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Dickinson Wright PLLC

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Overview

Dickinson Wright PLLC is a general practice business law firm with more than 500 attorneys among more than 40 practice areas and 16 industry groups. Headquartered in Detroit and founded in 1878, the firm has 20 offices, including six in Michigan (Detroit, Troy, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Saginaw) and 13 other domestic offices in Austin and El Paso, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Columbus, Ohio; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Lexington, Kentucky; Nashville, Tennessee; Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada; Denver, Colorado; Phoenix, Arizona; Silicon Valley, California; and Washington, D.C. The firm's Canada office is located in Toronto.

Dickinson Wright offers our clients a distinctive combination of superb client service, exceptional quality, value for fees, industry expertise and business acumen. As one of the few law firms with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, Dickinson Wright has built state-of-the-art, independently-verified risk management controls and security processes for our commercial transactions. Dickinson Wright lawyers are known for delivering commercially-oriented advice on sophisticated transactions and have a remarkable record of wins in high-stakes litigation. Dickinson Wright lawyers are regularly cited for their expertise and experience in Chambers, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and other leading independent law firm evaluating organizations.

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Practice Areas:
61
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
175

Rankings

National

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Appellate Practice
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Construction Law
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Banking and Finance Law
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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Commercial Litigation
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Corporate Law

Regional

Ann Arbor

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Ann Arbor
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Ann Arbor
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Ann Arbor
Commercial Litigation
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1
Ann Arbor
Employment Law - Management
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1
Ann Arbor
Immigration Law
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1
Ann Arbor
Labor Law - Management

About Our Clients

Ford Motor Company
JPMorgan Chase & Company
SBC Communications, Inc.
MGM Grand Detroit
Magna International, Inc.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Dupont
The State of Michigan
Visteon Corporation
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc.
Dow Chemical Company

Rankings

205 United States Rankings
6 Canada Rankings

National

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Appellate Practice
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Construction Law
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2
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Banking and Finance Law
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2
National Ranking
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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2
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Commercial Litigation
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2
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Corporate Law
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2
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Land Use and Zoning Law
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2
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Litigation - Bankruptcy
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2
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Litigation - Construction
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2
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Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
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Litigation - Real Estate
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2
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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2
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Real Estate Law
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2
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Tax Law
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2
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Trademark Law
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2
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Trusts and Estates
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3
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Copyright Law
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3
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Employment Law - Management
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3
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Environmental Law
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3
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Labor Law - Management
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3
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Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
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3
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Litigation - Intellectual Property
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3
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Securities Regulation
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3
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Technology Law

Regional

Ann Arbor

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Ann Arbor
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Ann Arbor
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Ann Arbor
Commercial Litigation
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1
Ann Arbor
Employment Law - Management
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1
Ann Arbor
Immigration Law
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Ann Arbor
Labor Law - Management
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Ann Arbor
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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1
Ann Arbor
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Ann Arbor
Litigation - Patent
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1
Ann Arbor
Patent Law
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2
Ann Arbor
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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2
Ann Arbor
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Austin

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Austin
Commercial Litigation
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2
Austin
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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2
Austin
Patent Law
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3
Austin
Banking and Finance Law
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3
Austin
Corporate Law
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3
Austin
Litigation - Construction
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3
Austin
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Chicago

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Chicago
Commercial Litigation
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2
Chicago
Litigation - Insurance

Colorado

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Colorado
Health Care Law

Columbus-OH

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Columbus-OH
Corporate Law
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1
Columbus-OH
Energy Law
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1
Columbus-OH
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Columbus-OH
Tax Law
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2
Columbus-OH
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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2
Columbus-OH
Commercial Litigation
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2
Columbus-OH
Government Relations Practice
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2
Columbus-OH
Real Estate Law
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3
Columbus-OH
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
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3
Columbus-OH
Trusts and Estates

