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Christopher J. Breay
also known as Chris Breay
About Christopher
Biography
25 years of experience in business and real estate litigation, as well as counseling businesses on the entire spectrum of operational issues, including contract negotiation, employment matters, intellectual property issues, and corporate governance.
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Licensed in Michigan for 31 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
McShane & Bowie PLC
99 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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Christopher J. Breay's Lawyer Endorsements
"Chris Breay is a very capable commercial litigation attorney with the ability to handle a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters. Having practiced with Chris for 13 years, I would not hesitate to recommend Chris to my current company or others."
"Chris is very thorough and highly competent with respect to litigation matters, including the more complex situations that might arise in business disputes, commerical litigation, real estate matters and probate."
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Experience
Honors
2017
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
Editor, Wayne Law Review, Wayne State University Law School
1991
Phi Beta Kappa, Albion College
1990
Albion College Fellow, Albion College
1990
Phi Alpha Theta, Albion College
1989
Alpha Lambda Delta, Albion College
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Member, McShane & Bowie, P.L.C.
2015 - 2016
Adjunct Professor, Constitutional Law, Aquinas College
Associations
American Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Michigan
Member
Grand Rapids Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Gretchen Molotky v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. et al. (W.D. Mich. 2018)
Won Motion for Summary Judgment resulting in dismissal of claims.
Burco, Inc. v. Vantage Motors Corporation (C.D. Cal. 2017)
Details confidential.
John W. Saari v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (W.D. Mich. 2016), aff'd (6th Cir. 2017)
Won Motion for Summary Judgment resulting in dismissal of all claims. Affirmed on appeal.
Donald A. Gange v. Agility Sports, LLC et al. (E.D. Mich. 2015)
Settlement involving dismissal of all claims and defendant paying nothing to plaintiff.
Stephen T. Wilkin et al. v. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. (W.D. Mich. 2014).
Won Motion for Summary Judgment.
Henry VanderWaal et al. v. AFS Technologies, Inc. (W.D. Mich. 2014)
Settlement.
John W. Saari v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (W.D. Mich. 2013), aff'd (6th Cir. 2014), cert. den.
Won Motion to Dismiss. Affirmed on appeal.
Catherine Lawrence v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. et al. (W.D. Mich. 2012), aff'd (6th Cir. 2012)
Won Motion to Dismiss. Affirmed on appeal.
Orthopedic Resources, Inc. v. Michigan Medical Innovations, LLC et al. (W.D. Mich. 2012)
Settlement.
BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (E.D. Mich. 2012)
Won summary judgment.
Grand Rapids Associates, L.P. v. Coop Properties, LLC et al. (W.D. Mich. 2010), aff'd (6th Cir. 2012)
Won summary judgment. Affirmed on appeal.
The Wealth Preservation Group, LLC et al. v. The Medicaid Planning Network, LLC (Berrien Cty. Cir. Ct., Mich. 2012)
Settlement.
Deborah L. Lassila et al. v. U.S. Bank National Association (W.D. Mich. 2012)
Won Motion to Dismiss.
In re Brio Management, LLC (W.D. Mich. Bankr. 2011)
Won Motions to Dismiss.
Education
1994
Wayne State University Law School
J.D.
1991
Albion College
A.B., magna cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2015
American Bar Association
"Mortgage Loan Servicing: A Litigator's Perspective"
2014
2014
Mortgage Bankers Association
"The Current State of HAMP Litigation"
2014
Annual Conference, American Bar Association, Business Law Section
"Mortgage Loan Servicing - A Litigator's Perspective"
2006
NBI
"A Practical Guide to Commercial Eviction in Michigan"
Publications
2015
American Bar Association
HAMP Litigation: Developments and Trends
2014
American Bar Association
Emerging Trends in Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) Litigation
2006
NBI
A Practical Guide to Commercial Eviction in Michigan (Co-Author)