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Attorneys Matthew S. LaBeau and Lindsey Peck Obtain Summary Disposition in High Exposure Negligence Case

Attorneys Matthew S. LaBeau and Lindsey A. Peck obtained summary disposition in a negligence claim where plaintiff sustained life altering catastrophic injuries.  Their clients, an automobile manufacturer and distributor, were accused of not properly securing a parking lot where new vehicles were stored before shipment.  A former employee cut a hole in the fence surrounding…

Michael J. Cook Obtains Affirmance of Order Denying Relief Under MCL 600.2310 in Medical-Malpractice Action

In Kostadinovski v Harrington, the plaintiffs wanted to replace their original medical-malpractice claims, which they abandoned, with an entirely new theory. On remand from a prior appeal, the trial court ruled that the plaintiffs could not amend their notice of intent to sue to include the new claim. The Court of Appeals affirmed. Collins Einhorn…

Association of Defense Trial Counsel Awards Brian D. Einhorn the Lifetime Achievement Award

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that the Association of Defense Trial Counsel has awarded Brian D. Einhorn the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the organization and legal community. The purpose of the ADTC is to connect lawyers in southeastern Michigan who primarily represent insurance companies and other corporate defendants in damage…

Collins Einhorn Welcomes Joshua M. Stapp to Its General and Automotive Liability Practice Group

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that attorney Joshua M. Stapp has joined the firm’s General and Automotive Liability practice group. Stapp has nine years of litigation experience. He concentrates his practice on defense of personal injury claims, including those arising out of third-party automobile negligence, first-party No-Fault, uninsured and under-insured motorist, general…

Attorneys Kellie Howard-Goudy, Nicole Wilinski, and Chelsea Pasquali Participate in a 4-Part Girls Empowerment Workshop Series

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 Attorneys Prevail in Accounting-Malpractice Suit

There’s no shortage of decisions addressing the requirement of expert testimony in legal and medical-malpractice cases. But decisions addressing the requirement of expert testimony in accounting-malpractice cases are few and far between, as we noted in a couple previous posts (which can be accessed here and here). CEF attorneys hope to change that and recently made some…

Michael J. Sullivan Awarded Michigan Defense Trial Counsel 2021 Excellence In Defense Award

We are proud to announce that the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel has awarded Michael J. Sullivan the 2021 Excellence In Defense Award. The MDTC “Excellence in Defense Award” honors those civil defense counsel who, over a number of years and through their professionalism, intelligence, creativity, judgment, personality, sensitivity, civility, advocacy skills, community involvement and efforts…

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC Announces Attorneys Pasquali, Hunter, Hicks, Cernak, and Peck as New Partners

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…

Attorney Matthew LaBeau Credited as Contributor to (ICLE)’s Resource Book, “No-Fault Automobile Law and Practice in Michigan, Fourth Edition”

Attorney Matthew LaBeau has been credited as a contributor to the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE)’s resource book, “No-Fault Automobile Law and Practice in Michigan, Fourth Edition.” Matthew has provided his expert analysis on navigating the evolving no-fault landscape and specifically addressed issues related to the reform of the Michigan No-Fault Act. A copy…

Collins Einhorn Farrell Proudly Partners with Angels’ Place

Collins Einhorn Farrell’s long-standing tradition of generously giving to worthwhile causes continued in 2020, despite the challenges brought by the pandemic. This holiday season, CEF partnered with Angels’ Place as the beneficiary of our traditional firm-wide charity events.    Angels’ Place is a non-profit that focuses on providing loving homes and professional support to individuals with…

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