Christopher T. Lang
Christopher T. Lang
248-663-7741
Summary
Chris’ practice focuses in the areas of commercial litigation, insurance coverage, general liability defense, and automotive defense matters. He has experience in first and third party automotive liability matters, issues related to insurance coverage, general negligence claims, and premises liability. Chris has previously represented both small and multi-national corporations in breach of contract and fraud claims, corporate formations, e-discovery, security compliance, and commercial transaction matters.
Chris practices in Federal and State Courts throughout Michigan. He also has experience in arbitrations and other quasi-judicial entities. In addition, Chris has been involved in transactional and litigation matters outside the State of Michigan. He also gained valuable experience in courtroom practice and procedure while working as the Judicial Staff Attorney for the Honorable Lisa Langton in Oakland County Circuit Court.
Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
- Michigan State University College of Law (J.D. magna cum laude, 2014)
- Lake Forest College (B.A. cum laude, 2011)
Admissions
- State Bar of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Professional Activities
- Defense Research Institute
- ICLE New Lawyers Advisory Board
- Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
- Oakland County Bar Association
- Inns of Court
Accomplishments
- Best Lawyers of America® “Ones to Watch”
- Commercial Litigation (2021-2023)
- MSU College of Law All-school Negotiation Competition Semi-Finalist (2012, 2013)
Prominent Outcomes
Defended an auto insurance company client in a case where the client admitted to speeding and striking the injured party’s vehicle. Through extensive discovery, it was determined that our client’s admitted speeding was not causally connected to the accident that occurred. The Court granted summary disposition on behalf of the defendant.
Obtained summary disposition on behalf of a snow plow company in which the injured party suffered a fractured hip after slipping on black ice. Throughout discovery and research, defense established that the defendant company did not create a new hazard and did not owe any duties to the injured party.
Defended a transportation network company in a case where the company was sued for first and third-party no-fault benefits. Through review of the transportation network statute and the applicable polices, defense established that the transportation network company was not highest in the order of priority or otherwise liable for the injured parties’ claims. Through extensive briefing, defense established that the transportation network company’s policy with select coverages did not violate the mandatory coverages provisions as required by the no-fault act. The Court agreed with defense and granted summary disposition in favor of Defendant.
Obtained summary disposition on behalf of a transportation network company regarding an injured passenger’s claim for first-party no-fault benefits. Through extensive briefing, defense explained the history behind the transportation network company vehicle and justification for the transportation network company not being highest in the order of priority. Defense also detailed to the Court why the exclusions cited by the injured parties’ personal insurer did not apply. This ruling was appealed by the Court of Appeals who upheld the trial court’s decision.
Defended an auto insurance client in a case where the plaintiff sustained injuries as the result of a hit and run. Through thorough discovery, Collins Einhorn was able to secure an involuntary dismissal from the Court of the injured party’s claim.
Successfully defended an infrastructure solutions firm in a case where the plaintiff was injured during a construction project. Plaintiff claimed nearly a million dollars of damages. The claim resulted in a five-figure settlement.
Obtained summary disposition in a personal injury case, where plaintiff was injured after crashing her bike in the vicinity of a prominent Detroit construction project. Plaintiff claimed over a million dollars in damages. Upon thorough discovery, it was determined that the defendant was not the entity in control of signage and safety for the project, which resulted in in a summary disposition on behalf of the defendant.
Obtained summary disposition on behalf of the defendant in a personal injury case where the plaintiff was injured after striking a vehicle on a snowmobile trail. Thorough discovery and research determined that the trial plaintiff was riding on was open to all vehicles. The Court granted summary disposition on behalf of the defendant.
Defended an auto insurance company client in a case where the injured parties were injured in a rear-end accident. Through detailed fact gathering and discovery of the defense team, it was determined that plaintiff had misidentified the individual involved in the accident, and the case was settled for a nominal amount.
News & Insights
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC attorneys Matthew S. LaBeau and Christopher T. Lang recently defended an independent medical device sales consultant in a declaratory action related to unpaid sales commissions. The plaintiff, a Michigan company, was a distributer of medical device products and successor to a contract with the defendant sales consultant. The defendant sold products…
“A Bridge Too Far” is a 1977 epic film regarding the failed Allied operation in Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II. No, this is not a post reviewing the film. However, the title of the film applies to a Court of Appeals ruling that limited the extension of “other health and accident coverage” under MCL 500.3109a. In Meemic…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 27 lawyers have been included in the 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, including four receiving “Lawyer of the Year” distinction. Eleven of the 27 lawyers have been included in the Ones to Watch edition, which recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers…
In law school, every student learns about subject-matter jurisdiction during first-year civil procedure. In a nutshell, subject-matter jurisdiction is a court’s authority or power to hear a specific type of case or claim. It is a prerequisite to a valid judgment. If the court lacks subject-matter jurisdiction, any order or judgment it enters—except to dismiss…
Collins Einhorn Farrell is pleased to announce that attorneys Sam S. Mate, Jr., Christopher T. Lang, Brian A. Catrinar, Mary C. Aretha, and John S. McPhee 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…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 28 lawyers have been included in the 2022 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, including four receiving “Lawyer of the Year” distinction. Eleven of the 28 lawyers have been included in the Ones to Watch edition, which recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers…
Attorneys Matthew S. LaBeau, Christopher T. Lang, and Lynn B. Sholander obtained summary disposition in an automobile negligence claim where the Plaintiff sustained life-altering catastrophic injuries. Their clients, a local farm, and their employee were accused of negligently operating their tractor-trailer, and negligently maintaining the vehicle. The employee was driving 80,000 pounds of grain to…
In 2020, back pain isn’t just something that we experience as we social distance and sit on our couches watching a Tigers game instead of going to Comerica Park. It’s also one of the most common complaints that no-fault insurers see following an automobile accident. For years, the no-fault act has excluded certain chiropractic services…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 19 lawyers have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, including 5 receiving “Lawyer of the Year” distinction. Four additional lawyers have also been included in the “Ones to Watch” edition, which recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in…
Attorneys Matthew S. LaBeau and Christopher T. Lang obtained summary disposition in the 15th District Court in Ann Arbor in a lawsuit for first-party, no-fault benefits. A non-emergency medical-transportation company claimed that it was entitled to reimbursement for services to an allegedly injured claimant. But the claimant previously settled her claim for benefits with the…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that attorney Christopher T. Lang has joined the firm’s General and Automotive Practice Group. Mr. Lang’s practice focuses on first- and third-party automotive defense and other general liability matters. His past experience includes commercial litigation, security compliance, and commercial transaction matters. He also gained valuable experience in courtroom practice and procedure while working as the Judicial Staff Attorney for the Honorable Lisa Langton in Oakland County Circuit Court. For full details, click on headline.