Todd Holleman is a member of Miller Johnson’s Litigation Section. His practice is focused on Commercial and Appellate matters in state and federal courts. Todd has the ability to isolate issues that get the court’s attention and make concise and persuasive arguments that a court finds convincing and he obtains results efficiently.

Litigation

Todd has specific expertise in defending large publicly held corporations and their officers and directors against class action and individual claims by shareholders in connection with mergers or acquisitions or the purchase or sale of securities as well as prosecuting and defending against claims for minority shareholder oppression arising from smaller closely held companies.

In addition, Todd has extensive experience representing domestic and foreign companies and individuals in commercial disputes. He has pursued and defended against claims related to complex business contracts covering a wide variety of subject matter, including automotive supply agreements governed by the Uniform Commercial Code, and he regularly defends against and pursues claims for the payment of sales commissions.

Professional Affiliations, Activities and Honors

Todd’s professional affiliations and activities include: American Bar Association Section of Litigation 1999-Present: Membership and Marketing, Co-Chair; Social Media Committee, Co-Chair 2014-Present; Advance Planning Leadership Committee 2010-2013; Appellate Practice Committee, Co-Chair 2007-2010. Federal Bar Association, 2008-present. State Bar of Michigan, 1999-present. State Bar of Ohio, 2005-present. State Bar of Illinois, 2012-present. State Bar of Wisconsin, 2018-present. Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, 2005-present; Inns of Court 2012. Securities Industry and Financial Market Association.

Todd’s professional honors include: State Bar of Michigan Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2021. Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Securities, 2013-present. Michigan Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2013-present. American Bar Foundation, Fellow. Michigan State Bar Association, Fellow. BTI Client Service All-Star Team, 2013. Michigan Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2008. Michigan’s Lawyers Weekly, named one of five “2004 Up and Coming Lawyers.”

Todd served as a Law Clerk for Michigan Supreme Court Justice Marilyn J. Kelly, 1999-2000. Additionally, Todd served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Lawrence P. Zatkoff, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in 1998.

Publications and Presentations

A full list of Todd’s publications, articles, and presentations can be found here.

Community Activity

Todd has served on the Novi Christian Academy/Franklin Road Christian School school board since 2009.

Education

Todd graduated with his Juris Doctorate, Summa Cum Laude, from Wayne State University Law School. While in law school he served as Assistant Editor of the Wayne Law Review 1998 through 1999. Todd received his B.B.A., magna cum laude, from Grand Valley State University. Todd is admitted to practice in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin.