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James E. DeLine

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James E. DeLine focuses his practice on complex business litigation, counseling automotive suppliers, and antitrust law.

Practice Areas

Antitrust and Trade Regulation

Appeals

Automotive

Automotive Warranty and Supply Chain

Commercial Transactions

Creditors' Rights

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Trade and Professional Associations

Bio

Jim has extensive experience in all phases of state and federal litigation as well as domestic and international arbitrations, making him an ideal problem solver. He regularly counsels clients in contract and UCC matters, automotive supply chain disputes, injunctions, business torts, shareholder rights, creditor’s rights, product liability claims, and appeals. Jim’s recent successes include earning one of the largest annual verdicts in Michigan while representing an international automobile distributor against a global automobile manufacturer, resolving a multi-million dollar contract dispute on behalf of a family-owned manufacturer against a global automotive supplier, and defeating a $48 million breach of contract and fraud claim in an arbitration between foreign and domestic manufacturers. Outside of his busy practice, Jim enjoys traveling with his family and spending time with his two daughters.

credentials

Affiliations

  • State Bar of Michigan, Antitrust, Franchising & Trade Regulation Section 
  • Oakland County Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • American Bar Association
    • Antitrust Section
    • Trial Practice Committee
  • American Bankruptcy Institute

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Michigan
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • United States Supreme Court

Published Cases

  • Wausau Underwriters Ins. Co. v. Vulcan Development, Inc., 323 F.3d 396 (6th Cir. 2003)
  • United States Leather, Inc. v. Mitchell Mfg. Group, Inc., 276 F.3d 782 (6th Cir. 2002)
  • In Re: Garrett Tool & Engineering, Inc., 273 B.R. 123 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2002)
  • UAW-GM Human Resource Center v. KSL Recreation Corp., 228 Mich. App. 486, 579 N.W.2d 411 (1998)

Education

  • Wayne State University Law School, J.D.
    • Wayne Law Review
    • Moot Court National Team
  • University of Michigan, B.A.

Insights & News

October 12, 2022

Kerr Russell Obtains Dismissal of Claims on Behalf of Client

Kerr Russell prevails in federal litigation over employee non-compete agreements.

September 14, 2022

Changing Suppliers in These Changing Times

Four steps for manufacturers to avoid legal pitfalls of re-sourcing supply Disruptions in the supply chain are leading manufacturers to seek alternate sources, often involving termination of a contract, which can lead to a number of legal pitfalls. James DeLine recently recently outlined how manufacturers can avoid these pitfalls to ensure a smooth transition for DBusiness.

April 23, 2020

Jim DeLine Discusses Suppliers' Rights on OESA's Automotive Insiders Podcast

OESA recently launched a new podcast, Automotive Insiders, and Kerr Russell attorney Jim DeLine was their second guest. Listen as Jim shares top lessons that can help today’s suppliers manage their resumption of production during and after this pandemic.

March 17, 2020

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Business Continuity:  A Message to Our Community, Clients and Friends

Kerr Russell is committed to its community, clients and people. As the world navigates through the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we want to assure you that Kerr Russell is committed to supporting our community, clients and people as effectively as we have through every other crisis our Nation has encountered over our firm’s nearly 150-year history. Our firm is fully operational: We have made sure that our lawyers and staff are able to safely and effectively serve our clients’ needs and continue operations on an uninterrupted basis. Most of our people

November 15, 2019

19 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized as DBusiness Top Lawyers for 2020

A total of 19 lawyers from Kerr Russell are named as dBusiness Magazine 2020 Top Lawyers. The attorneys are selected through a peer review process.  dBusiness polled 19,000 attorneys across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston Counties.

June 12, 2019

Kerr Russell Attorneys Prevail in Arbitration Defeating a $48 Million Claim

Kerr Russell attorneys, James E. DeLine and Matthew L. Powell, prevailed in arbitration by defeating a part supplier's $48 million claim against a Tier 1 automotive client.  The two also obtained an award of $2.4 million in damages against the supplier.

June 11, 2019

Attorney James E. DeLine to Speak at the Central States Bankruptcy Workshop

The American Bankruptcy Institute's (ABI) Central States Bankruptcy Workshop is June 13-15, 2019.  Kerr Russell attorney, James E. DeLine will be speaking on effective client interviews, deposition strategies, techniques and more.

October 29, 2018

Attorneys William Blasses and James DeLine Prevail at Trial on a Claim of Non-dischargeability on Behalf of a Creditor

Kerr Russell attorneys William Blasses and James DeLine prevailed at trial on a claim of non-dischargeability on behalf of a creditor who was owed over $370,000.

