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| A founding member and shareholder of the firm, Mr. Phifer also serves as the firm's managing director. Mr. Phifer’s practice focuses in the areas of insurance and ERISA issues, as well as general commercial litigation and internal corporate investigations. Additionally, Mr. Phifer has extensive experience in litigating and mediating issues involving governance of ecclesiastical organizations. His wide-ranging litigation experience encompasses expertise in the federal arena culminating in several seminal cases published in the federal reporters. In addition to his firm responsibilities, he is a certified mediator in Wayne County and a frequent lecturer for the American Bar Association and various community organizations. Mr. Phifer has also served as a state court-appointed receiver. An active member of the American Bar Association, Mr. Phifer has presented on life insurance and law office management issues. He served as a vice chairman of the ABA’s Life Insurance Subcommittee and as the associate editor for the ABA’s Tort & Insurance Law Journal. As an Adjunct Professor at the University of Detroit School of Law, Mr. Phifer gave instruction in legal writing and research. He has also conducted seminars and classes in various aspects of insurance law. Mr. Phifer is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and the University of Detroit School of Law. He was admitted to the practice of law in 1975. |
Educational Background
- Law School
J.D., 1975
University of Detroit School of Law
Detroit, Michigan
- Undergraduate School
Bachelor of Science, 1968
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan
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Professional Experience
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Phifer & White, P.C.
Shareholder, 1981-Present
University of Detroit School of Law
Adjunct Professor, 1980-81
Mercy College
Instructor, Legal Assistant Program, 1991-92
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Practice Areas
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ERISA Litigation
Commercial and Real Estate Transactions
Commercial and Real Estate Litigation |
Bar Admissions
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Professional Activities
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National Bar Association
American Bar Association
Wolverine Bar Association
American Bar Association Tort & Insurance Law Journal, Associate Editor
Defense Research Institute
American Bar Association's Life Insurance Subcommittee of Torts and Insurance,
Past Vice-Chairman
Mediator, Wayne County
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Civic, Cultural and Social Activities |
Corinthian Baptist Church, Trustee and Mentor
Co-Developer in the Renovation of the Annis Furs Building
Frequent Lecturer for the American Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education, and various Community Organizations |
| Honors |
| Michigan State Bar Foundation, Fellow |
| Reported Cases |
Lewis v. Seventh Day Adventist Lake Region Conference, 978 F.2d 940 (1992)
Edwards v. Flagstar Bank, 109 F. Supp. 2d 691 (2000)
Sangster v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., 54 F. Supp. 2d 708 (1999)
Walker v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., 24 F. Supp. 2d 775 (1997)
Donaldson v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. 812 F. Supp. 103 (1993) |
| Speeches |
Law Office Management Issues, American Bar Association
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