Greg’s trial experience is significant as he has litigated through trial and/or Arbitration in excess of 62 matters (bench and jury) relating to employment and labor and construction defect claims.

Greg is well respected in Michigan by judges and fellow lawyers and was recently accorded the status of “Master Litigator” by the American Inns of Court. Greg has frequently been asked to author articles for Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Corp Magazine, and other publications and has appeared on ABC World News, ABC 12 News, WWJ regarding recent topical issues involving employment and labor issues.

Additionally, Greg was recognized by Lawyers Weekly as its 2009 21st Century Innovator of the Year for the Employment Connection Program he co-created. This program allows employers and businesses direct and immediate access to lawyers who promptly answer employment and business questions. The program allows employers to make good decisions quickly and, thereby, reduce the potential for litigation.

• Arbitration in Michigan, Process, Standard of Review and Highlights (February 7,2011)
  • Lawyers Weekly

• Misclassification of Employees-A Dangerous Road for Employers (July 2010 )
  • Lawyers Weekly

• Payment Not An Option-Cutting Wage, Overtime, Fringe Benefit Claims Means Watching More Than The Clock, (April 2010)
  • Michigan Lawyers

• Blood Banking/HIV-Case of First Impression in Michigan, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
  • Product Liability Reporter

• Vacating Fees in Michigan Elliot Larsen Civil Rights Act - Author
  • Lawyers Weekly

• GINA Regulations: Compliance and Liability - 2011
  • Michigan Cemetery

• Michigan’s Anti-Bullying Legislation-Compliance and Pitfalls. SABIS Charter Schools. - 2011
  • Feature Speaker, Seminar:

• EEOC: Process and Procedure, ICLE - 2010
  • San Antonio TX

• Employment Law Trends: American’s with Disability, GINA, and Lifestyle Discrimination - 2010
  • Cincinnati, OH

• Evidentiary Objections in Complex Trials - 2010
  • Featured Speaker for Michigan Trial Defense Counsel

• The ADAAA-A Change Of Focus - 2010
  • Genesee County Charter Schools

• The First Amendment and “At Will” Employment - 2010
  • IAF/SABIS Charter Schools

• E-Discovery-Using the Crime Fraud Exception to Attorney-Client Privilege Rule - 2009
  • CLE Presentation for Minnesota Bar Association

• Amendments to FMLA, ADAAA, and Title VII-A New Era In Employer Liability - 2009
  • Featured Speaker for Automotive Dealers of Genesee County

• ADA and Title VII Discrimination Claims in Public Schools - 2008
  • Michigan Charter Schools

• Sexual Harassment Policies and Procedures - 2008
  • International Academy of Flint

• Effective Litigation Strategies Before EEOC and Michigan Department of Civil Rights - 2007
  • Management Professionals

• Hiring and Firing Seminar - 2007
  • ASE

• Strategic HR Management-Employment Law - 2007
  • Eastern Michigan University

• Use of Surveillance in Controlling FMLA Abuse/Litigation Strategies - 2006,2007
  • Lorman Seminar

• Litigating the Sexual Harassment/Hostile Work Environmental Claim - 2006, 2007
  • National Association of Automotive Dealers

• Hiring and Firing Seminar - 2006
  • ASE

• The Federal and State Court System in the United States and the Nestle Ice Mountain Litigation - 2006
  • Michigan State University

• School Safety Legislation - 2006
  • Chartered Bus Services Inc

• Compliance with HIPPS-Protecting Customer Information - 2005
  • Automotive Dealer Association

• Hiring and Firing Seminar - 2005
  • ASE

• Work Place Violence-Columbine Case Analysis - 2003
  • Michigan Charter Schools

• Proper Employment Practices and Record Keeping - 2002
  • Automotive Dealers

• Defense Litigation Practices and Techniques-Employee/Employer Liability under the Dram Shop Act - 1988
  • Dykema Gossett Practice Group

• The Second Collision-Litigation Practices in Automotive Product Liability Case - 1988
  • Dykema Gossett Practice Group

• The Status of Bob Jones University As A 501(C)(3) Organization - 1985

• Michigan Court of Appeals Affirmed Washtenaw Circuit Court's in Workers' Compensation Case
  • On January 20, 2009, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the Washtenaw Circuit Court's granting of defendant's motion for summary disposition. Plaintiff had filed a worker's compensation retaliati... Read More

• Greg Meihn Defends Construction Defect Client
  • On November 19, 2008, Gregory M. Meihn from Foley & Mansfield’s Michigan office successfully defended a construction defect lawsuit brought against our client and prevailed on a counterclaim for damag... Read More

• Margo Miller and Greg Meihn Represent City Resident in Case Regarding Illegal Culling of Deer in City Parks
  • Margo Miller and Gregory Meihn represented residents of the City of Rochester Hills, Michigan, against the City, City Council, Mayor, Oakland County, Oakland County Sheriff's Office and the Michigan D... Read More

• Michigan Department of Education-Violation of IDEA and “Child Find"
  • Greg successfully defended an administrative charge filed by a parent against a Detroit Charter school for allegedly violating IDEA and “Child Find.” Read More

• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan dismisses religious discrimination claim
  • Greg successfully defended and acquired the dismissal of a claim against a medical provider for failure to grant religious accommodations under Title VII. Read More

