Business Details
Your Trusted Business Litigation Attorney in Birmingham, MI
H. Joel Newman, PLLC is a Michigan-based business litigation and trial law firm with over 35 years of experience in complex commercial litigation. Our practice focuses on business law, shareholder rights, and disputes involving partnerships, LLCs, and corporate entities. We have secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements while prioritizing equitable settlements when appropriate. Our founder, H. Joel Newman, is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, and other prestigious legal organizations.We serve clients across Michigan, including Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties, and are admitted to practice in all Michigan state courts and multiple federal jurisdictions. Our approach combines strategic legal expertise with a commitment to client advocacy, ensuring personalized representation tailored to each case's unique needs.
Services
Business Litigation
Shareholder Disputes
LLC Member Disputes
Business Fraud Litigation
Breach of Contract Litigation
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in business litigation and trial law.
- Our firm has secured multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients.
- We prioritize equitable settlements to avoid costly litigation when possible.
- Our attorney is a member of the American Bar Association and State Bar of Michigan.
- We offer personalized representation tailored to complex commercial litigation needs.
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- AVVO Superb 10
- Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent
What people say
Excellent results
Thorough and cost-conscious
Ethical and fair
Second to none trial skills
Proactive legal advice
Services
Business Litigation
Our business litigation practice handles complex commercial disputes, including breach of contract, fiduciary duty violations, and business fraud. We represent plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts across Michigan. Our approach combines strategic legal analysis with aggressive trial advocacy to protect client interests.
Shareholder Disputes
We specialize in resolving shareholder oppression cases, partnership disputes, and LLC member conflicts. Our firm has successfully represented clients in high-stakes litigation involving breach of fiduciary duties and corporate governance issues. We leverage Michigan's business statutes to secure favorable outcomes for equity holders.
Breach of Contract Litigation
Our breach of contract practice addresses disputes involving business agreements, buy-sell arrangements, and employment contracts. We have obtained significant verdicts in complex cases, including a $5 million settlement against a major life insurance company for contract violations related to a joint venture.
Business Fraud Litigation
We handle business fraud cases involving misrepresentation, conversion, and tortious interference. Our experience includes defending a major automotive manufacturer in an eight-figure product liability claim and recovering $4.5 million in a will contest involving charitable fraud allegations.
LLC Member Disputes
Our LLC member dispute practice focuses on oppression claims, operating agreement breaches, and fiduciary duty violations. We secured a landmark settlement for a 1/3 member in a franchise restaurant LLC, achieving a buyout worth ten times the defendants' initial valuation.
People
H. Joel Newman
Attorney
H. Joel Newman is a Michigan business litigation attorney with over 35 years of trial experience. He obtained his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and is admitted to practice in all Michigan courts and multiple federal jurisdictions. A member of the American Bar Association and State Bar of Michigan, he has secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients.
Questions
What areas of law does H. Joel Newman specialize in?
We specialize in business litigation, shareholder disputes, LLC member disputes, breach of contract cases, and business fraud litigation.
Which Michigan counties does the firm serve?
We serve clients in Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw, Genesee, and other Michigan counties through our Birmingham office.
What notable case results has the firm achieved?
Our firm has secured a $5 million settlement in a breach of contract case and a $4.5 million recovery in a will contest matter.
How does the firm approach business litigation?
We combine strategic legal analysis with aggressive trial advocacy, prioritizing settlements when appropriate while maintaining readiness for complex litigation.
What accreditations does H. Joel Newman hold?
Our attorney holds Super Lawyers recognition, an AVVO Superb 10 rating, and Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent peer review status.
