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January 2026

Chloé Schumacher Promoted to Principal

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Chloé Schumacher to Principal with the firm. Chloé’s practice focuses on representing physicians, mid-level medical providers, nurses, and pharmacists in complex medical malpractice litigation and civil rights defense matters. She has extensive experience defending healthcare providers in... READ MORE

January 2026

Silvia Mansoor Promoted to Associate Principal

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Silvia Mansoor to Associate Principal with the firm, effective January 1, 2026. Silvia focuses her practice on defending healthcare professionals and organizations in complex medical malpractice litigation, as well as business dispute matters. She represents clients throughout... READ MORE

November 2025

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip Congratulates Chloé Schumacher on Receiving the 2026 Young Lawyers Golden Gavel Award

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that associate attorney Chloé Schumacher has been selected as the 2026 Young Lawyers Golden Gavel Award recipient by the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC). This prestigious honor is awarded to outstanding young attorneys who demonstrate exemplary advocacy skills, a strong commitment... READ MORE

November 2025

Hon. Joseph P. McGill Now Certified as a Neutral Mediator by the State Court Administrative Office

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip is pleased to announce that Hon. Joseph P. McGill has completed the State Court Administrator Office’s required training to serve as a certified neutral mediator in Michigan. Hon. McGill brings decades of legal practice experience—including service as past President of the State Bar of Michigan,... READ MORE

November 2025

FBMJ Attorneys Recognized as Dbusiness 2026 Top Lawyers

We are proud to announce that seven Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip attorneys have been named to the Dbusiness 2026 Top Lawyers list. This recognition highlights the dedication, expertise, and leadership our attorneys bring to their practice areas. Please join us in congratulating: – Brian J. Richtarcik – Appellate Law– Matthew C.... READ MORE

October 2025

FBMJ’s Anthony Pignotti & Randall Juip Obtain No Cause Verdict in Washtenaw County Medical Malpractice Case

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip Members, Anthony Pignotti and Randall Juip, were successful in obtaining a recent defense verdict of no cause of action in favor of their clients in a recent medical malpractice / wrongful death trial. The Decedent was survived by five sons, four of whom are physicians... READ MORE

October 2025

Event Highlight: Brian Whitelaw to Present at State Bar of Michigan/ABOTA Fall Conference

We are pleased to announce that Brian Whitelaw will present at the State Bar of Michigan/American Board of Trial Advocates Fall Conference on October 7, 2025, at the MSU Education Center in Troy, MI. Brian’s presentation, “Multi-Media Advocacy and Storytelling”, will explore how trial lawyers can effectively use technology and narrative... READ MORE

October 2025

FBMJ Recognized in 2026 Best Law Firms Rankings

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip (FBMJ) is proud to be recognized in the 2026 Best Law Firms rankings as a Tier 1 Law Firm in Detroit. Recognized Practice Areas: – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants– Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants– Product Liability Litigation – Defendants– Commercial Litigation This honor reflects... READ MORE

September 2025

FBMJ Secures Favorable Trial Verdict for National Retail Client

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is proud to announce a favorable trial outcome secured by FBMJ Member, Anthony D. Pignotti, on behalf of our client, an Assistant Store Manager of a large national retail chain. The lawsuit arose out of a price dispute with a customer that escalated into a... READ MORE

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... READ MORE