Richard T. "Rich" Hewlett
Recognized since 2014
Novi, Michigan
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation - Construction
Rich is a partner in the trial law group where the focus of his practice is on construction law and litigation, business litigation, contracts and sports law. Rich has extensive experience with construction claims, complex business litigation and a variety of contract related matters. Rich's experience includes handling shareholder disputes, copyright and trademark litigation and licensing arrangements. He also has extensive experience representing sports and entertainment clients, and in performing internal investigations.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: rthewlett@varnumlaw.com
- Lawyer Page: https://www.varnumlaw.com/people/richard-t-hewlett
Location
- 39500 High Pointe Boulevard, Suite 350
Novi, MI 48375
Education
- Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., graduated 1988
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
Affiliations
- American Bar Association - Member
- Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Ann Arbor Program, 2003 - 2004
- Federal Bar Association - Member
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Jackson Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes, Recruitment Committee, Celebrity Chairperson. 1999 - 2006; Ann Arbor Walk to Cure, 2005 - present
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Southeast Michigan, Board member, 2010 - present; Corporate Development Subcommittee, 2009 - present
- Northville High School Football Parent Association - Board Member, 2010 - present
- Oakland County Bar Association - Member
- State Bar of Michigan - Litigation Section
- The University of Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center and JDRF Swinto Cure Diabetes Golf Outing - Host, 2008 - present
- Washtenaw County Bar Association - Member
- Youth and Little League Football, Basketball, Soccer and Baseball Coach - 1998 - 2009
Headquarters:
Grand Rapids, Michigan
97 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
20 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Construction, Ann Arbor (2022)
- Litigation - Construction, Ann Arbor (2020)
- Litigation - Construction, Ann Arbor (2018)
- Litigation - Construction, Ann Arbor (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
Awards:
- Martindale-Hubbell Rating, AV® Preeminent™
Publications
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