Before becoming LegalReader's Editor-in-Chief, Jay W. Belle Isle worked as a freelance copywriter with clients on four continents. Jay has a degree in Business Administration from Cleary University and a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Jay has also worked as a contracts administrator for a DOD contractor specializing in vehicle armor.
Legal analytics data shows a drop in environmental litigation in federal court in the past decade; Environmental groups like the Sierra Club and WildEarth Guardians continue to be the top filers advocating for the environment.
+More than $22 billion in damages have been awarded in environmental cases over the last decade.
+BP Deepwater Horizon cases account for a significant amount of total litigation.
Michigan Lawyers Weekly has named Brian McKeen to its inaugural Hall of Fame Class of 2019. This honor recognizes Michigan legal leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership both within and outside of their chosen field. The 20 honorees are profiled in a special section appearing in
John F. Schaefer, founder of The Law Firm of John F. Schaefer in Birmingham, Michigan, spoke at the 25th annual advanced-level family law seminar hosted by the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), May 2, 2019, at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Mich. The theme of the seminar was, “Handling the
Brian McKeen, founder and managing partner of McKeen & Associates, spoke at the American Association of Justice (AAJ) seminar May 10. The AAJ’s educational seminar was held in Sante Fe, New Mexico, and is a returning, best-selling seminar based on Patrick Malone and Rick Friedman’s book, “Rules of the Road.” This is one of the
A jury last month finally gave justice to Anthony Ellis, injured in a life-changing motorcycle accident. The verdict will help this young man rebuild his life.
Fewer than five percent of all attorneys licensed in each state have received the distinction of Leading Lawyer. Eighteen of Maddin Hauser’s team made the list.
Avoiding employment tribunal claims is often as simple as following good advice regarding policies and procedures.
Being named 2019 Top Rated Lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell and ALM media honors the hard work of two lawyers at McKeen & Associates.
Bringing a long and challenging case to a close, two Maddin Hauser attorneys negotiated a settlement that was listed in Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2018 Million Dollar Verdicts and Settlements Issue.