Butzel Adds Attorney Specializing in Civil and Commercial Litigation
TROY, Mich. – Butzel continues to grow with the addition of commercial litigation attorney Ryan C. Plecha. He represents clients in a broad spectrum of legal disputes in a variety of industries. Plecha’s fundamental belief is that law is a service-oriented profession, and accordingly, he is committed to delivering excellent representation through trust and teamwork to secure favorable results.
Throughout his career, Plecha has strategically navigated a vast array of complex, high-stakes legal matters, including cases of national significance. He is a trusted advocate when it comes to bet-the-company litigation, high-profile contract negotiations and disputes, shareholder and member conflicts, intricate construction disputes, and real estate matters.
His record includes successfully representing franchisors in arbitration proceedings against franchisees and litigating construction disputes with precision and skill. Additionally, Plecha has served as local counsel for matters pending in state and federal courts on behalf of some of the nation’s largest and most respected law firms.
He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan – Business Law and Litigation Sections; Oakland County Bar Association – Member and Life Fellow; Federal Bar Association – Eastern District of Michigan Chapter; Detroit Bar Association – Member and Fellow; and, Detroit Bar Foundation – Trustee, 2018-2021, to name a few.
Plecha has been recognized consistently by respected legal publications for his experience in business and civil litigation.
His honors include Michigan Lawyers Weekly – Go to Lawyer – Business Litigation, 2023; Michigan Lawyers Weekly – Up & Coming Lawyers, 2014; Michigan Super Lawyers – Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, 2022-2024; Michigan Super Lawyers – Rising Stars – Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, 2013-2021; Crain’s Detroit Business – 40 Under 40 Honoree, 2015; DBusiness – Top Lawyers – Litigation – Commercial, 2016; DBusiness – Legal Eagles Honoree, 2015; and Detroit Bar Association – Barristers President’s Award, 2015.
Notably, Plecha is Martindale-Hubbell – AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated.
Plecha earned a J.D., magna cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and a B.A., cum laude, from Kalamazoo College.
