$ 305-305 per hour
Michael R. Wernette
About Michael
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
15%-35%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 29 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Wernette Heilman PLLC
24725 W. 12 Mile Road., Suite 110, Southfield, MI, 48034
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Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Professional and Honest
Mr. Wernette addressed my situation with professionalism and honesty. The outcome was one which my previous attorney said could not be accomplished and yet Mr. Wernette DID in fact get the results I hoped for regarding my company. Highly recommend.
Michael R. Wernette's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Wernette is an excellent attorney with a stellar reputation in commercial and bankruptcy litigation. I have known him for close to two decades, and I have watched him rise from an aggressive young associate to a steadfast seasoned partner at an excellent firm. I would trust Mr. Wernette with any legal matter, and you should too!"
William Maze
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
1994
Arthur Neef Moot Court Competition finalist, Wayne State University Law School
1994
Dean's Scholar Award, Wayne State University Law School
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Principal, Wernette Heilman PLLC
2015 - 2016
Principal, Wernette PLLC
2001 - 2015
Partner, Schafer & Weiner, PLLC
1996 - 2001
Associate, Kerr Russell and Weber PLC
Associations
State Bar of Michigan
Member
Federal Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Greektown Holdings
plan of reorganization confirmed
Tower Automotive v. The Paslin Company
Favorable settlement.
Oliver v. M.G. Perry et al.
Summary dismissal/Trial verdict.
Brigantine Development v. Pasek
Trial verdict.
In re: Brigantine Development
Trial verdict.
Chase Mortgage Company v. Jackson
Court of Appeals win.
Firkser v. Duro-Last Roofing
Trial verdict.
Education
1996
Wayne State University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Guest lecturer
Bankruptcy jurisdiciton and litigation
2009
Mock Trial Regional Finals
Guest competition judge
2006
Spring and Summer Conferences
Business dispute resolution
Publications
2009
Handling Consumer and Small Business Bankruptcies in Michigan
Litigation in Bankruptcy Court
Activity
Legal Answers