Andrew J. McGuinness

Andrew J. McGuinness

also known as Drew McGuinness

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 37 years

Litigation Lawyer at Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas: Litigation, Class Action, Antitrust & Trade Law, Securities & Investment Fraud

122 S Main St, Suite 118, P O Box 7711, Ann Arbor, MI

About Andrew

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 40%

My focus is on meeting the client's objectives in the most cost-effective manner possible under the circumstances. Having run a small business before attending law school, I take pains not to lose the business objective of my commercial clients. I am aggressive when it makes sense to be so, but always professional. Most importantly I have developed keen judgment through a premier law school experience, a wonderful judicial clerkship, and 23 years of sophisticated commercial trial work.

37 years

40%
Class Action 30%

37 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 37 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1988

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 36 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1989

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Andrew J. McGuinness, Esq.

122 S Main St, Suite 118, P O Box 7711, Ann Arbor, MI, 48107

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Andrew J. McGuinness's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tanisha | April 14, 2015

Exceptional Beyond Belief Amazing Attorney

Andrew was not able to take my case because of cost and distance but nonetheless he was the most helpful attorney I have ever come across. Not only did he spend at least an hour speaking with me he informed me of specific areas I needed to make sure another attorney would handle as far as my breach o...f contract case. He was extremely knowledgeable, attentive to detail and even followed up with a couple recommendations for possible other attorneys I could call to handle my case. Truly you get what you pay for in experience,knowledge and dedication and it shows. Andrew will be the first I call for any future legal needs. Thanks for taking the time to speak with me and your guidance as far as my case so rare amongst attorneys nowadays. Sincerely Tanisha B

Posted by Henry | September 12, 2013

Highest recommendation for Andrew J. McGuinness

Andrew McGuinness provides outstanding legal advise, excellent cost effective solution, and best value legal services. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and friendly. Moreover, his highly moral work ethic has completely changed my past perception of a "stereotype" lawyer. I have no hesitation to hig...hly recommend his professional legal service to anyone.

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Andrew J. McGuinness's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Karon

Class action lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In my 20 years of practice, I've come across very few lawyers that possess such credibility, competency, and trustworthiness. Drew knows his craft, he knows people, and he understands how to use the law effectively to help solve their problems. I've seen Drew in action countless times, and not only would I eagerly refer him to a friend or family member, I'd hire him for myself."

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Steven Dodge

Litigation lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Drew for many years and have always found him to be knowledgeable, experienced and well prepared. I endorse him without any reservations."

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Joseph Doerr

Litigation lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I was fortunate to start my legal career with Mr. McGuinness because, in short, I was learning from the best. He is extremely bright and passionate about the law. He is also very impressive at oral argument. I highly endorse and recommend him."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Barbara Kramer

Litigation lawyer

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Sarah Heineman

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Joseph Doerr

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Antitrust Litigation, US News Best Law Firms

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Antitrust Law, Best Lawyers in America

1988

Order of the Coif, University of Michigan Law School

1988

Magna Cum Laude, University of Michigan Law School

1987

Articles Editor, Michigan Law Review, University of Michigan Law School

1987

Campbell Moot Court Board, University of Michigan Law School

1986

Law Review, University of Michigan Law School

1986

Book Award--Real Property, University of Michigan Law School

1986

Book Award--Alternative Dispute Resolution, University of Michigan Law School

1985

Book Award--Contracts, University of Michigan Law School

1985

Book Award-Torts, University of Michigan Law School

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Principal, Andrew J. McGuinness, Esq.

1993 - 2009

Partner, Dykema Gossett PLLC

1989 - 1993

Associate, Skadden, Arbs, Slate, Meagher & Flom (Illinois)

1988 - 1989

Law Clerk to the Hon. Frank M. Coffin, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Associations

1998 - Present

American Bar Association, Litigation Section Class Action Subcommittee

Member

1989 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

American Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

1989 - Present

American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Securities Litigation Committee

Member

1989 - Present

American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Antitrust Litigation Committee

Member

1988 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1988 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Litigation Section

Member

1993 - 2010

Washtenaw County Bar Association

Member

1989 - 1993

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Speed Control Deactivation Switch Products Liability Litigation

All class claims dismissed; numerous additional claims dismissed or settled.

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Education

1988

University of Michigan

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Michigan

A.B.

N/A

University of Detroit High School

College Prep (honors)

Speaking Engagements

2011

15th Annual Class Action Institute Class Action Trials (Moderator)

2010

14th Annual Class Action Institute Class Action Arbitrations (Moderator)

2009

13th Annual Class Action Institute (table moderator) Class Actions

2008

12th Annual Class Action Institute (table moderator) Class actions

2007

11th Annual Class Action Institute (table moderator) Class Actions

2006

10th Annual Class Action Institue (table moderator)

Class Actions

Publications

2013

ABA Litigation Section Class Action Committee Website Supreme Court Reverses Class Certification in Comcast Corp. v. Behrend

2008

Corporate Counsel Magazine Defending the Class Action: Best Practices at Trial

Languages

French

Activity

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