Bradley S. Defoe

Litigation Attorney Brad is a partner and member of the firms Litigation Practice Team, concentrating in commercial litigation in state and federal courts. He focuses his practice on commercial contract disputes, creditors rights and collections, landlord/tenant matters, construction lien litigation and other real estate disputes. Experience True Temper Sports, Inc v Ralco Industries, Inc, 2016 WL 8376740 (WD Tenn, October 14, 2016) (represented automotive supplier in contract dispute) Randall S Miller & Associates, PC v Pitney Bowes Inc, 2016 WL 1242356 (ED Mich, March 20, 2016) (represented software and equipment provider in contract dispute) Matter v Verstraete, 2015 WL 7911160, unpublished opinion per curiam of the Court of Appeals, issued [December 3, 2015] (Docket No. 322514) (represented property owner in dispute concerning right of first refusal) Francis & High Properties, LLC v Happys Pizza Franchise, LLC, 2015 WL 7283382, unpublished opinion per curiam of the Court of Appeals, issued (November 17, 2015) (Docket No. 332678) (represented landlord in lease dispute) Legacy Five, LLC v City of Jackson, 495 Mich 1002; 846 NW2d 51 (2014) (represented property owner in dispute regarding rental property inspection fees) Independent Bank v Baarstad, 2014 WL 238128, unpublished opinion per curiam of the Court of Appeals, issued [January 21, 2014] (Docket No. 314894) (represented bank in dispute with guarantor) Honors and Recognitions Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Law, 2025 DBusiness© magazine, Top Lawyers, Litigation-Real Estate, 2022 DBusiness© magazine, Top Lawyers, Litigation-Commercial, 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers®, Rising Star, 2013-2021 Professional Affiliations Detroit Bar Association Federal Bar Association Oakland County Bar Association State Bar of Michigan Community Involvement Achieve Charter Academy, past Board of Directors Novi Parks and Recreation, past volunteer coach South Lyon Area Recreation Association, volunteer coach