Mayer (“Mike”) Morganroth

Mayer (Mike) Morganroth is a highly accomplished attorney/senior partner at Morganroth & Morganroth, New York and Michigan. Established in 1989 with his son, Jeffrey B. Morganroth, the firm furnishes top-notch legal services to all its diverse clientele. Rooted in integrity, ingenuity, and excellence, the attorneys of Morganroth & Morganroth handle all types of cases for their customers. Supported by decades of experience, Mr. Morganroth is a seasoned litigator in complex commercial litigation, white-collar criminal matters, constitutional litigation, intellectual property litigation, business matters, employment and labor matters, corporate matters, real estate matters, family law matters, probate matters, personal injury, tax litigation, bankruptcy litigation, civil rights and discrimination matters, insurance matters, securities litigation, product liability litigation, professional malpractice matters, and entertainment matters. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Morganroth completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University. Subsequently, he earned his Juris Doctor from Detroit College of Law (now known as Michigan State University Law School). Notably, he concluded his undergraduate studies and law school in three years and ten months. Admitted to practice in Michigan and New York, Mr. Morganroth also represents clients before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Supreme Court, and numerous other federal and appellate courts. He also serves as pro hac vice in courts across the country. Rather than delimiting his practice to a specific geographical area, Mr. Morganroth performs plaintiff and defense work in multiple jurisdictions. He has spearheaded court cases, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals before various courts and administrative platforms. Mr. Morganroth has handled matters and clients across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Canada, and Latin America. He has also served as an arbitrator, mediator, court-appointed facilitator, and expert witness. His irrefragable success partly stems from his ability to navigate the complex legal system adroitly. Revered for his tenacity and legal acumen, Mr. Morganroth is well-known for his successful representation of high-profile clients. Some of his clients include John Z. DeLorean, Dr. Jack Kevorkian, Mayor Coleman A. Young, Christine Beatty, U.S. Representative John Conyers, Roland McMasters, Edward J. Holland, Jr., Quicken Loans, Daniel Gilbert, Michigan Film Coalition, Buddy Greco, Lyndon LaRouche, Geoffrey Fieger, and Runaway Pictures. He has also led cases for numerous lawyers, law firms, judges, politicians, high-ranking union officials, professional athletes, and celebrities.

 For over ten years, Mr. Morganroth represented John Z. DeLorean, the founder of the DeLorean Motor Company, and his affiliated entities. He defended Mr. DeLorean in approximately 40 civil cases, including civil claims, extradition proceedings, criminal cases, business transactions, tax litigation, and real estate matters, with over $1 billion at stake. Mr. Morganroth successfully defended Mr. DeLorean and managed to save over $51 million for him. For over sixteen years, Mr. Morganroth led numerous cases for Dr. Jack Kevorkian (the last 11 years as solo lead counsel). He defended Dr. Kevorkian in criminal trials as co-counsel with Geoffrey Fieger, leading to acquittal or dismissal of charges. Mr. Morganroth also crafted the successful petition for the early release of Dr. Kevorkian from prison, appeals and entertainment matters, including book deals, lecture deals, and movie and documentary deals. Some of his other notable designations include special outside legal counsel to Mayor Coleman A. Young for twenty years, lead counsel for Christine Beatty in the Wayne County criminal case alleging perjury, obstruction of justice, and misconduct in office, lead counsel in a complex commercial matter against two large national grocery chains that resulted in a breach of contract and fraud judgment in favor of his client for $31.0 million after a lengthy jury trial, and lead counsel in a RICO and securities fraud case against a large investment banking institution that resulted in a substantial settlement in favor of his clients.

 In addition to his prestigious legal career, Mr. Morganroth has served as an entertainment industry consultant for numerous films. He has also shared his extensive knowledge and expertise as a speaker and lecturer in the field. Mr. Morganroth maintains professional affiliations with the City of Southfield, Oakland County, New York, Federal (Council), and American Bar Associations. He is also a member of the National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society, the American Association for Justice, and the American Judicature Society. Since 2014, he has served as a trustee of the College of Law at Michigan State University. Highlighting his assiduous nature, Mr. Morganroth goes above and beyond his call of duty to garner the best possible results for all his clients. He attributes some of his success to being in the right place at the right time. Motivated by his desire to solve problems, he equates success to happiness, satisfaction, and comfort. As a testament to his distinguished career, Mr. Morganroth is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell/LexisNexis, he has received recognition from North America's Top Attorneys, New York Top Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers, and the Top 100 by the American Academy of Trial Attorneys. Inducted into the International Association of Top Professionals Hall of Fame and honored by the College of Law at Michigan State University with a Distinguished Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Award, Mr. Morganroth is a fierce litigator.