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Jason Byrne represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of state and federal litigation. Mr. Byrne has years of experience handling complex insurance coverage disputes on behalf of both major insurance carriers and policyholders. In addition to his general litigation practice, Mr. Byrne continues to practice insurance law, helping resolve coverage disputes through negotiation and litigation.
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Representative Experience
- National Insurance Counsel for Major Trucking Company - Counseled client on insurance-related issues arising out of client's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, including:
- analysis of coverage and deductible obligations under liability policies,
- advising on claims handling and settlement issues, and
- negotiating with insurance carriers
- Represented various wireless providers and property owners in navigating the legal and regulatory hurdles surrounding the placement and co-location of wireless communication towers, antennae and other equipment
- Represented a prominent Michigan law firm in connection with a $30 million claim of legal malpractice related to foreign patent applications. Prevailed by obtaining both summary disposition and case evaluation sanctions against plaintiff
- Counsel for major Michigan manufacturer in multimillion dollar environmental contamination claim brought by Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Secured a judgment of no liability in favor of the manufacturer after a multi-week trial
- Counsel for trust beneficiaries in a breach of fiduciary duty case against co-trustee involving misappropriation of trust property, and obtained a jury verdict for beneficiaries of over $2.3 million
- Successfully represented various homeowners in negotiations with insurance carriers and others to ensure complete restoration of their homes after severe fire damage
- Handled various coverage disputes between insurers and policyholders related to general and professional liability policies, directors and officers coverage, as well as home and auto policies
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Honors and Awards
- Named as a Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star - 2009
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Bar Associations
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American Bar Association
Association Council of Appellate Lawyers; Commercial & Business Litigation Committee; Trial Practice Committee; Tort, Trial & Insurance Practice Section (Member, Appellate Advocacy Committee; Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee)
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American Bar Association (cont.)
Young Lawyers Division (Member, Tort, Trial & Insurance Practice Committee)
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State Bar of Michigan
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State Bar of Illinois
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Canadian Bar Association
Associate Member
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Grand Rapids Bar Association
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Publications
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News
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