Lawyer Overview

Professional Experience

Jeff was admitted to practice law in Michigan in 1968. He is coordinator of the firm's Litigation group and served as managing partner from 1997 until 2003.

Areas of Emphasis

Business Litigation

Jeff specializes in complex business litigation involving corporate, partnership, trust, securities, real estate and construction issues. Recent examples of matters brought to successful conclusions include claims arising out of a failed IPO, major construction dispute, a health care fraud investigation and a complex of related real estate partnerships.

Areas of Practice

• Litigation
• Counseling on construction and complex business issues

West Practice Categories

Litigation & Appeals

Bar Admissions

• U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2002
• Michigan, 1968
• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1968
• U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1991
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1968
• U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 2005
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1990
• U.S. Federal Courts, 1968

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Oakland County Bar Association (Member)
• American Bar Association (Member)
• Forum on the Construction Industry (Member)
• State Bar of Michigan (Member)

Honors and Awards

• Michigan Super Lawyer, 2008
• Best Lawyers in America, 2007
• Best Lawyers in America, 2006
• Best Lawyers in America, 2005

Classes and Seminars

• Associate Professor, University of Kansas Law School, 1971 - 1972

Education

• The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1967
  J.D., Cum Laude
  Honors: cum laude
  Honors: Order of the Coif, Barrister Society
  
  Law Review: Michigan Law Review, Assistant Editor, 1966 - 1967
• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1964
  Bachelor of Arts

Address

27777 Franklin Road
Suite 2500
Southfield, MI 48034-8214

Phones

248.727.1408

Emails

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Websites

http://www.jaffelaw.com