan Defense Counsel, the Medical-Legal Society and the Macomb County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Committee. He is a recipient of the "Distinguished Guest Lecture Award" from the Michigan State University, College of Law in the area of trial practice.
Mr. Thomas has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for many years. The Firm is proud to announce that Mr. Thomas was recently recognized as a "Top Lawyer" in the areas of Drug and Medical Device Litigation and Medical Malpractice Litigation by dbusiness Magazine and has been named as a Michigan "Super Lawyer" from 2007 to 2013.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan.
Detroit College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1981
David M. Thomas is an experienced trial attorney specializing in the areas of medical, dental, legal and pharmaceutical malpractice defense.
In addition, Mr. Thomas has an active and successful civil litigation practice defending corporations, business owners and individuals in complex litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, product liability, employment discrimination, and liquor liability/dram shop actions.
Mr. Thomas is a member of the American Bar Association, as well as that Association's Committee on Tort and Insurance Practice, the State Bar of Michigan and the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association. He is a past President of The Association of Defense Trial Counsel and sits on the Board of Directors of the Wayne County Mediation Tribunal.
Mr. Thomas has also served as an arbitrator throughout southeastern Michigan. Mr. Thomas is a member of the Defense Research Institute, the Michigan Defense Counsel, the Medical-Legal Society and the Macomb County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Committee. He is a recipient of the "Distinguished Guest Lecture Award" from the Michigan State University, College of Law in the area of trial practice.
Mr. Thomas has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for many years. The Firm is proud to announce that Mr. Thomas was recently recognized as a "Top Lawyer" in the areas of Drug and Medical Device Litigation and Medical Malpractice Litigation by dbusiness Magazine and has been named as a Michigan "Super Lawyer" from 2007 to 2013.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan.
Detroit College of Law Juris Doctorate, 1981
Anthony J. Calati is an experienced litigation and trial attorney and heads the firm's mass tort section. He is also the firm's technology director and has used that expertise to develop fluid databases necessary for litigating mass tort claims.
Mr. Calati is national coordinating counsel for multiple defendants in asbestos litigation and was instrumental in developing factual and liability defenses for pump and plumbing product manufacturers.
In addition to his activities as national counsel in asbestos litigation, he regularly defends professional liability claims involving civil engineers, architects, surveyors and appraisers, general liability claims, construction defects (mold, lead) and trucking accidents. He has lectured on successor corporate liability and the application and implementation of defenses available under the Michigan Product Liability Act in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
Mr. Calati is a member of the State Bar of Michigan (Negligence and Public Corporation Sections), the Association of Defense Trial Counsel, the Detroit Bar Association, the Macomb County Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, the American Bar Association (Law Practice Management, Litigation and Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Sections) and the Italian-American Bar Association of Michigan.
Member of the American, Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan and Macomb County Bar Associations
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Detroit College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1983
Anthony J. Calati is an experienced litigation and trial attorney and heads the firm's mass tort section. He is also the firm's technology director and has used that expertise to develop fluid databases necessary for litigating mass tort claims.
Mr. Calati is national coordinating counsel for multiple defendants in asbestos litigation and was instrumental in developing factual and liability defenses for pump and plumbing product manufacturers.
In addition to his activities as national counsel in asbestos litigation, he regularly defends professional liability claims involving civil engineers, architects, surveyors and appraisers, general liability claims, construction defects (mold, lead) and trucking accidents. He has lectured on successor corporate liability and the application and implementation of defenses available under the Michigan Product Liability Act in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
Mr. Calati is a member of the State Bar of Michigan (Negligence and Public Corporation Sections), the Association of Defense Trial Counsel, the Detroit Bar Association, the Macomb County Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, the American Bar Association (Law Practice Management, Litigation and Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Sections) and the Italian-American Bar Association of Michigan.
Member of the American, Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan and Macomb County Bar Associations
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Detroit College of Law Juris Doctorate, 1983
Madeleine R. Szymanski is an experienced litigator specializing in the defense of professional negligence claims involving attorneys, civil engineers, architects, surveyors and appraisers, and insurance agencies and agents.
Ms. Szymanski also regularly represents corporations, business owners, insurers and individuals in complex litigation, product liability, construction liability and indemnity, trucking and transportation litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, and other general civil claims.
Ms. Szymanski is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Association for Justice.
Admitted to practice in Michigan and Federal Courts.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1996
Madeleine R. Szymanski is an experienced litigator specializing in the defense of professional negligence claims involving attorneys, civil engineers, architects, surveyors and appraisers, and insurance agencies and agents.
Ms. Szymanski also regularly represents corporations, business owners, insurers and individuals in complex litigation, product liability, construction liability and indemnity, trucking and transportation litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, and other general civil claims.
Ms. Szymanski is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Association for Justice.
Admitted to practice in Michigan and Federal Courts.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Juris Doctorate, 1996
Dale A. Robinson is an experienced litigation and trial attorney specializing in the areas of medical, dental, legal and pharmaceutical malpractice defense.
In addition, Mr. Robinson has defended corporations, business owners and individuals in complex litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, product liability, employment discrimination, liquor liability/dram shop actions and other general civil claims.
Mr. Robinson is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, Toledo Bar Association, Association of Defense Trial Counsel and Michigan Defense Trial Counsel.
Additionally, Mr. Robinson has a practice partner in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, for any cross border litigation needs.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, State of Ohio, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Ohio, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth
Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.Court.
Detroit College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1996
Dale A. Robinson is an experienced litigation and trial attorney specializing in the areas of medical, dental, legal and pharmaceutical malpractice defense.
In addition, Mr. Robinson has defended corporations, business owners and individuals in complex litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, product liability, employment discrimination, liquor liability/dram shop actions and other general civil claims.
Mr. Robinson is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, Toledo Bar Association, Association of Defense Trial Counsel and Michigan Defense Trial Counsel.
Additionally, Mr. Robinson has a practice partner in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, for any cross border litigation needs.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, State of Ohio, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Ohio, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth
Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.Court.
