Atty. Ian M. Williamson
Ian Williamson represents clients in a broad array of commercial disputes, and has substantial experience litigating disputes among owners of closely held businesses. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr.
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About Ian M. Williamson at a glance
Ian M. Williamson is a Shareholder based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Mantese Honigman, PC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (2004). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 2004) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ian Williamson represents clients in a broad array of commercial disputes, and has substantial experience litigating disputes among owners of closely held businesses
- In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Williamson assists clients with various business formation and maintenance issues
- He is also experienced in drafting complex contracts, including shareholder and operating agreements, commercial leases, and contracts for the purchase or sale of business assets or ownership interests
- Mr. Williamson advises a wide range of entities and individuals
- Some representative clients include an insolvent HMO's creditors' committee
- several restaurants and restaurant chains
- a charter school consulting company
- a non-profit educational service provider
- a personnel services company
- employers and employees involved in non-compete and trade secrets disputes
- and majority and minority ownership interests in a variety of industries
- In 2005, Mr. Williamson and Mr. Mantese published an article in the Michigan Bar Journal titled Minority Shareholder Oppression: From Estes to Franchino
- Recently, the two teamed up with Mr. Rossman to revisit Michigan's statute governing shareholder lawsuits, and published a follow-up article titled Shareholder and Corporate Oppression Actions: Fixing Liability Against Those In Control of Closely Held Corporations
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
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 Troy 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 andnue, 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.
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