Wolfson Bolton Kochis represents businesses, executives, stakeholders, and organizations in complex commercial litigation across Michigan and nationwide. Our litigation team, led by Anthony J. Kochis, helps clients resolve high-stakes disputes involving contracts, business relationships, supply chain disruptions, real estate, corporate governance, restructuring, and commercial torts.
We understand that litigation is not just a legal conflict, it is a business event with financial, operational, reputational, and relationship consequences. Our attorneys work closely with leadership teams to understand business objectives, evaluate risk, and pursue outcomes aligned with both immediate needs and long-term priorities. Whether through negotiation, motion practice, trial, or appeal, we provide clear, strategic guidance during periods of uncertainty.
Clients choose our litigation team because we combine courtroom experience with practical business judgment and industry insight.
We approach disputes with a focus on business impact, not just legal theory. Our attorneys work closely with our corporate counseling and alternative dispute resolution teams to tailor strategies that protect operations, preserve key relationships, and control cost and disruption wherever possible.
Our team handles matters from emergency injunctions and accelerated business cases through bench and jury trials, arbitration, and appeals. We routinely litigate matters that intersect with corporate restructuring and bankruptcy, allowing us to manage disputes involving financially distressed counterparties.
We regularly represent clients in manufacturing, the automotive supply chain, real estate, professional services, technology, and financial services – industries where litigation often moves quickly and carries significant operational risk.
Commercial disputes often involve high-value relationships, time-sensitive obligations, and significant financial exposure. We work to resolve these matters efficiently while protecting our clients’ core business interests.
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Our litigators collaborate closely with our commercial finance and mergers & acquisitions teams when disputes arise from transactional relationships.
With deep experience in automotive and manufacturing matters, we regularly litigate disputes involving critical production relationships. Our attorneys understand the urgency, regulatory considerations, and commercial pressures that shape supply chain litigation.
We handle matters involving:
We work closely with executives, engineers, and operations teams to prevent shutdowns and protect continuity.
Internal business disputes can threaten organizational stability and long-term value. We help clients resolve conflicts involving management, ownership, fiduciary duties, and strategic direction.
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These matters often overlap with our corporate counseling and regulatory compliance practices.
Commercial real-estate disputes frequently involve significant financial and operational stakes. We represent owners, landlords, developers, tenants, and investors in litigation involving:
Our litigators collaborate with the firm’s real estate practice to align litigation strategy with transactional realities.
Our litigation practice works closely with our restructuring and finance teams, allowing us to represent lenders and creditors in disputes involving financially distressed businesses.
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This multidisciplinary approach strengthens our ability to navigate complex financial litigation efficiently.
We represent clients across:
Our clients include corporations, executives, shareholders, landlords, lenders, suppliers, and privately held organizations.
As early as possible. Early involvement reduces risk, preserves evidence, and helps shape strategy.
Timelines vary widely, but many matters resolve within 6–18 months.
Yes. Many disputes settle through negotiation, mediation, or other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
A temporary restraining order is an emergency court order designed to prevent immediate harm—often used in supply chain or property disputes.
Yes, although certain actions may require court approval or compliance with the automatic stay.
If your organization is facing a commercial dispute or litigation challenge, Anthony J. Kochis and our Litigation team is available to evaluate your situation and discuss strategic next steps.
Contact Anthony J. Kochis, Litigation practice lead, to discuss how we can help.
PRACTICE LEAD – Litigation
Anthony has successfully represented Fortune 10 companies, closely held businesses, and individuals in state, federal, and out-of-court matters involving complex and diverse disputes. He brings experience across high stakes commercial matters and financially distressed situations, including litigation strategy, creditor/debtor issues, and supply chain disputes.