Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that corporate counsel recognized Dykema as one of the top law firms in the area of Product Liability Litigation in BTI’s Litigation Outlook 2019 report. One of the top 200 law firms included in the report’s Product Liability Honor Roll, BTI notes that firms ranked in the report are leading the litigation market
Michigan, USA
Respondents to Dykema’s 14th Annual M&A Outlook Survey expressed the highest level of optimism for the M&A market in the 14-year history of the firm’s survey. Sixty-five percent of respondents expect the M&A market to strengthen over the next 12 months, significantly up from the mid- to high 30s where it has remained for the past several years
Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced that Jamie A. Zaniewski, Government Policy Advisor in the firm’s Lansing office, was reappointed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to serve on the Public Health Advisory Council (PHAC). The 20-member PHAC was created to ensure the efficiency and accountability of the state’s public health system
Minnesota, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that Robert C. Freed and Conrad A. Hansen of the intellectual property law firm Moore & Hansen have joined its Minneapolis office, both as Senior Counsel. The addition further enhances Dykema’s capabilities in the intellectual property (IP) sector in Minneapolis, where Moore & Hansen has been a leading IP firm for more than 130 years. Founded in Minneapolis as the Williamson Law Firm in 1885 by James F
Texas, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Michael C. Toth, Austin-based senior counsel in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group, was sworn in as justice on the Texas 3rd Court of Appeals yesterday, September 26, 2018. Toth was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to replace Justice Bob Pemberton, who retired after 15 years on the Court
Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced that Bonnie Mayfield, a Bloomfield Hills-based member in Dykema’s Litigation practice, was recently appointed as Chair of the International Association of Defense Counsel’s (IADC) Employment Law Committee, and was also reappointed as Chair of its Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Sherrie Farrell has been named to Savoy Magazine’s 2018 Most Influential Black Lawyers list. The list is comprised of the “best of the best” of Black lawyers that are partners within leading national law firms, corporate and general counsel from Fortune 1000 corporations. This marks the second time Farrell was included in Savoy’s annual listing
Texas, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Jane Bockus was selected by the San Antonio Business Journal as one of only 12 attorneys to be named 2018 Outstanding Lawyers Awards recipients. Jane will be honored along with the other co-recipients at an evening event on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at The Veranda in San Antonio. Additionally, Jane and the other recipients will be featured in the Friday, Oct. 12 issue of the San Antonio Business Journal
Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 46 of its attorneys from the firm’s five Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2018 Super Lawyers list by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine. Additionally, 19 of the firm’s attorneys were named to the 2018 Michigan Rising Stars list. Of those recognized, both Robert Boonin and Jill Wheaton were each also included on multiple Super Lawyers “Top Lists
Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 24 of its attorneys from the firm’s four Texas offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2018 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine. In March of this year, 16 of the Firm’s attorneys were also included on the 2018 Texas Rising Stars list. Of those recognized, both Chris Kratovil and Deborah Williamson were each included on Super Lawyers “Top Lists
Michigan, USA
Dykema is proud to announce that it successfully represented Sterling Commercial Credit LLC and CM Sterling LLC (Sterling) in the Thirteenth District of the Texas Court of Appeals. The Dykema team on the case consisted of Aaron Kaufman (lead) and Melanie Fry. Dakota Utility Contractors, Inc
Illinois, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Lindsay S. Henry to its Financial Industry Group as a Senior Counsel in the firm’s Chicago office. Ms. Henry joins Dykema after practicing at Chapman and Cutler in Chicago for nearly seven years, where she worked closely with recent Dykema lateral hire Scott R. Fryzel on banking and financial services-related matters. In her practice, Ms
Michigan, USA
Robert P. Tiplady and Marie R. Deveney, Ann Arbor-based members of the Dykema’s Estate Planning & Administration practice, were recognized in the 2018 edition of Chambers High Net Worth Guide (Chambers HNW) in the area Private Wealth Law in the State of Michigan. This marks Tiplady’s third-consecutive inclusion in the publication (which first launched in 2016) and Deveney’s first
Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 113 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America� 2019 guide. Additionally, 13 of the firm�s practitioners have been named Best Lawyers 2019 �Lawyer of the Year,� a special distinction conferred upon a single lawyer within a practice area and metropolitan market. The Best Lawyers in America� is the pre-eminent national listing of outstanding attorneys
Illinois, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Scott R. Fryzel to its Financial Industry Group as a Member in the firm�s Chicago office. Fryzel joins Dykema after practicing at Chapman and Cutler in Chicago for more than 13 years. He previously served as in-house counsel at LaSalle Bank/ABN AMRO and prior to that at BMO Harris
Michigan, USA
During the second quarter, Dykema closed nine transactions with an average deal size of $40,500,000, representing the buyer in six of these transactions and representing the seller in three of them. Two of these transactions were cross-border in nature. The industries involved included energy, automotive, retail, death care, dental service organizations, technology and insurance
California, USA
On behalf of its client, Kia Motors America, Dykema today won a major victory in the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, which granted Dykema's petition for en banc review of the court's three-judge panel decision throwing out a $210 million nationwide class-action settlement for certain vehicle owners. The Ninth Circuit convenes its 11-judge en banc panel to rehear only a small handful of cases each year. Oral arguments are set for the week of September 24
Texas, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Dan Webster, senior counsel in the firm�s San Antonio office, was selected by the San Antonio Bar Association (SABA) as the 2018 recipient of its highest honor, the Joe Frazier Brown, Sr. Award of Excellence. Dan will receive the award at the San Antonio Bar Foundation�s annual Gala Benefit & Awards on September 15, 2018, at the Valero Event Center. The Joe Frazier Brown, Sr
Texas, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Michael C. Toth to its Commercial Litigation practice group as senior counsel in the firm�s Austin office. Toth joins Dykema after serving as Special Counsel to the First Assistant Attorney General in the Texas Office of Attorney General in Austin. In his prior role, Toth worked closely with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, handling numerous cases
California, USA
Dykema is proud to announce that Jason Grinnell, Los Angeles-based senior counsel in Dykema's Real Estate practice group, was recently appointed to serve on the Executive Committee for the California Lawyers Association's (CLA) Real Property Law Section. The Section's Executive Committee is responsible for planning CLE programs and networking opportunities for its Members. The CLA is California�s state-level voluntary bar association
Texas, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Walter J. Dunn to its Corporate Finance practice group as a member in the firm�s growing Dallas office, which has now added 14 attorneys in the past 13 months. The firm�s rate of growth in North Texas has been so rapid in recent months that it has had to arrange for additional space in the Comerica Bank Tower, where the office is located. Dunn joins Dykema from the Jonesboro, Ark
Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that Timothy D. Kelly, from the firm�s Minneapolis office, has been named 2018 Super Lawyers by Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine. The Super Lawyers designation, conferred upon the most respected legal practitioners in the state, is based upon peer recognition and professional achievement. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in each state are selected by the research team to receive this honor
Michigan, USA
Dykema is extremely proud to announce that five of the Firm�s Chicago-based attorneys, Elizabeth Darke, Cinthia Motley, Cynde Munzer, Diana Tsai and Rosa Tumial�n, were recognized on the Crain�s Chicago Business special report, �Chicago�s Notable Women Lawyers 2018.� Dykema�s five attorneys represent 3 percent of the entire list, the maximum amount possible for one firm. The list will be published in the July 30 editions of Crain�s Chicago Business
