Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that nine of its lawyers have been named by Super Lawyers magazine to the 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list, and six of its lawyers to the Michigan Rising Stars lists. Randy Juip was also honored as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan, the third straight year he has earned this distinction.
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Fewer than 5% of Michigan attorneys are recognized as Super Lawyers, and no more than 2.5% of Michigan attorneys are recognized as Rising Stars – exceptional attorneys under the age of 40 or who have been practicing for ten years or less.
FBMJ lawyers named to the 2023 Super Lawyers list include:
Richard Baron
Cathy Bowerman
Carole Empey
Randy Juip
Joseph McGill
Clyde Metzger
Tony Pignotti
Brian Richtarcik
Kim Sveska
Brian Whitelaw
FBMJ lawyers named to the 2023 Rising Star list include:
Sarah Cherry
Nicole Joseph-Windecker
Silvia Mansoor
Catherine Rodey
Eric Watson
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding lawyers on their accomplishments.
August 2023
FBMJ Lawyers Named to Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists in 2023
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that nine of its lawyers have been named by Super Lawyers magazine to the 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list, and six of its lawyers to the Michigan Rising Stars lists. Randy Juip was also honored as one of the Top
March 2023
Nicole Joseph-Windecker Receives MDTC’s 2023 Golden Gavel Award
Nicole Joseph-Windecker was recently honored as one of two 2023 recipients of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel’s (MDTC) Golden Gavel Award. The Golden Gavel Award is presented to a lawyer who has practiced law for 10 years or less and who, according to the MDTC, “exemplifies significant contribution to professionalism and
February 2023
2023 Limitation on Noneconomic Damages
On January 31, 2023, the State of Michigan Department of Treasury published the 2023 limitations on noneconomic damages for claims alleging medical malpractice. The “upper cap” is now adjusted to $960,500 (an increase of $73,000 from last year). The “lower cap” is now adjusted to $537,900 (an increase of $40,900
January 2023
FBMJ Congratulates New Members
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC, is pleased to announce that the firm has elected four attorneys into the membership of the firm, effective January 1, 2023. The new members are Carole S. Empey, Joseph P. McGill, Kim J. Sveska and Enrico (Eric) G. Tucciarone. “We congratulate our new members for
January 2023
FBMJ Announces Attorney Promotions
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Stephanie A. Karisny to Associate Principal and Nicole Joseph-Windecker to Senior Associate. “Both Stephanie and Nicole have demonstrated exceptional talent and commitment to our clients. We are incredibly pleased to welcome them to their new positions
December 2022
Supreme Court Lowers Bar to Prove Agency, Increases Risk of Hospital Liability
In a 4-3 order published last week, a majority of the Michigan Supreme Court reversed a Court of Appeals (COA) decision such that a plaintiff can more easily establish ostensible agency – that a hospital is liable for the actions of a non-employed provider. A vehement dissent that included the
December 2022
New COA Opinions Today: Denney Damages Allowed in Certain Medical Malpractice Cases
In two published opinions released today, the Court of Appeals affirmed that plaintiffs in wrongful death medical malpractice cases can recover what have come to be known as Denney damages – the lost future earning capacity of the decedent. Such damages are recoverable when there is a sufficient evidentiary basis
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