Closely held businesses are often formed by relatives or friends who trust one another and therefore operate informally without strict adherence to the governing documents, or fail to create these documents altogether. In this article Joel details how to avoid common pitfalls which could lead to shareholder litigation. Mr. Newman has represented numerous clients in important business litigation matters including shareholder lawsuits and shareholder, partnership, and LLC member disputes.
H. Joel Newman, PLLC is a Michigan-based business litigation and trial law firm with a concentration in business law and complex commercial litigation, including business fraud, breach of contract, shareholder rights, shareholder litigation, membership disputes, and LLC partner litigation.
H. Joel Newman, PLLC is a Michigan-based business litigation and trial law firm with a concentration in business law and complex commercial litigation, including business fraud, breach of contract, shareholder rights, shareholder litigation, membership disputes, and LLC partner litigation.
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H. Joel Newman, PLLC. is a business law firm specializing in business litigation, commercial litigation, shareholder oppression, shareholder disputes, non-compete litigation, partnership disputes, member disputes and lawsuits. Our office is in Birmingham, Michigan, near Detroit. We practice in all Michigan state and Federal courts including Oakland county, Macomb county, Wayne county, Washtenaw county, and Genesee county.
Thank you for being my advocate and for representing me. I could not be more pleased about working with you, and the wonderful job you did in achieving the settlement. Joel is thorough, but cost conscious. He does not over-charge and he allows the client to decide how deeply he will dive into the details of documents (which takes time).
Joel was lead trial counsel representing several related corporations in this shareholder oppression litigation. Plaintiffs' Complaint alleged shareholder oppression, fraud, breaches of fiduciary duties, usurpation of corporate opportunities and self-dealing. Plaintiffs sought almost $100 million in damages.
In this matter, which was featured on Court TV, we represented ten nephews and nieces in a law suit challenging their uncle's will, which purported to divide his entire estate between three charities. We developed evidence of mismanagement and fraud by one of the "charities" and began investigating the others.
A Local real estate developer retained us to file an action in the United States District Court against a major life insurance company and its subsidiary for breach of a contract involving a joint venture agreement to acquire an internationally acclaimed high-rise building in Miami, Florida. After a jury trial lasting three weeks, at the close of testimony Defendants agreed to pay our clients $5,000,000.
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Doug Pew
Nov 04, 2019
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Joel successfully navigated the dissolution of a long-term business partnership. Through his wisdom and experience he negotiated a strong settlement while staying focused on the important issues with strength, integrity, and determination. I could not have had a better advocate. He is respected and recognized in his profession and he gets results. Throughout the experience he was confident and reassuring.
I cannot say enough good about Joel, his character, negotiation skills, and how he works for his clients. If you are looking for a great attorney, Joel is the real deal.
I cannot say enough good about Joel, his character, negotiation skills, and how he works for his clients. If you are looking for a great attorney, Joel is the real deal.
Rossmanmarkc
May 25, 2019
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Doug Piernick
May 09, 2019
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No one wants to be involved in a lawsuit, so when this became necessary I was fortunate to have chosen Joel to represent me. Extremely knowledgeable with the ability to discern from complex situations the most important facts. Joel was excellent in handling all the big and small details. Joel always stayed focused on the strategic elements of my case and in doing so improved the outcome I had hoped for. I whole heartily recommend Joel Newman. I was happy with the results and you will be too.
Carolyn Riegler
Aug 22, 2016
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Joel is a great attorney to work with. As a client I appreciated his patience and ability to work with different types of personalities to achieve the best results. He is very good at strategic thinking. I have also worked with Joel professionally, and can assure anyone he is one of the "good guys".
N. Aronoff
Aug 15, 2016
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Joel has represented my interests for many years with excellent results. He has the ideal attributes for a trial attorney.
-Joel is thorough, but cost conscious. He does not over-charge and he allows the client to decide how deeply he will dive into the details of documents (which takes time).
-Joel is unusually intelligent, creative and tenacious. He drills to the core of the issue at hand. He does not get diverted into trivial matters; he focuses on substance. This is both cost effective and (I find) is the best way to achieve a desirable result.
-Joel is ethical and fair. Judges and opposing
-Joel is thorough, but cost conscious. He does not over-charge and he allows the client to decide how deeply he will dive into the details of documents (which takes time).
-Joel is unusually intelligent, creative and tenacious. He drills to the core of the issue at hand. He does not get diverted into trivial matters; he focuses on substance. This is both cost effective and (I find) is the best way to achieve a desirable result.
-Joel is ethical and fair. Judges and opposing
Richard Flaum
May 25, 2016
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I have known Joel for over twenty years. He has represented my interests in all manner of cases in a number of different venues. Joel is extremely intelligent, and able to grasp the heart of the problem quickly, in order to facilitate the most expedient conclusion. I have always found him to be forthright, honest and has always put his clients interest first. As a result of this and his ability to work expediently through the court system we have never lost a case.
