Thomas M. Schehr

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Tom Schehr is an experienced commercial litigator, highly regarded for his vigorous advocacy and keen judgment in handling business, financial services, and health care disputes.

Tom litigates in federal and state courts as well as in arbitration. His matters often involve substantial risk and potential reputational harm. Clients rely on his careful analysis of the facts and law and his thorough understanding of their objectives, confident he will engage in courtroom battles on their behalf to deliver the best possible result. He is frequently appointed as a special master and retained as an arbitrator and mediator, demonstrating the respect he has earned from judges and opposing counsel. Tom also serves on Dykema’s Executive Board.

Tom has honed his excellent judgment throughout his legal career, beginning as a federal law clerk. Among the many successful outcomes he has obtained for his clients since then are:

  • million-dollar victories following jury trials and arbitration in business disputes;
  • successful defense judgments following trials in trade secret, real estate, and breach of contract actions; and
  • favorable results in health care disputes involving administrative agency proceedings and medical staff matters.

Tom has also won appeals for financial services industry clients in important cases before the Michigan Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. 

Tom has a strong track record filing dispositive motions to secure wins at the earliest possible stage of litigation, achieving efficient outcomes for his clients. 

Because of his credibility, fairness, and judgment, Tom also acts as a neutral, helping parties resolve their differences through alternative dispute resolution.

At the beginning of every case, I obtain a thorough understanding of the client's goals and then work diligently to achieve them.
    • Wayne State University, J.D., cum laude, Order of the Coif
    • Michigan State University, B.A.
  • Bar Admissions

    • Michigan, 1997
  • Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
    • Named a “Leader in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2023

    • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation, 2013-Present

    • Recognized in Michigan Super Lawyers® for Business Litigation, 2013-Present
    • Named a Top Lawyer by dbusiness Magazine for Commercial Litigation, 2015 & 2018
    • Named a Michigan Leading Lawyer in the area of Commercial Litigation Law by the Leading Lawyers Network, 2014-2017

    • Past President, Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, 2014-2015
    • Co-Chair, Financial Institutions Committee, State Bar of Michigan Business Law Section
    • Life Fellow and Michigan Fellows Co-Chair, American Bar Foundation
    • American Arbitration Association: Certified Commercial Arbitrator
    • American Health Law Association: Approved AHLA Neutral/Arbitrator

    • Local Rules Advisory Committee of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, 2006-2012
    • Fellow, Oakland County Bar Foundation
    • Law Clerk, Honorable Avern Cohn, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, 1997-1999

Latest News and Insights

Press Releases1.24.24

Dykema Announces Executive Board Appointments

Dykema announced that the firm has selected six members to serve on its Executive Board for a three…

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Press Releases11.6.23

Thomas Schehr Named A “Leader in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Tom Schehr was selected by Michigan…

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Press Releases8.17.23

194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 194 of its attorneys, in multiple practice…

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