Congratulations to FBMJ’s Lauren Rhoads for successfully passing the Michigan Bar exam. Results were announced earlier this month. Lauren has been working as a full-time paralegal with the firm since October of 2021 in the medical-malpractice practice area.
Rhoads is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Law with a concentration in health law and received her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a concentration in global health and environment policy from the University of Michigan.
Prior to joining FBMJ she worked for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) as a Policy and Planning Administration Intern, was a Law Clerk at a Lansing law firm and was a Lead Litigation Paralegal at a Warren, MI law firm managing workload for multiple medical malpractice litigation teams, including that of the managing partner of the firm.
“Rhoads has a very promising future ahead of her,” FBMJ Partner Enrico Tucciarone commented. “We are extremely proud of Lauren’s achievements and look forward to watching her career grow and succeed.”
November 2022
Lauren Rhoads to Join Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip as Associate Attorney
Congratulations to FBMJ’s Lauren Rhoads for successfully passing the Michigan Bar exam. Results were announced earlier this month. Lauren has been working as a full-time paralegal with the firm since October of 2021 in the medical-malpractice practice area. Rhoads is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Law with a
September 2022
Brian Whitelaw Recognized as “Go To Lawyer” for Medical Malpractice by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Foley, Baron, Metzger and Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that Brian W. Whitelaw, a Partner with the firm, has been named one of 20 “Go To Lawyers” for medical malpractice law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Now in its third year, the “Go To Lawyers” program recognizes lawyers in particular fields
September 2022
FBMJ Attorneys Baron & McCann Publish Article – Hydrogen Blending: Protecting Against Manufacturer Liability
FBMJ attorneys, Richard Baron and Matthew McCann recently published the article, “Hydrogen Blending: Protecting Against Manufacturer Liability,” in Today’s Boiler, the official magazine of the American Boiler Manufacturers Association. The cover-story article focuses on the time-sensitive topic of hydrogen-blending (HB), a process of blending hydrogen and natural gas with a
September 2022
Joseph McGill Elected Vice President of the State Bar of Michigan
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip PLLC is pleased to announce that Joseph McGill, a principal with the firm, was recently elected as the Vice President of the State Bar of Michigan (SBM) for the 2022-2023 bar year. On September 16, 2022, McGill was sworn in by Justice Elizabeth T. Clement
September 2022
FBMJ Welcomes Attorney Suzanne Lewand
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to welcome Suzanne Lewand as a new attorney to the Firm. She joined the firm in August 2022 and will work in the firm’s Medical Malpractice practice group. Randall Juip, Member, made the announcement. Before joining FBMJ, Suzanne worked at two metro-Detroit law
August 2022
FBMJ’s Brian Whitelaw & Anthony Pignotti Obtain No Cause Verdict in Kalamazoo County Case
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip attorneys, Brian Whitelaw and Anthony Pignotti, were successful in obtaining a no cause of action verdict in a recent medical malpractice/wrongful death lawsuit in Kalamazoo County. The case involved a claim made against a FBMJ allergy and immunology client and professional corporation alleging malpractice in
August 2022
Julie M. Janeway Honored as MLW’s “Influential Women of Law,” 2022
Foley, Baron, Metzger and Juip, PLLC is proud to announce that our Senior Healthcare Counsel, Julie M. Janeway, has been selected as one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Influential Women of Law” for 2022. This distinction is awarded to women attorneys and judges for their excellent work on behalf of the
August 2022
FBMJ Welcomes New Attorney – Benjamin Demsky
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to welcome Benjamin Demsky as a new attorney to the Firm. Benjamin joined the firm as an Associate Attorney in July 2022 and will work in the Medical Malpractice practice area defending health care organizations and professionals. Randall Juip, Member, made the announcement. Before
June 2022
FBMJ Welcomes Attorney Catherine Rodey
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to welcome Catherine Rodey as a new attorney to the Firm. She joined the firm on June 13, 2022 and will work in the Healthcare Law and Medical Malpractice practice groups. Randall Juip, Member, made the announcement. Prior to joining FBMJ, Catherine worked
June 2022
FBMJ Dismissal – When An Expert Is Not An Expert
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip attorney Brian W. Whitelaw successfully obtained the dismissal of a medical malpractice suit in Kent County Circuit Court on June 3, 2022 before the honorable Judge Mark A. Trusock. Whitelaw defended a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) and professional corporation, on a theory that she