Detroit College of Law Juris Doctorate, 1996
Matthew A. Brauer is an experienced litigation and trial attorney primarily engaged as defense counsel in civil matters including governmental liability, premises and product liability, motor vehicle first and third party claims, employer's liability, nursing homes, fires and explosions, and contract claims.
He regularly defends governmental agencies, commercial landlords, private companies, and insurance entities in civil litigation matters.
Mr. Brauer is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
Detroit College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1994
Matthew A. Brauer is an experienced litigation and trial attorney primarily engaged as defense counsel in civil matters including governmental liability, premises and product liability, motor vehicle first and third party claims, employer's liability, nursing homes, fires and explosions, and contract claims.
He regularly defends governmental agencies, commercial landlords, private companies, and insurance entities in civil litigation matters.
Mr. Brauer is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
Detroit College of Law Juris Doctorate, 1994
Dora A. Wilkerson is an experienced litigation and trial attorney who focuses her practice in defense of general and professional liability matters.
She has successfully defended claims brought against property appraisers, real estate brokers and salespersons, attorneys, physicians and dentists, nursing homes, restaurants, food manufacturers, automobile drivers, landlords and governmental entities. She enjoys the privilege of being the only attorney who has been selected by two Fortune 500 fast food service corporations to defend liability claims and litigation brought against the corporations in Michigan.
Ms. Wilkerson is a member of the prestigious Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), an international organization with less than 1100 attorney members, all of whom have demonstrated their leadership in the legal community. Election to the FDCC is by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of an Admissions Committee charged with making an exhaustive investigation into the qualifications of nominees to ensure that they have distinguished themselves professionally.
Ms. Wilkerson is also a member of the Michigan Bar Association and the National Bar Association. She is a former member of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel where she served as both a board member as well as the General Liability Section Chair.
In 2006, to complement her professional liability practice, Ms. Wilkerson completed course work and was licensed as a real estate salesperson in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice:
-the State of Michigan
-U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
-United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctorate, 1993
Dora A. Wilkerson is an experienced litigation and trial attorney who focuses her practice in defense of general and professional liability matters.
She has successfully defended claims brought against property appraisers, real estate brokers and salespersons, attorneys, physicians and dentists, nursing homes, restaurants, food manufacturers, automobile drivers, landlords and governmental entities. She enjoys the privilege of being the only attorney who has been selected by two Fortune 500 fast food service corporations to defend liability claims and litigation brought against the corporations in Michigan.
Ms. Wilkerson is a member of the prestigious Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), an international organization with less than 1100 attorney members, all of whom have demonstrated their leadership in the legal community. Election to the FDCC is by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of an Admissions Committee charged with making an exhaustive investigation into the qualifications of nominees to ensure that they have distinguished themselves professionally.
Ms. Wilkerson is also a member of the Michigan Bar Association and the National Bar Association. She is a former member of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel where she served as both a board member as well as the General Liability Section Chair.
In 2006, to complement her professional liability practice, Ms. Wilkerson completed course work and was licensed as a real estate salesperson in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice:
-the State of Michigan
-U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
-United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University Law School Juris Doctorate, 1993
Joseph J. Wright is an experienced litigation and trial attorney specializing in the defense of corporations, business owners, insurers and individuals in complex litigation, industrial accidents, construction liability and indemnity, first and third-party automobile liability actions, premises liability, products liability, professional liability claims, commercial disputes, and insurance coverage litigation. Mr. Wright also has a successful appellate practice.
Mr. Wright is the author of "Making Sense of Retained Control and Common Work Area Liability," Michigan Defense Quarterly, Vol. 21, No. 2 (2004), and "Reconciling the Notice of Non-Party Fault and the Taxation of Costs Pursuant to Michigan's Prevailing Party Statutes," Michigan Defense Quarterly, Vol. 21, No. 4 (2005).
Mr. Wright is a member of the prestigious Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC), an international organization with less than 1,100 attorney members worldwide, all of whom have demonstrated their leadership in the legal community. Election to the FDCC is by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of an Admissions Committee charged with making an exhaustive investigation into the qualifications of nominees to ensure that they have distinguished themselves professionally.
He is also a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, the Association of Defense Trial Counsel, and the Defense Research Institute.
Mr. Wright was named as a Dbusiness Top Lawyer in Metro Detroit in 2012 and 2013, an award conferred upon less than five percent of the State's attorneys, based upon peer review polling of 21,000+ attorneys among 51 specialized practice areas.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Detroit College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1987
Joseph J. Wright is an experienced litigation and trial attorney specializing in the defense of corporations, business owners, insurers and individuals in complex litigation, industrial accidents, construction liability and indemnity, first and third-party automobile liability actions, premises liability, products liability, professional liability claims, commercial disputes, and insurance coverage litigation. Mr. Wright also has a successful appellate practice.
Mr. Wright is the author of "Making Sense of Retained Control and Common Work Area Liability," Michigan Defense Quarterly, Vol. 21, No. 2 (2004), and "Reconciling the Notice of Non-Party Fault and the Taxation of Costs Pursuant to Michigan's Prevailing Party Statutes," Michigan Defense Quarterly, Vol. 21, No. 4 (2005).
Mr. Wright is a member of the prestigious Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC), an international organization with less than 1,100 attorney members worldwide, all of whom have demonstrated their leadership in the legal community. Election to the FDCC is by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of an Admissions Committee charged with making an exhaustive investigation into the qualifications of nominees to ensure that they have distinguished themselves professionally.
He is also a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, the Association of Defense Trial Counsel, and the Defense Research Institute.
Mr. Wright was named as a Dbusiness Top Lawyer in Metro Detroit in 2012 and 2013, an award conferred upon less than five percent of the State's attorneys, based upon peer review polling of 21,000+ attorneys among 51 specialized practice areas.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Detroit College of Law Juris Doctorate, 1987
Amy E. Schlotterer is a talented litigation and trial attorney who has defended a variety of clients in medical malpractice actions, third party automobile negligence claims, as well as employment, premises liability, professional liability, civil rights and general negligence claims.
Ms. Schlotterer also has a successful appellate practice representing her clients' interests in claims which run the gamut from medical malpractice to maritime law.
