Brian M. Akkashian

"Effective advocacy starts long before litigation. The best outcomes are rooted in understanding a client's long-term goals and finding solutions that preserve value, protect important relationships, and position the business for future success.”

Businesses, manufacturers, suppliers, employers, and insurers throughout Michigan turn to Brian Akkashian for experienced counsel in complex commercial litigation and business disputes.

A co-managing partner of the firm’s Detroit office, Brian is a seasoned trial lawyer, business advisor, and mediator. He represents clients in matters involving contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, automotive litigation, fraud claims, employment litigation, insurance defense, and torts. Beyond advocacy, he helps clients navigate legal challenges while keeping future growth and profitability in focus. This approach allows clients to make informed decisions during disputes, positioning them for long-term success.

Why Clients Choose Brian

• Experienced Outside Counsel. Serving as outside general counsel to dozens of companies, Brian advises clients on contracts, employment matters, real estate, insurance, compliance, and intellectual property issues to manage risk before problems escalate into litigation.
• Keeps Critical Automotive Supply Chains Moving. Brian regularly represents Tier I and Tier II automotive suppliers in high-stakes disputes involving stop-ship claims, pricing disputes, supplier re-sourcing, and emergency injunction proceedings, helping clients avoid costly production interruptions and protect key business relationships.

• Protects Business Relationships While Resolving Disputes. A trained civil mediator, Brian approaches conflicts with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset. Clients benefit from strategic counsel that seeks to preserve valuable commercial relationships when possible while still protecting their legal and business interests.

• Brings Clarity to Complex Shareholder Disputes. Brian helps shareholders, LLC members, and business owners navigate partner disputes, member oppression claims, breaches of fiduciary duty, and business separations.
• Resolves Commercial and Financial Conflicts. Brian represents lenders, borrowers, developers, financial institutions, and business owners in loan defaults, fraud claims, contract disputes, construction-related matters, and other high-stakes business litigation.