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James M. "Jim" Dworman

Dean and Fulkerson
  • Recognized Since:
    2013
  • Recognized in:
    Commercial Litigation
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.dflaw.com/attorney...
  • Website:
    https://www.dflaw.com
  • Location:
    100 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 650
    Troy, MI 48084

Jim Dworman concentrates his practice on commercial and real estate litigation (including landlord/tenant and collections), appeals, business and entertainment law. He formerly was law clerk to the Honorable William R. Beasley of the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Representative Matters

  • Successful defense in jury trial of real estate fraud.
  • Successful defense in jury trial of fraudulent loan and investment claims.
  • Successful prosecution in jury trial of sale of industrial tooling/defense of breach of contract and warranty claims.
  • Numerous successful prosecutions of toolmaker and mold builder lien cases.
  • Represent landlords of thousands of rental properties (residential, commercial and industrial).
  • Represent numerous local and national sports, radio and television personalities.

Honors & Awards

  • Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 edition for Commercial Litigation.
  • 2012 Top Rated Lawyer in Commercial Litigation, American Lawyer Media.
  • AV-rated, Martindale Hubbell Law Directory. For over 100 years, Martindale Hubbell has published peer review ratings for attorneys.  An AV rating is a combination of the Legal Ability Rating (“A” from very high to preeminent) and the General Ethical Standards Rating (“V” very high)
  • Listed as one of the "Top Lawyers in 2010" by dbusiness Business Journal

Community & Social Activities

  • Official, High School Basketball and Football
  • Coach, Federation Baseball
  • Law Columnist, Referee, an international sports officiating magazine
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Lawyer Bio

Jim Dworman concentrates his practice on commercial and real estate litigation (including landlord/tenant and collections), appeals, business and entertainment law. He formerly was law clerk to the Honorable William R. Beasley of the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Representative Matters

  • Successful defense in jury trial of real estate fraud.
  • Successful defense in jury trial of fraudulent loan and investment claims.
  • Successful prosecution in jury trial of sale of industrial tooling/defense of breach of contract and warranty claims.
  • Numerous successful prosecutions of toolmaker and mold builder lien cases.
  • Represent landlords of thousands of rental properties (residential, commercial and industrial).
  • Represent numerous local and national sports, radio and television personalities.

Honors & Awards

  • Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 edition for Commercial Litigation.
  • 2012 Top Rated Lawyer in Commercial Litigation, American Lawyer Media.
  • AV-rated, Martindale Hubbell Law Directory. For over 100 years, Martindale Hubbell has published peer review ratings for attorneys.  An AV rating is a combination of the Legal Ability Rating (“A” from very high to preeminent) and the General Ethical Standards Rating (“V” very high)
  • Listed as one of the "Top Lawyers in 2010" by dbusiness Business Journal

Community & Social Activities

  • Official, High School Basketball and Football
  • Coach, Federation Baseball
  • Law Columnist, Referee, an international sports officiating magazine
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  • Award List

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Commercial Litigation
 

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Lawyer Practice Areas

Key: Awarded in Best Lawyers Not Currently Awarded for this Area in Best Lawyers

Firm Details

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Dean and Fulkerson
https://www.dflaw.com
 
100 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 650
Troy, MI 48084
248-362-1300
 
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