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T 313.465.7596

F 313.465.7597

Detroit
2290 First National Building
660 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48226

Commercial Law, Bankruptcy and Reorganization Department Chair

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Emphasis of practice is the representation of varied business interests in commercial law matters, with special emphasis in the automotive sector
The depth and breadth of his experience in the commercial business context includes representing manufacturing companies and financial institutions in complex commercial transactions (both within the United States and cross border); structuring and negotiating complex commercial supply contracts; and insolvency and litigation matters over the past twenty-five years
Is the firm's liaison partner with General Motors Corporation and leads the Honigman team in its representation of GM and its affiliates throughout North America and, in particular, represents GM regarding GM's financially troubled critical vendors
Recognized by many independent resources as one of Michigan's leading business and bankruptcy attorneys:
- Repeated inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America reference volume evidences Mr. Weiss' reputation among his peers
- Recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2009 and 2010, as one of America's leading business lawyers in the Banking and Financing field in Michigan; the 2010 Chambers Guide adds, "Robert Weiss has carved out an impressive niche advising the automotive industry on commercial law. Clients are effusive in their praise: 'His advice is clear, well reasoned and demonstrates a comprehensive grasp of the automotive industry.'"
- Recognized in DBusiness as a 2010 Top Lawyer

Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers, 2009 and 2010
- Recognized as one of America's leading business lawyers in the Banking and Financing field in Michigan
- 2010 Chambers Guide adds, "Robert Weiss has carved out an impressive niche advising the automotive industry on commercial law. Clients are effusive in their praise: 'His advice is clear, well reasoned and demonstrates a comprehensive grasp of the automotive industry.'"
The Best Lawyers in America, 1995-2010
- Named 2010 Detroit Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Lawyer of the Year
Michigan Super Lawyers, 2007-2010
DBusiness, Top Lawyers, 2010
Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated