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The law firm of Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) recently added Nicholas B. Andrew to the firm as an associate attorney. Clyde M. Metzger, Managing Member, made the announcement.

In his new position, Andrew will work in the environmental law area handling the defense of claims in toxic tort, environmental due diligence, spill management and environmental compliance. In addition, he will be responsible for matters relating to facility permitting, mineral extraction regulations issues, surface and groundwater rights determinations, eminent domain takings and administrative procedure disputes.

Before joining Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, Nick worked for a Detroit-area law firm primarily engaged in civil litigation. He has extensive trial experience in the area of individual and small business bankruptcy, financial management and turnaround management.

Andrew earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, in Political Science and Environmental Studies in 2007 from the University of Michigan. He went on to earn his juris doctorate in 2011 from the University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas.

With offices based in Livonia and Ann Arbor, Michigan, Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC serves as local, regional and national counsel in high-stakes civil litigation. FBMJ is a broad-service law firm with a strong focus on complex litigation, including products and commercial liability, environmental and healthcare areas, as well as a broad range of other areas of law.

January 2016

Nicholas B. Andrew Joins Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC

The law firm of Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) recently added Nicholas B. Andrew to the firm as an associate attorney. Clyde M. Metzger, Managing Member, made the announcement. In his new position, Andrew will work in the environmental law area handling the defense of claims in toxic tort,

January 2016

FBMJ Attorney Randall Juip Elected to ABOTA

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) trial attorney Randall Juip was recently inducted into the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Michigan Chapter. Founded in 1957, ABOTA is a nationwide organization of trial lawyers devoted to the rule of law and the preservation of the civil and criminal justice

January 2016

Kim Sveska Featured Speaker at FSU College of Pharmacy Annual Spring Seminar

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip pharmacist attorney, Kim Sveska, was the featured speaker at the Ferris State University (FSU) College of Pharmacy 62nd Annual Spring Seminar on May 18-19, 2015 in Big Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Sveska’s presentation Duty to Warn provided insight into new pharmacy technician rules, licensure and ramifications,

June 2015

Randall Juip Presents at the MDTC 2015 Annual Meeting

FBMJ attorney Randall Juip was a featured speaker at the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC) 2015 Annual Meeting and Conference in Midland, MI, May 14-15, 2015. Mr. Juip’s presentation, “The Art of Trial – How to Organize and Present Your Case,” provided insight into not only how to properly design

April 2015

ABA Journal Article Features Infographics Presentation by Randy Juip

The ABA Journal recently reported on a presentation given by FBMJ’s Randy Juip at the ABA TECHSHOW 2015 on “Data, Logic and Persuasion: the Analysis and Presentation of Complex Data to A Lay Audience.” The article recounted Randy’s fast-paced session, which included more than 200 slides, citing dozens of examples

April 2015

Legal Talk Network Interviews FBMJ’s Randy Juip on 2015 ABA TECHSHOW

Legal Talk Network, the premier online legal media network, interviewed FBMJ attorney Randy Juip about the three presentations he shared with audiences at the 2015 ABA TECHSHOW in Chicago, April 16-18, 2015. Juip presented to record crowds this year in the Litigation and Mac Tracks, as well as the General

April 2015

Juip’s Presentation Dazzles Audiences at the SCAJ Annual Convention

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip Partner Randall Juip dazzled crowds with his presentation, A Presentation on Presentations, or How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint at the South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) Annual Convention in Hilton Head, South Carolina on August 7, 2014. Randy’s master class was designed to benefit

July 2014

Richard Baron Presents at IADC Annual Meeting in Vienna Austria

FBMJ attorney, Richard Baron, was a speaker at this year’s International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) annual meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in Vienna, Austria. The IADC is an elite organization of approximately 2,500 international defense attorneys representing business entities across the world. During this collaborative presentation, Fracking: Litigation

March 2014

FBMJ’s Richard Baron Reports Good News to the City of Marquette

Attorney Richard Baron reported good news to the Marquette City Commissioners at their regular meeting on March 31, 2014 regarding contamination levels at the former Cliffs Dow site. The 46-acre site, located on the shores of Lake Superior, was used for industrial purposes and contained environmental contamination prior to the

January 2013

New Firm Announced

Foley, Baron & Metzger, PLLC and The Juip Richtarcik Law Firm announced the combination of their practices to form Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) effective January 1, 2013. The new full-service law firm based in Livonia, Michigan, will have 18 attorneys servicing clients in a broad range of