Chelsea E. Pasquali
Chelsea E. Pasquali
248-351-5462
Summary
Chelsea’s practice focuses on civil litigation defense in the areas of general liability, professional liability, and commercial litigation. She also has extensive experience defending first-party No Fault, third party negligence, and premises liability cases. Chelsea has represented large corporations, small businesses, and individuals in breach of contract and fraud claims. Chelsea has obtained defense verdicts in Oakland County and Wayne County Circuit Courts. She also has experience handling cases outside of Michigan and has been admitted Pro Hac Vice in several states. She has successfully briefed and argued before the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Chelsea brings a client-centric approach to her practice. She works alongside her clients to understand their business and legal goals, viewing herself as a part of her client’s team.
Credentials
Education
- University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D., 2012)
- Eastern Michigan University (B.A., 2008)
Admissions
- State Bar of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Professional Activities
- Serves as Collins Einhorn Farrell’s Co-Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Women’s Bar Association Oakland County Chapter
- Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
Accomplishments
- Super Lawyers™
- Rising Star (2018-2020)
Prominent Outcomes
Chelsea Pasqual successfully obtained a verdict of no cause for action on behalf of Defendants in a third party automotive liability action after a jury trial in Wayne County Circuit Court. (October 2018)
Chelsea successfully obtained a verdict of no cause of action on behalf of Defendants in a third party automotive liability action after a jury trial in Oakland County Circuit Court. (July 2017)
Successfully briefed and argued before the Michigan Court of Appeals after plaintiff appealed a prior grant of summary disposition in favor of her clients.
Won summary disposition on behalf of the defendant homeowners in a premises liability action in Oakland County Circuit Court in which the plaintiff claimed injury after a fall on their property.
Won summary disposition on behalf of the defendant snowmobile driver and owner in Wayne County Circuit Court in a negligence claim where plaintiff claimed injury after a snowmobile accident.
Won summary disposition on behalf of medical doctor defendants in Wayne County Circuit Court after the plaintiff claimed injury due to a fall on their medical premises during building renovations.
Won summary disposition on behalf of defendants in St. Clair County Court after the plaintiff and abutting property owner claimed breach of contract, breach of oral agreement, nuisance, and trespass.
Won summary disposition on behalf of insurance company defendants in Wayne County Circuit Court against another insurer where priority of payment of personal injury protection benefits was in dispute.
Won summary disposition on behalf of insurance company defendants in Wayne County Circuit Court against multiple other insurance companies where priority for coverage was disputed.
Won summary disposition on behalf of insurance company defendants in Kent County Circuit Court against insurance company defendants where priority for coverage was disputed.
Won summary disposition on behalf of insurance company defendants in Wayne County Circuit Court where the plaintiff claimed treatment that was out-of-network to his medical insurance coverage where benefits were coordinated.
Publications & Speaking Engagements
The Secret about Staying Motivated, the Women Advocate Committee of the American Bar Association
News & Insights
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CEF is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion as an internal priority. We believe that investing in our local community is part and parcel of our commitment. Developing pipelines of diverse talented young people ensures that our legacy of diversity will continue into the future. We are pleased to share that attorneys Kellie Howard-Goudy, Nicole…
Collins Einhorn Farrell is pleased to announce that attorneys Chelsea E. Pasquali, James J. Hunter, Jeffrey R. Hicks, Margaret A. Cernak, and Lindsey A. Peck have been elected partners in the firm. All five new partners have earned their promotions through their dedication to the best interests of our clients, and the firm.” said firm…
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Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is proud to announce that 15 of its attorneys have been named to the 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list, and an additional 8 attorneys were named to the 2020 Michigan Rising Stars list. Additionally, Melissa Graves was named to the Top 50: 2020 Women Michigan Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers, a…
Collins Einhorn attorney Chelsea Pasquali recently obtained a verdict of “no cause of action” on behalf of her clients, the defendants in a third-party, automotive-liability action. The case arose from a 2014 automobile accident. The plaintiff claimed that the driver was negligent and caused the accident. He also argued that the car’s owner—the driver’s father—was…