Jonathan Lauderbach

Email Print PDFDOCShare Jonathan E. Jon Lauderbach Executive [email protected] Midland T 989.698.3701 F 989.486.6101 My admin Ann Eller T [email protected] My experience as a circuit judge gives me tremendous insight into courtroom dynamics, the litigation process and the way factfinders and decisionmakers think. Being able to explain to clients how various strategies will likely play out helps us set realistic expectations and create a road map to get them to their goals. Jon Lauderbachs judicial experience is a rarity for a practicing commercial litigator. Jon served as a circuit judge for Midland County, Michigan, before stepping aside to help found Warners Midland office. While on the bench he presided over more than 150 jury and non-jury trials. He now brings that courtroom experience and perspective to bear in representing public and privately held companies in contract, supply chain, corporate governance, real estate and restructuring matters in courts throughout the United States. And because of his extensive s in state and local government, Jon is often called upon to offer strategic counsel to government officials and to conduct investigations related to elections and campaign finance matters.moreindustries Agribusiness and Food Financial Institutions and Services Higher Education Cannabis Aerospace and Defense Supply Chainpractices Litigation and Dispute Resolution Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Insolvency Data and Information Governance Lawyers Government Advocacy and Affairs Real Estate Development Supply Chain Litigation Construction Disputes Class Action Defenserepresentative experience Litigation Lead counsel for the worlds largest operator of renewable energy projects in multi-jurisdictional litigation involving $120 million, 150 MW wind farm in Michigans Thumb region. Representation included defense of multiple lawsuits filed by activist groups and municipal authorities seeking to prevent completion of the project, as well as prosecution of lawsuits to reverse townships revocation of special land use permit and to reverse airport zoning authoritys denial of variance for 33 wind turbines. Representation at trial and appellate levels resulted in successful construction and commissioning of project and the delivery of sufficient electricity to power 70,000 homes. Lead counsel for industrial services provider in lawsuit Litigation Lead counsel for the worlds largest operator of renewable energy projects in multi-jurisdictional litigation involving $120 million, 150 MW wind farm in Michigans Thumb region. Representation included defense of multiple lawsuits filed by activist groups and municipal authorities seeking to prevent completion of the project, as well as prosecution of lawsuits to reverse townships revocation of special land use permit and to reverse airport zoning authoritys denial of variance for 33 wind turbines. Representation at trial and appellate levels resulted in successful construction and commissioning of project and the delivery of sufficient electricity to power 70,000 homes. Lead counsel for industrial services provider in lawsuit against steel company for final payment on contract to provide chemical cleaning services in connection with construction of steel mill. Representation involved successful disposition, on summary judgment, of owners counterclaims and resulted in judgment for full amount of plaintiffs claim, as well as interest and attorneys fees pursuant to the contract. Lead counsel for bank in lawsuit against corporation and guarantors of the banks secured debt. Representation resulted in summary judgment on guarantors counterclaims for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and negligence, followed by judgment in full value of banks claims, including interest and attorneys fees. Lead counsel for health system in litigation involving covenant not to compete, resulting in dismissal of competitors lawsuit for breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets and request for preliminary and permanent injunctive relief after evidentiary hearing. Lead counsel for chemical manufacturer in litigation with raw material supplier involving suppliers attempt to terminate $80 million, 25-year supply agreement through invocation of force majeure. Lead counsel for chemical manufacturer in litigation with logistics supplier involving contamination of tanks at customers terminal. Representation resulted in successful resolution of case at mediation. Bankruptcy / Workouts Counsel for Indy Car driver (and Indianapolis 500 winner) in enforcement of contract with - and resulting judgment against - former team owner. Representation resulted in successful restructuring of judgment-debtors obligations to secure payment in full of arbitration award and ensuing federal court judgment, including accrued interest and actual attorneys fees. Bankruptcy counsel for