I believe that it’s prudent, both in life and in law, to anticipate and avoid problems before they arise. Toward that end, I optimally prefer to help my clients avoid legal problems by identifying measures that can be implemented to reduce the likelihood that claims will develop. My practice is focused on providing timely, efficient, and effective legal consultation and representation to businesses operating in Michigan in the following practice areas:• Insurance & Indemnity Law;• Construction Law;• Occupational Safety & Health Law;• Business & Contract Law;• Employment Law; and• General Tort Law.I’m a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in both general and complex litigation in state and federal courts and administrative agencies.I previously served as Assistant General Counsel for Fruehauf Trailer Corporation, a national commercial-trailer-manufacturing company. In that position, I managed the company’s product liability, warranty, asbestos, and other litigation on a national basis, drafted and negotiated sales and warranty contracts, analyzed legislation, worked with management, industry groups, and NHTSA representatives on significant product issues, advised management on product defect investigations and recalls, and was involved in numerous special projects.