February 2025
2025 Limitation on Noneconomic Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases in Michigan
On January 31, 2025, the Michigan Department of Treasury released its adjusted 2025 limitations on noneconomic damages for medical malpractice claims. The “upper cap” has been adjusted to $1,047,000 (increased from $1,016,000 in 2024), and the “lower cap” has been adjusted to $586,300 (increased from $569,000 in 2024). Michigan has... READ MORE
February 2025
Attorney Chloé C. Schumacher Joins FBMJ
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce the hiring of attorney Chloé C. Schumacher as a Senior Associate with the firm. Chloé concentrates her practice on representing physicians, mid-level medical providers, nurses, and pharmacists in medical malpractice and civil rights defense litigation. Her representation of clients in... READ MORE
February 2025
FBMJ Welcomes Attorney Hannah R. Roberts
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce the hiring of attorney Hannah R. Roberts as a Senior Associate with the firm. Hannah focuses her practice on defending healthcare professionals and institutions in business disputes and against medical malpractice claims. She has experience in a range of specialties,... READ MORE
February 2025
Healthcare Texting: Dos and Don’ts
Text messaging has changed the way everyone communicates, including physicians and other healthcare professionals. While it is convenient, quick and common for physicians and other members of a healthcare team to use mobile devices to communicate with each other and with patients regarding care, texting with them has potentially serious... READ MORE
February 2025
Joseph McGill Featured in Legal News Profile
We are pleased to share that Joseph McGill, Member at Foley, Baron, Metzger, & Juip, was recently profiled in Legal News. The story highlights Joe’s role as the current State Bar of Michigan President and his career in high-stakes civil litigation. Legal News provides an in-depth look at Joe’s journey in... READ MORE
January 2025
Brian Richtarcik Elected to Member at Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC, is pleased to announce the election of attorney Brian J. Richtarcik into the membership of the firm, effective January 1, 2025. Richtarcik is an accomplished trial and appellate attorney with over 20 years of experience in private practice. He maintains a significant practice defending healthcare... READ MORE
October 2024
FBMJ Attorneys Present To U of M Emergency Medicine Professionals
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip (FBMJ) attorneys Brian Whitelaw and Sarah Cherry recently presented to Emergency Medicine attendings and residents at University of Michigan Health West on medical malpractice issues affecting medical professionals in this field of medicine. The presentation was designed to enhance the medical professionals’ understanding of the... READ MORE
October 2024
FBMJ’s Silvia Mansoor Becomes Chair of the SBM Young Lawyers Section
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is delighted to announce that Silvia Alexandria Mansoor has been elevated to Chair of the State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyers Section. As the Chair, Mansoor also maintains her seat with the State Bar of Michigan (SBM) Board of Commissioners. “I’m excited to serve... READ MORE
October 2024
FBMJ’s Sarah Cherry Presents At Mid-Michigan College
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip (FBMJ) attorney, Sarah Cherry, recently presented “How to Defend Yourself Before You Get Sued,” to a group of nursing students at Mid Michigan College in Mt. Pleasant, MI. The presentation included discussion on the anatomy of a medical malpractice lawsuit, implications of a lawsuit, medical... READ MORE
October 2024
FBMJ’s Joseph McGill Sworn In as 90th President of the State Bar of Michigan
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is thrilled to announce that Joseph McGill has been sworn in as the 90th President of the State Bar of Michigan. During his one-year term as President, McGill will serve all 46,000 Michigan attorneys and further the State Bar’s mission to promote the professionalism... READ MORE