Ms. Schlotterer is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan Negligence Section and the Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
In addition to trial practice, Ms. Schlotterer has had the opportunity to lecture to oral maxillofacial surgery students at University of Detroit Mercy as well as Michigan State University medical students.
Ms. Schlotterer has achieved the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating, AV Preeminent. She has also been recognized as a 2010, 2011 and 2012 General Defense "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers as one of the top young lawyers in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctorate, 1998
Amy E. Schlotterer is a talented litigation and trial attorney who has defended a variety of clients in medical malpractice actions, third party automobile negligence claims, as well as employment, premises liability, professional liability, civil rights and general negligence claims.
Ms. Schlotterer also has a successful appellate practice representing her clients' interests in claims which run the gamut from medical malpractice to maritime law.
Ms. Schlotterer is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan Negligence Section and the Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
In addition to trial practice, Ms. Schlotterer has had the opportunity to lecture to oral maxillofacial surgery students at University of Detroit Mercy as well as Michigan State University medical students.
Ms. Schlotterer has achieved the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating, AV Preeminent. She has also been recognized as a 2010, 2011 and 2012 General Defense "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers as one of the top young lawyers in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University Law School Juris Doctorate, 1998
Matthew J. Thomas is a talented litigator and trial attorney whose practice focuses on the defense of medical malpractice claims and other general and professional liability actions.
His area of expertise also includes legal and insurance agent malpractice, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, products liability, and various commercial disputes and other complex litigation.
In addition, Mr. Thomas has a successful appellate practice.
Mr. Thomas is a member of the State Bar of Michigan; Michigan Defense Trial Counsel; Association of Defense Trial Counsel; and Negligence Section of the Michigan State Bar. Mr. Thomas also sits as a Committee Member for the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrock Bar Association.
The firm is proud to note that Matt was honored in 2009 as a "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers.
Mr. Thomas has again been recognized as a 2010 Medical Malpractice Defense "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers as one of the top young lawyers in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Matthew J. Thomas is a talented litigator and trial attorney whose practice focuses on the defense of medical malpractice claims and other general and professional liability actions.
His area of expertise also includes legal and insurance agent malpractice, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, products liability, and various commercial disputes and other complex litigation.
In addition, Mr. Thomas has a successful appellate practice.
Mr. Thomas is a member of the State Bar of Michigan; Michigan Defense Trial Counsel; Association of Defense Trial Counsel; and Negligence Section of the Michigan State Bar. Mr. Thomas also sits as a Committee Member for the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrock Bar Association.
The firm is proud to note that Matt was honored in 2009 as a "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers.
Mr. Thomas has again been recognized as a 2010 Medical Malpractice Defense "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers as one of the top young lawyers in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Matthew J. Thomas is a talented litigator and trial attorney whose practice focuses on the defense of medical malpractice claims and other general and professional liability actions.
His area of expertise also includes legal and insurance agent malpractice, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, products liability, and various commercial disputes and other complex litigation.
In addition, Mr. Thomas has a successful appellate practice.
Mr. Thomas is a member of the State Bar of Michigan; Michigan Defense Trial Counsel; Association of Defense Trial Counsel; and Negligence Section of the Michigan State Bar. Mr. Thomas also sits as a Committee Member for the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrock Bar Association.
The firm is proud to note that Matt was honored in 2009 as a "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers.
Mr. Thomas has again been recognized as a 2010 Medical Malpractice Defense "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers as one of the top young lawyers in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctorate, 1999
Matthew J. Thomas is a talented litigator and trial attorney whose practice focuses on the defense of medical malpractice claims and other general and professional liability actions.
His area of expertise also includes legal and insurance agent malpractice, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, products liability, and various commercial disputes and other complex litigation.
In addition, Mr. Thomas has a successful appellate practice.
Mr. Thomas is a member of the State Bar of Michigan; Michigan Defense Trial Counsel; Association of Defense Trial Counsel; and Negligence Section of the Michigan State Bar. Mr. Thomas also sits as a Committee Member for the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrock Bar Association.
The firm is proud to note that Matt was honored in 2009 as a "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers.
Mr. Thomas has again been recognized as a 2010 Medical Malpractice Defense "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers as one of the top young lawyers in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University Law School Juris Doctorate, 1999
Hannah McAuliffe Doherty is a recent graduate of Wayne State University Law School.
She received an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan.
During law school, she served as an article editor of the Journal of Law in Society.
Before attending law school, she spent a year as an Americorps/VISTA volunteer at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago.
She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and Detroit Metro Bar Association, and certified to work in the Veterans Administration.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan
Certified to work in the Veterans Administration
Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctorate, 2010
Hannah McAuliffe Doherty is a recent graduate of Wayne State University Law School.
She received an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan.
During law school, she served as an article editor of the Journal of Law in Society.
Before attending law school, she spent a year as an Americorps/VISTA volunteer at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago.
She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and Detroit Metro Bar Association, and certified to work in the Veterans Administration.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan
Certified to work in the Veterans Administration
Wayne State University Law School Juris Doctorate, 2010
In addition to statewide representation, members of our firm have been selected by our clients as National Counsel in jurisdictions around the country. This role includes the management, coordination and trial of complex and high exposure claims.
We recognize and honor our responsibility to our clients, our community and each other. The outstanding reputation we enjoy is a result of the vigorous defense of thousands of lawsuits up to and including trial. This reputation is reflected by the firm's AV rating by Martindale Hubbell, representing the highest professional and ethical standards.
We invite you to examine the individual attorney's pages for more information on their background, education, experience and areas of specialty.
Main Office
333 West Fort St., Suite 1600
Detroit, MI 48226
313-965-6100
Rutledge, Manion, Rabaut Terry & Thomas P.C. is a law firm specializing in litigation defense.