Detroit

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Detroit
Appellate Practice
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1
Detroit
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Detroit
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Detroit
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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1
Detroit
Commercial Litigation
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1
Detroit
Construction Law
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1
Detroit
Corporate Governance Law
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1
Detroit
Corporate Law
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1
Detroit
Employment Law - Management
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1
Detroit
Environmental Law
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1
Detroit
International Mergers and Acquisitions
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1
Detroit
International Trade and Finance Law
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1
Detroit
Labor Law - Management
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1
Detroit
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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1
Detroit
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
Detroit
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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2
Detroit
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
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2
Detroit
Litigation - Antitrust
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2
Detroit
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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3
Detroit
Litigation - Environmental

El Paso

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El Paso
Commercial Litigation
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3
El Paso
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Fort Lauderdale

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Fort Lauderdale
Real Estate Law
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2
Fort Lauderdale
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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2
Fort Lauderdale
Securities / Capital Markets Law
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3
Fort Lauderdale
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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3
Fort Lauderdale
Corporate Law
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3
Fort Lauderdale
Land Use and Zoning Law
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3
Fort Lauderdale
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Grand Rapids
Construction Law
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1
Grand Rapids
Corporate Law
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1
Grand Rapids
Health Care Law
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1
Grand Rapids
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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1
Grand Rapids
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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1
Grand Rapids
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Grand Rapids
Municipal Law
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1
Grand Rapids
Real Estate Law
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2
Grand Rapids
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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2
Grand Rapids
Commercial Litigation
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2
Grand Rapids
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Lansing

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Lansing
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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1
Lansing
Appellate Practice
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1
Lansing
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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1
Lansing
Commercial Litigation
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1
Lansing
Corporate Law
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1
Lansing
Energy Law
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1
Lansing
Government Relations Practice
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1
Lansing
Insurance Law
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1
Lansing
International Mergers and Acquisitions
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1
Lansing
Municipal Law
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1
Lansing
Public Finance Law
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1
Lansing
Real Estate Law
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1
Lansing
Tax Law
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1
Lansing
Utilities Law
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Lansing
Gaming Law

Las Vegas

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Las Vegas
Commercial Litigation
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Las Vegas
Copyright Law
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1
Las Vegas
Corporate Law
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1
Las Vegas
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Las Vegas
Trademark Law
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2
Las Vegas
Gaming Law
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2
Las Vegas
Litigation - Banking and Finance

Lexington

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Lexington
Commercial Litigation
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1
Lexington
Litigation - Environmental
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1
Lexington
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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1
Lexington
Tax Law
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1
Lexington
Trusts and Estates
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2
Lexington
Appellate Practice
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2
Lexington
Corporate Law
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2
Lexington
Litigation - Construction
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2
Lexington
Real Estate Law
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3
Lexington
Environmental Law

Nashville

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Nashville
Commercial Litigation
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Nashville
Entertainment Law - Music
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Nashville
Insurance Law
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1
Nashville
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Nashville
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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2
Nashville
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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2
Nashville
Technology Law
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3
Nashville
Corporate Law
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3
Nashville
Employment Law - Management
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3
Nashville
Environmental Law

Phoenix

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Phoenix
Appellate Practice
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1
Phoenix
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Phoenix
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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1
Phoenix
Commercial Litigation
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1
Phoenix
Construction Law
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1
Phoenix
Copyright Law
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1
Phoenix
Corporate Compliance Law
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1
Phoenix
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
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1
Phoenix
Family Law
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1
Phoenix
Family Law Mediation
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1
Phoenix
Insurance Law
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1
Phoenix
Litigation - Construction
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1
Phoenix
Litigation - Insurance
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1
Phoenix
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Phoenix
Litigation - Municipal
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1
Phoenix
Litigation - Real Estate
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1
Phoenix
Real Estate Law
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1
Phoenix
Tax Law
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1
Phoenix
Technology Law
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1
Phoenix
Trademark Law
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1
Phoenix
Trusts and Estates
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2
Phoenix
Corporate Law
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2
Phoenix
International Mergers and Acquisitions
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2
Phoenix
Land Use and Zoning Law
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2
Phoenix
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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2
Phoenix
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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3
Phoenix
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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3
Phoenix
Arbitration
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3
Phoenix
Employment Law - Management

