Nicholas J. Ranke

Associate

NJR@colombopc.com
Phone: 248-645-9300

40701 Woodward Ave.
Suite 50
P.O. Box 2028
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-2028

Practice Areas

  • Litigation
  • Automotive Dealership Law
  • Auto No-Fault Law
  • Real Estate
  • Family Law
  • Probate
  • Criminal Law
  • Premises Liability
  • Environmental Law

Education

  • University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, College of Literature, Science and the Arts
  • Wayne State University Law School, Juris Doctor; full tuition scholarship for high academic achievement
  • Honors in Legal Research and Writing: Awarded “Best Team Brief” in Moot Court in-house competition at Wayne State University Law School

An associate in the firm’s Litigation and Automotive Dealership groups, Nick specializes in litigation and transactions involving Automotive Dealership Law; Employment Law; Lender Liability Law; Auto No-Fault Litigation; Family Law; Premises Liability.

Nick believes it is service and experience that forms the foundation of any great client-attorney relationship. An active bicyclist and runner, Nick is self-motivated to exceed client expectations.

Nick’s experience includes serving as the lead attorney on real estate, family law, personal injury, No-Fault and criminal law cases. His litigation experience also includes premises liability, bodily injury and arson fraud cases.

He has worked as the lead legal liaison between the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the Governor’s Office, and as an intern he conducted research and drafted bench memoranda and advisory opinions for the Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, the Hon. Judge Marilyn Kelly, and the Hon. Judge Marianne O. Battani of the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan.

Case Summary: Recovered Revenue and Summary Disposition (click here)

Case Summary: Client Recovers Proceeds from Sale of Property to Large Developer (click here)

Case Summary: Dealership Advertising Dispute with Advertising Group (click here)

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