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Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that Carole Empey, a Member of the firm, has been selected for the Class of 2024 “Influential Women of Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.

Previously known as “Women in the Law,” this award honors women attorneys and judges in Michigan for their excellent work on behalf of the justice system and for their clients, their commitment to their communities, and their service to the profession.

Empey has successfully represented clients in complex civil litigation matters through her balanced approach for over 25 years. From individuals to Fortune 500 companies, Empey aggressively defends her clients in medical malpractice claims, corporate healthcare matters, products liability litigation, general liability, construction litigation, insurance coverage disputes, managed care litigation, and physician staff privilege claims.

Carole gives back to the legal profession as an active member of Washtenaw County Bar Association, the Michigan State Bar, and Michigan Defense Trial Counsel. She has also served in leadership roles in the Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Management (MSHRM).

An awards luncheon will honor the Michigan Lawyers Weekly Class of 2024 “Influential Women of Law” on September 27 at Petruzzello’s in Troy.

August 2024

Carole Empey Recognized in Class of 2024 “Influential Women Of Law” By Michigan Lawyers Weekly

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that Carole Empey, a Member of the firm, has been selected for the Class of 2024 “Influential Women of Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Previously known as “Women in the Law,” this award honors women attorneys and judges in Michigan for

August 2024

FBMJ Attorney Featured Speaker at Hospital Grand Rounds

On Thursday, August 8th, Foley, Baron, Metzger, & Juip (FBMJ) attorney, Sarah Cherry, presented “Medical Malpractice: Charting Errors & Implications – Emergency Medicine Edition,” at Henry Ford Hospital Grand Rounds in Detroit, Michigan. Sarah presented to over 40 emergency medicine residents, interns, and physicians about appropriate charting in the emergency

August 2024

FBMJ Attorneys Serve Over 200 Meals with Wobbly Kitchen

Attorneys and staff from FBMJ recently came together with friends and family for an inspiring morning of service, serving over 200 meals with Detroit’s Wobbly Kitchen. Our firm is honored to be able to go beyond the courtrooms and boardrooms to make a positive impact on our community. Finding its

August 2024

FBMJ Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce that seventeen (17) FBMJ attorneys have been honored by Super Lawyers in their 2024 rankings of top Michigan attorneys. Ten (10) of its lawyers have been named by Super Lawyers magazine to the 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list, and

July 2024

Are Subspecialists considered “Specialists” when Determining Qualification to Testify on Standard of Care? Michigan Supreme Court Releases Opinion that says: NO!

The long-awaited opinion of Horn v. Swofford was just issued by the Michigan Supreme Court on July 25th. The crux of the case was whether a neuroradiologist was qualified to testify against Dr. Swofford who was a diagnostic radiologist reading a brain CT scan. In partially overturning its seminal 2006 case

July 2024

No Cause Verdict for FBMJ Attorneys

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip attorneys Randy Juip and Sarah Cherry recently obtained a Defense Verdict (No Cause) in a medical malpractice jury trial in Wayne County Circuit Court. Randy and Sarah represented a major hospital system, an Emergency Medicine physician, and a Physician Assistant in a claim involving a 28-year-old

July 2024

Catherine Rodey Promoted to Senior Associate

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Catherine Rodey to Senior Associate with the firm. Catherine’s practice involves defending healthcare professionals and organizations in complex medical-malpractice claims, as well as other personal injury and insurance defense claims. In addition, she represents clients involved in

June 2024

Nicholas Tatro Recognized as “Go to Lawyer” for Cannabis Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that Nicholas Tatro, a partner of the firm, has been named one of 17 “Go to Lawyers” for Cannabis law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Now in its fifth year, the “Go to Lawyers” program recognizes leading lawyers in particular fields of

May 2024

FBMJ’s Silvia Alexandria Mansoor Elected to OCBA Board of Directors

Congratulations to Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC attorney Silvia Alexandria Mansoor for being elected to the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) Board of Directors in the contested May 2024 election. Mansoor will serve a three-year term that runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. Established in 1934, the OCBA

May 2024

FBMJ Attorneys Successful in MSD of In Pro Per Case

A big shout out to FBMJ attorneys Brian Whitelaw and Cathy Rodey for the dismissal of a very complicated in pro per Complaint against a major healthcare system in the metro-Detroit area. Briefly, the plaintiff sought treatment for an oral infection while pregnant. Oral Surgery was called, and the patient