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Daniel J. McCarthy
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Biography
My legal concentration is in appellate and commercial litigation in both state and federal courts.
Before joining Lippitt O’Keefe, I served as a law clerk intern for the Honorable Richard F. Suhrheinrich, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. I later served as a law clerk for the Honorable Marilyn J. Kelly, Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court, 1999 to 2000, and then in 2000, I served as a pre-hearing attorney for the Michigan Court of Appeals.
In 2010, I was appointed to serve through 2012 on the Michigan Supreme Court Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions.
In addition to my love of the law, I also play music. I have been playing the piano for over 30 years and I have been playing professionally since I was 14 years old. In 2002, I won third prize in a Jerry Lee Lewis sound alike competition in Memphis, TN and I love to play ragtime and boogie-woogie piano.
Practice Areas
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Licensed in Michigan for 26 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1999
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Location
Lippitt O'Keefe PLLC
370 E Maple Rd Fl 3, Birmingham, MI, 48009
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Daniel J. McCarthy's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2015
Excellent listener, processes details well, kind, knowledgeable, informative, a true 'breath of fresh air'...
Although I was not formally a client, I did have the opportunity to discuss the details of a pending Appellate Case. Others that I'd talked with seemed to add more questions to the equation--but not Mr. McCarthy. I found him to be very patient with my multitude of questions and generous with the am...
Daniel McCarthy
Replied last December 13, 2016Thank you for your kind words.
Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2014 | Consulted Attorney
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He was personable, sympathetic and I would recommend him in the future. However, to date Mr. McCarthy has not answered an "Avvo followed up email" that I sent subsequent to our telephone conversation, thus the average rating. :-)
Daniel McCarthy
Replied last May 18, 2015I'm sorry that I missed your email. If you please resend, I certainly will respond.
Posted by H. | February 6, 2012
I highly recommend this appellate lawyer
Whenever I hire outside appellate counsel, I use Daniel McCarthy. His legal analysis and appellate arguments are the best. Daniel did a brilliant job for my clients on several appeals, including Unibar Maintenance v Saigh, Lawsuit Financial v Curry, Rubenstein v Pelle Pelle
Daniel McCarthy
Replied last December 13, 2016Thank you very much.
Daniel J. McCarthy's Lawyer Endorsements
"Daniel McCarthy's knowledge of the law, creative thinking and litigations skills makes him a powerful advocate for his clients. I give him my absolute and unqualified endorsement."
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"endorse Attorney McCarthy. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."
"I endorse this lawyer. I recently worked with Dan on a complicated federal trademark violation suit. He was extremely thorough and well-prepared, and a talented advocate. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is a fine attorney who quickly recognizes and understands complex legal issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Dan McCarthy several times over the past decade on a variety of complex business disputes. He is exceedingly capable in both trial and appellate practice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan has been a loyal partner. His appellate work is second to none. Dan clerked for the Michigan Supreme Court and I rely on Dan for all of my appeals and briefing. He's one of the best!"
"I endorse this lawyer. My former firm was fortunate to hire Dan as an associate at the end of his clerkship with the Michigan Supreme Court. Although we no longer work at the same firm, I still work with Dan, on major appeals. I endorse Dan without reservation."
"I endorse Attorney McCarthy for his appellate practice."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2018
Top Lawyers, dbusiness
2017
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2017
Top Lawyers, dbusiness
2016
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star for Appellate Litigation, Michigan Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Lippitt O'Keefe Gornbein, PLLC
2000 - 2011
Partner, Hyman Lippitt, PC
2000 - 2000
Pre-Hearing Attorney, Michigan Court Of Appeals Prehearing Division
1999 - 2000
Judicial Law Clerk to Hon. Marilyn Kelly, Michigan Supreme Court
1998 - 1999
Judicial Intern to Hon. Richard Suhrheinrich, United States Court Of Appeals, 6th Circuit
1998 - 1999
Law Clerk, State Appellate Defender Office Criminal Defense Resource Center
Associations
2010 - Present
Michigan Model Civil Jury Instructions CommitteeCommittee Member
2006 - Present
The Scribes Journal of Legal WritingLife Member
2000 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
2000 - Present
Oakland County Bar Association
2000 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
Sample of Legal Cases
RPAD, LLC v Salvatore DiNoto et al
Reversed and remanded for further proceedings
RPAD, LLC v Salvatore DiNoto et al
Reversed and remanded for further proceedings
Troy 888, LLC v Summit Wilshire, LLC et al
Affirmed.
DKE, Inc v Secura Insurance Company
Reversed and remanded for a new trial
Pellie Mae Norton-Cantrell v Anthony Bzura Trust Agreement et al
Sanctions reversed.
Lowe v Lowe, et al
Affirmed
National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, 2007-1 et al v Cavanary
Dismissed
Unibar Maintenance Services, Inc v Saigh et al
The trial court final order was affirmed for my client.
Rubenstein v Pelle Pelle, Inc
Settled
In re Watermain Break Litigation
Settled
Plaintiff v Confidential Defendant
Reversed and remanded for further proceedings
Education
1999
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Western Connecticut State University
BBA
N/A
Adelphi University
Speaking Engagements
2014
Practical Law
Appellate Law and Music
2014
2014 Fathers Conference
Co-Parenting without Conflict
2013
Business Contracts A to Z
Negotiation Strategies
2013
Business Contracts A to Z
Breach of Contract
2013
Business Contracts A to Z
Essential Legal Elements
1999
Symposium--Look at the Law Day
Clerking at the Michigan Supreme Court
Publications
2013
National Business Institute Seminar
Business Contracts A to Z, "Breach of Contract"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Can a defense attorney tell the jury if the plaintiff won small claims against the defendant?
13 Dec 2018
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Would my new spouse share in my debt?
13 Nov 2018
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How bad will the consequences be if I breach my contract?
27 Sep 2018