Reno

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Reno
Commercial Litigation
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Reno
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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Reno
Appellate Practice

Saginaw

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Saginaw
Trusts and Estates

Troy

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1
Troy
Arbitration
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1
Troy
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Troy
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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1
Troy
Commercial Litigation
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1
Troy
Corporate Law
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1
Troy
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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1
Troy
Health Care Law
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1
Troy
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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1
Troy
Litigation - Construction
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1
Troy
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Troy
Litigation - Real Estate
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1
Troy
Mediation
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1
Troy
Patent Law
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1
Troy
Real Estate Law
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1
Troy
Trusts and Estates
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2
Troy
Land Use and Zoning Law
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2
Troy
Litigation - Patent
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2
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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2
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Municipal Law
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2
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Nonprofit / Charities Law
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2
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Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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2
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Securitization and Structured Finance Law
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Trademark Law
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3
Troy
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
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Troy
Family Law
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3
Troy
Immigration Law

Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C.
Commercial Litigation
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Washington, D.C.
Communications Law
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2
Washington, D.C.
Corporate Law
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2
Washington, D.C.
Government Relations Practice
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3
Washington, D.C.
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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3
Washington, D.C.
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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3
Washington, D.C.
Securities Regulation

Practice Areas

Dickinson Wright PLLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 63 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Arbitration
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Family Law
  • Franchise Law
  • Gaming Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insurance Law
  • International Trade and Finance Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
  • Litigation - Antitrust
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - ERISA
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Mediation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Patent Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Public Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securitization and Structured Finance Law
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Utilities Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Dickinson Wright PLLC proudly has 175 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Detroit, MI
500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 4000
Detroit, MI 48226-3425
United States
313-223-3500
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Seattle, WA
920 5th Ave, Suite 3400
Seattle, WA 98104
United States
206-386-5900
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Phoenix, AZ
1850 North Central Avenue, Suite 1400
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States
602-285-5000
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Mountain View, CA
615 National Avenue, Suite 220
Mountain View, CA 94043-2201
United States
408-701-6200
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San Diego, CA
3579 Valley Centre Drive Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92130
United States
858-397-7400
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Denver, CO
1125 17th Street
Suite 550
Denver, CO 80202
United States
303-723-8400
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Washington, DC
International Square, Suite 900
1825 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
United States
202-457-0160
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
350 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1750
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
United States
954-991-5420
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Chicago, IL
55 West Monroe Street, Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60603
United States
312-641-0060
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Lexington, KY
300 West Vine Street, Suite 1700
Lexington, KY 40507
United States
859-899-8700
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Ann Arbor, MI
350 South Main Street, Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
United States
734-623-7075
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Grand Rapids, MI
200 Ottawa Avenue, NW, Suite 900
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2427
United States
616-458-1300
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Lansing, MI
123 West Allegan Street, Suite 900
Lansing, MI 48933-1816
United States
517-371-1730
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Saginaw, MI
4800 Fashion Square Boulevard, Suite 300
Saginaw, MI 48604
United States
989-791-4646
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Troy, MI
2600 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 300
Troy, MI 48084-3312
United States
248-433-7200
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Las Vegas, NV
3883 Howard Hughes Parkway
Suite 800
Las Vegas, NV 89169
United States
702-550-4400
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Reno, NV
100 West Liberty, Suite 940
Reno, NV 89501
United States
775-343-7500
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Columbus, OH
180 East Broad Street, Suite 3400
Columbus, OH 43215
United States
614-744-2570
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Nashville, TN
424 Church Street, Suite 800
Nashville, TN 37219
United States
615-244-6538
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Austin, TX
607 West Third Street, Suite 2500
Austin, TX 78701
United States
512-770-4200
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El Paso, TX
221 North Kansas Street, Suite 2000
El Paso, TX 79901
United States
915-541-9300
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Toronto, ON
Commerce Court West, Suite 2200
199 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5L 1G4
Canada
416-777-0101
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