Thomas G. Cardelli

322 W. Lincoln, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
Phone (248) 544-1145, ext. 2040
Fax (248) 544-1191
Email: tcardelli@cardellilaw.com

 
Education
  • Michigan State University, B.A. Philosophy, 1977
  • Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1980
  • Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition Runner-Up, 1980
Admitted to the Bar
State Bar of Michigan,1980
State Bar of Ohio, 2004
Accomplishments
Founding member of present firm in 1991.
Former partner in prior law firm.
Several of the firm’s clients have been with Mr. Cardelli for over 30 years.
133 Jury Trials Completed
AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Preeminent Lawyer designation by Martindale-Hubbell
National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) – American Bar Association approved
Civil Litigation Certificate
Super Lawyer, 2007 - 2010, Civil Litigation
Reported Cases

Sonbay v. Zadeh,
116 Mich App 659 (1982)

McMiddleton v. Otis Elevator Company,
424 Mich 862; 377 NW2d 821 (Mich, 12/18/85)

Glavin v. Baker Material Handling Corporation,
132 Mich App 318; 347 NW2d 222 (Mich App, 2/21/84)

Childress v. Gresen Manufacturing Company,
888 F2d 45 (6th Cir MI, 1989), Prod. Liab. Rep. (CCH) p. 12, 290

Hartsfield v. Otis Elevator Company,
986 F. Supp 449 (E.D. Mich. 1997)

Clark Bros. Sales Company v Dana Corp,
777 F. Supp 2d 837 (E.D. Mi. 1999)

Telescan v. Pacaar
115 F. Supp 772 (2000)

Shawl v. Spence Brothers
2008 Mich. App. Lexis 1706 (2008)

Romain v. Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company
754 N.W.2d 257 (Mich. 2008)
Practice Focus
Complex civil trials; personal injury, product liability; employment; malpractice/professional liability, commercial, school & ERISA litigation.

Litigated hundreds of matters for Elevator companies in Michigan and Ohio. Member of the Elevator/Escalator Safety Foundation.
Publications
"Product Liability Relief for Component Part Manufacturers”,
69 Michigan Bar Journal 812, May 1990 and 32 For The Defense 20, May, 1990
   Co-Authors Thomas G. Cardelli and Cheryl A. Cardelli

"Liability of Component Part Manufacturers for Design Defects in Completed Products",
2 Products Liability Law Journal 64, March 1990
   Co-Authors Thomas G. Cardelli and Cheryl A. Cardelli
Affiliations
American Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan; Italian-American Bar Association; Oakland County Bar Association; Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, Association of Defense Trial Counsel; Wayne County Mediation Tribunal Association; Defense Research Institute; Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC); International Society of Primerus Law Firms (Primerus); National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), National School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys.
Personal
Born: Detroit, Michigan June 23, 1955; Married: 33 years to Marcia Brooks Cardelli, M.D.; 4 Children: Marian, Benjamin, Christopher and Dominic
Outside Interests
  • Marathon running, skiing, and golf
  • 50 Fittest CEO’s over 50 in Southeast Michigan, 2006
  • National Shrine of the Little Flower Finance Committee
  • Shrine Catholic High School Mock Trial Coach