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  • Harvey weingarden
  • Marc k. shaye
  • Kim stout
  • Alan m. kanter
  • David Simonelli Lr
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  • Dameta gordon
  • Julie packard
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Norman L. Lippitt

FOUNDER (1936-2021)

Norman Lippitt was a founding partner of Lippitt O’Keefe, PLLC. Norman practiced law for over 50 years and gained priceless experience, wisdom and the respect of his colleagues and clients. Norman began his distinguished career as a prosecutor in Wayne County Recorder’s Court. After a period of time he transitioned his talents and skill in the courtroom to become a criminal defense attorney. Miraculously, he tried over 100 major felony cases before he turned 30, an unprecedented feat in today’s legal environment.

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A return to private practice

Outstanding Trial Lawyer

The tales of Norman’s legal prowess and acumen spread to Lansing, and in 1985, the governor appointed Norman to the bench of the Oakland County Circuit Court, where he served for three and a half years before returning to private practice.

After returning to private practice, Norman tried numerous cases in front of a jury involving shareholder actions, contract disputes, employment matters, civil rights and professional liability, among others. He successfully defended and resolved major class action suits in both state and federal court. In addition to his civil practice, he had a family law practice and he tried countless large asset divorce cases and other domestic matters. Michigan’s bench and bar recognized Norman as one of the state’s most outstanding trial lawyers.

  • National Reputation

    Nation's Largest Corporations

    Throughout his career, Norman represented some of the nation’s largest corporations, many privately held businesses and notable people, as well as victims of oppression, particularly women. His reputation is nationwide and on several occasions, he was asked to serve as local counsel for national law firms. Locally his reputation of knowledge, persistence and decisiveness had resulted in his appointment as an arbitrator and mediator in various practice areas.

  • AREAS OF EXPERTISE

    • Complex Commercial Litigation

    • Class Action Litigation

    • Shareholder – Partnership Disputes

    • Matrimonial Law

    • Employment Litigation

    • Real Estate Disputes

    • Hague Convention Litigation

  • Honors

    • Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree, Michigan State University College of Law, 1998

    • Previously Listed in The Best Lawyers in America

    • Michigan Super Lawyers, 2006-Present

    • Leader in the Law, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2015

    • Nation’s Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015

  • Bar Admissions

    • State Bar of Michigan

    • U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan

    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

    • Supreme Court of the United States

  • Memberships & Appointments

    • Oakland County Bar Association

    • Director, Michigan State University College of Law/DCL Alumni Association, 1982

    • Member, Development Council, Michigan State University College of Law/DCL, 1982-1983

    • Member, Decanal Search Committee, Michigan State University College of Law/DCL, 1986, 1996

    • Second Vice President, Michigan State University College of Law/DCL Alumni Association, 1987-1988

    • Member, Board of Trustees, Michigan State University College of Law/DCL, 1987-2009

    • Director, Oakland County Bar Association, 1989-1993

    • President, Michigan State University College of Law/DCL Alumni Association, 1991-1992

    • Vice President, Board of Trustees, Michigan State University College of Law/DCL, 2007-2009

    • Trustee Emeritus, Michigan State University College of Law/DCL, 2009-Present

    • Fellow of the State Bar of Michigan Foundation

    • Million Dollar Advocates Forum

    • The Global Directory of Who’s Who

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