condemning authority in Chapter 11 proceeding of Boyce Hydro, LLC, following breaches of the Edenville Dam and Sanford Dam near Midland, Michigan. Representation included successful acquisition by condemnation of dam property to begin process of reconstruction and restoration of four reservoirs. Lead counsel for construction equipment supplier in preference and fraudulent conveyance litigation filed by liquidating agent of multiple related Chapter 11 debtors alleging that years worth of intercompany transfers were fraudulent conveyances. Representation involved extensive discovery into debtors accounting and cash management practices, and ultimately resulted in summary judgment in clients favor all but a nominal amount in controversy. Lead counsel for committee of unsecured creditors in Chapter 11 case involving large-scale boring mill and tool builder. Successfully negotiated a reorganization plan providing for sale of property, refinancing of secured notes and leases and payment to unsecured creditors in full over term of reorganization plan. morespeaking engagements Nuts and Bolts of Michigan Construction Lien Act, Warner Webinar, July 25, 2023 Panelist, The Stevens Center for Family Business: What Is Your Family Business Worth? A Panel Presentation on Family Business Valuation, November 30, 2022 Strategies to Employ in Workouts, Litigation and Bankruptcy With Distressed Suppliers, Lorman Presentation, February 25, 2021 A Discussion on Bankruptcy in Michigan: What Were Seeing, Doing Nuts and Bolts of Michigan Construction Lien Act, Warner Webinar, July 25, 2023 Panelist, The Stevens Center for Family Business: What Is Your Family Business Worth? A Panel Presentation on Family Business Valuation, November 30, 2022 Strategies to Employ in Workouts, Litigation and Bankruptcy With Distressed Suppliers, Lorman Presentation, February 25, 2021 A Discussion on Bankruptcy in Michigan: What Were Seeing, Doing, and Expecting, Thomson Reuters Webinar, July 16, 2020 Strategies to Address Financially Distressed Suppliers Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic, Warner Webinar, May 27, 2020 What Role Should an Organizations IT Department Play in the Discovery Process?, Data Solutions Spring Symposium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 11, 2016, Novi, Michigan, April 22, 2016 Keynote speaker, Leadership Midland graduation banquet, October 2, 2010 Presenter, Standing of Nominee to Bring Summary Proceedings Following Mortgage Foreclosure, Michigan District Judges Association Annual Conference, August 27, 2009 moreevents Webinar - Nuts and Bolts of Michigan Construction Lien Act July 25, 2023 The Stevens Center for Family Business: What Is Your Family Business Worth? A Panel Presentation on Family Business Valuation November 30, 2022 Webinar: A Discussion on Bankruptcy in Michigan: What Were Seeing, Doing and Expecting July 16, 2020 Webinar: Strategies to Address Financially Distressed Suppliers Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic May 27, 2020news Warner Partner Jonathan E. Lauderbach Joins Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Board August 26, 2024 Warner Attorneys Awarded Multiple Honors by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine August 12, 2024 Warner Attorneys Selected for Multiple Honors by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine August 11, 202342 Warner Attorneys Recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine August 11, 2022 Warners Management Committee Welcomes Four New Members March 2, 202244 Warner Attorneys Recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine August 13, 2021 Warner Partner Appointed Chair of Michigan Attorney Discipline Board October 7, 201952 Warner Attorneys Recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine September 3, 201958 Warner Attorneys Recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine September 10, 2018 Three Warner Partners Elected to Management Committee March 14, 2018 Warner Partner Jonathan Lauderbach Selected for 2018 Leaders in the Law February 21, 201857 Warner Attorneys Recognized as Michigan Super Lawyers September 6, 2017 Warner Partner Jonathan E. Lauderbach Appointed to Attorney Discipline Board January 15, 2016 Warner Launches New Craft Brewery Industry Group July 21, 2015 Warner Partner Jonathan E. Lauderbach Selected to Receive Midland Chamber Chairmans Award February 16, 2015morepublications Construction Supply Chain Could Feel the Impacts of Canada and Mexico, Aluminum and Steel Tariffs March 4, 2025 Outcomes Not to be Overlooked during the Changing International Trade Landscape February 7, 2025 Contractors Beware: Licensure Foot-faults Could Make Your Construction Contract Unenforceable January 17, 2025 Michigan Supreme Court Overrules Application of Key Premises Liability Doctrine August 3, 2023 Mediation Is Win-Win Option for Civil Disputes During Pandemic February 7, 2022