Experience

Credit Acceptance

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Counsel - Senior Manager, Litigation

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Washington, Michigan, United States

• Legal Counsel - Litigation Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Jul 2023

  Washington, Michigan, United States



Miller Canfield

• United States
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Principal - Litigation and Dispute Resolution

  • Feb 2015 - Nov 2021

  Detroit

• Associate

  • Sep 2008 - Jan 2015

  Detroit Litigate commercial and business disputes involving antitrust, patent, trademark/trade dress, and copyright infringement; securities fraud and regulation; retail brokerage accounts; breach of contract; fraud and misrepresentation; shareholder and investor relations; and corporate governance. Advocate clients' legal positions in written briefs and memoranda, and in all forums including state and federal trial and appellate courts, FINRA, AAA, and other alternative dispute resolution… Show more Litigate commercial and business disputes involving antitrust, patent, trademark/trade dress, and copyright infringement; securities fraud and regulation; retail brokerage accounts; breach of contract; fraud and misrepresentation; shareholder and investor relations; and corporate governance. Advocate clients' legal positions in written briefs and memoranda, and in all forums including state and federal trial and appellate courts, FINRA, AAA, and other alternative dispute resolution venues. Expertise in motions to exclude expert witnesses and testimony from trials, including damages experts, chemical and metallurgical experts, engineering and patent experts, and survey experts. Counsel clients on the issues involved in their particular case with a view to reaching a result tailored to the legal and business needs of each particular client. Lead, organize and assist in all varities of discovery, including large scale projects involving hundreds of thousands of documents. Research and write scholarly articles, notices and presentations regarding comparative trademark law, false marking under the patent act, Ponzi schemes, and Michigan business courts. Extensive training in trial advocacy from the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and the Federal Bar Association.



United States Courts

• Administration of Justice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Law Clerk to the Honorable Lawrence P. Zatkoff

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2008

  Provided research assistance and counselling to the court on all procedural and substantive issues before the court, including commercial disputes, employment discrimination, securities fraud, patent, trademark and copyright infringement, and various procedural matters at both the trial and appellate level; Drafted memoranda and initial drafts of opinions and orders for the court, including preliminary injunctions, motions to dismiss, motions in limine, motions for summary judgment, and… Show more Provided research assistance and counselling to the court on all procedural and substantive issues before the court, including commercial disputes, employment discrimination, securities fraud, patent, trademark and copyright infringement, and various procedural matters at both the trial and appellate level; Drafted memoranda and initial drafts of opinions and orders for the court, including preliminary injunctions, motions to dismiss, motions in limine, motions for summary judgment, and criminal sentences; Assisted the court with criminal and civil trials, as well as evidentiary hearings and appellate court oral arguments. My experience as a federal law clerk has provided a unique insight into the judicial decision making process, particularly with procedural, evidentiary and legal issues at the trial court level, and allows me to provide more effective and efficient service to my clients. Show less



St. Paul Travelers Insurace Company

• Law Clerk

  • May 2005 - May 2006

  Southfield, Michigan Drafted motions and accompanying briefs on civil matters including premises liability, no-fault insurance, construction law, and various procedural issues Prepared appellate briefs on civil matter involving complex negligence and premises liability issues; Researched and prepared memoranda on workers’ compensation, municipal liability, and procedural issues.



City of Warren

• Law Clerk

  • Apr 2004 - Aug 2004

  Warren, Michigan Conducted formal hearings before the 37th District Court including misdemeanors and civil infractions; Negotiated plea agreements on criminal matters including domestic abuse and drug possession; Prepared research memoranda on architect liability, conflict of laws, and non-profit corporations.