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Education
University of Michigan, B.A.
  with distinction
University of Michigan, J.D.
  cum laude

Admitted to Practice
U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Michigan  1997

Experience

Mr. Jeffers has experience in complex business disputes for both plaintiffs and defendants, at trial and appellate levels of state and federal courts, as well as other forms of alternative dispute resolution. His practice focuses on commercial matters and class actions, with a particular emphasis on automotive OEM/supplier disputes, antitrust and other unfair trade practice claims, and franchise and distributorship cases. Mr. Jeffers also has significant expertise with insurance company insolvencies and insurance guaranty fund laws. He has successfully represented clients in many areas of litigation, including:

• Numerous class actions, including antitrust and unfair trade practices, petroleum marketing, equipment leasing, and environmental contamination claims

• Automotive (OEM, Tier 1 and Tier 2) pricing and supply disputes

• Commercial foreclosure and other lending disputes

• Insurance company insolvencies, guaranty fund issues and other insurance coverage and indemnity disputes

• Warranty and product defect claims

• Fraud, tortious interference, and other business torts

Publications

• "Contractual Supply Disputes in the Automotive Industry: Lessons Learned," The Michigan Business Law Journal Vol.26 No.2  (Summer 2006)

Professional Associations

• American Bar Association

• Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association: Board of Directors (2007-present); President of Barristers Section (2006-2007)

Civic and Cultural Involvements

• Member, Class XXX, Leadership Detroit program, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce