Charles E. Barbieri

Practice Details

• Firm Information
  Position

  Shareholder

  Firm Name

  Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.
• Representative Cases & Transactions
  Cases

  Experience: Representative Matters
  Represented manufacturer in the defense against a subrogation claim
  prosecution of a separate counterclaim relating to a fire resulting in nearly $100 million in damages.
  Assisted trade organization in drafting
  offering testimony on beneficial use reform legislation.
  Assisted a development company in acquiring a 600,000 square foot building
  nearby properties that was later used for new manufacturing. Assisted in minimizing the liability for environmental issues, securing Brownfield reimbursement for environmental expenses
  carrying out corrective action activities.
  Provided counsel to a public authority in acquisition of additional sewer capacity
  participated in expansion of existing sewer facility that cost more than $100 million. Negotiated related agreements.
  Successfully argued in Michigan Supreme Court that residents surrounding former solvent distribution business could not bring property damage claims merely because they lived in the vicinity of the business unless their properties were actually contaminated.
  Obtained directed verdict in a libel suit against a news columnist who reported about a local service firm that charged excessive fees. Successfully defended appeal.