Homayune A. Ghaussi

Partner | hghaussi@wnj.com | V-Card SouthfieldT 248.784.5139F 248.603.9739 Homayune Ghaussi has developed a diverse litigation practice with extensive experience in two particular industries. He represents and counsels auto suppliers on a daily basis in warranty, recall and supply chain disputes.  He also represents a major financial institution in challenges filed after foreclosure actions. Homayune understands that each client and each case has its own definition of success, so he works with his clients to define that particular... Read More

Homayune Ghaussi has developed a diverse litigation practice with extensive experience in two particular industries. He represents and counsels auto suppliers on a daily basis in warranty, recall and supply chain disputes.  He also represents a major financial institution in challenges filed after foreclosure actions. Homayune understands that each client and each case has its own definition of success, so he works with his clients to define that particular success and then develops and executes a strategy to achieve the client’s specific goals. He has successfully litigated numerous matters, including trials and appeals, handling his first solo jury trial through verdict when he was only in his second year of practice.
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Practices

Education

  • Wayne State University J.D. 2001 magna cum laude
  • Wayne State University B.S. 1997    

Admitted

  • 2001, Michigan

Courts

  • U.S. Supreme Court in 2011
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan in 2004
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit in 2002
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan in 2002

Clerk Experience

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Honorable Patrick J. Duggan 09/01/01 - 08/01/03

Honors and Awards

  • Named to Michigan Super Lawyers, 2011-Present
  • Named "Up and Coming Lawyer for 2010" by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
  • Named as a Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star - 2009-2010
  • Order of the Coif
  • Executive Articles Editor, Wayne Law Review (2000-2001)
  • Assistant Editor, Wayne Law Review  (1999-2000)

Bar Associations

  • American Bar Association
    Litigation Section
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Oakland County Bar Association
    Inn of Court

Languages

  • Farsi
  • Persian

Experience

  • Defended international auto supplier in breach of warranty matter, obtaining a favorable settlement prior to extensive litigation
  • Defended major regional bank in several suits filed to challenge prior foreclosures, obtaining summary dismissal or very favorable settlements in each case
  • Defended technology design company against claims of trade secret misappropriation pertaining to automotive universal garage door opener technology
  • Obtained summary disposition for an employer in a race discrimination claim based on a limitations clause in an employment contract; affirmed on appeal by the Michigan Court of Appeals
  • Obtained reversal of summary disposition by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in a securities contract matter
  • Successfully defended utility company through trial, obtaining a net judgment of $0 where the plaintiffs were claiming damages of more than $1 million
  • Lead trial counsel in a residential property matter, obtaining recovery of damages and attorney fees
  • Represented a pharmaceutical company in an employment discrimination case, obtaining dismissal of the complaint by summary judgment. Tafelski v. Novartis Pharms., 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 22847 (ED Mich. March 28, 2007)
  • Represented an insurance settlements company in dispute over an individual’s sale of life insurance policies, obtaining dismissal of the complaint through an initial dismissal motion. Harahan v. FairMarket Life Settlements Corp., 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 82248 (ED Mich. Oct. 31, 2006)
  • Represented a pharmaceutical company in a products liability matter, obtaining dismissal of the complaint through an initial dismissal motion. Griffus v. Novartis Pharms. Corp., 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 63420 (ED Mich. Sept. 6, 2006)
  • Represented a local disposal facility in an environmental license challenge, resulting in denial of challenger's injunction motion and award of payment from surety bond. Sunoco Partners Mktg. & Terminals L.P. v. United States EPA, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 2817 (ED Mich. Jan. 20, 2006)
  • Represented an international precision instruments manufacturer in arbitration of a software development matter, obtaining a favorable settlement through facilitation
  • Represented a large chemical company in a commercial utilities case, obtaining dismissal of the complaint by summary judgment
  • Represented a national automotive promotions company in a personal injury action, efficiently obtaining a very favorable settlement through facilitation
  • Successfully briefed and argued numerous dispositive and other motions in state and federal courts throughout Michigan

News

Publications

  • Worker's Disability Compensation, 48 Wayne L. Rev. 1001 (2002)

Community Affiliations

  • Leadership Oakland, Class XIX
  • Leadership Oakland Board of Directors (2012-present)
    Justice Committee, Member
    Diversity Committee, Member
     
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