Atty. Robert E. Edick
Robert E. Edick has served at the highest levels of Michigan’s judicial system.
Legal Ethics Practice Attorney · Serving Southfield, MI · 51+ Years Experience
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About Robert E. Edick at a Glance
Robert E. Edick is an Attorney based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Sullivan, Ward, Patton, Gleeson & Felty, P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1975), U.S. District Court (E.D. Mich.) (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1983), and U.S. Supreme Court (1996). Educated at Wayne State University Law School (J.D., 1975) and University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. Edick
- Robert E. Edick has served at the highest levels of Michigan’s judicial system
- For twenty-five years, Robert served as deputy administrator for the Attorney Grievance Commission, a nine-member body that functions as the prosecution arm of the Michigan Supreme Court
- In his capacity as deputy administrator, he was involved at every step of the grievance process, from initial screening by the intake department through prosecution and appeal of formal complaints before the Attorney Discipline Board
- During his tenure with the Commission, he reviewed more than 60,000 grievances, of which number he assigned more than 21,000 grievances for further investigation and eventual presentation to the Commission
- In addition to his administrative duties with the Commission, Robert routinely prosecuted high-profile cases and frequently mentored staff counsel regarding trial and appellate strategies
- He defended the Commission against lawsuits filed in state or federal court and handled all complaints for superintending control filed as original actions against the Commission in the Supreme Court
- Mr. Edick was the lead appellate counsel for the Commission in several calendar cases argued before the Supreme Court, most notably Grievance Administrator v Fieger, 476 Mich 231 (2006), in which he successfully defended the constitutionality of Michigan’s civility rules
- Prior to his tenure with the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission, Robert maintained a litigation practice at law firms in Detroit and Dearborn, Michigan
- From 1975 to 1979, he was an Assistant Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney in Detroit Recorder’s Court Affiliations Professional & Community Affiliations • Guest lecturer, UD-Mercy Law School in professional responsibility (1998 – 2017) • Michigan State Bar Foundation, Fellows Program (2007) • Advocates Guild, Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society (2007) • Wayne County Mediation Tribunal, Neutral Mediator (1993 – 1995) • Dearborn Bar Association, President (1990) Articles and Presentations “A Primer on Grievance Confidentiality” (Michigan Bar Journal, November 2022) ICLE Presentations • How to prepare to wind down or end your practice -- September 2014 • What are the limits?
- What every judge should know about referring attorneys for grievances – November 2006 • Ethical issues for office staff – November 2003 • Why you received that request for investigation: the ten biggest mistakes lawyers make that lead to grief with the AGC – November 2002 • Perils and pitfalls of not screening cases carefully – November 2001
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Southfield
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 Southfield 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.
Southfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Southfield-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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Why Clients in Southfield Choose Robert E. Edick
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 Robert E. Edick's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert E. Edick brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Michigan, U.S. District Court (E.D. Mich.), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Robert E. Edick can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in Southfield
A Southfield-based practice means Robert E. Edick attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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