Overview
Louis F. Ronayne is an Associate practicing in Butzel’s Detroit office. Mr. Ronayne focuses his practice primarily in the areas of commercial litigation, including emergency litigation and actions for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, and real estate litigation. In addition, Mr. Ronayne is an appellate practitioner, with vast experience in the Michigan Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. He also advises companies in regulated industries in actions involving the State of Michigan and local units of government.
He is a former judicial law clerk for Michigan Supreme Court Justice Brian K. Zahra and research attorney for the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Mr. Ronayne received his law degree, magna cum laude, from the Michigan State University College of Law in 2017. While there, he received several academic accolades, including completion of the college’s Trial Practice Institute, where he was the recipient of the Walter E. Oberer Scholarship. He also served as Executive Editor of the college’s former Journal of Business and Securities Law. He received his undergraduate degree, cum laude, in 2014 from Adrian College, where was a goaltender on the ice hockey team.
Mr. Ronayne resides in Livingston County with his wife, daughter and two dogs.
Primary Practice Areas
All Related Practice Areas
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Business & Commercial Litigation
- Appellate Law
- Appellate Specialty Team
- Real Estate Litigation
- Automotive Industry Team
- Cannabis Law Specialty Team
- Construction
- Construction Litigation
- Construction Specialty Team
- Government Relations and Regulatory Specialty Team
- Real Estate
Credentials
Education
Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
Adrian College, B.A., cum laude
Admissions
- Michigan
- United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Awards & Recognitions
Awards & Recognitions
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2023