John J. Gillooly

Detroit Office

(313) 446-5501

jgillool@garanlucow.com

 

 


 

EDUCATION

  • University of Detroit School of Law, J.D., 1988
  • Cambridge University, Emmanuel College, United Kingdom: Course work included International Law, Law of the European Economic Community, and Comparative Constitutional Law, 1987
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  • Lake Superior State College, B.S. Criminal Justice, 1984

EXPERIENCE

Chairperson of the Executive Committee,
Garan Lucow Miller, P.C.
  • Chairperson, Executive Committee: Responsibilities include the management of all day-to-day operations of a 95 attorney law firm with nine offices across the State of Michigan.
     
  • Chairperson, Municipal Practice Group: Responsibilities include all phases of defending the interests of public officials, municipalities and clients involved in catastrophic claims, (1991 to Present).
     
  • Special Prosecutor, In Re Howard Alan Katz: Appointed to prosecute over 300 alleged instances of criminal contempt of court by Attorney Howard Alan Katz, (2005).
     
  • Court Appointed Arbitrator–American Arbitration Association.

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    Law Clerk to the Honorable Maureen Pulte Reilly, Michigan Court of Appeals, Detroit, Michigan

    Responsibilities included writing 14 proposed opinions for case call each month, including extensive legal research on a wide variety of civil and criminal issues, (January 1989 - February 1991).

    Research Attorney, Michigan Court of Appeals, Detroit, Michigan

    Responsibilities included preparation of pre-hearing reports.

    Research Attorney to the Honorable Louis F. Simmons, Jr., Wayne County Circuit Court

    Responsibilities included writing judicial opinions and motion recommendations.

    Law Clerk, Gandelot, Stoepker & Dickson, P.C., Detroit, Michigan

    Responsibilities included legal research and memorandum writing.
     

    ACTIVITIES

  • Commissioner: State Bar of Michigan (1997-2000)
  • Commissioner Liaison: United States Courts Committee
  • Commissioner Liaison: Aviation Law Section
  • Commissioner Liaison: Litigation Section
  • Commissioner Liaison: Arts, Sports and Entertainment Law Section
  • Commissioner Liaison: Judicial Qualifications Committee
  • Board of Directors/Past President: Association of Defense Trial Counsel (elected; 1997-2003)
  • Vice Chairperson Governmental Liability Committee: American Bar Association (appointed; 2000-Present)
  • Past Chairperson: State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyers Section (elected; 1998-1999)
  • American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Executive Council (elected; 1997-1999)
  • Co-Founder of Foundations of Michigan Law Practice: A six day series of eleven courses covering all major practice areas for new attorneys; co-sponsored by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education
  • Fellow Michigan State Bar Foundation: Recognition for outstanding legal ability and devotion to the public (September 1998)
  • Fellow American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division: Recognition for outstanding legal ability and devotion to the public (September 1998)
  • President: Model United Nations Club, 1982-1984 Lake Superior State College
  • President: Grosse Pointe South High School, Student Association (1980)
  • Licensed Private Pilot: Federal Aviation Administration
  • Board of Directors : Grosse Pointe Red Barons Football (2006-present)
  • Volunteer Counsel: Mariner’s Inn- a Detroit based in-patient substance abuse treatment facility
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    BAR ADMISSIONS
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
  • Supreme Court of the State of Michigan
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    PUBLICATIONS
  • "Help Prevent Child Abuse/Neglect": An informational publication designed, written and distributed in Spanish and English to more than 100,000 recipients.
  • Editor of GovLaw: A monthly informational publication sent to municipalities across the State of Michigan regarding recent developments and trends in Municipal Law.
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    PRESENTATIONS

    • 2007 Michigan Municipal League Labor and Employment Seminar Traverse City, Michigan, (September 18, 2007)
    • 2007 Michigan Municipal League Labor and Employment Seminar Kalamazoo, Michigan, (May 9, 2007)
    • 2007 Michigan Municipal League, Legislative Conference; Open Meetings Act, (March 20, 2007)
    • Issues in Record Retention, Electronic Transmittal of Documents and Tips and Tricks of Litigating in Michigan: Mott Community College (April, 2006)
    • Economic Development Agreements and Public Act 425 (March, 2006)
    • Michigan Municipal League Regional Training Program: Tips and Tricks of Litigating in Michigan and The Freedom of Information Act, A Comprehensive Overview (February, 2006)
    • Michigan Municipal League 107th Annual Convention; Legal Notes in Public Purchasing Issues (September 2005)
    • Michigan Municipal League 107th Annual Convention; The Freedom of Information Act, A Comprehensive Overview (September 2005)
    • Weekly Lectures to City of Warren Police Department re Current Legal Issues (2005 Training Program)
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    • Legal Issues Involving Michigan Local Governments; National Business Institute (May 2004)
    • Michigan Municipal League 49th Annual Regional Meeting; The Old and New Face of Trespass Nuisance (February 2002)
    • Joint Investiture for Honorable Pat M. Donofrio (Michigan Court of Appeals) and the Honorable Richard Caretti (Macomb County Circuit Court) (December 2002)
    • Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys; The Old and New Face of Trespass Nuisance (June 2001)
    • Michigan Public Risk Management Association: Pollution Liability, The Impact of Environmental Law on Municipalities (March 2001)
    • Municipal Liability Seminar: "State of the Law 2000" (May 2000)
    • Michigan Public Employer Labor Relations Association: "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace" (May 2000)
    • Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan: First Annual Youth Violence Seminar, "Help Prevent Child Abuse/Neglect" (May 2000)
    • 16th Annual Achievement Awards Panelist/Judge: Michigan Municipal League (October 1999)
    • Fifth Annual Opening Doors Conference, Speaker: Building a Successful Law Practice (October 1999)
    • Regeanna Myrick Endowed Scholarship Fund: Keynote address (May 1999)
    • Michigan Municipal League Annual Convention, Traverse City, Michigan: Basement Flooding and Class Action Litigation (September 1999)
    • Montgomery Ward & Company, Inc., Regional Loss Prevention Meeting: "Litigation in Michigan: An Overview" (July 1995)
    • Montgomery Ward & Company, Inc., Regional Loss Prevention Meeting: "Litigation in Michigan: An Overview" (July 1994)