Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that associate attorney Chloé Schumacher has been selected as the 2026 Young Lawyers Golden Gavel Award recipient by the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC).
This prestigious honor is awarded to outstanding young attorneys who demonstrate exemplary advocacy skills, a strong commitment to the legal profession, and meaningful leadership within the defense bar. Chloé embodies these qualities through her dedication to clients, her keen legal analysis, and her unwavering pursuit of excellence in her practice.
Chloé will be formally recognized at the 10th Annual Legal Excellence Awards, to be held at The Gem Theatre on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Please join us in congratulating Chloé on this distinguished and well-deserved achievement.
November 2025
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip Congratulates Chloé Schumacher on Receiving the 2026 Young Lawyers Golden Gavel Award
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that associate attorney Chloé Schumacher has been selected as the 2026 Young Lawyers Golden Gavel Award recipient by the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC). This prestigious honor is awarded to outstanding young attorneys who demonstrate exemplary advocacy skills, a strong commitment
November 2025
Hon. Joseph P. McGill Now Certified as a Neutral Mediator by the State Court Administrative Office
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip is pleased to announce that Hon. Joseph P. McGill has completed the State Court Administrator Office’s required training to serve as a certified neutral mediator in Michigan. Hon. McGill brings decades of legal practice experience—including service as past President of the State Bar of Michigan,
November 2025
FBMJ Attorneys Recognized as Dbusiness 2026 Top Lawyers
We are proud to announce that seven Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip attorneys have been named to the Dbusiness 2026 Top Lawyers list. This recognition highlights the dedication, expertise, and leadership our attorneys bring to their practice areas. Please join us in congratulating: – Brian J. Richtarcik – Appellate Law– Matthew C.
October 2025
FBMJ’s Anthony Pignotti & Randall Juip Obtain No Cause Verdict in Washtenaw County Medical Malpractice Case
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip Members, Anthony Pignotti and Randall Juip, were successful in obtaining a recent defense verdict of no cause of action in favor of their clients in a recent medical malpractice / wrongful death trial. The Decedent was survived by five sons, four of whom are physicians
October 2025
Event Highlight: Brian Whitelaw to Present at State Bar of Michigan/ABOTA Fall Conference
We are pleased to announce that Brian Whitelaw will present at the State Bar of Michigan/American Board of Trial Advocates Fall Conference on October 7, 2025, at the MSU Education Center in Troy, MI. Brian’s presentation, “Multi-Media Advocacy and Storytelling”, will explore how trial lawyers can effectively use technology and narrative
October 2025
FBMJ Recognized in 2026 Best Law Firms Rankings
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip (FBMJ) is proud to be recognized in the 2026 Best Law Firms rankings as a Tier 1 Law Firm in Detroit. Recognized Practice Areas: – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants– Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants– Product Liability Litigation – Defendants– Commercial Litigation This honor reflects
September 2025
FBMJ Secures Favorable Trial Verdict for National Retail Client
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is proud to announce a favorable trial outcome secured by FBMJ Member, Anthony D. Pignotti, on behalf of our client, an Assistant Store Manager of a large national retail chain. The lawsuit arose out of a price dispute with a customer that escalated into a
September 2025
FBMJ Honors Joseph P. McGill’s Distinguished Service as State Bar President
FBMJ proudly celebrates Joseph P. McGill as he concludes his successful term as President of the State Bar of Michigan on September 19, 2025. Over the past year, Joe has guided the bar through a period of meaningful progress—championing initiatives that strengthened the profession, safeguarded the public, and created lasting
September 2025
Hon. Joseph P. McGill, CFEI Appointed to Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is proud to announce that our colleague, Hon. Joseph P. McGill, CFEI has been appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court to serve on the Attorney Grievance Commission (AGC). Appointment to the Attorney Grievance Commission is a rare and prestigious honor. The nine-member body is composed
August 2025
FBMJ Lawyers Named to Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists in 2025
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that ten of its lawyers have been named by Super Lawyers magazine to the 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list, and four of its lawyers to the Michigan Rising Stars lists. Randy Juip was also honored as one of the Top