Mary P. Cauley
Partner
- Licensed Since: 1985
- Joined Firm: 1987
- Partner Since: 1995
Suite 2000
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
FAX: (248) 901-4040
Areas of Practice
Honors & Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating-AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated. AV Preeminent is a certification mark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell® certification procedures, standards and policies.
- Detroit College of Law Review, Note and Comment Editor (1983-1985)
Education
- Detroit College of Law, cum laude, J.D., 1985
- University of Northern Colorado, M.A., 1971
- Northern Michigan University, B.S., 1970
Bar & Court Admissions
- Michigan, 1985
- Federal courts in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Nebraska
Practice-Specific Experience
Mary P. Cauley is a member of Plunkett Cooney’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Her practice is principally focused in the area of employment law and business litigation.
Ms. Cauley works closely with our business, corporate and municipal clients, providing legal guidance in all areas of the employment relationship such as the hiring, discipline, and termination of employees, as well as the implementation of and in compliance with the numerous federal and state employment discrimination and wage laws. She has substantial experience in representing employer clients in the litigation of employment matters.
Ms. Cauley handles collective bargaining agreements on behalf of employers, including negotiations, grievances and arbitration, as well as 312 arbitration for municipalities.
Ms. Cauley also represents creditors and banks in litigation arising out of creditor and depository relationships. She specializes in the defense of individual and class action claims stemming from alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and related state statues. Her practice in relation to such claims extends over 12 states.
Ms. Cauley has lectured extensively on all areas of employment law and business litigation issues for clients and organizations.
Representative Client Work
- Regional counsel for national debt purchasing company
- Preferred counsel for employment work for Michigan insureds for major insurance client
- Michigan counsel for multi-state corporation
- Employment counsel for several large building and property management firms
- Employment counsel for several Michigan municipalities
- Represented clients in state and federal administrative actions (Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Immigration, etc.)
- Conduct internal audits and provide guidance on employment and labor related matters
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan (Corporation, Finance and Business Law and Labor sections)
- American Bar Association (Corporate, Banking & Business, Litigation and International Law sections)
- Federal Bar Association (Labor Law Section)
Community Involvement
- Board of Directors, Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Former member)
- Historical Society of Michigan (Former Trustee)