Fired? You need an employment lawyer who’s actually tried 50+ cases.
As a Michigan employment lawyer, my focus is plaintiff-side cases. Most employment lawyers settle everything. I don’t. If your former employer needs to hear “we’ll see you at trial,” I’m the one who can credibly say it. Harvard Law, 15 years, employee-side only.
Michigan wrongful termination, retaliation, and discrimination claims.
Non-Compete Defense
Cease-and-desist or lawsuit from a former employer. Tested against Michigan’s reasonableness standard.
FMLA Retaliation
Fired or punished after medical leave. Up to 12 weeks protected leave plus liquidated damages.
Pregnancy Discrimination
Demoted, denied accommodations, or fired after announcing. Title VII + PDA + PWFA + ELCRA.
ADA Accommodation
Denied an accommodation or punished for asking. Interactive-process failures = liability.
Race Discrimination
Title VII + § 1981 + ELCRA. Three statutes, different remedies — played in parallel.
Gender Discrimination
Sex, gender-identity, and sexual-orientation claims. Bostock + ELCRA + Equal Pay Act.
Sexual Harassment
Hostile work environment, quid pro quo, supervisor pressure. Reported it and got fired or pushed out? Title VII and Michigan law cover both.
Whistleblower
Michigan WPA, SOX, Dodd-Frank, FCA. Limitations are short — move fast.
Age Discrimination
ADEA + ELCRA. Reorganizations, sudden PIPs, forced retirement — all reachable.
Three things most plaintiff firms don’t have, all in one office.
Trial-tested, not just settlement-tested.
50+ jury and bench trials to verdict. Most employment lawyers have tried fewer than five. When the other side knows your lawyer can actually try the case, settlement leverage shifts dramatically.
Harvard-educated, plaintiff-side only.
Harvard Law, 2009. I focus exclusively on the employee side. Big firms train great litigators and point them at the wrong side. I do the opposite.
Boutique attention, big-firm work product.
You’ll work with me, not a paralegal funnel. My case load is intentionally small so the briefs, the depositions, and the trial prep are all done by the lawyer whose name is on the firm.
Reviews from people I’ve represented.
“I can’t thank Warren enough for representing me on my case. Not only was he professional, he was very knowledgeable about the law. He took the time to explain the case to where I could understand everything that was going on. He won my case and got me a nice settlement.”
“I found Mr. Astbury to be patient and understanding. He always had time to talk, explain what was happening, and listen. I would recommend him to anyone looking for solid legal advice.”
“Top notch law firm. Warren and his team are dedicated, knowledgeable, and responsive. They will fight for your rights, include you in the process, and get the best outcome possible.”
Testimonials reflect individual client experiences and are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of any future outcome. Each case is evaluated on its own facts.
What happens if you call with a case type we handle.
You schedule
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Initial case-type screening
We review your intake to make sure we’re the best firm to help you. If we aren’t, we’ll offer referrals to firms that may be able to better assist you.
We talk
I’ll ask what happened, what evidence you have, and what you’ve already tried. Straight answers.
I tell you straight
Yes, you have a case — here’s what it’s worth. No, you don’t — here’s why. Maybe — here’s what we’d need.
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