Expertise
Ohio and National Practice
Lupo & Koczkur, P.C., covers the entire state of Michigan for many clients. In addition, due to its close proximity, most of the courts in Ohio are just as convenient as their Michigan counterparts.¹
Consequently, Lupo & Koczkur, P.C., has established an Ohio practice with members of the firm licensed to practice law in both Michigan and Ohio.²
Further, because of special expertise and experience in various fields, members of the firm are representing clients in matters throughout the United States. For example, in equine matters alone, partners Dane Lupo and/or Paul Koczkur have personally handled matters in California, West Virginia, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky and throughout the East Coast.
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¹ It is approximately 45 miles between Detroit and Toledo, Ohio, While it is approximately 65 miles between Detroit and Flint, Michigan.
PREMISES LIABILITY
- Extensive trial experience throughout the entire state of Michigan
- Special expertise (attorney and paralegal) with health clubs and other sports and entertainment claims
- Construction site accidents
- Retail establishments
PRODUCT LIABILITY
- Electrical & Mechanical products
- Telephone & Communications products
- Fire losses
EQUINE LAW
- Race track accidents
- Equine activity liability
- Waiver and release issues
- Insurance and liability issues
- Buying and selling agreements
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
- First and third-party claims
- Uninsured and underinsured motorists matters
- Statements under oath
INSURANCE
- Coverage and declaratory actions
- Coverage opinions
PROPERTY CLAIMS
- SIU examinations under oath (EUOs)
- Arson & fraud claims
- Commercial and residential claims
- Fire losses – investigations
BUSINESS
- Loan & Financial agreements
- Mortgage-related issues
- Foreclosures
SCHOOL
- Chemical exposure, asbestos, pollution and dumpsite litigation on a statewide and national basis
EMPLOYMENT AND DISCRIMINATION
- Drafting and consulting on the implementation of employment policies and contracts of employment
- Defending wrongful termination and discrimination lawsuits
ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS
- Facilitations / Facilitators
- Case Evaluations / Case Evaluators
- Arbitrations / Arbitrators
DRAM SHOP LIABILITY
- All aspects of liquor liability claims, including social host liability litigation
PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE
- Defense of medical malpractice claims, health care providers, hospitals, nursing homes, drug companies and medical device manufacturers
- Defense of dental malpractice claims
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY – REAL ESTATE
- Defense of real estate brokers and agents in claims relating to real estate sales and activities.
ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS AND LEISURE CLAIMS
- Extensive experience involving claims arising in the context of music concerts, professional sports teams/venues, amusement parks, amusement park rides, health clubs, racing events, promotional activities, etc.