By: Kenneth F. Neuman and Stephen T. McKenney
In current state court practice, almost all claims filed in the circuit court are ordered to case evaluation. Indeed, the wide ranging scope of claims that can be submitted to case evaluation, together with the general efficacy of case evaluation as a dispute resolution process, makes this general practice appealing.
But there are certain subsets...
Every so often the issue of “eavesdropping” comes up in a lawyer’s practice. Perhaps a client has recorded, or wants to record, a conversation with another party (most often a spouse, business partner or contracting party) or had their own conversation recorded by another party. Or maybe it is the lawyer who wants to record a conversation with unscrupulous opposing counsel who always seems...
It is well established that non-compete agreements in employment contracts are enforceable if they meant the requirements of MCL 445.774a of the Michigan Antitrust Reform Act (“MARA”). But what about non-compete agreements that do not arise in the employment context? In Brillart v. Danneffel, 36 Mich. App. 359 (1971), the Court of Appeals ruled that if good will was transferred in connection...
Ken Neuman and Steve McKenney both recently completed their seasons with local chapters of the American Inns of Court. Ken served as a Master for his chapter and Steve served as a Barrister for his chapter. American Inns of Court is an association of lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals from all levels and backgrounds who share a passion for professional excellence. Through regular...
Neuman Anderson is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Kenneth Neuman, Partner Jennifer Grieco and Partner Leif Anderson, have been named to the 2015 Super Lawyers list, which is published yearly by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional...
Managing Partner Ken Neuman was featured in Detroit Legal News regarding the announcement of Neuman being named a 2016 Best Lawyer in America.
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Ken Neuman, managing partner of Neuman Anderson, P.C., a Birmingham, Mich.-based business law firm specializing in complex commercial litigation, has been named one of ‘The Best Lawyers in America’ in the practice area of...
Neuman Anderson Managing Partner Kenneth Neuman shared his expertise by writing the article, “Cross-Examining Financial Experts: A Trial Lawyer’s Perspective,” which was published in the March issue of the Michigan Bar Journal. The Michigan Bar Journal is a monthly publication that is published by the State Bar of Michigan.
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Neuman Anderson, P.C., a Birmingham, Mich.-based business litigation firm, announced that all three of the firm’s shareholders — Kenneth F. Neuman, Leif K. Anderson and Jennifer M. Grieco — have been named to the highly regarded Super Lawyers list, published each year by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Managing Partner and Founder Kenneth Neuman was named one of the Top 100 Lawyers (2012, 2013 and...
In today’s economy, professionals need a competitive advantage—and attorneys are no exception.
“There’s too much competition to be a generalist. Having a unique skill that sets you apart from the competition is very helpful,” says Ken Neuman, managing partner of Neuman Anderson PC in Birmingham.
In many cases, the law firm is Neuman Anderson, P.C., and they’ve just moved into new space in luxurious downtown Birmingham from their previous Southfield home. Although the new zip code may seem sybaritic and affluent, Ken Neuman wants potential clients to know that he is open to most critical circumstances.
