H. Joel Newman

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H. Joel Newman: Attorney with H. Joel Newman, PLLC
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Biography

H. Joel Newman, PLLC is a Michigan-based business litigation and trial law firm with a concentration in business law and complex commercial litigation, including business fraud, breach of contract, shareholder rights, shareholder litigation, membership disputes, and LLC partner litigation. We work efficiently on our client's behalf, to maximize value.H. Joel Newman has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements representing plaintiffs and has successfully defended numerous clients against multi-million dollar claims. When possible, an equitable settlement can be far better for a client than a lengthy and expensive litigation. With numerous trial victories over the last 35 years, opposing attorneys faced with the prospect of taking Joel on in court, often find a speedy settlement the most prudent course of action.Mr. Newman successfully defended a "Big Three" automobile and truck manufacturer in an action brought by two major motor home manufacturers seeking eight-figure damages for an allegedly defective product. He has represented plaintiffs and defendants in numerous shareholder lawsuits, at least one of which involved more than $1,000.000,000 in disputed assets. In employment cases, H. Joel Newman has obtained large jury verdicts against major corporations and has succeeded in obtaining no cause of action verdicts in cases with substantial potential liability.H. Joel Newman received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and his undergraduate degree in labor studies from Wayne State University with highest distinction and was elected Phi Beta Kappa. He is a member of the American Bar Association Section of Litigation, State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland County Bar Association and the American Constitution Society. He is admitted to practice in all Michigan State Courts, the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Michigan and the Western District of Michigan and the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Oakland County Bar Foundation (Life Charter Fellow).
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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Business and Commercial Litigation
  • Shareholder Disputes
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Minority Shareholder Rights
  • Partnership Disputes
  • Minority Shareholder Oppression
  • Membership Disputes
  • Family Business Litigation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Non-compete Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Wayne State University, B.A., Highest Distinction, 1981; Wayne State University, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, 1981
Law School Attended:
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1985
Year of First Admission:
1985
Admission:
1985, Michigan; 1986, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan; 1987, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; 1989, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Memberships:
Oakland County Bar Association ; Oakland County Bar Foundation; State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on: Master Lawyers, Business Law and Real Property) ; American Trial Lawyers Association; American Constitution Society.
Reported Cases:
Unibar Maintenance Services, Inc v. Joseph Saigh and Lawrence Wells283 Mich App 609 769 N.W. 2d 911 (Court of App. Mich. 2009)Paragon Properties Co. v. City of Novi, 452 Mich. 568, 500 N.W.2d 772 (Supreme Court of Mich. 1996); Baks v. Moroun, 227 Mich. App. 472, 576 N.W.2d 413 (Court of App. Mich. 1998); Nolan Bros. of Texas, Inc. v. City of Royal Oak, 219 Mich. App. 611, 557 N.W. 2d 9825 (Court of App. Mich. 1996); Kaufman & Payton, P.C. v. Nikkila, 200 Mich. App. 250, 503 N.W. 2d 728 (Court of App. Mich. 1993); McCann v. Brody-Built Const. Co., Inc., 197 Mich. App. 512, 496 N.W. 2d 349 (Court of App. Mich. 1992); Uniprop, Inc. v Morganroth, 260 Mich. App. 442, 678 N.W.2d 638 (Court of App. Mich. 2004).
ISLN:
904172599

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Fixed Hourly Rates
$400 - $450/hr
Contingency Fee
25% - 40%
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, MasterCard, Other - Contingent, Visa
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Fixed fees available

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Silver Client Champion

Joel has represented my interests in multi-million dollar litigation for several decades. Joel is brilliant and thorough. He is a no-nonsense guy, He does not over (or under) promise and he does not o...

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947-237-4374  Phone

248-646-8375  Fax

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