Areas of Practice

Mediation/Facilitation

 

Serve a mediator to assist the parties and counsel in their efforts to negotiate a voluntary settlement of their civil disputes.

There are two basic styles of mediation: facilitation and evaluation. Facilitators promote communication between the parties to help them achieve an acceptable resolution, while refraining from expressing any opinion on the merits of the case. Evaluators will express an opinion on the merits of the parties’ positions and/or what may be a reasonable settlement value. Often, a blend of the facilitative and evaluative approaches makes sense. The best mediators will draw upon their experience, consult with counsel, and consider the needs of the parties and the particulars of the dispute to determine which style best suits the needs of the case.

Arbitration/Special Master

 

Serve the parties and their counsel as the sole neutral arbitrator or on a panel of three, or a court and the parties as a court-assigned special master, always mindful that a primary goal of arbitration and/or a special master assignment is to reach a decision resolving the dispute through a speedy and inexpensive process carefully calibrated to best suit the particular needs of the matter at issue.

Business Litigation

 

With over 35 years of experience in the litigation and trial of business disputes at two of Michigan’s premier law firms, Dennis has the experience, good judgment, reputation, relationships, and know-how to manage litigation and achieve positive results for his clients, whether in a role as lead counsel, general counsel, consultant, or working in association with co-counsel.

Business Counseling

 

Dennis has over three decades of experience in counseling individuals and businesses in the following areas:

  • Commercial transactions

  • Corporate governance and ethics

  • Insurance coverage

  • Employment law

  • Litigation strategy

  • Negotiating and documenting business transactions

  • Shareholder, partner, LLC member disputes

  • Special counsel to corporations

Dennis has an extensive network of relationships with some of the best, brightest, and most dedicated attorneys in Michigan, and if he is not in a position to assist you with your business counseling needs, he knows who will. Dennis won’t hesitate to refer you to an attorney who will best suit your needs.