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Thomas R. Meagher

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313 South Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933
T 517.371.8161
F 517.371.8200

Overview

Tom Meagher is a litigator and appellate practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in state and federal trial and appellate courts. He concentrates his practice on the defense of employment lawsuits, zoning, land use and commercial litigation and appeals. His cases include issues involving Federal and State of Michigan constitutional law, civil rights, statutory claims and business disputes. 

Tom handles appeals for a variety of clients in a wide range of cases. He also serves as a case evaluator throughout the state. He has argued in the Michigan Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.

Honors & Recognitions

Theodore Swift Civility Award, Ingham County Bar Association, 2022

AV® Preeminent™ Martindale-Hubbell

Best Lawyers® in America - Commercial Litigation, 2013-2025

2010 Service Award from the Hmong-American Association for 15 years of pro bono services

2005 Attorney of the Year, Michigan Participating Plan (State-Wide Municipal Insurer)

Education

Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1981, magna cum laude

American Graduate School of International Management, M.I.M., 1989

Michigan State University, B.A., 1978, Honors College, with high honors

Bar and Court Admissions

Michigan

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

U.S. Supreme Court