Roger focuses his practice on Corporate law and Commercial Transactions. He is experienced with contract negotiations involving joint ventures, strategic alliances, mergers/acquisitions, and related agreements, including, e.g., joint venture relationships involving the design, development and supply of various automotive systems and components. He is skilled at drafting and negotiating a broad spectrum of contracts and related documents, with extensive experience concerning automotive supply relationships at all levels. Other areas of focus include Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Intellectual Property and International/Regions. He regularly counsels international and domestic clients concerning wide range of corporate issues regarding U.S.-based business. He is currently the Group Chair of the firm’s Japanese Business.
Roger H. Cummings
Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate Law International Trade and Finance Law
Biography
Locations
Education
- Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1974
- Amherst College, BA, graduated 1971
Federal Clerkships
- United States Court of Appeals
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- International Trade and Finance Law, Detroit (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Corporate Law
- International Trade and Finance Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- International Mergers and Acquisitions
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Technology Law
Special Focus:
- Business
- Corporate
- International
- Technology
Awards:
- Martindale-Hubbell Rating A/V
- Listied in Michigan Super Laywers, 2006, 2007 and 2009, 2010
Additional Information
- Areas of Practice
- Antitrust & Trade Regulation
- Automotive
- Commercial Transactions
- Corporate
- Intellectual Property
- International
- Mergers & Acquisitions
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