Commercial Litigation
We make your CASE
The Commercial Litigation Practice Group has represented retailers, hospitals, manufacturers, financial institutions, real estate developers, and other businesses for more than 65 years. Successful litigation, proactive counseling, and responsive client service have always been our hallmarks.
As counselors, we are trusted to thoroughly analyze the risks, costs, and benefits of a potential lawsuit. We are experienced at balancing the potential impact of a lawsuit or alternative dispute resolution with long-term business goals. As business-focused practitioners, we also provide proactive counsel to prevent or limit clients’ exposure to liability.
The ideal solution for a specific client may not be litigation, but prevention and settlement prior to a lawsuit. Thus, we provide clients with methods of avoiding litigation, and advice on using non-litigation alternatives to resolve business disputes. If negotiation fails to achieve our clients’ desired results, our premier litigation attorneys are ready to respond rapidly and efficiently.
Notably, our firm was recommended by Benchmark Litigation 2010 for having one of the leading litigation practices in Michigan. Our firm is also ranked "#1 in Traverse City in Commercial Litigation" by The Best Lawyers in America and six of our commercial litigation attorneys have been selected to be included in the Michigan Super Lawyers listing.
Because Smith Haughey is a full-service law firm, we regularly draw upon lawyers in our Real Estate, Tax, Appellate and other practice groups to provide specific assistance when required.
Above all, we take a personal interest in our clients. We listen and actively respond to their concerns and we strive to consistently exceed their expectations.
News
12/16/2011
Smith Haughey Lawyers Names “Super Lawyers”
12/2/2011
Smith Haughey Recommended As A Top Litigation Firm In Michigan
11/30/2011
Smith Haughey Listed As A Top Tier Law Firm By U.S. News And Best Lawyers
11/9/2011
Huang and Shelton Join Smith Haughey's Grand Rapids Office
9/16/2011
Adam Tountas Joins Smith Haughey's Grand Rapids Office
9/16/2011
Karen Hockstad Joins Smith Haughey's Ann Arbor Office
9/14/2011
Smith Haughey and its Attorneys Voted "Best" By Their Peers
9/24/2010
Attorney Robert Suarez Joins Smith Haughey's Grand Rapids Office
9/16/2010
Smith Haughey Listed as a Top Tier Law Firm by U.S. News and Best Lawyers
3/23/2010
Blodgett Selected as Recipient of the MDTC's Young Lawyer Section Golden Gavel Award
1/14/2010
Smith Haughey Announces New CEO, Shareholders, and Board of Directors
12/2/2009
Attorney Kloet Joins Smith Haughey
7/2/2009
Jack Receives the Michigan Association for Justice's Respected Advocate Award
5/1/2009
A National Legal Journal Publishes Article Written By Smith Haughey Attorneys
4/7/2009
Smith Haughey Expands & Strengthens Client Offerings in 10 Practice Areas
2/17/2009
Neckers Appointed to the Faculty of the Litigation Management College
12/5/2008
Ray and Pearson Join Smith Haughey as New Associates
8/27/2008
SHRR Attorneys Earn Appointments to FDCC
12/20/2007
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge Names New Shareholders
12/10/2007
Behler Appointed to American Arbitration Association's National Roster
10/16/2007
Judson Appointed to the State's Dispute Resolution Court Rule Committee
9/11/2007
Lawyers Voted "Best" By Their Peers
6/5/2007
Wright Joins Smith Haughey
5/10/2007
Benjamin Hammond Elected Chair of Young Lawyers Section
4/25/2007
L. R. “Bud” Roegge Receives Legal Professional of the Year Award
6/19/2006
Morley Brings Banking and Finance Expertise to Smith Haughey
5/10/2005
Family Law Group Grows
12/2/2011
Work-outs and the Distressed Business
11/4/2011
Refinancing in a New Age
10/7/2011
Bankruptcy: Protect Your Place in Line
Smith Haughey Publications for Commercial Litigation
| Type | Date | Title |
| Newsletter | 11/16/2011 | Legal Ease Fall 2011 |
| Newsletter | 5/14/2010 | Legal Ease Spring 2010 |
| Legal Alert | 5/22/2008 | Michigan Liability Law Update (May '08) |
| Legal Alert | 1/16/2008 | Construction Law Update (Jan. '08) |
