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Aaron V. Burrell, Business Attorney in Detroit, Michigan

focused on Business, Employment, and Litigation

Detroit, MI

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Aaron V. Burrell is an attorney based in Detroit, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation.

Based in
Detroit, MICHIGAN
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Business, Employment, and Litigation matters from Detroit, MICHIGAN.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Aaron V. Burrell: Aaron V. Burrell is an attorney based in Detroit, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Aaron takes on

Aaron concentrates on business, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Aaron handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Detroit, Michigan

Aaron takes business matters in Detroit, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Aaron agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Detroit, Michigan

Aaron takes employment matters in Detroit, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Aaron agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Detroit, Michigan

Aaron takes litigation matters in Detroit, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Aaron agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Aaron V. Burrell — business lawyer in Detroit

Aaron V. Burrell is an attorney based in Detroit, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation.

Aaron Burrell is a business lawyer who focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, appellate law, labor and employment law, and minority business enterprises.

As a member of the firm’s litigation practice, he has prevailed in numerous complex, commercial-litigation cases in a number of state and federal trial courts and courts of appeals. As a member of the firm’s labor and employment practice, he has successfully defended clients in a wide range of discrimination and unfair-labor-practice claims in state and federal courts and administrative agencies, and he has counseled clients on all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring; discipline; diversity, equity, and inclusion matters; and the creation and enforcement of employment agreements. Aaron has further advised entertainment and minority business enterprise clients on a wide array of corporate matters.

How Aaron handles business matters

Aaron Burrell is a business lawyer who focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, appellate law, labor and employment law, and minority business enterprises. As a member of the firm’s litigation practice, he has prevailed in numerous complex, commercial-litigation cases in a number of state and federal trial courts and courts of appeals. As a member of the firm’s labor…

The kind of cases Aaron takes

Aaron reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and litigation matters in Detroit and the surrounding Michigan area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Western Michigan University

    J.D. · 2010

Aaron studied at J.D. in Western Michigan University.

Law school and academic background

Aaron completed J.D. in Western Michigan University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Aaron runs in Michigan is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Aaron has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).

Locations

Aaron V. Burrell's office in Detroit

Aaron's primary office is at 500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 4000, Detroit, Michigan, 48226-3425. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 4000

Detroit, Michigan 48226-3425

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Hiring guide

How to hire Aaron V. Burrell — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Aaron usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Aaron charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Aaron's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Aaron will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Detroit, Michigan

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Aaron

Aaron discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Aaron confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Aaron's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Aaron V. Burrell

  • How much does it cost to hire Aaron for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Aaron walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Aaron offer a free consultation?

    Aaron charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Aaron's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Aaron's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Michigan typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Aaron gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Aaron take my case if I'm outside Detroit?

    Aaron is licensed in Michigan. Matters governed by Michigan law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Aaron will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Aaron?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Aaron will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Aaron accepting new business clients right now?

    Aaron's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Detroit, Grand Rapids and Southfield in Michigan

Aaron handles business matters throughout Michigan. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.

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