Eric J. Pelton

Mr. Pelton is a founding member of the firm and serves as its managing partner. He has tried, arbitrated, and mediated cases throughout the country, and has extensive class action experience. Mr. Pelton is committed to the bar and to his community. Mr. Pelton is a fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and is identified by Chambers USA in the top tier of employment lawyers in Michigan. Super Lawyers has identified Mr. Pelton as one of the top 10 litigation attorneys in Michigan. He earned his law degree and an MPA from Syracuse University in 1987, where he served as an Executive Editor of the Law Review. He has a BA from Michigan State University. Mr. Pelton has been recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a leader in the law for being an attorney who is changing the law, improving the profession, and setting an example for other lawyers. Nominated by the Michigan Supreme Court and appointed by the Governor, Mr. Pelton served two terms on the Michigan Board of Law Examiners, twice serving as its President. He also previously served on the Michigan Board of State Canvassers. Mr. Pelton was appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court to serve on the State Bar of Michigans Board of Commissioners and later served on its 21st Century Practice Task Force. He is a past President and Trustee Emeritus of the Oakland County Bar Foundation and currently serves as President of the Board for MCHS Family of Services.