Overview
Tom Meagher is a litigator and appellate practitioner with nearly 40 years of experience in state and federal trial and appellate courts. He concentrates his practice on the defense of employment lawsuits, commercial litigation and appeals.
Tom handles appeals for a variety of clients in a wide range of cases. He has argued in the Michigan Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and has briefed cases in the United States Supreme Court.
Honors & Recognitions
Theodore Swift Civility Award, Ingham County Bar Association, 2022
American Board of Trial Advocates, 2021
AV® Preeminent™ Martindale-Hubbell
Best Lawyers® in America - Commercial Litigation, 2013-2025
2010 Service Award from the Hmong-American Association for 15 years of pro bono services
2005 Attorney of the Year, Michigan Participating Plan (State-Wide Municipal Insurer)
Education
Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1981, magna cum laude
American Graduate School of International Management, M.I.M., 1989
Michigan State University, B.A., 1978, Honors College, with high honors
Bar and Court Admissions
Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court