William J. Lynch

Senior Attorney

Licensed Since: 1975
Joined Firm: 1976

Buhl Building
535 Griswold St., Suite 2400
Detroit, MI 48226

TEL: (313) 983-4753
FAX: (313) 983-4350

wlynch@plunkettcooney.com

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Areas of Practice

Honors & Awards

Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating-AV. AV is a registered certification mark of Reed Elsevier Properties, Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies
Top Lawyer, dbusiness Magazine, 2009

Education

Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1975
Wayne State University, B.A., 1969

Bar & Court Admissions

Michigan, 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1975
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1998

William J. Lynch is a member of the firm’s Detroit office. Mr. Lynch represents a variety of different clients in several areas of law. He represents leading national rental car companies in the defense of Michigan Liability and No Fault Personal Injury (PIP) protection benefits claims. Mr. Lynch also specializes in premises liability and motor vehicle (auto/trucking) negligence. His expertise includes defending real estate brokers and agents in professional liability claims.

In addition, Mr. Lynch has extensive experience defending the interests of recreational marine insurers and their insureds against small and large loss recreational boating claims. He also defends clients in claims involving product, pharmaceutical and liquor liability.

Representative Client Work

Defends insurers and self-insurers in high exposure first and third party no fault cases
Extensive experience and expertise in Michigan's complex Personal Injury Protection benefits statute
Defends insurers in litigation and provides coverage and legal opinions.
Defends corporations and individuals in large damages motor vehicle accident cases
Provides pre-litigation/claims state advice to insurers
Represents nationally known car rental firms in defense of Michigan Liability and No Fault Personal Injury protection benefits claims
Represents real estate brokers and agents in defense of professional liability claims
Represents the interests of recreational marine insurers and their insured in the defense of small and large loss recreational boating claims
Represents nonprofit in retail premises cases and auto liability cases

Professional Affiliations

Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
Incorporated Society of Irish/American Lawyers
State Bar of Michigan (Negligence Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution sections)
Defense Research Institute

Community Involvement (Past and Present)

Detroit Yacht Club (Commodore 1992)
Bayview Yacht Club
Detroit Regional Yacht Racing Association
United States Sailing Association
Detroit Power Squadron
The Propeller Club of the United States - Port of Detroit (Mayor of the Waterfront, 2000)
Explorer Ship 113, Detroit Area Council of Boy Scouts (Charter Representative Committee Chairman and Executive Officer)