Established in 1986, our lawyers have decades of experience in a wide range of practice areas in state and federal courts, including:
-Airline Liability
-Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation
-Appellate Issues
-Appraiser Liability
-Asbestos and Toxic Torts
-Automobile First and Third Party Claims
-Business/Real Estate and Commercial Litigation
-Civil Rights Claims
-Commercial Contract Disputes
-Construction Liability
-Employer/Employee Relations
-Errors and Omissions
-General Civil Litigation
-Governmental Liability
-Insurance Broker Liability
-Insurance Coverage Disputes
-Medical/Dental/Pharmacy Malpractice
-Premises Liability
-Products Liability
-Professional Liability
-Property and Casualty Claims
-Real Estate Broker and Agent Liability
We defend medical and dental malpractice claims, insurance coverage disputes, legal malpractice, pharmacy malpractice, and other professional claims.
We represent employers in employee practices disputes, and over the years have successfully defended and represented clients in thousands of matters concerning automobile negligence, premises claims, toxic tort and asbestos litigation, and all other types of general civil litigation.
We recognize and honor our responsibility to our clients, our community, and each other. The outstanding reputation the firm enjoys is a result of our success in defending civil litigation throughout the State of Michigan.
Our attorneys and knowledgeable staff have the experience and resources to provide streamlined file control and direct and timely client communication.
Through research, experience, and technology we have developed client-specific measures giving us the ability to work with each client's individual needs and desires.
Rutledge, Manion, Rabaut, Terry & Thomas, P.C. is a member of the Eagle International Network.
The firm enjoys an AV rating (highest) granted by Martindale- Hubbell.
Paul J. Manion is one of the co-founding partners and current president of the Firm. He is an experienced trial attorney specializing in the areas of medical, dental, legal and pharmaceutical malpractice defense.
In addition, Mr. Manion has an active and successful civil litigation practice defending corporations, business owners and individuals in complex litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, product liability, construction liability and indemnity, trucking and transportation litigation, employment discrimination, and other general civil claims.
Mr. Manion is a member of the the State Bar of Michigan, Defense Research Institute, the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel and the Association of Defense Trial Counsel. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and its Tort and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) and Professionals' Officers' and Directors' Liability Committee. He is Peer Review rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell for the past 25 years.
He is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Additionally, he is a Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America, a Member of Diversity Law Institute, the Trial Law Institute, Barrister Order of Centurions and the American Academy of Medical Malpractice Lawyers (AAMML). He is an elected advocate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and a Fellow of the State Bar of Michigan and Detroit Metropolitan Bar Foundations. Mr. Manion has served as a member of the representative assembly of the State Bar of Michigan and on a State Bar of Michigan Attorney Discipline Panel. He is a past member of the Michigan State Bar District H Character and Fitness Committee.
Mr. Manion is a past Chairperson of the State Bar of Michigan Negligence Section and Officer of the Association of Defense Trial Counsel. He is a member of the United States Supreme Court Historical Society. He also serves as an evaluator for the Wayne County Mediation Tribunal and is Chairperson of its Defense Selection Committee.
He is a founding member of the Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers and a member of the Catholic Lawyers Society and the American Constitution Society. He is a senior staff attorney at the Most Holy Trinity Free Legal Aid Clinic. He is a longtime board member of the Trinity Community Services and Education Foundation.
The Firm is proud to announce that Mr. Manion was the first recipient of ProNational Insurance Company's Platinum Award for achieving 30 "no cause" verdicts in professional liability trials. He is recognized as a "TopLawyer" in the fields of Medical Malpractice and Professional Liability Litigation by dbusiness Magazine and is a Michigan "Super Lawyer". He has also been recognized as a 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Top 100, as well as 2014 Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, he is the 2010 recipient of the Michigan Association for Justice Respected Advocate Award.
Detroit College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1972
Paul J. Manion is one of the co-founding partners and current president of the Firm. He is an experienced trial attorney specializing in the areas of medical, dental, legal and pharmaceutical malpractice defense.
In addition, Mr. Manion has an active and successful civil litigation practice defending corporations, business owners and individuals in complex litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, product liability, construction liability and indemnity, trucking and transportation litigation, employment discrimination, and other general civil claims.
Mr. Manion is a member of the the State Bar of Michigan, Defense Research Institute, the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel and the Association of Defense Trial Counsel. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and its Tort and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) and Professionals' Officers' and Directors' Liability Committee. He is Peer Review rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell for the past 25 years.
He is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Additionally, he is a Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America, a Member of Diversity Law Institute, the Trial Law Institute, Barrister Order of Centurions and the American Academy of Medical Malpractice Lawyers (AAMML). He is an elected advocate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and a Fellow of the State Bar of Michigan and Detroit Metropolitan Bar Foundations. Mr. Manion has served as a member of the representative assembly of the State Bar of Michigan and on a State Bar of Michigan Attorney Discipline Panel. He is a past member of the Michigan State Bar District H Character and Fitness Committee.
Mr. Manion is a past Chairperson of the State Bar of Michigan Negligence Section and Officer of the Association of Defense Trial Counsel. He is a member of the United States Supreme Court Historical Society. He also serves as an evaluator for the Wayne County Mediation Tribunal and is Chairperson of its Defense Selection Committee.
He is a founding member of the Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers and a member of the Catholic Lawyers Society and the American Constitution Society. He is a senior staff attorney at the Most Holy Trinity Free Legal Aid Clinic. He is a longtime board member of the Trinity Community Services and Education Foundation.
The Firm is proud to announce that Mr. Manion was the first recipient of ProNational Insurance Company's Platinum Award for achieving 30 "no cause" verdicts in professional liability trials. He is recognized as a "TopLawyer" in the fields of Medical Malpractice and Professional Liability Litigation by dbusiness Magazine and is a Michigan "Super Lawyer". He has also been recognized as a 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Top 100, as well as 2014 Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, he is the 2010 recipient of the Michigan Association for Justice Respected Advocate Award.
Detroit College of Law Juris Doctorate, 1972
Alvin A. Rutledge is the founder and former President of the Firm. He is a seasoned and skillful litigation and trial attorney specializing in the defense of professional negligence claims, complex litigation, construction liability and indemnity, product liability, fires and explosions, insurance coverage disputes, environmental contamination claims/toxic torts, trucking and transportation litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability and other general liability claims.
