Ian Evans

Senior Associate Detroit (Southfield)
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Summary

Ian focuses his practice on working with borrowers and lenders in financing transactions, including both small business owners and institutional, corporate clients. Ian works closely with our other practice groups to provide creative, full-service solutions with a personalized, attentive approach.

Ian began his career in the Litigation practice group, where he assisted individual and corporate clients in a variety of commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, business torts, shareholder and member conflicts, manufacturing disputes, and construction litigation. His background in litigation gives him an edge in understanding and predicting potential pitfalls before they arise.

Prior to joining the firm, Ian was a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Robert P. Young, Jr., the then-serving Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court.

Awards

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch,” Banking and Finance Law (2025 – present)

Education

  • Wayne State University Law School

    Wayne Law Review, Editorial Board

  • University of Michigan

    B.A. – Psychology

Admissions

  • State - Michigan
  • Federal - Michigan Eastern District Court

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association

    Litigation Section
    Business Law Section

  • Detroit Bar Association

    Member

  • State Bar of Michigan

    Business Law Section

  • Oakland County Bar Association

    Member

  • Washtenaw County Bar Association

    Member