Ed Plato has successfully litigated cases for over 35 years in both the state and federal courts. He has been admitted and practiced before all Michigan trial courts, the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court. In the federal system, Mr. Plato has been admitted and practiced before the United States District Courts in Michigan and the U. S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Plato has been designated as a Michigan "Super Lawyer" for 15 consecutive years by the national publications, Law & Politics and Thomson Reuters. He was selected for the areas of municipal/government law, construction law and personal injury defense.
He was also voted a Top Lawyer by his peers in DBusiness Magazine and Crain’s Detroit business for the years 2012 – 2020 in the areas of municipal law, construction law and personal injury defense. Ed Plato has been nominated and selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for nine consecutive years. He has been granted the highest rating of "AV" by the National Law Directory, Martindale-Hubbell, the best possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards. He is a member of the Litigation, Negligence, Public Corporation, and Employment Sections of the State Bar of Michigan. He is also a member of Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys, the Michigan Municipal League and the Michigan Townships Association. He is a frequent speaker at the annual conventions of the Michigan Municipal League and the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys and is also a regular speaker for the State Bar Public Corporation Section and the Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
Practice areas
Drafting and Review of Contracts and Subcontracts | Defending Construction Site Accidents | Litigation and Claim Resolution, including Mediation and Arbitration | Construction Liens | OSHA & MIOSHA Violations | Michigan Builders Trust Fund | More
39 years
Insurance Defense | Construction litigation | Third party motor vehicle liability | PIP | Premises liability | Municipal liability | Product liability | Policy claims & coverage disputes | Class action | Dram shop liability | More | Call now.
39 years
Drafting Municipal Policies and Procedures | Sewer & Drainage Districts | Zoning & Development | Open Meetings Act | Ordinance Enforcement | Utility Regulation | Telecommunications | Land Use Regulation & Planning | More |
29 years
FMLA Claims | ADA Claims | Whistleblower Protection Claims | Retaliation Claims | Harassment Claims | Discrimination Claims | Wrongful Discharge Claims | Labor & Contract Negotiations | Drafting employment policies | More | Call now for a consult.
24 years
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1978 | 06/27/2022 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Michigan Super lawyer | Thompson Reuters | 2013 |
Top Lawyer | DBusiness & Hour Magazine | 2013 |
Top Lawyer | DBusiness & Hour Magazine | 2012 |
Michigan Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2012 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2012 |
Michigan Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2011 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers In America | 2011 |
Michigan Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2010 |
Michigan Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2009 |
Michigan Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2008 |
Michigan Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2007 |
Michigan "Super Lawyer" | Law & Politics Magazine | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Plato Law Firm | 2011 - Present |
Attorney | Johnson Rosati | 2004 - 2011 |
Attorney | Secrest Wardle | 1978 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Angels' Place | Board of Directors | 2008 - Present |
Oak Pointe Church | Member | 2006 - Present |
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments | Member | 2000 - Present |
Oakland County Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
The Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys | Member | 1998 - Present |
State Bar Public Corporation Section | Member | 1998 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan | Member | 1978 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Michigan Public Corporation Quarterly | Sidewalk Liability - Tripped by the 2 inch Rule | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Michigan State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1978 |
Central Michigan University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1975 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Hot Topics in Municipal Law | Liability of Public Officers and employees | 2012 |
Oakland County Bar Association Luncheon | Proposed amendments to the Governmental Tort Liability Act | 2011 |
State Bar of Michigan, Public Corporation Winter Seminar | Governmental Immunity - Litigation and Legislation Update | 2011 |
Michigan Municipal League Annual Convention | Municipal Concerns | 2009 |
Michigan Municipal League Annual Convention | Public Utilities | 2008 |
Michigan Association of Municipal attorneys Annual Meeting | Protecting the Right-Of-Way | 2008 |
Michigan Municipal League Annual Convention | Municipal Concerns | 2007 |
Posted by Anne
March 15, 2018
Steven Joppich, State, local, and municipal law Attorney on Mar 23, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ed Plato. He is a solid attorney who knows how to zealously defend his clients and effectively represent their interests through good counsel.
Gerald Fisher, General practice Attorney on Mar 15, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Plato has high integrity and skill in all aspects of client representation.