Mr. Rutledge has successfully tried hundreds of cases throughout Michigan. He also routinely acts an arbitrator, facilitator and mediator in cases involving personal injuries, professional negligence, product liability and commercial disputes.
Mr. Rutledge is a member of the State Bar of Michigan (Committee on the Quality of Professional Life), Fellows of the State Bar of Michigan and the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (a limited membership/invitation only organization).
He is also a founder and past Chairman of the Board of Eagle International Associates, Inc., an international association of attorneys specializing in civil litigation defense. In conjunction with Eagle, Mr. Rutledge had made presentations to various groups in the United States, England and France on product liability litigation. He also serves as an evaluator for the Wayne County Case Evaluation Tribunal.
Mr. Rutledge is a Charter member and past President of the Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers, a Charter member of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, and a member of the Metropolitan Detroit Bar Association, The Defense Research Institute and the Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
Mr. Rutledge has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for many years. The Firm is also proud to announce that Mr. Rutledge was recently named as a "Top Lawyer" in the areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Insurance Litigation by dbusiness Magazine.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
University of Detroit
Juris Doctorate, 1967
Alvin A. Rutledge is the founder and former President of the Firm. He is a seasoned and skillful litigation and trial attorney specializing in the defense of professional negligence claims, complex litigation, construction liability and indemnity, product liability, fires and explosions, insurance coverage disputes, environmental contamination claims/toxic torts, trucking and transportation litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability and other general liability claims.
Mr. Rutledge has successfully tried hundreds of cases throughout Michigan. He also routinely acts an arbitrator, facilitator and mediator in cases involving personal injuries, professional negligence, product liability and commercial disputes.
Mr. Rutledge is a member of the State Bar of Michigan (Committee on the Quality of Professional Life), Fellows of the State Bar of Michigan and the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (a limited membership/invitation only organization).
He is also a founder and past Chairman of the Board of Eagle International Associates, Inc., an international association of attorneys specializing in civil litigation defense. In conjunction with Eagle, Mr. Rutledge had made presentations to various groups in the United States, England and France on product liability litigation. He also serves as an evaluator for the Wayne County Case Evaluation Tribunal.
Mr. Rutledge is a Charter member and past President of the Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers, a Charter member of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, and a member of the Metropolitan Detroit Bar Association, The Defense Research Institute and the Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
Mr. Rutledge has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for many years. The Firm is also proud to announce that Mr. Rutledge was recently named as a "Top Lawyer" in the areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Insurance Litigation by dbusiness Magazine.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
University of Detroit Juris Doctorate, 1967
Vincent C. Rabaut, Jr. is an experienced litigation and trial attorney specializing in the defense of professional negligence claims involving attorneys, civil engineers, architects, surveyors and appraisers, and insurance agencies and agents.
Mr. Rabaut also regularly defends corporations, business owners, insurers and individuals in complex litigation, construction liability and indemnity, product liability, fires and explosions, trucking and transportation litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, environmental contamination claims/toxic torts as well as other general liability claims.
Mr. Rabaut is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, the Association of Defense Trial Counsel and the Defense Research Institute. He also serves as an evaluator for the Wayne County Case Evaluation Tribunal.
Mr. Rabaut has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for twenty years (1989-2009) and the Firm is proud to announce that Mr. Rabaut was recently recognized as a "TopLawyer" in the fields of Insurance and Contract Litigation by dbusiness Magazine and is a Michigan "Super Lawyer".
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
University of Detroit
Juris Doctorate, 1972
Vincent C. Rabaut, Jr. is an experienced litigation and trial attorney specializing in the defense of professional negligence claims involving attorneys, civil engineers, architects, surveyors and appraisers, and insurance agencies and agents.
Mr. Rabaut also regularly defends corporations, business owners, insurers and individuals in complex litigation, construction liability and indemnity, product liability, fires and explosions, trucking and transportation litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, environmental contamination claims/toxic torts as well as other general liability claims.
Mr. Rabaut is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, the Association of Defense Trial Counsel and the Defense Research Institute. He also serves as an evaluator for the Wayne County Case Evaluation Tribunal.
Mr. Rabaut has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for twenty years (1989-2009) and the Firm is proud to announce that Mr. Rabaut was recently recognized as a "TopLawyer" in the fields of Insurance and Contract Litigation by dbusiness Magazine and is a Michigan "Super Lawyer".
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
University of Detroit Juris Doctorate, 1972
Christopher L. Terry specializes in the defense of insurance carriers in all forms of first party litigation, including coverage disputes with policyholders, suits alleging "bad faith" and no-fault claims alleging traumatic brain injury.
He has lectured and conducted various seminars for attorneys and insurance professionals on these issues in Michigan, Illinois and Minnesota. Mr. Terry also has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, trucking and transportation litigation, construction liability and indemnity, and professional negligence claims. He has also represented numerous employers in defense of actions alleging unlawful discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful discharge.
Mr. Terry is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, the Association of Defense Trial Counsel, the Michigan Association of Defense Trial Counsel, the Defense Research Institute, and the Tort & Insurance Practice and Litigation Sections of the American Bar Association.
Mr. Terry has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for many years and was recently recognized as a "TopLawyer" in the fields of Insurance and Contract Litigation by dbusiness Magazine.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University
Juris Doctorate, 1972
Christopher L. Terry specializes in the defense of insurance carriers in all forms of first party litigation, including coverage disputes with policyholders, suits alleging "bad faith" and no-fault claims alleging traumatic brain injury.
He has lectured and conducted various seminars for attorneys and insurance professionals on these issues in Michigan, Illinois and Minnesota. Mr. Terry also has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, trucking and transportation litigation, construction liability and indemnity, and professional negligence claims. He has also represented numerous employers in defense of actions alleging unlawful discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful discharge.
Mr. Terry is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, the Association of Defense Trial Counsel, the Michigan Association of Defense Trial Counsel, the Defense Research Institute, and the Tort & Insurance Practice and Litigation Sections of the American Bar Association.
