William H. "Bill" Horton

William H. "Bill" Horton


Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.

Recognized since 2011

Troy, Michigan

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions

Litigation - Real Estate

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Experience

Mr. Horton has been trying lawsuits for over 25 years. He primarily practices in the areas of business and commercial disputes, employment law, and real estate cases. Many cases are related to the automobile industry.

Bill is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, the foremost national organization to certify trial skills.

In business litigation, Bill has tried numerous shareholder disputes, claims of misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of non-competition agreements, and other competitive disputes.

Bill has been involved in the licensure, protection and litigation surrounding a number of software and other intellectual property developments. Prior to practicing law, he was involved in software development.

Mr. Horton became involved in a lake access dispute by accident over 15 years ago and has since handled dozens of cases involving riparian rights in many trial courts, the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court.

Bill was the Managing Editor of the Law Review while in law school, is the former Chairperson of the State Bar of Michigan Computer Law Section, has written a number of articles, and is a frequent speaker.

Mr. Horton has an “AV” Peer Review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest ranking by peers for general ethical standards and legal ability.

Practice Areas
  • Automotive
  • Employment and Labor
  • Litigation
  • Licensure Protection
  • Software Litigation
  • Riparian Rights
    Education
    • Oakland University, B.A.
    • Michigan State University Detroit College of Law, J.D.
      Admitted to Practice
      • Michigan 1980
      • U.S. Supreme Court
      • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
      • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
      • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
      • U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
      • Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Tribal Court

Contact & Links
Location
  • Columbia Center, Tenth Floor
    101 West Big Beaver Road
    Troy, MI 48084-5280
Education
  • Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., graduated 1980
Bar Admissions
  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Real Estate
Awards:
  • "AV" Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest ranking by peers for general ethical standards and legal ability
  • U.S News - Best Lawyers 2010-2016
  • Michigan Super Lawyer
  • dBusiness Top Lawyer
  • Recognized as a Top Attorney in Michigan by the New York Times

Publications

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