Claudia Rast

Claudia Rast

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 38 years

Business Lawyer at Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Environmental and Natural Resources ... +5 more

301 E. Liberty Street, Suite 500, Ann Arbor, MI

About Claudia

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Business 30%

focus on technology companies and entrepreneurs; web-based consulting and strategic planning; privacy; data breach; cybersecurity

38 years | 500 cases

30%
Litigation 15%

focus on electronically stored information (ESI) and the forensic preservation, collection and production of ESI in complex litigation

34 years

15%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

all forms of contracts from supplier, purchaser, distributor, licensing, etc.

38 years | 300 cases

10%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

entity formation strategies for the entrepreneur

25 years | 100 cases

10%
Environmental and Natural Resources 10%

focus on alternative energy projects and contracts

38 years | 300 cases

10%
Trademark Infringement 3%

25 years | 80 cases

3%
Copyright Infringement 2%

25 years | 60 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 38 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1987

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Butzel Long

301 E. Liberty Street, Suite 500, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104

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Claudia Rast's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Pamela | March 9, 2010

I give my highest recommendation to Claudia Rast

I have used Claudia Rast's services for several years on issues ranging from IP, to copyright and trademark, to contract law. She has always exceeded my expectations, gotten results, and done it in a way that is both ethical and non-combative. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Posted by Sean | March 4, 2010

Claudia Rast Comes Highly Recommended

Ms. Rast is an extremely knowledgeable contract attorney who is a joy to work with. She was able to distill a 220 page federal contract our organization signed into extremely palatable sub-agreements for our diverse partners, while still retaining the critical components necessary. At all times, Ms.... Rast is extremely sensitive to the needs of her clients. She provides thorough and quick turnaround on all client communications. We have worked with Ms. Rast on numerous projects in the past and will continue to do so in the future. She is extremely trustworthy and knowledgeable for all matters relevant to our needs in the environmental field.

Posted by Audri | February 25, 2010

Highest recommendation for Claudia Rast

Claudia has provided invaluable advice over the past 10+ years regarding contracts, intellectual property, business structure, deals, and much more. In addition to providing valuable insight and well balanced guidance, she is passionate about her work and has a great sense of humor (which makes it a... pleasure to work with her). I've referred Claudia to a dozen of my business friends and they've all enthusiastically thanked me for the referral.

Posted by Brian | February 25, 2010

Claudia Rast

Outstanding service over many years.

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2003

Top Michigan Women in Computing, Association for Women in Computing

1985

Clarence M. Burton Scholar, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Shareholder, Butzel Long

2001 - Present

Principal, Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C.

1987 - 2001

Partner, Dickinson Wright

1986 - 1986

Law Clerk, Michigan Supreme Court

Associations

2013 - Present

ABA Cybersecurity Legal Task Force

Member

2009 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

IT Law Council--Member

2009 - Present

New Enterprise Forum

Board Member

2009 - Present

Michigan League of Conservation Voters

Board Member

2006 - Present

Clean Energy Coalition

Board Member

2008 - 2009

American Bar Association

Section Chair

Education

1986

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Michigan

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

MACPA Members Advisory Symposium

Defending Against Cyber Threats

2013

MACPA - CPE Mega Conference Defending Against Cyber Risks

2013

Bloomfield Township Community Television Cybersecurity Interview

2012

Michigan Defense Trial Counsel Annual Meeting

The Digital Age of Law

2012

Michigan Bar Business Law Conference

Social Media & Technology

2012

Annual Conference on Environmental Law

Environmental Transactions Today

2012

12th Annual Super Conference

Compliance Strategies in an Environment of Constant Change

2010

Annual Meeting -- San Francisco Hot Topics in Environmental Law

2009

Identity Theft

ID Theft--The Legal Response

2008

Canadian Bar Association--Environmental Law Conference

Hot Topics in U.S. Environmental, Energy, and Resources Law

2007

ICLE Hot Issues in Privacy Law

Hot Issues in Privacy Law

2007

12th Annual Utility Supply Management Alliance

How to Save Time, Money & the Deal

2006

11th Annual Utility Supply Management Alliance

Energy and Global Warming

2004

Advertising Law

Legal Issues of Online Advertsing

2001

AICPA eBusiness Conference

Assessing Business Risk in the Cyberworld

Publications

2013

Aspatore Book publication Recent Trends in Privacy and Data Security

2012

Bisk Education CPA's Guide to Privacy

1996

The Internet & Technology Guide for Michigan Lawyers Marketing on the Internet

1990

The Wayne Law Review Environmental Law Update

Languages

English

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