Mr. Terry has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for many years and was recently recognized as a "TopLawyer" in the fields of Insurance and Contract Litigation by dbusiness Magazine.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University Juris Doctorate, 1972
David M. Thomas is an experienced trial attorney specializing in the areas of medical, dental, legal and pharmaceutical malpractice defense.
In addition, Mr. Thomas has an active and successful civil litigation practice defending corporations, business owners and individuals in complex litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, product liability, employment discrimination, and liquor liability/dram shop actions.
Mr. Thomas is a member of the American Bar Association, as well as that Association's Committee on Tort and Insurance Practice, the State Bar of Michigan and the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association. He is a past President of The Association of Defense Trial Counsel and sits on the Board of Directors of the Wayne County Mediation Tribunal.
Mr. Thomas has also served as an arbitrator throughout southeastern Michigan. Mr. Thomas is a member of the Defense Research Institute, the Michigan Defense Counsel, the Medical-Legal Society and the Macomb County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Committee. He is a recipient of the "Distinguished Guest Lecture Award" from the Michigan State University, College of Law in the area of trial practice.
Mr. Thomas has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for many years. The Firm is proud to announce that Mr. Thomas was recently recognized as a "Top Lawyer" in the areas of Drug and Medical Device Litigation and Medical Malpractice Litigation by dbusiness Magazine and has been named as a Michigan "Super Lawyer" from 2007 to 2013.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan.
Detroit College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1981
David M. Thomas is an experienced trial attorney specializing in the areas of medical, dental, legal and pharmaceutical malpractice defense.
In addition, Mr. Thomas has an active and successful civil litigation practice defending corporations, business owners and individuals in complex litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, product liability, employment discrimination, and liquor liability/dram shop actions.
Mr. Thomas is a member of the American Bar Association, as well as that Association's Committee on Tort and Insurance Practice, the State Bar of Michigan and the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association. He is a past President of The Association of Defense Trial Counsel and sits on the Board of Directors of the Wayne County Mediation Tribunal.
Mr. Thomas has also served as an arbitrator throughout southeastern Michigan. Mr. Thomas is a member of the Defense Research Institute, the Michigan Defense Counsel, the Medical-Legal Society and the Macomb County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Committee. He is a recipient of the "Distinguished Guest Lecture Award" from the Michigan State University, College of Law in the area of trial practice.
Mr. Thomas has been peer review rated AV ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell for many years. The Firm is proud to announce that Mr. Thomas was recently recognized as a "Top Lawyer" in the areas of Drug and Medical Device Litigation and Medical Malpractice Litigation by dbusiness Magazine and has been named as a Michigan "Super Lawyer" from 2007 to 2013.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan.
Detroit College of Law Juris Doctorate, 1981
Anthony J. Calati is an experienced litigation and trial attorney and heads the firm's mass tort section. He is also the firm's technology director and has used that expertise to develop fluid databases necessary for litigating mass tort claims.
Mr. Calati is national coordinating counsel for multiple defendants in asbestos litigation and was instrumental in developing factual and liability defenses for pump and plumbing product manufacturers.
In addition to his activities as national counsel in asbestos litigation, he regularly defends professional liability claims involving civil engineers, architects, surveyors and appraisers, general liability claims, construction defects (mold, lead) and trucking accidents. He has lectured on successor corporate liability and the application and implementation of defenses available under the Michigan Product Liability Act in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
Mr. Calati is a member of the State Bar of Michigan (Negligence and Public Corporation Sections), the Association of Defense Trial Counsel, the Detroit Bar Association, the Macomb County Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, the American Bar Association (Law Practice Management, Litigation and Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Sections) and the Italian-American Bar Association of Michigan.
Member of the American, Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan and Macomb County Bar Associations
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Detroit College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1983
Anthony J. Calati is an experienced litigation and trial attorney and heads the firm's mass tort section. He is also the firm's technology director and has used that expertise to develop fluid databases necessary for litigating mass tort claims.
Mr. Calati is national coordinating counsel for multiple defendants in asbestos litigation and was instrumental in developing factual and liability defenses for pump and plumbing product manufacturers.
In addition to his activities as national counsel in asbestos litigation, he regularly defends professional liability claims involving civil engineers, architects, surveyors and appraisers, general liability claims, construction defects (mold, lead) and trucking accidents. He has lectured on successor corporate liability and the application and implementation of defenses available under the Michigan Product Liability Act in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
Mr. Calati is a member of the State Bar of Michigan (Negligence and Public Corporation Sections), the Association of Defense Trial Counsel, the Detroit Bar Association, the Macomb County Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, the American Bar Association (Law Practice Management, Litigation and Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Sections) and the Italian-American Bar Association of Michigan.
Member of the American, Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan and Macomb County Bar Associations
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Detroit College of Law Juris Doctorate, 1983
Madeleine R. Szymanski is an experienced litigator specializing in the defense of professional negligence claims involving attorneys, civil engineers, architects, surveyors and appraisers, and insurance agencies and agents.
Ms. Szymanski also regularly represents corporations, business owners, insurers and individuals in complex litigation, product liability, construction liability and indemnity, trucking and transportation litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, and other general civil claims.
Ms. Szymanski is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Association for Justice.
Admitted to practice in Michigan and Federal Courts.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1996
Madeleine R. Szymanski is an experienced litigator specializing in the defense of professional negligence claims involving attorneys, civil engineers, architects, surveyors and appraisers, and insurance agencies and agents.
Ms. Szymanski also regularly represents corporations, business owners, insurers and individuals in complex litigation, product liability, construction liability and indemnity, trucking and transportation litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, and other general civil claims.
Ms. Szymanski is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Association for Justice.
Admitted to practice in Michigan and Federal Courts.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Juris Doctorate, 1996
Dale A. Robinson is an experienced litigation and trial attorney specializing in the areas of medical, dental, legal and pharmaceutical malpractice defense.
In addition, Mr. Robinson has defended corporations, business owners and individuals in complex litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, product liability, employment discrimination, liquor liability/dram shop actions and other general civil claims.
Mr. Robinson is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, Toledo Bar Association, Association of Defense Trial Counsel and Michigan Defense Trial Counsel.
