Paul J. Dwaihy
Associate
- Licensed Since: 2003
- Joined Firm: 2009
10 South Main
Suite 400
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
TEL: (586) 783-7621Suite 400
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
FAX: (586) 465-0448
Areas of Practice
Honors & Awards
- Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star in Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice; Michigan Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication, 2008, 2010 - 2011
- International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy Certificate, 2006
- Michigan State University College of Law Moot Court & Trial Advocacy Board Member, 2001-2003
- Georgetown National White Collar Crime Mock Trial Invitational, Semi-finalist and Best Advocate Award, Washington, D.C., 2002
- American Trial Lawyers Association Trial Advocacy Competition, Semi-finalist, Boston, 2002
- American Trial Lawyers Association Trial Advocacy Competition, Team Captain and Moot Court Scholarship, Chicago, 2003
Education
- Michigan State University College of Law, cum laude, J.D., 2003
- University of Michigan, B.A., 2000
Bar & Court Admissions
- Michigan, 2003
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2004
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 2004
Practice-Specific Experience
A member of Plunkett Cooney’s Medical Liability Practice Group, Paul J. Dwaihy concentrates his practice on defending medical liability litigation. Mr. Dwaihy represents hospitals and physicians in all types of medical malpractice matters throughout the state of Michigan.
Mr. Dwaihy also has experience representing municipalities in general litigation matters, including claims involving premises liability, personal injury and employment matters.
Representative Client Work
- Obtained dismissal of internist in wrongful death case involving allegations of improper management of bed rails which led to asphyxiation and dealth of nursing home resident.
- Obtained dismissal of family practitioner in wrongful death case in which the plaintiff alleged failure to diagnose lung cancer.
- Obtained dismissal of major local hospital in wrongful death matter in which the plaintiff alleged psychiatric malpractice resulting in premature discharge from hospital and suicide.
- Successfully represented pediatrician in state licensing investigation regarding alleged HIPAA violation. The invistigation was dropped with no action taken against the physician's license.
- Experience defending complex, high exposure "birth trama" litigation.
- Obtained dismissal of municipality in premises liability matter.
Professional Affiliations
- Macomb County Bar Association
- State Bar of Michigan (Litigation and Negligence sections)
Publications and Lectures
- "Anatomy of a Lawsuit," Speaker, Grand Rounds, Ophthalmology, Detroit Medical Center, 2011
- "Perfect Game;" Presenter; Plunkett Cooney’s Medical Liability Seminar; Detroit Athletic Club; April 7, 2011
- "The Right Side of Checkmate;" Presenter; Plunkett Cooney’s Medical Liability Seminar; Detroit Athletic Club; April 30, 2010
- "Supreme Court Imposes Deadlines for Challenging Medical Malpractice Pleadings," Chartis Legal Insights newsletter, Spring 2010
Fraternity
- Psi Upsilon (Phi Chapter, University of Michigan)
Community Involvement
- Michigan State University College of Law Alumni Association
Publications
- HIPAA Does Not Prohibit Ex Parte Defense Interviews
- Supreme Court Imposes Deadlines for Challenging Medical Malpractice Pleadings
- Timely, yet Defective NOI Tolls Statute in Medical Malpractice Cases
- Supreme Court Rules Household Services Constitute Economic Loss
Speaking Engagements
- Medical Liability Seminar - Perfect Game
- 2010 Medical Liability Seminar
- Extended Care Seminar & Mock Trial - Nov. 6