TROY, Mich., Oct. 10, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- William H. Horton has been named as a 2017 Best Lawyer in America in the area of Commercial Litigation.
Mr. Horton is a Managing Director of Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. and Chair of the Business Litigation Section. Mr. Horton primarily practices in the areas of business and commercial disputes, employment law, and real estate cases. Many cases are related to the automobile industry.
Mr. Horton is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, the foremost national organization to certify trial skills.
In business litigation, he has tried numerous shareholder disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of non-competition agreements, and other competitive disputes. He represents clients’ licensure, protection and litigation surrounding a number of software and intellectual property developments. Prior to practicing law, he was involved in software development.
Mr. Horton has an “AV” Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest ranking by peers for general ethical standards and legal ability. He has been recognized as Best Lawyer in America, peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, as “Top Lawyer “ by dbusiness and Super Lawyer 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Mr. Horton received his B.A. from Oakland University and his J.D. from Michigan State University Detroit College of Law.
Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. ranks as the 12th largest law firm in Michigan. Founded over 40 years ago and located in Troy, Michigan, Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. is a full service law firm with 66 attorneys. GMH has been recognized as a Top Tier Law Firm in the United States by U.S. News and World Report. Additional recognitions include Crain’s Detroit Business Cool Place to Work and Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
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