Atty. Patrick M. Fishman
Patrick M. Fishman is a principal in the firm’s Detroit office.
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Patrick M. Fishman is a Principal based in Detroit, Michigan, practforg at Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. They haand 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1988) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1988). Educated at University of Detroit School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Michigan (B.B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Professional Associations State Bar of Michigan Oakland County Bar Association Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association Defense Research Institute Michigan Defense Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick M. Fishman is a principal in the firm’s Detroit office
- He has practiced law in Michigan and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan for 30 years
- Mr. Fishman has extensive experience defending clients from various types of civil liability claims and has also practiced family law
- Mr. Fishman brings to the firm his litigation capabilities and special experience in defending mass tort, asbestos and toxic exposure cases
- In this respect, Mr. Fishman has managed cases involving exposure to asbestos, formaldehyde, mercury and other dust related diseases such as talcosis and silicosis
- Mr. Fishman has extensive experience as medical counsel for more than 35 defendants in asbestos personal injury litigation across the State of Michigan
- He is also experienced in defending premises liability claims and representing entities in an array of business matters
- Mr. Fishman is AV Peer Review Rated by LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell
- The AV Peer Review rating is the highest rating allowed
- It attests to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics, and reflects the confidential opinions of the Bar and the Judiciary
- He was recognized in dBusiness Magazine as a Top Lawyer in 2019 and 2020 and has been named a Michigan Super Lawyer since 2011
- He was also recognized as a Leading Lawyer in 2021 and 2022
- This recognition is based on a survey of their peers
- Mr. Fishman earned his J.D. from the University of Detroit School of Law
- He also holds a B.B.A. from the University of Michigan
- Professional Associations State Bar of Michigan Oakland County Bar Association Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association Defense Research Institute Michigan Defense Trial Counsel Published Articles Asbestos in the Workplace, University of Detroit School of Law Corporation, Finance and Business Law Journal The Dentist and Litigation, Coauthor, Dental Review Insights & News November, 2022 Kitch Supports Hour Magazine's Top Docs and Excellence in Care Awards February, 2022 - Recent Highlights 23 Kitch Attorneys Recognized as Leading Lawyers July, 2021 - Recent Highlights 24 Kitch Attorneys Recognized as Leading Lawyers
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practforg law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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