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James L. Kresta
- E jkresta@taftlaw.com
- T (248) 727-1513
- F (248) 351-3082
Summary
James counsels and represents clients in disputes on a variety of issues including real estate, both municipal and private construction, automotive, and the First Amendment. As an attorney in Taft’s Commercial Litigation practice group, his diverse litigation practice includes every aspect of dispute resolution including: contract review, negotiations, pleadings, discovery, substantive motions, trials, and appeals.
Awards
Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch,” Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Real Estate (2024)
Honoree, Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2020 – 2022)
All Service Areas
All Practices
All Industries
Education
- Wayne State University Law School
cum laude
Bronze Key for academic excellence - Franciscan University
B.A. – Legal Studies
cum laude
Admissions
- State - Michigan
- Federal - Eastern District of Michigan
Notable Matters
- Obtained summary disposition for a major news outlet against a lawsuit alleging defamation among other things.
- Successfully represented a tier-two auto supplier through arbitration against a leading international tier-one auto supplier alleging breach of contract claims totaling approximately half a million dollars.
- Represented countless property owners in obtaining judgements of possession and handling other real property transfer issues.
News
One Hundred Seventeen Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch" 2024 News
Twelve Taft Attorneys Named to Michigan Rising Stars 2023 News
Attorneys Named 2022 “Michigan Rising Stars” News
Attorneys Recognized as 2021 "Michigan Rising Stars"
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan
Member
- Oakland County Bar Association
Member
- Washtenaw County Bar Association
Member
- Detroit Bar Association
Member
- American Bar Association
Forum on Communications Law