Matthew Edward Sierawski

Served as lead counsel in state court prosecuting claims of complex business fraud arising out of executives alleged embezzlement and breach of fiduciary duties, obtaining a favorable settlement for client. Served as lead counsel in federal court defending against claims of complex business fraud arising out of alleged kick-back scheme, obtaining a favorable settlement for client. Served as lead counsel in state court and expeditiously settled allegations of a wrongful vehicle repossession on very favorable terms prior to filing a responsive pleading. Served as lead counsel in federal court and resolved claims against real estate client facing allegations of violations of the American with Disabilities Act, obtaining a greatly reduced statutory attorney fee award, which was affirmed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in a published decision. Served as lead counsel in federal court on a pro bono basis representing a prisoner in connection with his claims arising under 42 U. S. C. 1983 against the Michigan Department of Corrections, obtaining a favorable settlement on the eve of trial. Serve as counsel in state court defending against claims of breach of contract pertaining to negotiated earnout payments in asset purchase agreement. Serve as counsel in state court proceeding representing SEC-registered investment advisor firm defending against claim of breach of contract, which was strategically removed to federal court. Serve as counsel in state court representing multi-billion dollar financial technology and insurance company against allegations of breach of contract stemming from termination of directors employment contract. Serve as counsel in state court representing automotive company against allegations of wrongful termination of property management agreement. Served as counsel in state court prosecuting claims of fraud and embezzlement against former CEO of nonprofit organization. Served as counsel in state court and obtained summary disposition resulting in dismissal of all claims against bank client facing putative class action lawsuit alleging various state law claims, including breach of contract and violations of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. Served as counsel in federal court and obtained summary disposition resulting in dismissal of all claims against healthcare client facing putative class action lawsuit alleging various state law claims, including breach of contract and violations of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. Served as counsel in state court defending cannabis client against a putative class action complaint alleging breach of contract and implied warranties, obtaining a favorable settlement for client. Served as counsel in state court and obtained summary disposition resulting in dismissal of all claims against national retail client in connection with several lawsuits filed by plaintiff, which included an award of sanctions in clients favor, all of which was successfully defended on appeal to the Michigan Court of Appeals. Served as counsel in state court and settled breach of contract and declaratory judgment action, alleging wrongful termination of an agricultural lease. Served as counsel in state court and settled personal injury suit arising from an automobile accident involving clients employee, successfully leveraging issues relating to the legal theory of respondeat superior. Serve as counsel representing multi-billion dollar financial technology and insurance company in connection with responding to hundreds of nationwide nonparty subpoenas for both documents and testimony issued by the Department of Justice, State Attorney General Offices, other federal and state agencies and civil litigants from across the nation.