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Doerr MacWilliams Howard PLLC A law firm dedicated to offering the knowledge and skill of a large firm, while providing the attention and efficiency expected of a small firm. Mr.

Doerr founded Doerr Law Firm after spending the first 12 years of his career at Dykema, a national law firm, where Mr. Doerr advanced to member/partner after just 7 years. At Dykema, Mr. Doerr learned how to handle every aspect of the case, from legal research and writing to trials. Doerr has had success in a variety of trial and appellate courts, both state and federal. In addition, Mr. Doerr has successfully resolved matters through various forms of alternative dispute resolution. He has represented individuals and business of various sizes, from growing, local businesses to Fortune 500 companies. At Doerr Law Firm, Mr. Doerr continues to handle every aspect of the case. Clients enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their lead attorney will handle all tasks in the case. At Doerr Law Firm, the practice of law is a profession, not a business. A business has customers with one goal in mind, profits. Doerr has clients with one goal in mind -- achieving a great result for the client.

08/27/2026

Trusted by the Court. Ready for the Bench.

Award season is upon us and DMH Law is off to a great start. Here’s a summary: Joe Doerr - Super Lawyers Top 5 for Busin...
08/20/2026

Award season is upon us and DMH Law is off to a great start. Here’s a summary:

Joe Doerr - Super Lawyers Top 5 for Business Litigation (1st time); Super Lawyers Top 100 (7th time); Super Lawyers for Business Litigation (15th time); Michigan’s Best Lawyers for Commercial Litigation (2nd time)

Sara MacWilliams - Super Lawyers for Business Litigation (15th time); Michigan’s Top 100 (4th time); Women Michigan Super Lawyers Top 50 (10th time)

Derek Howard - Super Lawyers for Business Litigation (2nd time); Best Lawyers for Commercial Litigation (2nd time)

Sam Estenson - Super Lawyers Rising Star (5th time)

Paige Serra - Super Lawyers Rising Star (3rd time); Best Lawyers Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation (2nd time)

Sherri L. Bono - Super Lawyers Rising Stars (6th time)

We thank Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, our peers, and, of course, our excellent clients.

The official photos from the Oakland County Bar Foundation’s Signature Event came out today. Always a firm favorite! (P...
05/19/2026

The official photos from the Oakland County Bar Foundation’s Signature Event came out today. Always a firm favorite!

(Photos courtesy of the OCBF and Detroit Legal News/John Meiu)

We were proud to be a sponsor of the Oakland County Bar Foundation’s Signature Event. The OCBF promotes and funds progr...
05/07/2026

We were proud to be a sponsor of the Oakland County Bar Foundation’s Signature Event. The OCBF promotes and funds programs designed to increase access, affordability, and understanding of the law and legal system.

“The business dispute and the lawyers who handle them are very different from what you find in other areas of law, the i...
02/13/2026

“The business dispute and the lawyers who handle them are very different from what you find in other areas of law, the intellectual rigor combined with the intense trial work makes for a special kind of lawyer and a unique manner of lawsuit.”
~ Mark Rossman at the 8th Annual State Bar of Michigan Business Law Symposium.

The OCBA Holiday Gala is always a firm favorite.
12/05/2025

The OCBA Holiday Gala is always a firm favorite.

We are thrilled to announce we have a new office! The new space--located at 3883 Telegraph Rd in Bloomfield Hills--has 3...
11/13/2025

We are thrilled to announce we have a new office! The new space--located at 3883 Telegraph Rd in Bloomfield Hills--has 3 conference rooms, 10 offices, a kitchen, and a great view of Telegraph. We look forward to hosting client meetings, depositions, mediations. An open house is also in the works...stay tuned!

On October 23rd, Joe will be speaking, along with Jessica Fleetham, Gerald McGlynn, and Steven Susser, about the life cy...
10/21/2025

On October 23rd, Joe will be speaking, along with Jessica Fleetham, Gerald McGlynn, and Steven Susser, about the life cycle a law firm. If you manage a law firm, or you're thinking of starting your own firm, we highly recommend. The seminar will be by zoom and questions can be submitted anonymously (if you prefer).

This Thursday: Join us for The Life Cycle of a Law Firm: Launch, Lead, and Leave a Legacy, a virtual seminar covering key strategies for every stage of firm ownership, from launching and growing your practice to planning for succession and transition.

Speakers include Jessica Fleetham (Evia Law PLC), Joseph Doerr (Doerr MacWilliams Howard PLLC), and Gerald E. McGlynn III (Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC), with Steven Susser (Evia Law PLC) moderating the discussion.

Learn more or register at ocba.org/lifecycle

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3883 Telegraph Road, Suite 203
Bloomfield Hills, MI
48302

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