Shareholder
Current_______________________Representative Clients & Matters: - A 50% member of a Michigan Limited Liability Company in a lawsuit alleging breach of fiduciary duty against another 50% member resulting in a favorable $5 million settlementA class of mentally impaired clients in zoning and land use litigation alleging violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act - A major area indoor sports complex in contract and fraud litigation over the payment of management fees- Several large retail, commercial, and single family development owners in multiple zoning and land use litigation matters- A plaintiff in an arbitration dispute before the FINRA arising from consequential damages claims suffered as a result of frozen Auction Rate Securities (ARS)- A franchisee and investor in a lawsuit alleging violations of the Michigan Franchise Act, breach of contract, and fraud- A developer in a specific performance action against a landowner involving a major shopping center development - Several real estate investment funds and trusts in land acquisition, sale, and management roles - A class of indirect purchasers in global anti-trust price fixing conspiracy litigation- Various commercial and residential clients before the Michigan Tax Tribunal with respect to ad valorem real estate and personal property tax appeals- The plaintiff in an arbitration dispute involving minority oppression, breach of fiduciary duty, and self-dealing associated with the management of a real estate investment fund- A contractor in a federal lawsuit and associated private arbitration involving claims of breach of contract against a shopping mall and its owner, and defense of claims of RICO, fraud, and civil conspiracy violations- A shareholder in a minority oppression suit, resolved through a premium buyout of our client's minority share interest- A Tier 2 auto supplier in a contract dispute with a supplier
