John T. Below

John T. Below

4.3
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 32 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Troy, MI
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation

201 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 500, Troy, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 32 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1993

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Bodman PLC

201 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 500, Troy, MI, 48084

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John T. Below's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Justice!!

As a Business Owner, it is disappointing when you work closely with employees and they leave your company and take some of your clients with them. Even when you protect yourself with signed "non-solicitation" agreements, it seems the employer always loses!!! From the beginning of our case John prov...ided expert advise on how to proceed while keeping the fees as low as possible. He offered suggestions and helped us develop our strategy, filed complaints, masterfully prepared for depositions and kept the pressure on to get us a fair and quick settlement. Thanks John (from all the employers out there who deserved a win)

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Poor results

John was referred to me in house by another lawyer who did not do court litigation. I met with him along with my accountant multiple times to explain the excel spread sheets at a high cost to myself. When I went to Facilitation I asked John if we should meet up before or if he wanted me to take any... information to the meeting. He said we can meet 15 minutes prior to and I did not have to take anything as he has copies of everything we need. When John tried to explain our case he was unorganized and poorly prepared for the meeting. You only have a short window of time to explain your case and John could not find any of the material the Judge was asking for. I had to go out to my car to obtain it and by the time we met back up John still could not explain the material. I ended up settling for more than I should have weighing the money I gave up to settle vs what bringing a new lawyer into the case would cost me.

Posted by Mike | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I would recommend Mr. Below

John Below is a an excellent lawyer that has help my company achieve very good results. I would certainly recommend him. John understand our needs and is in communication with us at all times to insure we are in agreement as we proceed with a case.

Posted by Tim | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tim Bowman 2nd VP Commercial Loans Monroe Bank & Trust

Johns knowledge and experience in the Banking Industry has helped us several times. His experience and litigation skills always enables the Bank to negotiate from a position of strength. I would Highly recommend John.

Posted by Jamie | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

VP - Managed Assets

John is an excellent attorney and handles all matters efficently. He assisted with the work out / collection of several matters that resulted in a higher than expected recovery.

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John T. Below's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Soble

Real estate lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Top Lawyer, DBusiness

2015

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1993

Law Review, University of Detroit Mercy

1993

Frank Murphy Honor Society, University of Detroit Mercy

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Lawyer-Partner, Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C.

Associations

2013 - Present

The Salvation Army - Metropolitan Detroit Advisory Board

Board Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1993 - Present

Macomb County Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center

Board Member

Education

1993

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor Magna Cum Laude

1990

Oakland University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2007

State Bar of Michigan Publication Employment Law Notes

1993

Law Review Comment University of Detroit Law Review

Languages

English

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