Attorney Austin Hirschhorn, P.C.Contact Our FirmLaw Offices of Austin Hirschhorn, P.C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Work History
Attorney, Solo Private Practice, 1993-present, 1983-92, 1979-81, 1965-69; Of Counsel, Rubenstein, Isaacs, Haroutunian & Sobel, P.C., 1992-93; Partner, Zemke & Hirschhorn, P.C., 1981-83; Partner, Boigon & Hirschhorn, P.C., 1969-79; Partner, Gold & Hirschhorn, 1961-65

Experience
Primarily engaged in a general practice focusing on litigation of the above law specialties, as well as landlord/tenant and real property law cases. Represented three different owners of Universal Mall for over 25 years handling lease issues, liability issues to tenants and patrons, handled zoning issue with City of Warren for construction of Mervyn’s. Represent LA insurance agencies in entity formation, franchising, real estate purchases, and leases for more than 100 offices in Michigan. Sit as a case evaluator in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Experience
Has acted as an Arbitrator in Real Estate Construction Issues, Developer Disputes, Contract Disputes, Credit Card Disputes, Medical Malpractice Arbitration, Corporate Shareholder Disputes, Partnership Disputes, Law Firm Dissolution Disputes, Breach of Contract Cases, Minority Shareholder Disputes, Commercial Collection cases, Business break-ups.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Training
AAA – Labor Arbitrator I, 2010; AAA Pro Se: Managing Cases Involving Self-Represented Parties (ACE002), 2008; AAA Arbitration Awards: Safeguarding, Deciding & Writing Awards (ACE001), 2008; AAA Chairing an Arbitration Panel: Managing Procedures, Process & Dynamics (ACE005), 2006; AAA Dealing With Delay Tactics in Arbitration (ACE004), 03/06; ACE003 – Arbitrator Ethics & Disclosure, 12/04; Arbitrator Update 2003; AAA Commercial Arbitrator II Training, Detroit, 10/02; AAA/Oakland County Bar, Facilitation Workshop, 6/99; AAA Commercial Arbitrator Training, Southfield, 2/99; AAA Lender Liability Training 12/93.

Professional Licenses
Admitted to the Bar: Michigan, 1960; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1960; U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit, 1986.

Professional Associations
American Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan; Oakland County Bar Association; Commercial Law League of America; American Bankruptcy Institute.

Professional Awards
Recipient of the Roberts P. Hudson Award from the State Bar of Michigan in 1979.

Education
Michigan State University (BA, with honors-1957); Wayne State University (JD-1960).

Publications and Speaking Engagements
Have spoken on Commercial Law Collections for the Michigan Institute for Continuing Legal Education and spoken on Leases for the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.