William H. Horton
Board of Directors – chair of the Business and Commercial Litigation Section
Curriculum vitae
EXPERIENCE
Bill is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, the foremost national organization to certify trial skills.
In business litigation, Bill has tried numerous shareholder disputes, claims of misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of non-competition agreements, and other competitive disputes.
Bill has been involved in the licensure, protection, and litigation surrounding a number of software and other intellectual property developments. He is the former Chairperson of the State Bar Information Technology Law Section.
Bill became involved in a lake access dispute many years ago and has since handled dozens of cases involving riparian rights in many trial courts, the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court.
Bill has an “AV” Peer Review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest ranking by peers for ethical standards and legal ability.
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EXPERIENCE
Bill is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, the foremost national organization to certify trial skills.
In business litigation, Bill has tried numerous shareholder disputes, claims of misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of non-competition agreements, and other competitive disputes.
Bill has been involved in the licensure, protection, and litigation surrounding a number of software and other intellectual property developments. He is the former Chairperson of the State Bar Information Technology Law Section.
Bill became involved in a lake access dispute many years ago and has since handled dozens of cases involving riparian rights in many trial courts, the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court.
Bill has an “AV” Peer Review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest ranking by peers for ethical standards and legal ability.
Practice Areas
• Automotive
• Health Care & Medical Malpractice Defense
EDUCATION
• Michigan State University Detroit College of Law, J.D.
Admitted to Practice
• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
• Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Tribal Court
Memberships
Distinctions
Peer Reviewed
best lawyers: Recognized since 2011
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2006 – 2023
top lawyers: Recognized since 2010
top attorney
Recognized since 2014
Michigan’s ‘Go To Lawyers’ for Business Law
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Lawsuit against Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac may give state millions
Michigan's school aid fund could get a windfall of up to $100 million, and 82 of Michigan's 83 counties could collectively claim millions more under a judge's ruling last week that mortgage giants... William Horton
Bill Horton of Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. representing Midland County Wins Verdict vs. Blues
Midland County has won a $933,052 jury verdict against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan over allegations that it billed the county hidden fees to administer its health benefits. The Dec. 17 verdict is the latest in a wave of lawsuits and judgments across the state...