September 20, 2018

Kerr Russell recognizes our 2018 dbusiness Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit honorees

Kerr Russell recognizes this year’s dbusiness Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit honorees - 21 attorneys, many for multiple practice areas.

March 24, 2018

Kerr Russell, James DeLine added as Legal Counsel for Original Equipment Suppliers Association's Tooling Council

Kerr Russell is pleased to announce that James DeLine will begin serving as the Legal Counsel for OESA’s Tooling Council beginning March 28.

January 29, 2018

Jim DeLine serves as an editor of ABA's recently published Antitrust Class Actions Handbook, Second Edition

Congratulations to Jim DeLine, member, who served as an editor of the American Bar Association's recently published Antitrust Class Actions Handbook, Second Edition. Jim also worked on the first edition. From the preface: "The Global Private Litigation Committee and the Trial Practice Committee of the Section of Antitrust Law are pleased to present this Handbook on Antitrust Class Actions, Second Edition.

January 26, 2018

Download Kerr Russell's updated firm brochure and overview of services

Kerr Russell is proud of Detroit. We are proud to have had a seat at the table here since 1874. Our exceptional attorneys understand the unique challenges facing business leaders. Our legal solutions are prompt, accurate, economical, and focused around your needs in every area. We know Michigan business like the back of our hands.

December 18, 2017

Kerr Russell team makes holiday donations to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Wigs 4 Kids, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor, and Children's Hospital of Michigan

One of our traditions here at Kerr Russell is to hold a holiday raffle to benefit three local charities as well as to conduct a toy drive for local children. This year's raffle (many of the beautiful and festive prizes picture here) raised a record total of $3,450 which will be divided equally among three organizations: Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc., and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor.

November 30, 2017

Merry and bright ... Kerr Russell welcomes the holiday season

It's a time to celebrate, reflect and remember. However you mark the holidays, we hope your days are filled with warmth and thankfulness, good times, and endless cheer. As another year draws to a close, we at Kerr Russell are grateful to you. You give purpose to our work and add meaning to our relationships. Your trust is a cherished gift. Enjoy these images as we get our offices ready to celebrate the holiday season. Design by Mandy Lark of Lark Interior Design.

November 16, 2017

Culture of Connection - new Kerr Russell ad to appear in Michigan Lawyers Weekly and dbusiness

Kerr Russell introduces the second ad in the new "Est. in Detroit 1874" series: "A culture of connection." The piece emphasizes the firm's 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. "We are relationship focused. We know our people and our clients are the lifeblood of our firm."

November 3, 2017

Kerr Russell launches new advertising in upcoming issues of dbusiness and Crain's Detroit

With this month's issue of dbusiness, focused on Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, Kerr Russell launches its new brand advertising with "A Track Record of Results." Working with Identity Public Relations and Marketing, Kerr Russell's marketing team developed the creative to emphasize the firm's longstanding place in Detroit's legal and business history.

November 1, 2017

Kerr Russell ranked in the 2018 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 17 practice areas

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, announce the "Best Law Firms" rankings.

August 10, 2017

A culture of giving

If you want to know how a firm can thrive for over 140 years in a city that has faced considerable challenges, walk through the door of Kerr Russell’s suite on the 25th floor of the Detroit Center and get a feel for the people.

March 9, 2017

James E. DeLine obtains victory in Michigan Court of Appeals in auto supply chain dispute

On March 21, 2017, Kerr Russell attorney James DeLine obtained a unanimous victory in the Michigan Court of Appeals in a supply chain dispute.

November 10, 2016

DeLine and Sneyd prevail in issue of first impression in auto supplier dispute pending in Wayne County Business Court

On November 28, 2016, the Wayne County Circuit Court’s Business Court ruled in favor of an auto supplier represented by James DeLine and Max Sneyd.

February 11, 2015

James E. DeLine authors article in the February, 2015 OESA Legal Corner "Five Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Next NDA"

Does your company’s standard non-disclosure agreement (NDA) truly protect your confidential information or is it missing something? An NDA is a legally binding contract, so it deserves the same scrutiny as other legal documents. A poorly drafted NDA can spawn litigation or worse – cause competitive harm to your organization.

November 16, 2012

Jim DeLine authors "The ABC's of Incorporating Your T&C's Into Your Agreements"

Chances are that you have invested time and money in developing a comprehensive set of standard terms and conditions tailored for your business. But have you thought about how to incorporate those terms and conditions (T&Cs) into your agreements? If not, you should consider three main opportunities to incorporate your T&Cs.

Representative Matters

Contract and UCC disputes

Automotive supply chain disputes

Injunctions

Product liability litigation

Business disputes

Antitrust

Shareholder rights

Creditor’s rights

State and federal appeals

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