Service Areas
Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1972
- University of Michigan, B.A.
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Court Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals
- Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court
- Eastern District of Michigan
As a former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Saul A. Green brings an unmatched level of experience and expertise to his current role as a specialist in representing defendants under federal criminal investigation or indictment. He also conducts internal investigations for organizations that believe they are the victims of criminal conduct by either their employees, officers or directors, or from individuals or entities outside the organization. He also advises companies and governmental entities on how to obtain the various forms of disadvantaged business certifications available in Michigan and the United States.
“I have had a wide breadth of high level experience representing government entities and private entities on complex and sensitive matters. The advice is valued because of the quality of the legal analysis, and because of the sound judgment and common sense that comes with it.”
Saul A. Green
Experience
Drawing on his long and distinguished background in government and academia, Saul is widely regarded for his ability to deal with complex and often acrimonious matters. In a number of civil rights disputes between parties with a history of distrust and acrimony, for example, he has skillfully guided the parties to successful resolutions and assisted them in developing a process for future healthy dialogue.
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association, Executive Board 1980-1983
- State Bar of Michigan, Open Justice Commission 1998-present; Task Force on Racial/Ethnic and Gender Issues in the Courts and Legal Profession, Cochairperson 1977-1998; Committee on the Expansion of Under-represented Groups in the Law, Chairman 1988-1994
- Wolverine Bar Association, President 1988-1989; President-elect 1987-1988; Secretary 1986-1987; Newsletter Editor 1986-1991; Board of Directors 1985-1990
- Attorney General's Advisory Committee 1999-2001; Healthcare Fraud Committee 1998-2001; Organized Crime/Violent Crime Subcommittee, 1997-1999; Chairperson, 1999-2001
- Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference, Lifetime Member
- Michigan Supreme Court, Attorney Grievance Commission 1990-1994
Honors + Awards
- American Bar Foundation, Fellow
- State Bar Foundation, Fellow
- State Bar of Michigan, 1999 Champion of Justice Award
- Wolverine Bar Association, 1998 Damon J. Keith Community Spirit Award; 1991 Trailblaizer Award
- D. Augustus Straker Bar Association, 2005 Trailblazer Recipient
- University of Michigan Alumni Association, 1994 Leonard F. Sain Alumni Award; 1989 Distinguished Service Award
- Federal Bar Association, 2002 Wade Hampton McCree, Jr. Award
- Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2007 Lawyer of the Year
- Corp! Magazine, One of Michigan's Most Powerful African-American Leaders 2003; One of Michigan's Top African-American Achievers 2005
- Best Lawyers in America, Criminal Defense 2005-2006, 2006
- Michigan Super Lawyers, Criminal Defense 2006, 2007
Civic, Cultural + Social Activities
- Advocates and Leaders for Police and Community Trust (ALPACT), Chairperson January 1999-2001
- Michigan Alliance against Hate Crimes (MIAAHC), Cochairperson 1988-2001
- University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts, Visiting Committee 1990-1995
- University of Michigan Law School, Visiting Committee 1992-1995
- University of Michigan Alumni Association, President, 2001-2003; President-elect, 2000-2001; Vice President, 1998-1999; Member, Board of Directors 1983-1986
- Commission on Safety and Abuse in American Prison-(VERA), Commissioner, 2005-present
- NAACP, Life Member
Publications
"Staying Put: Presenting a Successful Defense to an International Extradition Request," (Co-author), Michigan International Law, Fall 2003
"Embezzlement: How to prevent it. What to do when it happens," Detroiter, December 2003 (reprinted from Fall 2003 Hot Points)
"Minority Joint Ventures with Foreign Auto Suppliers," Michigan International Lawyer, Volume XIV, No. 3, Fall 2002
"Uniting Against Hate--Michigan's Aggressive Effort to End Hate Crimes through Community Partnerships," (Co-author), Michigan Bar Journal, January 2001
"Unfinished Business: Racial, Ethnic and Gender Issues Still Confront Bench and Bar," (Co-author), Michigan Bar Journal, September 1997
Speeches
"The Hidden Obstacles of Civil Collateral Consequences: Life After Conviction," SBM: Criminal Issues Initiative Program, September 27, 2007
