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When clients engage Dean & Fulkerson, they know they are in the hands of attorneys who are reliable counselors, knowledgeable risk assessors, zealous advocates and prudent business people.

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When clients engage Dean & Fulkerson, they know they are in the hands of attorneys who are reliable counselors, knowledgeable risk assessors, zealous advocates and prudent business people.

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When clients engage Dean & Fulkerson, they know they are in the hands of attorneys who are reliable counselors, knowledgeable risk assessors, zealous advocates and prudent business people.

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When clients engage Dean & Fulkerson, they know they are in the hands of attorneys who are reliable counselors, knowledgeable risk assessors, zealous advocates and prudent business people.

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When clients engage Dean & Fulkerson, they know they are in the hands of attorneys who are reliable counselors, knowledgeable risk assessors, zealous advocates and prudent business people.

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DEAN & FULKERSON

Dean & Fulkerson is a business law firm located in Troy, Michigan. It was formed in 1988 through the merger of two established law firms to serve the business, professional and personal needs of its clients.

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WHY CLIENTS TRUST US

EXPERIENCE

Dean & Fulkerson is a unique law firm in that a majority of our attorneys have many years of both legal experience and, as firm shareholders, business ownership experience. This combination of legal and business expertise is invaluable to our clients who not only receive expert legal advice but business counseling as well. At Dean & Fulkerson, you will always have an experienced partner working on your matter, from start to finish. Your legal services needs will not be assigned to inexperienced, unsupervised associates, who generally have a higher learning curve and require supervision and training. This means that your matter is handled quickly, efficiently and economically.

VALUE

Dean & Fulkerson’s billing rates are very competitive compared to other firms in the Detroit metropolitan area. Our depth of experience also enhances the value of our services because we can quickly identify and resolve legal problems. We also work with our clients to ensure that the legal effort expended is justified by the anticipated value to the client.

LOCAL, NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CLIENTELE

We have experience representing local, privately-held companies as well as large, U.S.-based multinational companies. We also represent the U.S. subsidiaries of European and Asian-based companies headquartered in Spain, Germany, Austria, Japan, and Taiwan. We also have significant expertise in cross-border issues involving transportation companies doing business in the U.S. and Canada.

OUTSTANDING REPUTATION

Our firm has a stellar reputation within the community, the courts, and with its clients. A number of our attorneys have been recognized by peer rating organizations such as Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell and Leading Lawyers. Our firm has also been recognized by Best Law Firms.

Our Practice

Dean & Fulkerson is a full-service law firm providing personalized services and solutions to businesses, municipalities and individuals, utilizing a team approach.

News & Events

Race Judicata 2024

October 3, 2024

D&F is pleased to sponsor the Water Station and Mile Marker at the 44th and Final Oakland County Bar Association’s Race Judicata, a family-friendly 5K run and walk on Sunday, October 6, through Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills. D&F has supported and participated in the race for 30 years.

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D&F Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2025

August 15, 2024

Dean & Fulkerson is pleased to announce that 5 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Below is a list of our attorneys named to the 2025 Best Lawyers list and the practice area(s) in which they are recognized. Robert R. Cleary Litigation […]

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James O’Brien named 2024 Super Lawyer

August 12, 2024

Dean & Fulkerson is pleased to announce that James K. O’Brien has been selected for the 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers® list for Environmental Law. Each year, no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers® to receive this honor. Super Lawyers®, a Thomson […]

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2024 “Leading Michigan Lawyers”

August 10, 2024

Leading Lawyers has selected seven D&F attorneys as “Leading Michigan Lawyers” which highlights the most powerful top executives in dozens of industries and business categories that dominate Southeast Michigan. The spotlighted attorneys and recognized practice areas are: Jerry Byrd (since 2018) ◾Closely & Privately Held Business Law ◾Corporate Finance ◾Mergers […]

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