Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, Inc.

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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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Events

26th Annual Golf Outing

The 26th Annual Open Golf Tournament is on Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Mystic Creek Golf Club and Banquet Center in Milford, Michigan. Bring a Client, a Judge, or a Guest! (...Judges attend for free!) MDTC Golf Packet September 9, 2022 - Registration at 8:30...
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How to be a Stand-Out Associate in a Firm

Description: Join Randall Juip as he explains how to stand out as an associate, with strategies like billing hygiene, preparedness, trial preparation and sitting as a second chair, initiative, etc... Register Today! Any questions?...call MDTC at (517) 627-3745.Date:...
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Civility Integrity and Professionalism

Description: The absence of civility is a growing concern in the legal profession. It is growing with the absence of meaningful interpersonal relationships among attorneys. The virtual world like the real world requires all lawyers and Judges to demonstrate civility,...
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Hewson & Van Hellemont

Hewson & Van Hellemont, P.C. always has incorporated the passion and drive for litigation in every case we are given the honor of litigating.

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Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge

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