Atty. Aaron V. Burrell
Aaron Burrell is a business lawyer who focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, appellate law, labor and employment law, and minority business enterprises. As a member of the firm’s litigation practice, he has prevailed in numerous complex, commercial-litigation cases in a number of state and federal trial courts and courts of appeals.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Detroit, MI
Profile Summary
About Aaron V. Burrell at a Glance
Aaron V. Burrell is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. Educated at Western Michigan University (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Aaron V. Burrell
- Aaron Burrell is a business lawyer who focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, appellate law, labor and employment law, and minority business enterprises
- As a member of the firm’s litigation practice, he has prevailed in numerous complex, commercial-litigation cases in a number of state and federal trial courts and courts of appeals
- As a member of the firm’s labor and employment practice, he has successfully defended clients in a wide range of discrimination and unfair-labor-practice claims in state and federal courts and administrative agencies, and he has counseled clients on all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring
- discipline
- diversity, equity, and inclusion matters
- and the creation and enforcement of employment agreements
- Aaron has further advised entertainment and minority business enterprise clients on a wide array of corporate matters
Practice Areas Explained
Aaron V. Burrell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Aaron V. Burrell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Detroit.
Employment Law in Detroit
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Aaron V. Burrell is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →
Business & Corporate Law in Detroit
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Aaron V. Burrell is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Civil Litigation in Detroit
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Aaron V. Burrell is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Detroit
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Detroit Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Detroit-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Detroit Choose Aaron V. Burrell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Aaron V. Burrell's practice in the field of employment, business, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, Aaron V. Burrell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Detroit
A Detroit-based practice means Aaron V. Burrell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Aaron V. Burrell Handles in Detroit
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Aaron V. Burrell has experience with under Michigan law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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