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Attorneys discuss how to capitalize in today’s economic environment

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School’s Annual Law Review Symposium featured two panel discussions on how attorneys can capitalize during today’s economic and business challenges. Attorneys from both private practice and the public sector participated during the symposium, which was titled “The Changing Face of Law: What Innovative Attorneys are Doing Today to Succeed.” “As…

Attorneys Brian D. Einhorn and Collen H. Burke Obtain Summary Disposition in Estate Contestation Case

In November 2014 attorneys Brian D. Einhorn and Colleen H. Burke obtained summary disposition in an estate contestation case. The wife who was also a trust beneficiary, brought claims of legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty against the attorney for the personal representative of the estate. Einhorn and Burke filed a motion arguing that…

Six Practice Areas of Collins Einhorn Farrell ranked as First Tier “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Southfield, Mich.,November 6, 2014 – Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is proud to announce that it has received a Tier 1 ranking of the 2015 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” in the Detroit Metropolitan area for Appellate Practice, Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product…

Eleven Attorneys Listed as Top Lawyers by DBusiness

Nine Collins Einhorn Farrell attorneys were named 2015 “Top Lawyers” DBusiness: David C. Anderson was listed for Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants Theresa M. Asoklis was listed for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants Donald D. Campbell was listed for Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law Timothy F. Casey was listed…

Moloughney and Smith Obtain Summary Disposition for Insurance Carrier Client in Wayne County Circuit Court

Attorneys Kevin Moloughney and Kyle Smith obtained summary disposition for their insured client in the Wayne County Circuit Court. Plaintiff previously filed, and settled, a claim for PIP benefits against Westfield Insurance Company (WIC). He subsequently filed a claim for uninsured motorist (UM) benefits against WIC arising out of the same accident for which he…

Court of Appeals: negligent-procurement claims are subject to a three-year period of limitations

Insurance agents are licensed professionals. They have to complete accredited coursework and pass a licensing examination. But the Michigan Court of Appeals recently decided that that isn’t enough to give them the protections of the shorter limitation period for malpractice claims (2 years). Instead, in Stephens v Worden Insurance Agency, LLC, the Court held that,…

No-fault insurance policies cover people, not vehicles.

Michigan’s no-fault insurance law is grounded in the 1972 no-fault act. But the Michigan legislature couldn’t anticipate every potential issue when it drafted and revised that legislation, so there are many judicial decisions interpreting the act. Although these cases can be confusing to attorneys and laypeople alike, there are a few bright-line rules. Michigan courts…

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