Our lawyers really do try cases, but they know how much our clients hate the time, expense and uncertainty of that type of work. We pride ourselves on finding creative approaches to exceed our clients' expectations in ways that do not disrupt their lives and businesses.
Clients include individuals to Fortune 500 corporations. All benefit from our:
- Client Support - Foster Swift's number one priority is listening to the client and establishing regular and open communication regarding their matter.
- Breadth of experience and knowledge of the law - With 20-plus attorneys on the litigation team and offices throughout the state, we have extensive experience handling all types of cases as well as familiarity with the courts, judges and lawyers throughout Michigan. Today, litigation matters do not always end up in the courtroom. Firm attorneys are well versed in taking cases to trial as well as representing our clients in mediation and arbitration proceedings.
- Case evaluation and management - Foster Swift makes efficient use of technology to research law, evaluate cases and manage documents for litigation. These tools along with our attorneys' bank of experience and client's goals assist in the selection of the appropriate strategy for each case.
- Perspective - We look at all sides of the matter - plaintiff, defendant, judge and jury. This 360 degree perspective is facilitated by our lawyers who are former judges, prosecuting attorneys, as well as credentialed arbitrators, mediators and neutrals.
- Resources - Often key to a case is incorporating the specialized knowledge of subject-matter experts. Clients benefit from the extensive professional relationships our litigators have developed with qualified experts throughout the United States and internationally. We often use these experts to evaluate, report, and testify on behalf of our clients.
- Professionalism - Foster Swift’s litigation group is highly regarded by clients, peers and the bench. As one member of the group puts it, “Integrity is our calling card…as much as our experience, as our abilities and our commitment to the communities we serve. We are known and respected for our integrity to our clients, our adversaries and our system of justice."
Consistent with the above, multiple members of this group are recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Michigan Super Lawyers and have earned AV® Preeminent ratings from Martindale Hubbell.
Our litigation and dispute-resolution clients call on us to represent them in a variety of areas, including:
- Administrative and Agency proceedings - including insurance regulatory issues, professional and occupational licensing
- Administrative and Municipal - including municipal, zoning and land use litigation, governmental immunity issues, Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act claims
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Antitrust
- Appellate Practice
- Asbestos/Toxic Tort Defense
- Business Disputes
- Collections
- Construction Law
- Criminal Defense
- Employment Litigation - including civil rights, disability (ADA), Whistleblower Protection Act etc.
- Energy
- Environmental
- First Amendment-Media Law
- Family Law and Domestic Relations - including divorce, child custody, adoption and related matters
- Food Hospitality Services
- Government Relations
- Health Care
- Medical and professional malpractice
- No-Fault
- Personal Injury
- Probate disputes
- Real Estate
- Transportation law
Committed to achieving the best results for our clients, we approach each case creatively, efficiently, economically and with integrity.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
$2 Million Judgment in Favor of Client on Real Estate Fraud
Represented a Client in a Trademark/Copyright Infringement Case
Successful Litigation Between Mother and Son
Successful Summary Dispositions
Reversal of Denial of Costs and Attorneys' Fees: Norris-LaGuardia Act
Settlement Between Automotive Parts Manufacturer and Prototype Developer
Breach of Purchase Agreement
Successful Negotiation of Sale from Court Appointed Receiver
Sexual Harassment Case: Motion for Summary Disposition
Dismissal Obtained in Case Concerning Alleged Tortious Conduct during National Horse Shows
Dismissal of Claims against Manufacturer Relating to Fire causing $100 million in Damages
Settled Claims Against Decedent's Estate
Motion In Limine Draft for Personal Injury Litigation
Represented State Bar of Michigan in Federal Court
U.S. Steel Defense Against $20 million Judgment
$1,800,000 Award in Bid Protest
Dismissed Product Liability involving Alleged Material Failure
Litigation for Student Collision with State Police
Malicious Prosecution Against Health Care Insurer
Charged the Largest Racketeering Case in the State of Michigan
Litigation Counsel for Various Defendants, Dismissal of Claim Obtained
Michigan's Process for Evaluating the Character and Fitness of Applicants to Practice Law is Constitutional
Special Assessment Appeal: Leelanau Township/Village of Northport
Obtained $55,000 in Legal Fees
Obtained Dismissal of Claims Based on Inadequacy of Scientific Support
Obtained Dismissal of plaintiff's claim that he was confined to a wheelchair after being rear ended by a loaded truck
Nursing Home Employees are only Criminally Liable under the Vulnerable Adult Abuse Act for Consciously Ignoring Risk of Harm of an Act or Omission that Results in Harm
The Jury Correctly Found that the State Bar of Michigan's Director of Professional Standards did not Retaliate against a Law School Graduate for Protesting
Members of State Bar Character and Fitness Committee are Immune from Liability
Represented Client in Largest Medicare Fraud Case in Michigan
Successful Prosecution of Murder Case
