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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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, schools and individuals.
News & Events
Sarah Brutman voted in as partner
January 1, 2019
Congratulations to Sarah J. Brutman who has been voted in as a Partner/Shareholder at Dean & Fulkerson. As a member of the firm’s Insurance Coverage and Defense Group, she concentrates her practice on representing insurance carriers in complex first and third-party coverage matters. Sarah also represents commercial insureds in general […]
Full ReadWhen is the golf course an additional insured on a maintenance company’s liability policy?
October 15, 2018
In almost every contract for lawn care or snow removal services, there is a provision requiring the service provider to name the owner of the property as an additional insured, and to defend and indemnify the owner for any personal injury or property damage caused by those services. So, what […]
Full ReadWhat happens when your hole in one puts a hole in someone instead?
October 1, 2018
“Fore!” is shouted after a swing, but perhaps “look out!” should be instead. Every year, hundreds of personal and property damages arise in golf courses across the nations, as golf balls and clubs fly this time of year. When liability is generated depends on the specifics of each state’s law. […]
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