Richard T. "Rich" Hewlett

Richard T. "Rich" Hewlett

Novi, MI recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014
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102 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Construction Law Litigation - Construction

Biography

Rich is a partner in the trial law group where the focus of his practice is on construction law and litigation, business litigation, contracts and sports law. Rich has extensive experience with construction claims, complex business litigation and a variety of contract related matters. Rich's experience includes handling shareholder disputes, copyright and trademark litigation and licensing arrangements. He also has extensive experience representing sports and entertainment clients, and in performing internal investigations.
Varnum LLP

102 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., graduated 1988

  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Ann Arbor Program, 2003 - 2004
  • Federal Bar Association - Member
  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Jackson Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes, Recruitment Committee, Celebrity Chairperson. 1999 - 2006; Ann Arbor Walk to Cure, 2005 - present
  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Southeast Michigan, Board member, 2010 - present; Corporate Development Subcommittee, 2009 - present
  • Northville High School Football Parent Association - Board Member, 2010 - present
  • Oakland County Bar Association - Member
  • State Bar of Michigan - Litigation Section
  • The University of Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center and JDRF Swinto Cure Diabetes Golf Outing - Host, 2008 - present
  • Washtenaw County Bar Association - Member
  • Youth and Little League Football, Basketball, Soccer and Baseball Coach - 1998 - 2009
  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Ann Arbor Program, 2003 - 2004
  • Federal Bar Association - Member
  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Jackson Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes, Recruitment Committee, Celebrity Chairperson. 1999 - 2006; Ann Arbor Walk to Cure, 2005 - present
  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Southeast Michigan, Board member, 2010 - present; Corporate Development Subcommittee, 2009 - present
  • Northville High School Football Parent Association - Board Member, 2010 - present
  • Oakland County Bar Association - Member
  • State Bar of Michigan - Litigation Section
  • The University of Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center and JDRF Swinto Cure Diabetes Golf Outing - Host, 2008 - present
  • Washtenaw County Bar Association - Member
  • Youth and Little League Football, Basketball, Soccer and Baseball Coach - 1998 - 2009
  • Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., graduated 1988

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Construction
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Construction, Ann Arbor (2022)
  • Litigation - Construction, Ann Arbor (2020)
  • Litigation - Construction, Ann Arbor (2018)
  • Litigation - Construction, Ann Arbor (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
Awards:
  • Martindale-Hubbell Rating, AV® Preeminent™

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