This holiday season, our firm is proud to host a toy drive in partnership with The Bottomless Toy Chest, an incredible organization dedicated to delivering empowering toys, crafts, and interactive activities to pediatric oncology patients in hospitals. The Bottomless Toy Chest focuses on activities that keep kids engaged while in a hospital bed—including crafts, games, […]
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We’re thrilled to spotlight our very own Jason Newman, recently featured in a Primerus attorney profile. Jason serves as co-managing partner of Cardelli Lanfear. He leads the firm’s efforts to expand its client base and build on its reputation in civil litigation. A registered patent attorney with a degree in chemical engineering, Jason brings a […]
We are proud to be recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, achieving rankings in three practice areas. Inclusion in the 2025 Best Law Firms® list represents professional excellence with notable ratings from clients and peers. To qualify, at least one lawyer from the firm must be recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® […]
As winter inevitably descends on Michigan, bringing with it the usual mix of wind, snow, rain, and ice, it’s a good time to review the potential liability that property owners face if someone is injured while on your premises. A 2023 Michigan Supreme Court ruling changed how courts handle these kinds of cases. That change […]
Attorneys Justin Gonzales and Carl Lanfear obtained summary disposition on a claim alleging: Defamation Libel, Defamation Slander, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Invasion of Privacy False Light, Malicious Prosecution, Abuse of Process, Conspiracy to commit Abuse of Process, and Injunctive Relief. All these counts were dismissed via motion for summary disposition. The defense argued (and […]
We are pleased to announce that 2 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 1 lawyer has been included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise […]
Attorneys Michael Smith and Justin Gonzales recently obtained summary disposition in a third-party auto accident case. Plaintiff claimed they were injured when Defendant drove a vehicle into the side of their home. Discovery revealed that Plaintiff was in a room on the opposite side of the house when the accident occurred, and that Plaintiff had […]
Attorneys Anthony Caffrey and Mackenzie Kohler recently obtained summary disposition for our client, a Fortune 100 Company. The Plaintiff sued the client (and others) seeking First-Party No Fault Benefits. We quickly moved to dismiss the case against our client, noting that our client was neither an insurer, nor a self-insurer. Indeed, Plaintiff should have been […]
Attorneys Mackenzie Kohler and Jason Newman obtained summary disposition for their clients in a contract dispute and insurance coverage claim! The court held, among other things, that the plaintiff breached his contractual obligation to his employer and was not entitled to PIP and UM/UIM benefits. Mackenzie secured the dispositive testimony at the plaintiff’s deposition and […]
Attorneys Justin Gonzales and Carl Lanfear recently obtained summary disposition for their client in a dramshop case! Plaintiff claimed he was injured as a result of an altercation that took place at Defendant’s restaurant. The court held that Plaintiff failed to provide sufficient evidence to create an issue of material fact that Defendant breached any duty […]
