Atty. Thomas William Emery

Atty. Thomas William Emery

Thomas William Emery is a lawyer practicing environmental defense, insurance coverage issues, marijuana law and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Detroit Detroit 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas William Emery at a glance

Thomas William Emery is a Shareholder based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Garan Lucow Miller, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on environmental, insurance, cannabis, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1981), Florida (1983), and New York (1983). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1981) and University of Michigan (B.G.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Detroit and Illinois State Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan The Florida Bar Maritime Law Association of the U, S, and Detroit, (Proctor Member) Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas William Emery is a lawyer practicing environmental defense, insurance coverage issues, marijuana law and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Thomas practices at Garan Lucow Miller, P.C. in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas William Emery's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas William Emery handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Thomas William Emery is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Michigan →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Thomas William Emery is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Michigan →

Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.

Thomas William Emery is one of 3,138 cannabis attorneys indexed nationally. Browse cannabis attorneys in Michigan →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Thomas William Emery is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas William Emery

Where is Thomas William Emery's law office located?
Thomas William Emery's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Garan Lucow Miller, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas William Emery handle?
Thomas William Emery focuses on environmental, insurance, cannabis, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Thomas William Emery practiced law?
Thomas William Emery has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Thomas William Emery go to law school?
Thomas William Emery earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.G.S., 1977).
How can I contact Thomas William Emery for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas William Emery directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas William Emery received?
Thomas William Emery's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1981
B.G.S.
University of Michigan
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1981
Florida
Admitted: 1983
New York
Admitted: 1983
Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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