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 value for its members.
Joe’s leadership also reflected positively on FBMJ, underscoring the firm’s deep commitment to leadership, service to the legal community, protection of the public, and unwavering dedication to the rule of law.
On September 19, Joe will pass the gavel to incoming president Lisa Hamameh at the State Bar of Michigan Inaugural Luncheon. FBMJ will be proud to join in celebrating this important transition and honoring Joe’s year of exceptional service, vision, and dedication.
We thank Joe for his outstanding leadership and look forward to his continued contributions to FBMJ and the legal profession.
Learn more about Joe here.
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
August 2025
Post-Daher, Michigan Court of Appeals Says the Loss of Services is Recoverable Under Wrongful Death Act
Last year, the Michigan Supreme Court issued their opinion in Daher v. Prime Healthcare (MSC Case No. 165377), which held that the loss of earning capacity was not recoverable under the Wrongful Death Act (WDA) and that the WDA only provides for enumerated damages. According to the text of the
July 2025
FBMJ Attorneys and Staff Volunteer at Earthworks Urban Farm
Saturday morning, FBMJ attorneys and staff worked on cultivating, planting and garden bed preparation at Earthworks Urban Farm, an organic farm, which produces tens of thousands of pounds of produce. Part of the farm’s mission is to educate the community in regards to sustainable relationships between human beings and the
July 2025
Markel v. Beaumont et al. – Where Do We Stand?
The Michigan Supreme Court (MSC) recently reversed the judgment of the Michigan Court of Appeals (MCOA) and remanded the case of Markel v. Beaumont et al., to the Oakland County Circuit Court for further proceedings possibly ending a near six-year appellate saga on ostensible agency. BackgroundIn a 2018 medical malpractice lawsuit,
May 2025
FBMJ Successful in Dismissal of all claims in Environmental Class Action Case
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip PLLC is pleased to report that it has obtained complete dismissal of claims asserted on behalf of a certified class of over 4,000 employees of a large government facility in Pontiac, MI. The class of employees alleged exposure to toxic chemicals and gases including benzene
April 2025
FBMJ’s Joseph McGill Featured in Detroit Legal News – Named to Ireland Diplomatic Post
FBMJ Attorney Joseph McGill, current president of the State Bar of Michigan, was recently featured in articles in the Detroit Legal News announcing his appointment as Ireland’s first Honorary Consul in Michigan. This historic appointment underscores Ireland’s commitment to strengthening ties with Michigan, which shares deep cultural and economic links
April 2025
Ireland Appoints Joseph P. McGill as First Honorary Consul in Michigan
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip (FBMJ) is proud to announce that FBMJ Member Joseph P. McGill was appointed as Ireland’s first Honorary Consul in Michigan. The appointment coincides with the recent visit of Ireland’s Attorney General, Rossa Fanning, to Michigan, which was marked by a series of economic, political and
March 2025
Randall Juip Honored in Crain’s Detroit Business’ Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce that Managing Member Randall Juip has been selected as one of Crain’s Detroit Business’ Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys for 2025. Juip’s role as lead counsel for a mass tort class action trial that lasted almost 5 weeks, involved the