Atty. Timothy J. Mullins
Experience Mr. Mullins concentrates his practice in the areas of litigating personal injury and commercial matters, as well as liability and discrimination actions brought both on behalf of or against the Firm’s wide variety of clients, including cities, counties, school districts, universities, hospitals, manufacturers, professional corporations and various other entities, in conjunction with both insured and self-insured programs.
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Timothy J. Mullins is a education attorney based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton PC. Admitted to practice in United States, The American Bar Association, Michigan, The Michigan State Bar Association, Michigan, The Oakland County Bar Association, and Michigan, The Macomb County Bar Association. Educated at Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Education Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Mr. Mullins concentrates his practice in the areas of litigating personal injury and commercial matters, as well as liability and discrimination actions brought both on behalf of or against the Firm’s wide variety of clients, including cities, counties, school districts, universities, hospitals, manufacturers, professional corporations and various other entities, in conjunction with both insured and self-insured programs.
Tim has considerable litigation experience representing clients with regard to all phases of business and commercial matters. As a member of the National School Boards Association – Council of School Attorneys, Mr. Mullins represents numerous school districts in a vast assortment of actions, including business, commercial, liability and discrimination matters brought on behalf of, as well as against the Districts themselves and their employees.
Mr. Mullins has an “AV” Peer Review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest ranking by peers for general ethical standards and legal ability.
Tim has been selected by his peers as a Michigan “Super Lawyer” in liability defense. He has also been included in “Best Lawyers” by US News, as well as being listed as a dbusiness “Top Lawyer.”
Practice Areas- Government Law
- Insurance Defense
- Litigation
- Municipal
- Workers’ Compensation
- Education
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan B.A., with distinction
- Detroit College of Law, J.D.
- Michigan State Bar: 1977
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan: 1993
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit: 1993
- U.S. Supreme Court: 1993
- Special Assistant Attorney General: 1993
- Admitted to Practice
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Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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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 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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