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Represented individuals in shareholder disputes arising within closely-held companies. Defended mid-size and large corporations against business tort and contract claims. Successfully defended a major financial institution against extensive tort and statutory claims brought by mortgagors. Represented Michigan-based jewelry supplier in copyright infringement suit where prior independent creation and public domain defenses were at issue. Favorably resolved a commercial dispute on behalf of a prominent Detroit restaurant management company and its principal arising out of claimed breaches of the controlling Operating Agreement. Prevailed at summary judgment stage on behalf of a national fitness chain against claims of intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Successfully defended an automotive supplier against quasi-contractual claims asserted in the face of an unambiguous letter of intent. Counseled and represented commercial landlords in resolving leasehold disputes, ranging from simple evictions to more involved, contested litigation. Represented national corporation in a contractual dispute involving the parties' respective obligations under the controlling lease agreement. Experienced in pretrial discovery, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution in commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS American Equity Mortgage Ameritech Publishing, Inc Carhartt, Inc Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation CVS Corporation Combine International, Inc. Life Time Fitness, Inc. Oakland Mall LLC Related Companies LLC Target Steel, Inc. United Health Care, Inc. AREAS OF PRACTICE EMPHASIS Accounts Receivable and Collections Banking & Financial Services Business Torts Copyright Real Estate PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT Oakland County Bar Association Federal Bar Association Women Lawyers Association of Michigan COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, Young Adult Division member EDUCATION University of Michigan, B.A. 2001(with distinction) Wayne State University Law School, J.D. 2005 (cume laude) Order of the Coif Senior Note and Comment Editor, Wayne Law Review.
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