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17 CEF attorneys named to 2018 Best Lawyers List, including three receiving “Lawyer of the Year” distinction

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 17 of its attorneys have been named to the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers in America©. In addition, three attorneys have received the high distinction of being named Metro Detroit’s 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers for their outstanding work. This marks the eighth year in a row that a Collins Einhorn lawyer has been so honored with this prestigious designation. Click on the headline to view the full list of recipients.

Attorneys Dickey and Dysarz win Motion for Summary Disposition based upon Covenant v. State Farm in Oakland County Circuit Court in First-Party No-Fault Case

Attorneys Ashley S. Dickey and MaryRachel Dysarz won a summary disposition motion in favor of an automobile no-fault insurer. Plaintiff, a medical provider, claimed to be entitled to medical expenses, interest, and fees totaling more than $140,000.00, incurred on behalf of a claimant who was allegedly injured in an automobile accident. Click on headline for full details.

Attorney Matthew S. LaBeau joins the firm’s General and Automotive Liability Practice Group

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that attorney Matthew S. LaBeau has joined the firm’s General and Automotive Liability practice group. LaBeau will focus his practice on the defense of first and third-party No-Fault claims, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, automobile negligence, premises liability, general negligence, and contractual disputes. LaBeau has extensive experience in defending catastrophic No-Fault claims, as well consulting insurers regarding catastrophic claims prior to litigation. His background also includes involvement in all aspects of the litigation process from the discovery process through trial, routinely resulting in successful results for his clients. LaBeau has frequently made presentations throughout the State of Michigan on various topics relating to claims under the Michigan No-Fault Act, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, and automobile negligence.

Kellie Howard-Goudy Recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a 2017 “Women in the Law”

We are pleased to announce that our partner Kellie L. Howard-Goudy has been named a 2017 Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Women in the Law Award recipient. The selection criteria included commitment to excellence in the practice of law, inspiring and accomplished leadership in the profession, mentoring and significant contributions of time and effort to volunteer and pro bono activities. Howard-Goudy is one of 30 distinguished lawyers who were chosen to receive this prestigious award. Click on the headline to read the full announcement.

Court Grants Motion for Summary Disposition in St. Clair County Circuit Court in Premises Liability/Third-Party Criminal Acts Claim

Attorneys Kari L. Melkonian and Jonathan B. Koch won summary disposition in favor of a hotel in a premises liability action arising out of an assault on a visitor at the premises. The plaintiff-visitor was assaulted by a hotel guest and sued the hotel under a premises liability theory that it had a duty to act in response to an allegedly reported threat. The Court dismissed plaintiff’s claims finding that there is no duty to anticipate or prevent the criminal acts of third-parties and that the hotel had no notice of any potential threat and therefore no duty to act.

Attorneys Howard-Goudy and Cook obtain summary disposition on behalf of public school district

Attorneys Kellie L. Howard-Goudy and Michael J. Cook obtained summary disposition on behalf of a public school district and the school itself, cutting off a multimillion dollar liability exposure. The plaintiff, arguing the case in Wayne County Circuit Court, asserted negligence and gross negligence claims based on a paralyzing injury he suffered during football practice. He claimed that the operation of the school football team was negligent and unauthorized. Howard-Goudy and Cook asserted and the Court agreed that the school district, which was an “educational authority” instead of a typical school district, was entitled to governmental immunity.

David C. Anderson Elected Commissioner of the State Bar of Michigan

We are pleased to announce that our partner David C. Anderson has been elected to the board of commissioners of the State Bar of Michigan. The State Bar Board of Commissioners provides oversight to the various operations of the State Bar, such as finance, public policy, professional standards, and member services and communications. Anderson will represent District I (Oakland County), serving for a three-year term expiring at the close of the 2020 Annual Meeting. Click on the headline to read the full submission.

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC Partner Kari L. Melkonian is Elected to Board of Directors for the Oakland County Bar Association

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC proudly announces the election of its partner Kari L. Melkonian to the Board of Directors for the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA). Melkonian will be serving a three-year term beginning June 1, 2017. To read the full announcement, click on the headline.

Attorney MaryRachel Dysarz Joins Firm’s General and Automotive Liability Practice Group

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that attorney MaryRachel Dysarz has joined the firm’s General and Automotive Liability practice group. Ms. Dysarz focuses her practice on general liability and first- and third-party automotive defense. She provides clients with guidance through the litigation process, beginning from the discovery phase through trial. Ms. Dysarz has vast experience preparing and successfully arguing motions for summary disposition on behalf of clients. In addition to her automotive liability background, Dysarz has also handled medical/dental professional liability, premise liability, and general negligence cases.

Attorney Kyle M. Dysarz Joins Firm’s Insurace Coverage Practice Group

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that attorney Kyle M. Dysarz has joined the firm’s Insurance Coverage practice group. Mr. Dysarz provides clients with formal opinions on the coverages afforded by commercial general liability, business owners, homeowners, and umbrella insurance policies, and he assists with drafting reservations of rights and declinations as needed. He also litigates declaratory judgment actions in connection with claims of bodily injury, property damage, construction defects, personal and advertising injury, and toxic torts. In addition to his focus on insurance coverage, Dysarz also has experience as a defense litigator and has handled a variety of complex disputes, including wrongful death claims, construction defect claims, and bad faith insurance claims.

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