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Mr. Zielke's practice focuses on a wide array of construction matters from drafting contracts, monitoring projects, advising construction clients on the litigation of construction disputes in court and before arbitration panels. Mr. Zielke is also highly experienced in complex business disputes and contract matters in a wide variety of industries, including business torts, sales commission disputes, franchise disputes and terminations, real estate litigation and claims under Michigan's Uniform Commercial Code. Also an accomplished appellate lawyer, Mr. Zielke has successfully represented clients in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the Michigan Supreme Court, and the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Experience
Commercial and business litigation, including contract disputes, business torts, and sales commissions cases
Construction litigation involving both public and private projects
Corporate, partnership, and shareholder dispute litigation
Real estate litigation
Product liability litigation
Arbitration, mediation, and facilitation
Represented large general contractor in defending against multi-million dollar subcontractor claims and in pursuing its claims against the owner totaling several million dollars
Represented local government in pursuit of liquidated damages and in defending against contractor claims arising from sewer construction
Obtained summary judgment, affirmed on appeal, on behalf of a major oil and gas company in an action for violation of franchise agreement
Represented a major Tier 1 supplier in an accounting arbitration to determine the amount to be paid, consistent with GAAP, under an earnout provision
Obtained a direct verdict, upheld on appeal, of plaintiff's claims for bad faith failure to defend and failure to settle against a major insurance company
Member of two person team that secured a successful trial result on behalf of a national trucking company in a wrongful death action
Professional Associations
State Bar of Michigan, Member
American Bar Association, Member
Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association.
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