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...
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 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 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 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.
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...
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 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 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...
On February 27, 2020, Jennifer Grieco spoke to the attendees at the Mid-Michigan Risk Management Association’s Workshop in Lansing, Michigan. Jennifer’s topic was Civility and she spoke regarding the efforts taken by the State Bar of Michigan to improve civility in the legal profession and how those efforts and lessons could be applied to improve civility in the workplace.