Dickinson Wright PLLC
Client SatisfactionIP and healthcare litigation expert Scott Knapp and contract disputes specialist John Desmond jointly direct the litigation department at Dickinson Wright PLLC from Lansing and Reno respectively. Commercial disputes, business torts, class actions and claims of tortious interference are the key focuses of the ‘solid and reliable’ nationwide practice group. Austin’s John Nelson is praised as ’extraordinarily responsive’ and ‘highly effective’, particularly in relation to intellectual property disputes.
Testimonials
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‘John Nelson and his team are extraordinarily responsive and highly effective.’
‘John Nelson is extraordinarily responsive, highly effective and views litigation from the best interests of his clients. He understands the business of litigation and the business of helping clients efficiently operate their businesses. I have referred multiple people to John and they always thank me later.’
‘It is a firm that has in its group of lawyers experts in the field that is required with extensive knowledge and study of the issues and processes.’
‘Solid and reliable. Thoughtful lawyers.’
‘Solid dedication to clients.’
‘When you work with them you feel that you are at secure hands ,the team is all consistent of professional attorneys who are highly experienced and skilful.’
Key clients
- VIP Products LLC
- Knowledge Services Inc.
- McKenzie Properties
- Sage Properties
- Levin Family Limited Partnership
- Denis Grosz, Mechanism Ventures
- Native American Tribal Entity
- GCOM
- DCP Michigan Pipeline and Processing LLC
- Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.
- Magna Mirror Systems Monterey SA DE CV
- RivenRock LLC
- MMAX Investment Partners, Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented VIP Products LLC as respondent in a trademark case before the US Supreme Court, which has now been remanded to district court.
- Represented Guidesoft in an administrative protest and is overseeing potential litigation related to the award of a $150 million MSP Services contract for the State of Arizona.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Scott Knapp, John Desmond