Practice areas
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.
33 years
33 years
33 years
30 years
Languages spoken
French
Andrew J. McGuinness, Esq.
122 S Main St, Suite 118
P O Box 7711
Ann Arbor, MI, 48107
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice | 1989 | 03/03/2022 |
MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1988 | 05/11/2022 |
Legal answers | 83 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Antitrust Litigation | US News Best Law Firms | 2013 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Commercial Litigation | Best Lawyers in America | 2012 |
Antitrust Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2011 |
Order of the Coif | University of Michigan Law School | 1988 |
Magna Cum Laude | University of Michigan Law School | 1988 |
Articles Editor, Michigan Law Review | University of Michigan Law School | 1987 |
Campbell Moot Court Board | University of Michigan Law School | 1987 |
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 | 1986 |
Book Award--Contracts | University of Michigan Law School | 1985 |
Book Award-Torts | University of Michigan Law School | 1985 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Andrew J. McGuinness, Esq. | 2010 - Present |
Partner | Dykema Gossett PLLC | 1993 - 2009 |
Associate | Skadden, Arbs, Slate, Meagher & Flom (Illinois) | 1989 - 1993 |
Law Clerk to the Hon. Frank M. Coffin | United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit | 1988 - 1989 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association, Litigation Section Class Action Subcommittee | Member | 1998 - 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 | 1989 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan | Member | 1988 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan, Litigation Section | Member | 1988 - Present |
Washtenaw County Bar Association | Member | 1993 - 2010 |
Chicago Bar Association | Member | 1989 - 1993 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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ABA Litigation Section Class Action Committee Website | Supreme Court Reverses Class Certification in Comcast Corp. v. Behrend | 2013 |
Corporate Counsel Magazine | Defending the Class Action: Best Practices at Trial | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Michigan | JD - Juris Doctor | 1988 |
University of Detroit High School | College Prep (honors) | N/A |
University of Michigan | A.B. | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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16th Annual Class Action Institute | Class Actions 101 (designed & co-taught course; wrote course materials) | 2012 |
16th Annual Class Action Institute | Application of Daubert To Class Certification Experts (Moderator) | 2012 |
15th Annual Class Action Institute | Class Action Trials (Moderator) | 2011 |
14th Annual Class Action Institute | Class Action Arbitrations (Moderator) | 2010 |
13th Annual Class Action Institute (table moderator) | Class Actions | 2009 |
12th Annual Class Action Institute (table moderator) | Class actions | 2008 |
11th Annual Class Action Institute (table moderator) | Class Actions | 2007 |
10th Annual Class Action Institue (table moderator) | Class Actions | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In re Speed Control Deactivation Switch Products Liability Litigation | All class claims dismissed; numerous additional claims dismissed or settled. |
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September 12, 2013
Daniel Karon, Class action Attorney on Jun 16, 2012
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.
Steven Dodge, Litigation Attorney on Apr 30, 2013
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.
Joseph Doerr, Litigation Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
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.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on May 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Steven Dodge, Litigation Attorney on Apr 30, 2013
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.
Daniel Karon, Class action Attorney on Jun 16, 2012
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.