Richard T. "Rich" Hewlett

Richard T. "Rich" Hewlett


Varnum LLP

Recognized since 2014

Novi, Michigan

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Construction Law

Litigation - Construction

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Construction
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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.

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

Varnum LLP
Headquarters: Grand Rapids, Michigan

97 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Construction
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™

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