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Jason L.
Byrne

  • Partner
  • Obtained judgment in federal court that Chinese insurance company was obligated to defend major American manufacturer in products liability action arising out of Chinese-supplied component part.
  • Regularly advises corporate clients, including biotech firms, manufacturers, banks and other financial institutions on legal issues involving insurance and indemnity.
  • Represented businesses in connection with insurance claims for major property damage and equipment breakdown, including addressing issues related to business income and extra expense coverage.
  • Lead Appellate Counsel, Ile v. Foremost Ins. Co., 493 Mich. 915; 823 NW2d 426 (2012) (Michigan Supreme Court adopted insurance policy interpretation advanced by Warner and rever
  • Obtained judgment in federal court that Chinese insurance company was obligated to defend major American manufacturer in products liability action arising out of Chinese-supplied component part.
  • Regularly advises corporate clients, including biotech firms, manufacturers, banks and other financial institutions on legal issues involving insurance and indemnity.
  • Represented businesses in connection with insurance claims for major property damage and equipment breakdown, including addressing issues related to business income and extra expense coverage.
  • Lead Appellate Counsel, Ile v. Foremost Ins. Co., 493 Mich. 915; 823 NW2d 426 (2012) (Michigan Supreme Court adopted insurance policy interpretation advanced by Warner and reversed lower courts’ judgment against client).
  • Lead Appellate Counsel, Malpass v. Dep’t of Treasury, 494 Mich 237; 833 NW2d 272 (2013) (Michigan Supreme Court agreed with Warner’s interpretation of the Michigan Income Tax Act and reinstated a judgment granting clients’ income tax refund).
  • Former Corporate Counsel to the Michigan Professional Insurance Exchange, a reciprocal insurer offering professional liability coverage to Michigan physicians and hospitals.
  • Represented Michigan college in responding to issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title IX.
  • National Insurance Counsel for Major Trucking Company – Counseled client on insurance-related issues arising out of client’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, including:
    • analysis of coverage and deductible obligations under liability policies.
    • advising on claims handling and settlement issues.
    • negotiating with insurance carriers.
  • Represented various wireless providers and property owners in navigating the legal and regulatory hurdles surrounding the placement and co-location of wireless communication towers, antennae and other equipment.
  • Represented a prominent Michigan law firm in connection with a $30 million claim of legal malpractice related to foreign patent applications. Prevailed by obtaining both summary disposition and case evaluation sanctions against plaintiff.
  • Counsel for major Michigan manufacturer in multimillion-dollar environmental contamination claim brought by Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Secured a judgment of no liability in favor of the manufacturer after a multi-week trial.
  • Counsel for trust beneficiaries in a breach of fiduciary duty case against co-trustee involving misappropriation of trust property, and obtained a jury verdict for beneficiaries of over $2.3 million.
  • Successfully represented various homeowners in negotiations with insurance carriers and others to ensure complete restoration of their homes after severe fire damage.
  • Represented a county land bank in the successful settlement of a fire damage insurance claim to industrial property.
  • Lead the legal team in negotiation and execution of an asset sale of a Michigan reciprocal insurance exchange, allowing for the delivery of the exchange’s enterprise value to the exchange’s subscribers.
  • Consulted with various family office clients on unique insurance and risk management issues.
  • Identified and executed an insurance-driven solution to reduce delay and expense associated with a design error on a client’s major capital construction project, without the need for litigation.
  • Handled various coverage disputes between insurers and policyholders related to general and professional liability policies, directors and officers coverage, as well as home and auto policies.
  • “MCA Legal Update: Department of Education Closure Updates,” Wednesday, July 16, 2025
  • “Determining What Insurance is Necessary for Your Business;” “Business Interruption Insurance – Claims and Loss Calculation;” “Directors and Officers and Errors and Omissions Insurance – Risk Transfer in Decision-making,” Beyond the Policy: A Full-day Insurance Coverage Program Co-hosted by Warner and BDO, February 25, 2025
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Jason L.
Byrne

  • Partner
Grand Rapids

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  • “MCA Legal Update: Department of Education Closure Updates,” Wednesday, July 16, 2025
  • “Determining What Insurance is Necessary for Your Business;” “Business Interruption Insurance – Claims and Loss Calculation;” “Directors and Officers and Errors and Omissions Insurance – Risk Transfer in Decision-making,” Beyond the Policy: A Full-day Insurance Coverage Program Co-hosted by Warner and BDO, February 25, 2025