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When clients engage Dean & Fulkerson, they know they are in the hands of attorneys who are reliable counselors, knowledgeable risk assessors, zealous advocates and prudent business people.

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When clients engage Dean & Fulkerson, they know they are in the hands of attorneys who are reliable counselors, knowledgeable risk assessors, zealous advocates and prudent business people.

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When clients engage Dean & Fulkerson, they know they are in the hands of attorneys who are reliable counselors, knowledgeable risk assessors, zealous advocates and prudent business people.

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When clients engage Dean & Fulkerson, they know they are in the hands of attorneys who are reliable counselors, knowledgeable risk assessors, zealous advocates and prudent business people.

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When clients engage Dean & Fulkerson, they know they are in the hands of attorneys who are reliable counselors, knowledgeable risk assessors, zealous advocates and prudent business people.

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DEAN & FULKERSON

Dean & Fulkerson is a business law firm located in Troy, Michigan. It was formed in 1988 through the merger of two established law firms to serve the business, professional and personal needs of its clients.

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WHY CLIENTS TRUST US

EXPERIENCE

Dean & Fulkerson is a unique law firm in that a majority of our attorneys have many years of both legal experience and, as firm shareholders, business ownership experience. This combination of legal and business expertise is invaluable to our clients who not only receive expert legal advice but business counseling as well. At Dean & Fulkerson, you will always have an experienced partner working on your matter, from start to finish. Your legal services needs will not be assigned to inexperienced, unsupervised associates, who generally have a higher learning curve and require supervision and training. This means that your matter is handled quickly, efficiently and economically.

VALUE

Dean & Fulkerson’s billing rates are very competitive compared to other firms in the Detroit metropolitan area. Our depth of experience also enhances the value of our services because we can quickly identify and resolve legal problems. We also work with our clients to ensure that the legal effort expended is justified by the anticipated value to the client.

LOCAL, NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CLIENTELE

We have experience representing local, privately-held companies as well as large, U.S.-based multinational companies. We also represent the U.S. subsidiaries of European and Asian-based companies headquartered in Spain, Germany, Austria, Japan, and Taiwan. We also have significant expertise in cross-border issues involving transportation companies doing business in the U.S. and Canada.

OUTSTANDING REPUTATION

Our firm has a stellar reputation within the community, the courts, and with its clients. A number of our attorneys have been recognized by peer rating organizations such as Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell and Leading Lawyers. Our firm has also been recognized by Best Law Firms.

Our Practice

Dean & Fulkerson is a full-service law firm providing personalized services and solutions to businesses, municipalities and individuals, utilizing a team approach.

News & Events

D&F Sponsor of Chicago Transportation Conference

January 16, 2024

Dean & Fulkerson is pleased to once again be a sponsor of the Transportation Lawyers Association (TLA) Chicago Regional and Bootcamp held on January 18 and 19, 2024. TLA is well-known for its educational programs in the trucking industry.

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D&F has been named a Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firm” in 2024

November 2, 2023

Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. Below are the practice […]

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D&F Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2024

August 17, 2023

Dean & Fulkerson is pleased to announce that 5 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© in the following practice areas:  Robert R. Cleary Labor Law – Management Litigation – Labor and Employment  James M. Dworman Commercial Litigation Litigation – Real Estate Curtis […]

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2023 “Leading Michigan Lawyers”

August 15, 2023

Seven D&F “Leading Michigan Lawyers” are featured in Hour Media’s 2023 “The Detroit 500 Most Powerful Leaders”. The Detroit 500 is presented by the editors of dbusiness Magazine and features the most powerful top executives in dozens of industries and business categories that dominate Southeast Michigan. The spotlighted attorneys and […]

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D&F Super Lawyers 2023

August 11, 2023

Congratulations to Dean & Fulkerson shareholder James O'Brien for selection in the 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers® list for Environmental Law.

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