Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Defense Solutions in Michigan
Lacey & Jones stands as one of Michigan's oldest and most respected civil litigation defense firms, serving clients since 1912. Our firm has cultivated enduring relationships with businesses and insurers, delivering tailored legal solutions that address each client's unique needs. Whether negotiating swift resolutions, challenging non-meritorious claims through trials, or shaping legal precedents via appellate courts, our attorneys combine specialized expertise with ethical rigor.We maintain active practice in Michigan state and federal courts, with select attorneys admitted in Florida and Ohio. Our commitment to personalized service, reasonable fees, and continuous adaptation to client needs has solidified our leadership position in workers' compensation defense, civil litigation, and appellate law.
Services
Workers Compensation
Civil Litigation
Appeals and Legal Research
Details
- Year established: 1912
Highlights and features
- Over 110 years of specialized experience in civil litigation defense
- Dedicated appellate department shaping Michigan legal precedents
- Client-tailored strategies for claim resolution and litigation
- Multi-state practice with attorneys admitted in Michigan, Florida, and Ohio
- Proven expertise in workers' compensation and complex civil litigation
Services
Workers Compensation
Our workers' compensation practice defends employers and insurers in disability claims, subrogation, and lien protection. With attorneys admitted in Michigan's Workers Disability Compensation Agency and tribal courts, we handle complex cases involving vocational rehabilitation, mediation, and multi-state claims. Our team combines trial expertise with strategic claims management to minimize client liability while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in civil litigation matters including products liability, motor vehicle negligence, and commercial disputes. Our practice extends to employment-related claims under Michigan Elliott-Larsen Act, OSHA investigations, and intellectual property matters. Attorneys provide comprehensive case management from pre-suit evaluation through trial, utilizing alternative dispute resolution when appropriate to achieve cost-effective outcomes for clients.
Appeals and Legal Research
Our dedicated appellate department handles appeals in Michigan Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and federal tribunals including the U.S. Supreme Court. With a track record of shaping legal precedent, we specialize in complex workers' compensation and civil litigation appeals, leveraging deep expertise in legal research and brief preparation to protect client interests at the highest judicial levels.
People
Carrie Geroux Barrett
Managing Partner
Managing Partner with 35 years of workers' compensation expertise, admitted to U.S. District Court in Michigan. Recipient of multiple legal awards and active in Michigan Self-Insurers Association.
Gerald M. Marcinkoski
Of Counsel
Senior appellate attorney who drafted 2011 Michigan Workers Compensation Act revisions, with decades of experience shaping legal precedent through Michigan Supreme Court cases.
Dennis E. Zacharski
Of Counsel
Civil litigation specialist with 45 years of experience, admitted to U.S. Supreme Court and Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, focusing on insurance law and trial practice.
James R. Geroux
Of Counsel
Workers' compensation attorney with 49 years of experience, consistently recognized in Best Lawyers in America, representing major insurers and self-insured employers.
Ronald A. Weglarz
Senior Associate
Appellate specialist admitted to U.S. Supreme Court, focusing on workers' compensation law with additional expertise in labor law and ALFA International network representation.
Questions
What areas of law does Lacey & Jones specialize in?
We specialize in workers' compensation defense, civil litigation, and appellate law, with additional capabilities in insurance claims, subrogation, and commercial litigation.
How long has Lacey & Jones been in practice?
Our firm has provided legal services since 1912, establishing a legacy of expertise in Michigan's legal landscape.
Do you handle cases outside Michigan?
While primarily serving Michigan, our attorneys are admitted to practice in Florida and Ohio, with federal court representation nationwide.
What distinguishes your appellate practice?
Our dedicated appellate division has shaped Michigan legal precedent through over 150 published decisions in workers' compensation and civil litigation cases.
How do you approach client representation?
We tailor legal strategies to client objectives, balancing swift resolutions with aggressive defense of non-meritorious claims through trial and appeal processes.
