Joseph A. Doerr
Joe Doerr is an award winning litigator, focusing on business and real estate.
Mr. Doerr founded his own law firm after spending the first 12 years of his career at a national law firm, where Mr. Doerr advanced to member/partner after just 7 years. At the big firm, Mr. Doerr learned how to handle every aspect of the case, from legal research and writing to trials.
Mr. Doerr has had success in a variety of trial and appellate courts, both state and federal. In addition, Mr. Doerr has successfully resolved matters through various forms of alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Doerr represents individuals and businesses of various sizes, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He is also a trained mediator.
In March 2023, Mr. Doerr launched a new specialized business firm, Doerr MacWilliams Howard PLLC, built on professionalism, efficiency, and tenacity. Despite expanding, Mr. Doerr continues to handle every aspect of the case. Clients enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their lead attorney will handle all tasks in the case.
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- General Civil
- Litigation
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Mr. Doerr does not offer free consultations. He charges by the hour. Call for details.
- Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan
- ID Number: P66109
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- Michigan 2003
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- U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit 2007
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- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan 2003
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- English
- Owner / Litigator
- Doerr MacWilliams Howard PLLC
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- Owner / Attorney / Mediator
- Doerr Law Firm PLLC
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- Dykema Gossett PLLC
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- 2003-2010, associate (Litigation) 2011-2015, member (Litigation)
- University of Michigan
- B.S
- with distinction
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- Wayne State University
- J.D
- magna cum laude, Law Review, Order of the Coif
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- Top 100 attorney
- Super Lawyers
- Every year, Super Lawyers evaluates lawyers across the country for its annual list of top attorneys. Each candidate is measured against 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement as part of our patented selection process. The Top Lists take exclusivity one step further by featuring selected Super Lawyers attorneys with the most total points earned.
- Top 100 attorney
- Super Lawyers
- Top 100 attorney
- Super Lawyers
- Recognized for Business Litigation
- Elite Lawyer
- Top 100 Attorney
- Michigan Super Lawyers
- State Bar of Michigan # P66109
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- Oakland County Bar Association
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- Participating in Court Hearings via Zoom (ICLE Top Tips in Ten Minutes)
- Institute of Continuing Legal Education
- Regulating Short-Term Vacation Rentals in Michigan Using Existing Remedies and New Legislation
- Michigan Real Property Review, Spring & Summer 2018
- Two Lawsuits Are Not Better Than One: Giving District Courts the Power to Award Money Damages Exceeding $25,000 in Summary Proceedings
- LACHES (Oakland County Bar Association)
- Common Commercial Real Estate Issues in a Covid-19 World, Real Estate Committee
- Oakland County Bar Association
- Short-Term Rentals: History, Recent Case Law, and Creative Solutions, Real Property Law Section
- State Bar of Michigan
- General Civil Mediator Training
- Institute of Continuing Legal Education
- Website
- Website
Short-Term Rentals: History, Recent Case Law and Creative Solutions
