Steven Ribiat concentrates his practice in business litigation and arbitration for corporate clients including extensive experience in: shareholder and contract disputes, professional liability and disciplinary proceedings, entity disputes, foreclosures and workouts, financial services and securities. Prior to joining BWST, Mr. Ribiat was a shareholder and Board of Director member at Butzel Long.
Recent Experience Includes:
- Obtained $17M judgment in international financial institution case
- Counseled advisors to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles of England’s Royal Family concerning claims brought against them
- Obtained a $9M arbitration award for a corporation on its malpractice claims against its former actuary
- Obtained dismissal of Plaintiff’s RICO and fraud claims in worker’s compensation case
- Obtained summary judgment in multiple-defendant mortgage case
- Successfully represented clients in Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission investigation
- Obtained favorable ruling and summary judgment in favor of one of the nation’s largest title insurance company
Education
- Wayne State University (J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 1991)
- Oxford Sommerville College (Summer Program, 1989)
- University of Michigan (B.A., 1988)
Professional Associations
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- Member, State Bar of Michigan’s Professional Ethics Committee (2005-present)
- Appointment, State Bar of Michigan’s Task Force on Attorney-Client Privilege
- Member, Federal Bar Association
- Member, Oakland Bar Association