Collins, Paul Attorney

read moreEmployment disputes are often won or lost before a complaint is filed. Employers can be proactive by having excellent employment policies, training, and seeking counsel when difficult situations arise. In addition, our attorneys have extensive experience providing training on employment issues, whether for individuals on a remedial basis, for managers or particular departments, or on a company-wide basis. We also conduct investigations, or advise regarding the conduct of the investigation, when internal or external complaints are made alleging misconduct.

read moreOur clients come to us to patent their most valuable innovations because we recognize that not all patents are created equal. Only well-drafted patent claims will hold up in court. Our goal is not simply to obtain patents for our clients, but to obtain valuable, litigation-ready patents that provide strong and broad protection. Our patent team includes attorneys and patent agents who are former engineers and scientists as well as former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office examiners. We assist clients of all sizes - from startup enterprises to expanding corporations to multinational conglomerates.

read moreMiller Canfield attorneys have been intrinsically involved with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority since its creation in 1966 to date. In addition to serving as bond counsel to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, we also serve as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel and special tax counsel for clients in other Midwest states. We provide knowledgeable counsel in all aspects of bond financings concerning single-family and multi-family housing financings, mortgage subsidy financing, construction and equipment financing, refunding issues, cash flow financings, variable rate and put bonds, capital appreciation bonds, conduit and other pass through transactions, industrial development and private activity bonds, interest rate swaps, commercial paper programs and various pool financings, both taxable and tax-exempt.

read moreAppellate practice is a specialty. The stakes on appeal are exceptionally high, and a case litigated for years can turn on a brief or two on appeal and a few minutes of oral argument. We believe this demands written and oral advocacy at the highest levels of the profession. Our Appeals team includes accomplished appellate specialists who have defended hard-fought victories and overturned unfavorable decisions in state and federal appellate courts throughout the country. Many of our appellate lawyers began their legal careers as appellate law clerks, including on the United States Courts of Appeals for the Sixth and D.C. Circuits and on the Michigan Supreme Court.

read moreAt Miller Canfield, diversity is more than data. We believe that statistics are meaningless unless the firm is both inclusive and offering real opportunity for lawyers-all lawyers-to succeed and enjoy the rewards they deserve. Miller Canfield has adopted specific programs and measurable diversity goals in the areas of attraction, retention and business development. Miller Canfield is the only Michigan-headquartered firm to earn Mansfield Plus Certification, which measures whether law firms have affirmatively considered women and attorneys of color for leadership and governance roles, equity partner promotions and lateral positions.

read moreSince 1852, Miller Canfield's collaborative approach, deep resources and network of local, regional and worldwide relationships have helped our lawyers get work done quickly, efficiently and successfully for our clients. We engage the best people, best practices and deliver the best possible results. We know our clients' businesses, organizations and industries and look out for their best interests. They look to us for legal expertise as well as insight and business advice. Together, we build businesses, communities and prosperity.

read moreAt Miller Canfield, we want our attorneys and staff to have satisfying careers and careers that enhance their lives. Our proposition is this: We offer you the opportunity to simultaneously live your life and advance your career-really advance your career-in ways that matter most to you. We offer you a firm you can be proud to work for. In return, our attorneys and staff deliver the world-class client service and legal services, doing excellent work for a diverse range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to governments, school districts and universities, non-profits, middle-market companies and startups throughout the region, the United States and the world.