Gerald J. Gleeson II

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gleeson@millercanfield.com

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Gerald J. Gleeson II specializes in criminal defense and civil litigation. He has tried nearly 200 jury trials to verdict in both state and federal courts. A former prosecutor, Gerry has handled all types of criminal cases, including murder, assault, criminal sexual conduct, controlled substance, fraud, larceny, arson and racketeering. He has secured numerous acquittals and dismissals on behalf of his clients. He is also well-versed in Michigan's drunk driving laws, including driver's license restoration proceedings.

On the civil side, Gerry handles simple and complex pieces of litigation for both corporate and individual clients. He has litigated cases involving shareholder disputes, trade secret misappropriation, foreclosures, construction liens and various other commercial claims. He recently secured a multi-million dollar verdict for a client in a divorce trial in Genesee County.

Reported + Published Decisions

Cole v Ladbroke Racing Michigan, 241 Mich.App. 1 (200)

Professional Activities

Michigan State Bar Foundation, Fellow
State Bar of Michigan, Professional Standards Division Character & Fitness Committee
Oakland County Bar Association Inns of Court, Board of Directors, 2002-2005
Oakland County Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2008-present; 2008 Chair, Criminal Committee; 2006 Chair, Youth Law Committee
Oakland County Circuit Court Criminal Assignment Committee
National Drug Court Institute, United States Department of Justice, Adult Drug Court Planning Initiative Training Series, 2001
National College of District Attorneys Forensic Evidence Course, 2000
National College of District Attorneys Career Prosecutor Course, 1997

Honors + Awards

Wayne State University Law School, cum laude
Michigan Super Lawyers, General Litigation, 2011, Rising Star 2008-2009
DBusiness Magazine, Top Lawyers, White-Collar Criminal Defense 2011

Teaching Experience

Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Visiting Professor, "Evidence"
Oakland County Police Academy, Instructor, "Civil Law and Court Functions/Courtroom Testimony," (instructed classes biannually in the areas of civil and criminal procedure, preparation of students for testimony in a jury setting), 1997-2005
Oakland County Bar Association, Instructor, "Introduction to Practice: Conduct of Trials" (instructed new attorneys in the trial process as conducted in Oakland County), 2001-present

Publications

"A Rose Is Not A Rose: Misuse of Environmental Statutes and Common Law Theories in Private-Party Litigation," Defense Research Institute, 1993

"Presenting Scientific Issues in the Opening Statement," For the Defense, 1997

"Cooperation: The Key To Early Parole Eligibility in Major Controlled Substance Offense Sentencing," Oakland County Bar Association, 2001

Speeches

"Parole & Commutation Issues," Practical Law Show, Bloomfield Cablevision (Channel 15), September 6-11, 2011

"e-Discovery: No Longer an Option - It's a Rule So Now What?," (Moderator), Oakland County Bar Association, September 2, 2009

"Hiring Foreign Nationals: What You Need To Know," Miller Canfield, Southfield, Michigan, May 12, 2009

"So Your Child is 18 – What Now?" U of D Jesuit High School, October 2006, March 2008; Marian High School, November 2006, February 2009; Troy Community Coalition, April 2007; Rochester/Auburn Hills Community Coalition, May 2007; International Academy, March 2006, March 2008, January 2009; West Bloomfield Community Coalition, March 2008; Waterford Coalition for Youth, June 2008

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