Raymond J. Sterling

Raymond J. Sterling

also known as Ray Sterling

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Bloomfield Hills, MI
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination

Governor's Place, 33 Bloomfield Hills Parkway, Suite 250, Bloomfield Hills, MI

About Raymond

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 60%

employment litigation and counselling--employment contracts, employment discrimination, executive compensation, retaliatory discharge, whistleblowing

44 years

60%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 43 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1982

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Sterling Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Governor's Place, 33 Bloomfield Hills Parkway, Suite 250, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304

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Raymond J. Sterling's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best Lawyer

Mr. Sterling is unique. He is a superb attorney who truly cares about his clients. He spent a great deal of time talking with me, getting to know me, and really understanding my case. I have dealt with many lawyers over the years, but I have never met one as dedicated as Mr. Sterling. He was able not... only to understand my case and my needs, but also to obtain a result that surpassed even my expectations. Because of the quality of his representation, I was able to achieve a completely successful result. I know that I would never have been able to have achieved this success without Mr. Sterling's representation. I recommend him to others without any reservations whatsoever.

Raymond Sterling

Replied last September 06, 2016

Thank you for the kind words. We strive to always customize our services for the specific needs of each client, not just do the same old thing over and over. I am gratified that we were able to exceed your expectations! thank you for letting us serve you.

Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

YOU WIN

The best! Corporations are so familiar with Sterling's skill that now they will often settle instead of facing him in court. Up against a team of 10 NYC lawyers, Sterling won big for me and taught the corporation a lesson. . .now they will think twice before doing harm. Going to court is emotiona...lly difficult but Ray was always Patient and Compassionate - i dont think I could have continued otherwise - especially as i loved my profession so much and my spirit was already shattered by the shameful treatment by my former employer. Before and during the trial, the corporation. tried even more cruel and sneaky tricks to keep me silent. Ray stopped them in their tracks and gave me not only an enormous award by the jury - but peace of mind and a way to continue in the work i loved so much. Previously, Other lawyers would not touch my case as it was too complicated and against a corporation that others thought could not be beat. . .but Ray beat them - BIG. As my friend said, he gave them a "San Quentin style spanking" that was much deserved. Ray Sterling is a one of a kind genius of law and a superstar of the courtroom. Charming, honest, gentle, brilliant, and insightful with the law - Sterling treats everyone with respect - even as he teaches them a lesson. Ray Sterling is not "just an attorney" - he is a Hero..

Raymond Sterling

Replied last September 06, 2016

You're embarrassing me!!! Just doing my job--and hopefully a little more--and glad to hear you were pleased.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Instilled Confidence

I had interviewed three attorneys that included Ray Sterling. He set himself apart from the others in the beginning by being honest in his answers and up front of the challenges facing me with a non compete contract I had with my last employer. It was many months after that conversation in which I c...ontracted Ray Sterling to do my bidding for me. He set the tone early on with expectations to both parties, he never wavered on my behalf and reached a very fair settlement for me and my family. My future employment was secured that allowed me to practice my craft in an industry of 34 years after that as well. I am truly grateful to Raymond Sterling and his law offices. I would encourage anyone no matter how far under the bus they feel they may be, to reach out and contact him. He will drag you out, dust you off and send you on your way feeling whole again. His experience, professionalism and manner are inviting and comfortable. This is a great man and I will be grateful to him for a long time to come.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2016

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2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

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2015

Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2015

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2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

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2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

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2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

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2011

Top 100 attorneys in Michigan, Super Lawyers

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

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2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

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2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

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2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

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2006

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Shareholder, Sterling Attorneys at Law, P.C.

1984 - 2008

Shareholder/Board of Directors, Driggers Schultz

1982 - 1984

Associate, Pepper Hamilton & Sheetz

Associations

1995 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1982

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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