Additionally, Mr. Robinson has a practice partner in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, for any cross border litigation needs.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, State of Ohio, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Ohio, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth
Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.Court.
Detroit College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1996
Dale A. Robinson is an experienced litigation and trial attorney specializing in the areas of medical, dental, legal and pharmaceutical malpractice defense.
In addition, Mr. Robinson has defended corporations, business owners and individuals in complex litigation, commercial disputes, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, product liability, employment discrimination, liquor liability/dram shop actions and other general civil claims.
Mr. Robinson is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, Toledo Bar Association, Association of Defense Trial Counsel and Michigan Defense Trial Counsel.
Additionally, Mr. Robinson has a practice partner in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, for any cross border litigation needs.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, State of Ohio, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Ohio, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth
Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.Court.
Detroit College of Law Juris Doctorate, 1996
Matthew A. Brauer is an experienced litigation and trial attorney primarily engaged as defense counsel in civil matters including governmental liability, premises and product liability, motor vehicle first and third party claims, employer's liability, nursing homes, fires and explosions, and contract claims.
He regularly defends governmental agencies, commercial landlords, private companies, and insurance entities in civil litigation matters.
Mr. Brauer is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
Detroit College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1994
Matthew A. Brauer is an experienced litigation and trial attorney primarily engaged as defense counsel in civil matters including governmental liability, premises and product liability, motor vehicle first and third party claims, employer's liability, nursing homes, fires and explosions, and contract claims.
He regularly defends governmental agencies, commercial landlords, private companies, and insurance entities in civil litigation matters.
Mr. Brauer is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
Detroit College of Law Juris Doctorate, 1994
Dora A. Wilkerson is an experienced litigation and trial attorney who focuses her practice in defense of general and professional liability matters.
She has successfully defended claims brought against property appraisers, real estate brokers and salespersons, attorneys, physicians and dentists, nursing homes, restaurants, food manufacturers, automobile drivers, landlords and governmental entities. She enjoys the privilege of being the only attorney who has been selected by two Fortune 500 fast food service corporations to defend liability claims and litigation brought against the corporations in Michigan.
Ms. Wilkerson is a member of the prestigious Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), an international organization with less than 1100 attorney members, all of whom have demonstrated their leadership in the legal community. Election to the FDCC is by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of an Admissions Committee charged with making an exhaustive investigation into the qualifications of nominees to ensure that they have distinguished themselves professionally.
Ms. Wilkerson is also a member of the Michigan Bar Association and the National Bar Association. She is a former member of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel where she served as both a board member as well as the General Liability Section Chair.
In 2006, to complement her professional liability practice, Ms. Wilkerson completed course work and was licensed as a real estate salesperson in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice:
-the State of Michigan
-U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
-United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctorate, 1993
Dora A. Wilkerson is an experienced litigation and trial attorney who focuses her practice in defense of general and professional liability matters.
She has successfully defended claims brought against property appraisers, real estate brokers and salespersons, attorneys, physicians and dentists, nursing homes, restaurants, food manufacturers, automobile drivers, landlords and governmental entities. She enjoys the privilege of being the only attorney who has been selected by two Fortune 500 fast food service corporations to defend liability claims and litigation brought against the corporations in Michigan.
Ms. Wilkerson is a member of the prestigious Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), an international organization with less than 1100 attorney members, all of whom have demonstrated their leadership in the legal community. Election to the FDCC is by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of an Admissions Committee charged with making an exhaustive investigation into the qualifications of nominees to ensure that they have distinguished themselves professionally.
Ms. Wilkerson is also a member of the Michigan Bar Association and the National Bar Association. She is a former member of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel where she served as both a board member as well as the General Liability Section Chair.
In 2006, to complement her professional liability practice, Ms. Wilkerson completed course work and was licensed as a real estate salesperson in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice:
-the State of Michigan
-U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
-United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University Law School Juris Doctorate, 1993
Joseph J. Wright is an experienced litigation and trial attorney specializing in the defense of corporations, business owners, insurers and individuals in complex litigation, industrial accidents, construction liability and indemnity, first and third-party automobile liability actions, premises liability, products liability, professional liability claims, commercial disputes, and insurance coverage litigation. Mr. Wright also has a successful appellate practice.
Mr. Wright is the author of "Making Sense of Retained Control and Common Work Area Liability," Michigan Defense Quarterly, Vol. 21, No. 2 (2004), and "Reconciling the Notice of Non-Party Fault and the Taxation of Costs Pursuant to Michigan's Prevailing Party Statutes," Michigan Defense Quarterly, Vol. 21, No. 4 (2005).
Mr. Wright is a member of the prestigious Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC), an international organization with less than 1,100 attorney members worldwide, all of whom have demonstrated their leadership in the legal community. Election to the FDCC is by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of an Admissions Committee charged with making an exhaustive investigation into the qualifications of nominees to ensure that they have distinguished themselves professionally.
He is also a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, the Association of Defense Trial Counsel, and the Defense Research Institute.
Mr. Wright was named as a Dbusiness Top Lawyer in Metro Detroit in 2012 and 2013, an award conferred upon less than five percent of the State's attorneys, based upon peer review polling of 21,000+ attorneys among 51 specialized practice areas.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Detroit College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1987
Joseph J. Wright is an experienced litigation and trial attorney specializing in the defense of corporations, business owners, insurers and individuals in complex litigation, industrial accidents, construction liability and indemnity, first and third-party automobile liability actions, premises liability, products liability, professional liability claims, commercial disputes, and insurance coverage litigation. Mr. Wright also has a successful appellate practice.
Mr. Wright is the author of "Making Sense of Retained Control and Common Work Area Liability," Michigan Defense Quarterly, Vol. 21, No. 2 (2004), and "Reconciling the Notice of Non-Party Fault and the Taxation of Costs Pursuant to Michigan's Prevailing Party Statutes," Michigan Defense Quarterly, Vol. 21, No. 4 (2005).
