Aaron V. Burrell

Aaron V. Burrell is a Michigan business lawyer and Member whose practice centers on complex commercial litigation, corporate strategy, investigations, and appellate advocacy. He represents companies in business tort disputes, governance matters, and enterprise-level litigation. His work includes labor and employment matters involving discrimination claims, unfair labor practices, employment agreements, and collective bargaining. He advises minority-owned businesses on formation, certification, governance, and joint ventures.

Aaron earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and a B.A., with distinction, from the University of Michigan. He later earned an M.S.A. from Central Michigan University and an M.A. from Belhaven University. During law school, he served as an assistant articles editor for the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review. His academic background supports detailed legal research, advocacy, business analysis, and strategic counseling.

Aaron has served as lead counsel in successful matters before the Sixth Circuit, Michigan Supreme Court, and Michigan Court of Appeals. He has prevailed in arbitrations for an automotive manufacturer and defended employers against discrimination claims. His experience includes contract disputes, fraudulent inducement claims, corporate director disputes, joint ventures, and MBE certification matters. He advises companies on corporate risk, employment issues, and complex commercial disputes.

Aaron V. Burrell serves as co-chair of his firm’s Diversity Committee and has held leadership positions across several bar organizations. He became president of the Oakland County Bar Association in 2026. His recognition includes Chambers USA, The Legal 500 United States, Michigan Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers in America. His practice combines litigation experience, appellate advocacy, employment counseling, and business insight when addressing significant corporate legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Dickinson Wright PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, National Bar Association
• Member, Oakland County Bar Association
• Member, Detroit Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Wolverine Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Belhaven University
  Master of Arts (MA)
• Central Michigan University
  Master of Science in Administration (MSA)
• Columbia International University
  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• The University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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