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.

 

 
Name Title Office Phone VCard Email
Charles F. Behler Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.6245
Thomas F. Blackwell Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.8426
Andrew J. Blodgett Attorney Traverse City 231.486.4537
Karl W. Butterer, Jr. Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.9294
Patrick F Geary Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.5358
Mark A. Gilchrist Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.1477
Scott P. Gordon Attorney Traverse City 231.486.4543
Dale L. Hebert Attorney Ann Arbor 734.913.1057
William L. Henn Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.5456
Karen S. Hockstad Attorney Ann Arbor 734.913.6907
Joanna C. Kloet Attorney Traverse City 231.486.4515
Véronique Liem, MBA Attorney Ann Arbor 734.913.5517
Todd W. Millar Attorney Traverse City 231.486.4512
Daniel M. Morley Attorney Traverse City 231.486.4538
Craig S. Neckers Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.4251
Craig R. Noland Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.9466
Kristen E. Ray Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.9481
Michael J. Roberts Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.1212
Michael D. Shelton Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.0268
Megan E. Smith Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.5454
Steven K. Stawski Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.4394
D. Adam Tountas Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.0437
Matthew L. Wikander Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.8605

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

11/12/2010
Smith Haughey Experiences Growth Across the State; Hires Five New Attorneys in Traverse City and Grand Rapids

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

7/16/2010
Smith Haughey Selected for Inclusion in Prestigious and Well-respected Publication that Ranks the World's Top Law Firms

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

11/24/2008
Judson Elected Chair-Elect of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Michigan

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

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)
Top-listed in Best Lawyers