John Sier heads the firm's commercial litigation practice. With nearly two decades of experience, Mr. Sier concentrates his practice on dispute avoidance and resolution of commercial, healthcare and construction contract issues.
Mr. Sier is licensed to practice law in Michigan, Iowa, the U.S. District Courts of Eastern and Western Michigan, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Sier is committed to helping businesses resolve their legal disputes without costly and time-consuming litigation, and has received certification as a mediator from the Institute of Continuing Legal Education.
In addition to his distinguished legal practice, Mr. Sier is active in a variety of professional organizations. He also serves as Director of Christian Legal Aid of Southeastern Michigan and Emeritus Director of the Catholic Lawyers Society.
Mr. Sier was named a Michigan Super Lawyer in 2007-2009. Only five percent of the attorneys in the state are named Super Lawyers.
He is AV Peer Review Rated by LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell. The AV Peer Review rating is the highest rating allowed. It attests to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics, and reflects the confidential opinions of the Bar and the Judiciary.
Mr. Sier received his J.D., as well as an M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications, from Drake University Law School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communications from Loyola University in Chicago.
Professional Memberships:
Emeritus Director, Catholic Lawyers Society, 2002-2007
President, Catholic Lawyers Society, 1999-2001
Legal Advisory Committee Member, Associated General Contractors, Detroit Chapter
Member, American Institute of Architects
Construction Panel of Neutrals Member, American Arbitration Association
Certified Construction Documents Technologist, Construction Specifications Institute
Secretary, Board of Directors and Government Affairs Committee, Building Owners and Managers Association of Metropolitan Detroit, 2002-2005
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Member, Defense Research Institute
Communications/Editorial Committee Member, Construction Owners Association of America, 2003-2005
Construction and Design Strategic Industry Group, Engineering Society of Detroit
Michigan Super Lawyer, Construction Litigation, 2007