Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce that M. Hussein Houjaij has joined the firm as a new Associate Attorney. Richard Baron, Member, made the announcement.
Hussein’s practice will focus on environmental, toxic tort, mass tort and products liability litigation, as well as permitting and compliance with environmental regulations, and defending against alleged violations of environmental regulations.
Before joining FBMJ, Hussein gained experience at two Michigan law firms where he specialized in legal services to small and medium-sized businesses, advising clients through all phases of commercial litigation, arbitration, and contract negotiations. As an Assistant Prosecutor in the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, he represented Michigan’s largest county in juvenile delinquency cases as first chair counsel for all trials.
Hussein earned his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in 2019 and his Bachelor of Arts in Communications in 2016.
“We are extremely pleased that Hussein has joined the Firm and know his talents will be of great value to our clients,” commented Member Richard Baron.
November 2023
FBMJ Welcomes New Attorney – M. Hussein Houjaij
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce that M. Hussein Houjaij has joined the firm as a new Associate Attorney. Richard Baron, Member, made the announcement. Hussein’s practice will focus on environmental, toxic tort, mass tort and products liability litigation, as well as permitting and compliance with
November 2023
Randy Juip Named to 2023 Leaders in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Congratulations to FBMJ Managing Member Randy Juip for being named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2023 Leaders in the Law. Randy was one of only thirty lawyers in Michigan to receive this well-deserved honor. According to Michigan Lawyers Weekly, the Leaders in the Law program seek to recognize attorneys who are setting the standard for
October 2023
FBMJ Attorneys Win No-Cause Verdict in Defamation Trial
Congratulations to Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip attorneys, Kim Sveska and Brooke Johnston on successfully obtaining a no cause trial win for their hospital client in Saginaw County Circuit Court this week in an alleged defamation claim. Plaintiff, a former medical sales representative, sought over $9.6 million dollars from the
September 2023
Silvia Mansoor Elected Vice-Chair of the Young Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners
Congratulations to FBMJ attorney, Silvia A. Mansoor, who was elected as the Chair-Elect of the State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyers Section this past weekend. By virtue of her election, Silvia also holds a seat with the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners. Founded in 1940, the Young Lawyers Section
August 2023
FBMJ Partner Randy Juip Honored as One of the “Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan”
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC partner Randy Juip has been named one of the “Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan” for the third straight year by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business. This list comprises attorneys from all practice areas across the entire state of Michigan. For inclusion in the Michigan
August 2023
FBMJ Lawyers Named to Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists in 2023
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that nine of its lawyers have been named by Super Lawyers magazine to the 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list, and six of its lawyers to the Michigan Rising Stars lists. Randy Juip was also honored as one of the Top
March 2023
Nicole Joseph-Windecker Receives MDTC’s 2023 Golden Gavel Award
Nicole Joseph-Windecker was recently honored as one of two 2023 recipients of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel’s (MDTC) Golden Gavel Award. The Golden Gavel Award is presented to a lawyer who has practiced law for 10 years or less and who, according to the MDTC, “exemplifies significant contribution to professionalism and
February 2023
2023 Limitation on Noneconomic Damages
On January 31, 2023, the State of Michigan Department of Treasury published the 2023 limitations on noneconomic damages for claims alleging medical malpractice. The “upper cap” is now adjusted to $960,500 (an increase of $73,000 from last year). The “lower cap” is now adjusted to $537,900 (an increase of $40,900
January 2023
FBMJ Congratulates New Members
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC, is pleased to announce that the firm has elected four attorneys into the membership of the firm, effective January 1, 2023. The new members are Carole S. Empey, Joseph P. McGill, Kim J. Sveska and Enrico (Eric) G. Tucciarone. “We congratulate our new members for
January 2023
FBMJ Announces Attorney Promotions
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Stephanie A. Karisny to Associate Principal and Nicole Joseph-Windecker to Senior Associate. “Both Stephanie and Nicole have demonstrated exceptional talent and commitment to our clients. We are incredibly pleased to welcome them to their new positions