Dean Elliott

Dean Elliott is a civil rights and business litigation attorney based in Royal Oak, Michigan, and founder of a local legal practice. His work focuses on police misconduct, civil rights claims, employment discrimination, and commercial disputes. He also assists businesses with contracts, leases, company formation, purchase agreements, and conflicts among partners or shareholders. Dean represents clients in legal matters where personal rights or business interests are contested.

Dean earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Sociology from Wayne State University in 1989 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit in 1993. His legal education formed the foundation of his civil litigation practice. He is admitted in Michigan and has practiced in federal court, including the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Dean served as co-counsel in a police misconduct case that resulted in a $36.63 million jury verdict in November 2016. The federal case arose from excessive force used by Genesee County deputies against a man arrested for drunken driving. He has also handled civil rights, employment, and business-related litigation involving damages claims and disputes over legal obligations. These matters require investigation, case preparation, and courtroom advocacy.

Dean Elliott received the City of Detroit’s Spirit of Detroit Award in 2010 for operating a pro bono legal clinic at a residential rehabilitation facility. His practice combines civil rights litigation with assistance to business owners facing contracts, transactions, and commercial disputes. That experience allows him to address both the consequences of alleged misconduct and the practical legal needs of individuals and businesses seeking representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of Dean Elliott PLC
• Member, State Bar of Michigan

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• University of Detroit
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wayne State University
  BA in History & Sociology

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