• Municipalities’ Appeal of finding by Administrative Agency Granted
  • Greg successfully appealed the Michigan Department of Wage and Hour’s determination that the employee was not fired for good cause. Read More

• Gregory M. Meihn successfully defends appeal to U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Gregory M. Meihn from the Detroit office of Foley & Mansfield, PLLP successfully defended Plaintiff’s appeal to the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals... Read More

• Michigan Department of Education-Violation of IDEA and "Child Find"
  • Detroit Partner Gregory Meihn successfully defended a Detroit charter school against an administrative charge filed by a parent claiming the school failed to provide special education services to their child in violation of the federal Individual with Disabilities Education Act and Michigan’s “Child Find” statute. Read More

• Municipality Wins Appeal of Administrative Agency Finding
  • Detroit Partner Gregory Meihn successfully appealed a decision from the Administrative Law Judge for the Michigan Department of Labor and Growth. Read More

• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Dismisses Religious Discrimination Claim.
  • Following a contentious discovery battle, Detroit Partner Gregory Meihn obtained the dismissal of religious discrimination and retaliation claims filed against a firm client providing medical services to the public. Read More

• 3 New Partners Named to Detroit and Oakland Offices
  • We are pleased to announce Sandy Y. Liu, Gregory M. Meihn, and Khaled Taqi-Eddin as Foley & Mansfield's newest partners. Read More

• Greg Meihn Prevails on Hostile Work Environment and Discrimination Appeal
  • In December 2010, Detroit attorney Gregory M. Meihn successfully defended an appeal to a judgment dismissing a claim for wrongful termination and race discrimination on behalf of our client, a Michigan Probate Court. Read More

• Foley & Mansfield Takes Top Honors For FM Employment Connection Program
  • Foley & Mansfield named a 21st Century Innovator for program offering employers an affordable way to answer employment and labor law questions … Read More

• The H1N1 Virus In The Workplace: Preparation, Not Panic
  • Alert assists employers in responding to outbreak of H1N1 flu virus in the workplace ... Read More

• Foley & Mansfield Attorney Wins at Michigan Court of Appeals
  • Representing an auto dealership, Greg Meihn won a Motion to Overturn an Arbitration Award … Read More

• Foley & Mansfield Attorney Addresses Dealership Closings on Local and National News
  • Greg Meihn made appearances on WWJ Radio 950, Fox 2 Television, and ABC World News regarding the closing of Chrysler and GM … Read More

• What is the Healthy Families Act?
  • Alert explains the Healthy Families Act introduced in both the House and the Senate of the U.S. Congress … Read More

• Foley & Mansfield Attorneys Hold Employment Law Breakfast Briefing
  • John Holmquist and Greg Meihn conducted the first in series of breakfast briefings about state of employment law and issues confronting Michigan employers … Read More

• Employee Free Choice Act Introduced in Congress on March 10, 2009
  • Alert explains the Employee Free Choice Act, easily the most contentious piece of employment/labor legislation in the last 50 years ... Read More

• Living With Lily Ledbetters Wage Law
  • Alert defines the first legislative action from the Democratic Congress and the Obama administration involving labor and employment matters focused on pay discrimination ... Read More

• Foley & Mansfield Wins Suit in Oakland County Circuit Court
  • Margo Miller and Greg Meihn represented residents of the City of Rochester Hills, Michigan, against the City and Mayor regarding an illegal culling of deer in city parks ... Read More

• Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Decision in Favor of Foley & Mansfield Client
  • The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the Washtenaw Circuit Court's granting of defendant's motion for summary disposition ... Read More

• FM Employment Connection Featured on WWJ Business Report
  • Foley & Mansfield's newest program featured on WWJ radio as example of a law firm working with its clients to address little issues so that they do not become big ones … Read More

• Foley & Mansfield Wins Construction Defect Case
  • Greg Meihn successfully defended a construction defect lawsuit brought against client ... Read More

• Appellate Litigation

• Commercial Finance and Transactions

• Commercial Litigation

• Construction Litigation

• Employment Counseling

• Employment Litigation

• Environmental and Pollution Law

• Insurance Coverage and Litigation

• Labor Management Relations

• Product Liability

• American Association of Trial Lawyers

• American Bar Association

• American Inns of Court-Flint Chapter

• Ferndale Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

• Ferndale Downtown Development Board of Directors

• Genesee County Bar Association

• Master Attorney Centennial Inns of Court

• Michigan Defense Trial Association

• Michigan Nature Association

• Michigan Professional Ethics committee

• Society of Human Resource Management

• State Bar of Michigan-Environmental Law Section

• State Bar of Michigan-Labor-Employment Law Section

• U.S. Navy Museum, Pensacola, Florida

• Michigan State University, 2012, MS, Environmental and Policy Issues
  

• University of Toledo Law School, 1985, JD
  
  • cum laude

• Eastern Michigan University, 1982, BB, Business
  
  • Graduated with honors

• Cornell University, 1981, Pre-Law
  

• Master Litigator - American Inns of Court

• Certified Private Detective - Michigan

• Greg is the founding member of Friends of Isle Royale as well as a member of the U.S. Navy Museum in Pensacola, Florida, the Michigan Nature Association, and the Michigan United Conservation Club.

• Greg provides general representation to Michigan Nature's Association, Abilities First Charitable Organization, and Pontiac Battered Women's Shelter.