Jim McAskin concentrates his practice in commercial and business litigation. He has successfully represented various commercial clients, including automotive suppliers, franchises, dealerships, lending institutions and medical centers, in state and federal court, and commercial arbitration forums.
Prior to joining Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco, he was an associate at Pretzel & Stouffer in Chicago where he was trained in all aspects of litigation, trial preparation and strategy.
Recent Experience Includes:
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of national provider of homeland security and emergency preparedness on multi-million dollar, 13-count complaint filed by prospective subcontractor
- Obtained an award of $3M on behalf of automotive manufacturing client on summary judgment
- Member of team that won an award of $4M on behalf of re-seller of shipping services involving a breach of contract claim
- Successfully defended dealership against claims of breach of contract, fraud, conversion and violations of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act
- Obtained emergency injunction relief against competing business which resulted in judgment for corporate client
- Successfully represented Tier II automotive supplier in breach of contract claim, which resulted in a $110,000 recovery
- Successfully represented Fortune Global 500 company in breach of requirements contract, which resulted in $85,000 recovery
- Successfully represented manufacturing company in asbestos claims
- Serves as local counsel for franchisor in all Michigan litigation
Bar Admissions:
- Michigan 2009
- Illinois 2005
Education:
- Wayne State University Law School (J.D.2005); The Wayne Law Review, Assistant Editor
- University of Michigan Ann Arbor (B.A.2000)
Professional Associations:
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Member, Oakland County Bar Association
- Associate, Oakland County Bar Association Inns of Court Program
- Member, Chicago Bar Association
Honors & Awards:
- Listed as Rising Star in Business Litigation, Michigan Super Lawyers (2012)
