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Shea Law  ·  Litigation

Michigan’s Most
Accomplished
Litigators.

Over $1.25 billion secured for our clients. Trial-ready from day one, relentless throughout, and proven in the courtrooms that count.

17 Michigan Offices · 35+ Years of Experience · Federal & State Courts Nationwide
$1.25B+ Verdicts & Settlements
35+ Years of Litigation
$626M Largest Settlement
Nationwide Federal & State Courts

A Proven Litigation Leader

More than 35 years of complex litigation. Driven by one goal: justice.

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Shea Law brings more than 35 years of complex litigation experience to bear on behalf of its clients. With a trial-ready mindset that maximizes both favorable settlements and positive litigation outcomes, Shea’s team of experienced litigators specializes in representing victims of abuse — including the elderly and survivors of sexual assault — as well as plaintiffs in class and mass actions, investors and their trusted advisors in investment loss and FINRA-related matters, and individuals and businesses in everything from malpractice claims and insurance losses to general commercial litigation.

Shea’s assertive and accomplished litigators have achieved multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts for our clients in courtrooms across the country — handling high-profile and even landmark state and federal cases in all Michigan courts and in states from Washington to New Jersey and from Minnesota to Florida.

Case Results

$626M

Flint Water Crisis Class Action

David Shea was appointed to the discovery committee by co-lead counsel in the City of Flint Water Crisis Class Action. A $626 million settlement was approved by a federal judge on behalf of thousands of Flint residents harmed by contaminated water.

$470M

University of Michigan Sexual Abuse Settlement

David Shea partnered with former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox to hold the University of Michigan accountable for the sexual abuse of its students and student-athletes at the hands of athletic team physician Dr. Robert Anderson — resulting in a $470 million settlement on behalf of the survivors.

$120M

Wayne County Tax Foreclosure Class Action

David Shea was appointed co-lead counsel in a federal court class action against Wayne County, securing compensation for residents who suffered millions in losses from the unconstitutional taking of their property through unauthorized tax foreclosures.

$40M

Oakland County Tax Foreclosure Class Action

Appointed lead counsel in a major federal class action against Oakland County, David Shea secured $40 million for residents who suffered losses from unconstitutional property tax foreclosures, as held by the Michigan Supreme Court.

Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Every case is unique.

What We Litigate

Complex Litigation Across Every Arena

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Class & Mass Actions

Representing large groups of plaintiffs against corporations, government entities, and institutions in high-stakes federal and state court litigation.

Abuse & Sexual Assault

Representing victims of abuse, including the elderly and survivors of sexual assault — holding institutions accountable for failures to protect.

Investment Loss & FINRA

Representing investors and advisors in investment loss claims and FINRA-related arbitration and litigation matters.

Product Liability & Toxic Torts

Decades of experience in mass litigation involving complex product liability and environmental issues including asbestos, benzene, cobalt, and formaldehyde.

Commercial Litigation

Representing individuals and businesses in malpractice claims, insurance disputes, securities matters, and general commercial litigation.

Civil Rights & Constitutional

Fighting unconstitutional government actions, including landmark property rights and tax foreclosure cases that have reshaped Michigan law.

Why Shea Law

A Different Kind of Litigation Firm

01

Trial-Ready From Day One

We don’t file cases hoping for a quick settlement. Every case is built for the courtroom from the moment we take it — which is exactly why opponents settle on our terms.

02

Landmark Results, Not Empty Promises

$626 million. $470 million. $120 million. These aren’t outliers — they’re the standard we hold ourselves to. Our record in high-stakes cases speaks louder than any claim we could make.

03

Nationwide Reach, Personal Commitment

We’ve litigated landmark cases in federal and state courts from Michigan to Florida to Washington. No matter the jurisdiction, we bring the same relentless preparation and advocacy.

04

Fighting for Those Who Need It Most

From survivors of abuse to families harmed by corporate negligence to communities poisoned by contaminated water — we take the cases that define careers, and we win them.

Lead Litigator

David J. Shea

Founder & Managing Partner

David J. Shea, Founder and Managing Partner of Shea Law
$1.25B+
Verdicts & Settlements
35+
Years of Litigation

David J. Shea

Founder & Managing Partner

(248) 894-4758 [email protected]

David J. Shea is the founder and Managing Partner of Shea Law and one of Michigan’s most accomplished litigators. A relentless force in mass actions, class litigation, and high-stakes commercial cases, David has led some of the most consequential and high-profile judgments and settlements in the nation.

Before founding Shea Law, David served as lead counsel in some of the nation’s most significant product liability and class action matters, and as Special Assistant Attorney General to Michigan AG Mike Cox. That foundation informs every case the firm takes on today.

“I leave work every day secure in the knowledge that our team has laid another brick on the wall of the cathedral we are building — and that I did my part to help someone with a problem.”
Super LawyersMichigan, 2009–Present · Top 100 Attorneys
Martindale-HubbellAV Preeminent Peer-Review Rated · 20+ Years
Leading LawyersCommercial Litigation · Securities Class Action
Crain’s Detroit BusinessTop Business Litigation Attorney · Hour Detroit
American Trial LawyersTop 100 Attorneys Nationwide
dBusiness MagazineTop Lawyers: Michigan

J.D. University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, 1987  ·  B.A. Albion College, 1984

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17 Offices Across Michigan
Available Monday – Saturday
100% Confidential·No Obligation

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