eric-scheible

Eric Scheible

Firm Principal

Contact Information

BACKGROUND

Eric is an experienced commercial litigator, highly regarded for his vigorous advocacy and keen judgment in business disputes.

He litigates in federal and state courts and in arbitration. Eric represents companies, as well as high net worth individuals, in all aspects of sophisticated commercial litigation, including corporate membership and shareholder disputes, real estate disputes, disputes concerning commercial lending and financial transactions, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, business torts, employment disputes, contract disputes, sports and entertainment disputes, and construction litigation. “Bet the Company” litigation is a pillar of Eric’s practice and he is predominantly focused on counseling business clients in navigating distress before and after it arises.

Clients rely on his careful analysis of the facts and law and his thorough understanding of their objectives, confident he will engage in courtroom battles on their behalf to deliver the best possible result. Eric also recognizes the importance of finding creative solutions outside of litigation. He is a strong negotiator who can often achieve favorable settlements through strategic negotiation and mediation, saving clients time and money. Additionally, Eric is a trusted advisor who can help businesses prevent future disputes through proactive risk management and contract drafting. He is frequently appointed as a special master and retained as a mediator, demonstrating the respect he has earned from judges and opposing counsel.

Practice Areas & Expertise

Business Structuring Commercial Litigation

Collective Bargaining Labor & Employment

Real Estate Law Real Estate Litigation

Intellectual Property Law Mediation & Arbitration

Probate and Trust Litigation Probate and Trust Litigation

Sports and Entertainment law Sports and Entertainment

Education & Experience

Judicial Law Clerk to Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Conrad Mallett, Jr.

1997-1998

University of Detroit Mercy
School of Law

J.D. 1996

University of Detroit Mercy
Law Review

Managing Editor 1995-1996
Member 1994-1995

University of Michigan

B.A. 1993

University of Detroit Jesuit High School

1989

Court Jurisdictions and Bars Admitted/Affiliations

State-of-Michigan

State of Michigan

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

U.S.-District-Court,-Eastern-District-of-Michigan

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

U.S.-District-Court,-Western-District-of-Michigan

U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan

U.S.-District-Court,-Eastern-District-of-Pennsylvania

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania

U.S.-Court-of-Appeals,-6th-Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit

ocba

Oakland County Bar Association

State of Michigan Attorney Discipline Board

State of Michigan Attorney Discipline Board, Panel Chair

PUBLICATIONS/SPEECHES/AWARDS

 

Author, Casenote
73 UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY LAW REVIEW 131 (1995)

Author, No Runs. No Hits. One Error: Eliminating Major League Baseball’s Antitrust Exemption Will Not Save The Game
73 UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY LAW REVIEW 73 (1995)

Frequent seminar lecturer on employment and workplace issues for human resource personnel

Michigan Super Lawyers (2014-2026)