Mr. Wright is a member of the prestigious Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC), an international organization with less than 1,100 attorney members worldwide, all of whom have demonstrated their leadership in the legal community. Election to the FDCC is by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of an Admissions Committee charged with making an exhaustive investigation into the qualifications of nominees to ensure that they have distinguished themselves professionally.
He is also a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, the Association of Defense Trial Counsel, and the Defense Research Institute.
Mr. Wright was named as a Dbusiness Top Lawyer in Metro Detroit in 2012 and 2013, an award conferred upon less than five percent of the State's attorneys, based upon peer review polling of 21,000+ attorneys among 51 specialized practice areas.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Detroit College of Law Juris Doctorate, 1987
Amy E. Schlotterer is a talented litigation and trial attorney who has defended a variety of clients in medical malpractice actions, third party automobile negligence claims, as well as employment, premises liability, professional liability, civil rights and general negligence claims.
Ms. Schlotterer also has a successful appellate practice representing her clients' interests in claims which run the gamut from medical malpractice to maritime law.
Ms. Schlotterer is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan Negligence Section and the Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
In addition to trial practice, Ms. Schlotterer has had the opportunity to lecture to oral maxillofacial surgery students at University of Detroit Mercy as well as Michigan State University medical students.
Ms. Schlotterer has achieved the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating, AV Preeminent. She has also been recognized as a 2010, 2011 and 2012 General Defense "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers as one of the top young lawyers in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctorate, 1998
Amy E. Schlotterer is a talented litigation and trial attorney who has defended a variety of clients in medical malpractice actions, third party automobile negligence claims, as well as employment, premises liability, professional liability, civil rights and general negligence claims.
Ms. Schlotterer also has a successful appellate practice representing her clients' interests in claims which run the gamut from medical malpractice to maritime law.
Ms. Schlotterer is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan Negligence Section and the Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
In addition to trial practice, Ms. Schlotterer has had the opportunity to lecture to oral maxillofacial surgery students at University of Detroit Mercy as well as Michigan State University medical students.
Ms. Schlotterer has achieved the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating, AV Preeminent. She has also been recognized as a 2010, 2011 and 2012 General Defense "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers as one of the top young lawyers in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University Law School Juris Doctorate, 1998
Matthew J. Thomas is a talented litigator and trial attorney whose practice focuses on the defense of medical malpractice claims and other general and professional liability actions.
His area of expertise also includes legal and insurance agent malpractice, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, products liability, and various commercial disputes and other complex litigation.
In addition, Mr. Thomas has a successful appellate practice.
Mr. Thomas is a member of the State Bar of Michigan; Michigan Defense Trial Counsel; Association of Defense Trial Counsel; and Negligence Section of the Michigan State Bar. Mr. Thomas also sits as a Committee Member for the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrock Bar Association.
The firm is proud to note that Matt was honored in 2009 as a "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers.
Mr. Thomas has again been recognized as a 2010 Medical Malpractice Defense "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers as one of the top young lawyers in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Matthew J. Thomas is a talented litigator and trial attorney whose practice focuses on the defense of medical malpractice claims and other general and professional liability actions.
His area of expertise also includes legal and insurance agent malpractice, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, products liability, and various commercial disputes and other complex litigation.
In addition, Mr. Thomas has a successful appellate practice.
Mr. Thomas is a member of the State Bar of Michigan; Michigan Defense Trial Counsel; Association of Defense Trial Counsel; and Negligence Section of the Michigan State Bar. Mr. Thomas also sits as a Committee Member for the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrock Bar Association.
The firm is proud to note that Matt was honored in 2009 as a "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers.
Mr. Thomas has again been recognized as a 2010 Medical Malpractice Defense "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers as one of the top young lawyers in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Matthew J. Thomas is a talented litigator and trial attorney whose practice focuses on the defense of medical malpractice claims and other general and professional liability actions.
His area of expertise also includes legal and insurance agent malpractice, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, products liability, and various commercial disputes and other complex litigation.
In addition, Mr. Thomas has a successful appellate practice.
Mr. Thomas is a member of the State Bar of Michigan; Michigan Defense Trial Counsel; Association of Defense Trial Counsel; and Negligence Section of the Michigan State Bar. Mr. Thomas also sits as a Committee Member for the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrock Bar Association.
The firm is proud to note that Matt was honored in 2009 as a "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers.
Mr. Thomas has again been recognized as a 2010 Medical Malpractice Defense "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers as one of the top young lawyers in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctorate, 1999
Matthew J. Thomas is a talented litigator and trial attorney whose practice focuses on the defense of medical malpractice claims and other general and professional liability actions.
His area of expertise also includes legal and insurance agent malpractice, premises liability, first party, third party and uninsured/underinsured auto actions, insurance coverage disputes, products liability, and various commercial disputes and other complex litigation.
In addition, Mr. Thomas has a successful appellate practice.
Mr. Thomas is a member of the State Bar of Michigan; Michigan Defense Trial Counsel; Association of Defense Trial Counsel; and Negligence Section of the Michigan State Bar. Mr. Thomas also sits as a Committee Member for the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrock Bar Association.
The firm is proud to note that Matt was honored in 2009 as a "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers.
Mr. Thomas has again been recognized as a 2010 Medical Malpractice Defense "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers as one of the top young lawyers in the State of Michigan.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, all U.S. District Courts in Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Wayne State University Law School Juris Doctorate, 1999
Hannah McAuliffe Doherty is a recent graduate of Wayne State University Law School.
She received an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan.
During law school, she served as an article editor of the Journal of Law in Society.
Before attending law school, she spent a year as an Americorps/VISTA volunteer at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago.
She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and Detroit Metro Bar Association, and certified to work in the Veterans Administration.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan
Certified to work in the Veterans Administration
Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctorate, 2010
Hannah McAuliffe Doherty is a recent graduate of Wayne State University Law School.
She received an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan.
During law school, she served as an article editor of the Journal of Law in Society.
Before attending law school, she spent a year as an Americorps/VISTA volunteer at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago.
She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and Detroit Metro Bar Association, and certified to work in the Veterans Administration.
Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan
Certified to work in the Veterans Administration
Wayne State University Law School Juris Doctorate, 2010
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