Anthony F. Caffrey III

Anthony F. Caffrey III is a senior attorney at Cardelli Lanfear Law in Troy, Michigan. He handles civil litigation in trial and appellate courts, including personal injury, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and business disputes. His experience includes general negligence, product liability, construction matters, Michigan No-Fault issues, truck and automobile liability, and municipal liability. Anthony also works on complex contract and commercial cases, with a substantial background representing parties in contested proceedings.

Anthony earned a Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Public Policy from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1993 and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1999. He is admitted to practice in Michigan, Georgia, and Alabama, as well as federal district and appellate courts. His educational background and years of litigation experience support the close analysis of factual records, legal arguments, and procedural questions involved in appeals.

Anthony has handled catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters involving claims exceeding $25 million and property damage disputes involving claims up to $90 million. He has coordinated defense work for multiple manufacturers and suppliers in asbestos and talc-related litigation. His experience also includes more than 200 appellate matters before the Michigan Court of Appeals, Michigan Supreme Court, and Sixth Circuit. His appellate matters include cases involving insurance, negligence, premises disputes, and other questions of civil law.

Anthony F. Caffrey III was selected to the 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list, his seventh selection, and holds an AV peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He has published writing on appellate practice and prepared legal seminars for clients. His career combines trial preparation with extensive appellate briefing and argument. He helps clients evaluate disputed claims, defend their positions, and seek review of trial court decisions when significant legal or financial interests are at stake.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Cardelli Lanfear P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Member, Alabama State Bar

Licensed State

• Michigan
• Georgia
• Alabama

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• State University of New York at Buffalo
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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