Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, Inc.

Promoting Excellence in Civil Litigation

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MDTC is an association of the leading lawyers in the State of Michigan dedicated to representing individuals and corporations in civil litigation. As the State’s premier organization of civil litigators, the impact of MDTC Members is felt through its Amicus Briefs, often filed by express invitation of the Supreme Court, through its far reaching and well respected Quarterly publication and through its timely and well received seminars. Membership in MDTC also provides exceptional opportunities for networking with fellow lawyers, but also with potential clients and members of the judiciary.

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Webinar: Conducting Remote Depositions

Presenters:Shaun Fitzpatrick Bio Collin RitsemaBioOverview: Held on Friday, May 15th, 2020 This webinar is about how to successfully conduct remote depositions when all participants are at separate locations. The video covers the following topics: An overview of video...

Webinar: Electronically Stored Information and Michigan’s New Discovery Rules

Presenters: Shaun Fitzpatrick Bio Ian Williamson Bio Overview: Held Thursday, May 22nd, 2020. This webinar was in regards to Electronically Stored Information and Michigan's New Discovery Rules. This video covers the following: SECTION I: Preservation - MCR...

Webinar: Adapting Your Business Development During COVID-19

Presenters:Jim StaplesBioDavid H. Freeman, J.D.BioOverview: Held Thursday, May 26th, 2020. Lawyers have suddenly been thrust into a world where many commonly used techniques for business development are not available, such as client visits, in-house presentations,...

Judicial Spotlight

Judicial Spotlight: Christopher P. Yates, 17th Circuit Court

Christopher P. Yates What has been the most difficult decision you have had to make as a judge?Whenever my heart pulls me in one direction but my brain pulls me in the other direction, I have to remind myself that I am essentially an umpire charged with calling a...

Judicial Spotlight: Patricia P. Fresard, 3rd Circuit Court Civil Division

Patricia P. Fresard What has been your most memorable case (in practice and/or as a judge)? My most memorable case as an attorney was the successful prosecution of John Lomnicki. Mr. Lomnicki is a pedophile who had prevailed in deceit to the extent that he...

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Qiana Denise Lillard, 3rd Circuit Court Criminal Division

Qiana Denise Lillard What has been your most memorable case (in practice and/or as a judge)? My most memorable is case is my very first jury trial. It was an insurance fraud case involving a vehicle rated for personal use that was actually being used for...

Events

Virtual Trials Recording

Presenters:John HohmeierBioMichael JoletBioHonorable David GronerBioHonorable Terence AckertBio Held Friday, January 8th, 2021. A webinar where Judge David Groner and Judge Terence Ackert discuss the age of Zoom trials and the difficulties around them. Watch the...

MDTC 2021 Fifth Legal Excellence Awards

Join MDTC for our Fifth Legal Excellence Awards! This virtual event will recognize this year's award recipients, followed by a happy hour. Register today! All Refunds must be done through the MDTC directly and not through EventBrite. Register Through Zoom Sponsorship...

Explico Webinar: “An Exploration Into The World of Staged Collisions and Fraudulent Claims”

Join MDTC and Explico for an exciting webinar! Register below for free today. "An Exploration Into The World of Staged Collision and Fraudulent Claims" Speakers: Joseph Neal, P.E., Explico Charles Funk, PH.D., P.E., Explico Moderator: John Hohmeier, Scarfone &...