Congratulations to Chloé Schumacher on obtaining dismissal of a medical malpractice case on behalf of our clients. The case involved claims against a neurosurgeon and anesthesia providers arising from the management of a patient’s preoperative laboratory testing.
Following the deposition of the plaintiff’s anesthesia expert, Chloé briefed, filed, and argued a motion for summary disposition based on the expert’s failure to establish causation. The Court agreed and granted summary disposition, dismissing the claims against our clients.
January 2026
Chloé Schumacher Secures Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Case
Congratulations to Chloé Schumacher on obtaining dismissal of a medical malpractice case on behalf of our clients. The case involved claims against a neurosurgeon and anesthesia providers arising from the management of a patient’s preoperative laboratory testing. Following the deposition of the plaintiff’s anesthesia expert, Chloé briefed, filed, and argued a
January 2026
FBMJ Attorney Lauren T. Rhoads Presents Oral Argument Before Michigan Supreme Court
On January 21, 2026, FBMJ attorney Lauren T. Rhoads presented oral argument before the Michigan Supreme Court in a medical malpractice appeal involving enforcement of discovery deadlines. Ms. Rhoads and co-counsel argued the trial court correctly applied the Michigan Court Rules’ good-cause standard when it struck the plaintiff’s untimely amended witness
January 2026
FBMJ Attorneys Secure Pre-Trial Dismissal of CRNA Defendant
Congratulations to Sarah Cherry and Randall Juip on securing dismissal of a CRNA defendant just weeks before trial. After deposing Plaintiff’s expert and exposing a lack of familiarity with the local standard of care, the Court struck the expert and dismissed the CRNA defendant.
January 2026
Chloé Schumacher Promoted to Principal
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Chloé Schumacher to Principal with the firm. Chloé’s practice focuses on representing physicians, mid-level medical providers, nurses, and pharmacists in complex medical malpractice litigation and civil rights defense matters. She has extensive experience defending healthcare providers in
January 2026
Silvia Mansoor Promoted to Associate Principal
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Silvia Mansoor to Associate Principal with the firm, effective January 1, 2026. Silvia focuses her practice on defending healthcare professionals and organizations in complex medical malpractice litigation, as well as business dispute matters. She represents clients throughout
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