Res judicata is a powerful tool – when properly invoked. But Michigan courts have grown increasingly precise about its requirements. The Michigan Court of Appeals recent to-be-published opinion in McPherson v. Alten Homes, Inc., MCOA No. 368756, continues that trend and clarifies the limitations of privity amongst defendants in related litigation for purposes of res...
When parties to active litigation agree to shift their dispute to arbitration, the details of that transition matter. The Michigan Court of Appeals for-publication opinion in Nucast, LLC v. Livonia Pre Cast LLC, MCOA No. 367941, provides a recent example of how a self-labeled “final order” sending the remnants of protracted litigation to arbitration may not provide the finality required...
Altior Law is excited to announce that Kevin Hirsch has joined the firm as a Senior Attorney. Kevin has over 27 years of experience handling large-scale commercial, automotive, employment and patent disputes through all stages of litigation, including trial. He has practiced in state and federal courts in Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota and California, as well as before administrative...
Altior Law is proud to announce that its Partner and Shareholder, Jennifer Grieco, recently secured a trial victory for the Firm’s client in two consolidated cases before Oakland County Business Court Judge Michael Warren. The consolidated cases concerned competing claims by Platinum One Lending, LLC, Altior Law’s client, and NEXA Mortgage, LLC...
Altior Law Partner and Shareholder Stephen McKenney recently prevailed in the defense of an appeal in the matter of Pinnacle North, LLC v Keith A. White, MCOA No. 370640 (Per Curiam, Unpublished). The case stemmed from Pinnacle North, LLC’s efforts to collect a judgment against its former commercial tenant, Marketplace Home Mortgage, LLC (MHM), “in the amount of $52,548.24, plus interest,...
Altior Law is pleased to announce that its Partners and Shareholders, Ken Neuman, Jennifer Grieco, Stephen McKenney, David Mollicone, and Matthew Smith, have each been selected as 2026 Leading Lawyers. Leading Lawyers are selected based on surveys of their peers asked to identify the attorneys they believe comprise the top lawyers within their respective region and/or areas of law....
Altior is proud to announce that its partner, Stephen McKenney, has been elected to serve on the Oakland County Bar Association Board of Directors for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028. As one of fifteen elected OCBA directors, Steve will aid in setting the strategic direction of the OCBA, approving policy, overseeing finances, reviewing and evaluating the work of the OCBA’s...
Altior Law attorney and shareholder, Jennifer Grieco, recently prevailed in an arbitration brought by Dr. Robert Shaner against his former employer, Rochester Community School District. The arbitration concerned claims that the Rochester Community School’s Board of Education breached Dr. Shaner’s employment agreement by constructively discharging him more than four years prior to the...
Altior Law attorneys Dave Mollicone and Nick Swider recently secured a win for one of the firm’s clients in a construction-dispute arbitration. Dave and Nick represented the homeowners in this dispute against a contractor based on the contractor’s poor workmanship, which damaged the homeowners’ property. The ruling was a complete victory for the homeowner covering all the losses they...
Six Altior Law attorneys have been recognized as “Top Lawyers” by DBusiness Magazine. Altior Law partners Kenneth Neuman, Jennifer Grieco, Steven McKenney, David Mollicone, and Matthew Smith, were each recognized as one of only forty-one Top Lawyers in the area of commercial litigation. Jack Mazzara, of counsel with Altior Law, received one of only nine DBusiness Top Lawyer awards...
