Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Complex Litigation
We deliver first-class legal services comparable to a large law firm with more responsive and personalized attention to each client's unique needs. Our firm was formed by Bruce Clark and Chris Michie, former litigation partners at Dechert LLP, an international law firm. With decades of combined experience, we represent Fortune 50 companies, start-ups, and individuals in complex commercial disputes, product liability cases, and class actions. Our approach combines the excellence of traditional large-firm practice with cost-effective efficiency through strategic staffing and competitive billing rates.We maintain strong relationships with local counsel across jurisdictions to provide comprehensive representation. Our attorneys have lectured at Rutgers Law School, authored publications on product liability issues, and earned recognition in legal directories like Benchmark Litigation. We prioritize timely communication, tailored solutions, and maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct while serving clients in New Jersey and nationwide.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Product Liability
Class Action Defense
Appellate Litigation
Pre-Litigation Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience from former international law firm partners
- Our team provides personalized attention while maintaining large-firm quality standards
- We implement competitive billing rates with efficient staffing assignments
- Our attorneys have lectured at Rutgers Law School and authored legal publications
- We maintain strong relationships with local counsel across multiple jurisdictions
Services
Commercial Litigation
We represent clients in complex commercial disputes involving contract interpretation, business torts, and corporate governance matters. Our attorneys have handled cases for Fortune 50 companies and emerging businesses across multiple industries. We focus on strategic case management through all phases of litigation including discovery, motions practice, trial, and appellate advocacy while maintaining cost-effective solutions.
Product Liability
Our firm defends manufacturers and distributors in product liability cases involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer products. We handle individual claims and mass tort litigation with experience in class action defense. Our attorneys develop comprehensive defense strategies addressing regulatory compliance, expert testimony challenges, and settlement negotiations while maintaining aggressive trial readiness.
Class Action Defense
We specialize in defending consumer fraud and product liability class actions in state and federal courts. Our attorneys have successfully challenged class certification and obtained dismissals in complex litigation. We develop tailored defense strategies addressing ascertainability requirements, standing issues, and damages methodologies while providing cost-effective representation through strategic staffing.
Appellate Litigation
Our firm handles appellate matters in state and federal courts with a focus on preserving trial court victories and correcting adverse rulings. We develop persuasive legal arguments through comprehensive research and writing while maintaining strategic continuity from trial through appeal. Our attorneys have briefed and argued appeals in multiple jurisdictions including the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Pre-Litigation Counseling
We provide proactive legal advice to help clients avoid disputes through contract drafting, compliance programs, and risk management strategies. Our attorneys conduct internal investigations and develop litigation avoidance plans while maintaining confidentiality. We work closely with clients to resolve potential issues before they escalate into formal litigation through strategic negotiations and alternative dispute resolution.
People
Bruce Clark
Attorney
Bruce Clark has over 25 years of experience in commercial disputes and complex civil litigation. He represents clients in product liability, healthcare, and consumer fraud cases with a focus on efficient case management and cost-effective solutions.
Christopher J. Michie
Attorney
Christopher Michie specializes in complex litigation with extensive experience in consumer class actions and product liability cases. He has represented clients in state and federal courts nationwide and served as in-house counsel for international corporations.
Questions
What areas of law does Clark Michie specialize in?
Clark Michie focuses on commercial litigation, product liability, class action defense, appellate litigation, and pre-litigation counseling for corporations and individuals.
What makes Clark Michie different from other law firms?
Our firm combines international law firm experience with personalized service through strategic staffing and competitive billing rates while maintaining large-firm quality standards.
Do you handle cases outside New Jersey?
Yes, we represent clients in multiple jurisdictions across the U.S. through established relationships with local counsel in various states.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have over 25 years of combined experience from international law firms, including Dechert LLP, with recognition in legal directories like Benchmark Litigation.
How do you approach client communication?
We prioritize timely information sharing and personalized attention to address each client's specific problems and goals throughout the legal process.
