News

Altior Law And The Peak Law Movement Launch The Black Law Matters Podcast

The Peak Law Movement recently launched the Black Law Matters Podcast hosted by Jennifer Grieco.  The first episode featured an interview with business lawyer and former Straker Bar Association President, Kimberley A. Ward about what she has had to overcome as a woman of color to enter the practice of law as well as the racism that she has experienced since being admitted to the bar in 2016....

Altior Law Recognized For Its Contributions To The Access To Justice Campaign

The State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan State Bar Foundation, in their annual report highlighting the work done through the Access To Justice Campaign, recognized Altior Law for its contributions to that campaign.  The ATJ Campaign supports low-income individuals and families in Michigan who would not otherwise have access to an attorney.  In 2019, the ATJ Campaign distributed a record 1.8...

Jennifer Grieco awarded the Jean L. King Leadership Award

On September 11, 2020, during the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan’s Annual (virtual) Meeting, Jennifer was awarded the Jean King Leadership Award.  As inscribed on the award, it was in commendation for visionary leadership in the face of opposition and outstanding efforts toward the advancement of women and the legal profession.  Jennifer was honored to be included among the award’s...

Jennifer Grieco appointed to the Oakland County Zoological Authority Board and the Detroit Zoological Society Board

Jennifer was recently appointed by Oakland County Executive David Coulter to serve as one of his representatives on the Oakland County Zoological Authority Board.  The Board’s mission is to oversee the millage levied each year on Oakland County residents for the continued operations of the Detroit Zoological Society.  https://www.oakgov.com/boc/Committees/Pages/authorities.aspx  Jennifer was...

Altior Law Teams With Leading Metro Detroit Law Firms to Pursue Business Interruption Insurance Claims

Altior Law has teamed with Sommers Schwartz, P.C. and Hickey, Hauck, Bishoff & Jeffers, P.C. to form an alliance of preeminent Detroit law firms leading the charge in litigating actions related to insurance company denials of claims for business interruption insurance coverage for losses related to the COVID-19 crisis. Further information on this network and the services it is offering...

Jennifer Cupples Elected to State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly

Jennifer Cupples won a contested election to serve a term on the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly in Circuit 6, representing Oakland County.   This election allows Jennifer to continue her previous service on the Representative Assembly.  Altior Law congratulates Jennifer on her election and is proud of her service to the State Bar of Michigan.

Jennifer Grieco Recognized By Leading Lawyers Magazine As A “Top Ten” Lawyer

Leading Lawyers Magazine recognized Jennifer Grieco as one of its  “Top Ten” Women Lawyers in Michigan and one of its “Top Ten” Women Business Lawyers in Michigan for 2020.  The list of Leading Lawyers is a merit-based selection, which is limited to less than five percent of all lawyers licensed to practice law in Michigan.  Altior Law congratulates Jennifer and is proud of her...

Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of $50 Million Lawsuit Against The Israelite House of David

On April 2, 2020, a panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a 17-page opinion unanimously affirming the dismissal of a $50 Million dollar lawsuit brought against The Israelite House of David (“IHOD”), a religious association located in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  Charles Ferrel (“Ferrel”), an excommunicated member of the religion, sued IHOD requesting that he be “allowed to...

Jennifer Cupples Joins Altior Law

Jennifer Cupples has joined Altior Law as its newest associate.  Since graduating from The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2009, Jennifer has gained over a decade of experience handling complex commercial litigation, product liability and business law matters, real estate transactions, and estate planning/probate matters.  Jennifer began her practice of law at a...

Altior Law Obtains Order Setting Aside Jury Verdict

Altior Law obtained a significant and exceptional victory for its client in December 2019 – an order granting a motion to set aside a jury verdict.  Following a June 2018 judgment, based on a jury verdict that imposed liability on its client, in June 2019, Altior Law filed a motion to set aside the judgment based on fraud or other misconduct of a party.  The factual basis for the...