Thomas M. Schehr

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Tom Schehr is an experienced commercial litigator, highly regarded for his vigorous advocacy and keen judgment in handling business, financial services, and health care disputes.

Tom litigates in federal and state courts as well as in arbitration. His matters often involve substantial risk and potential reputational harm. Clients rely on his careful analysis of the facts and law and his thorough understanding of their objectives, confident he will engage in courtroom battles on their behalf to deliver the best possible result. He is frequently appointed as a special master and retained as an arbitrator and mediator, demonstrating the respect he has earned from judges and opposing counsel. Tom also serves on Dykema’s Executive Board.

Tom has honed his excellent judgment throughout his legal career, beginning as a federal law clerk. Among the many successful outcomes he has obtained for his clients since then are:

million-dollar victories following jury trials and arbitration in business disputes;
successful defense judgments following trials in trade secret, real estate, and breach of contract actions; and
favorable results in health care disputes involving administrative agency proceedings and medical staff matters.

Tom has also won appeals for financial services industry clients in important cases before the Michigan Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.

Tom has a strong track record filing dispositive motions to secure wins at the earliest possible stage of litigation, achieving efficient outcomes for his clients.

Because of his credibility, fairness, and judgment, Tom also acts as a neutral, helping parties resolve their differences through alternative dispute resolution.

“At the beginning of every case, I obtain a thorough understanding of the client's goals and then work diligently to achieve them.”

Education

- Wayne State University Law School, J.D., cum laude, Order of the Coif
- Michigan State University, B.A.

Bar and Court Admissions

Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1997
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit

Professional Recognition

- Named a “Leader in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2023
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® for Commercial Litigation, 2013-Present
- Recognized in Michigan Super Lawyers^®for Business Litigation, 2013-Present
- Named a Top Lawyer by dbusiness Magazine for Commercial Litigation, 2015 & 2018
- Named a Michigan Leading Lawyer in the area of Commercial Litigation Law by the Leading Lawyers Network, 2014-2017

Affiliations

- Past President, Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, 2014-2015
- Co-Chair, Financial Institutions Committee, State Bar of Michigan Business Law Section
- Life Fellow and Michigan Fellows Co-Chair, American Bar Foundation
- American Arbitration Association: Certified Commercial Arbitrator
- American Health Law Association: Approved AHLA Neutral/Arbitrator
- Local Rules Advisory Committee of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, 2006-2012
- Fellow, Oakland County Bar Foundation

Related Employment

- Law Clerk, Honorable Avern Cohn, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, 1997-1999

Detroit 313-568-6659

Bloomfield Hills 248-203-0700

Areas of client focus

Practices

Litigation Commercial Litigation Healthcare Shareholder and Partnership Disputes

Industries

Automotive and Transportation Financial Services Financial Services Litigation

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Eddy v. Kawkawlin Twp., 2024 Mich. App. LEXIS 2191 (Mich. App. 2024). Affirmed dismissal of tortious interference, conspiracy, quiet title, and indemnification claims.
El-Khalil v. Oakwood Healthcare, Inc., 23 F.4th 633 (6th Cir. 2022). Affirmed dismissal of retaliation claim under False Claims Act because it was barred by statute of limitations.
TRBR, Inc. v. Americredit Financial Services, Inc. d/b/a GM Financial, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 192589 (E.D. Mich. 2021). Won motion to dismiss claims brought by auto dealership concerning dealer floor plan financing.

Lundbom v. Schwan’s Home Service, Inc., 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 91577 (D. Or. 2020). Won summary judgment in putative TCPA class action in which court found that plaintiff provided prior express written consent to receive telemarketing text messages.
William Beaumont Hospital – Royal Oak v. Price, 455 F. Supp. 3d 432 (E.D. Mich. 2020). Won reversal of decision by the Secretary of Health and Human Services denying Medicare reimbursement, in which the Court found that HHS’s decision was arbitrary and capricious and entitled to no deference.
Gallatin Manor, LLC v. PNC Bank, N.A., 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 49397 (E.D. Mich. 2020). Obtained dismissal of claims under Article 9 of the UCC relating to a commercial lending transaction.
Gutierrez v. First National Bank of America, 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 162620 (D. Md. 2018). Successful defense of putative class action under Truth in Lending Act, in which court found plaintiffs lacked Article III standing under Spokeo.
Ally Bank v. Lenox Fin. Mortg. Corp., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 4501 (D. Minn. 2018). Won summary judgment on claims of breach of contract and indemnity under correspondent lending agreements.
United States v. Krasicky and PNC Bank, NA, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 42057 (E.D. Mich. 2016). Won dismissal of tax claims brought by Department of Justice.
Smith v. Delta Funding Corp., 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16604 (E.D. Mich. 2016). Successful defense of putative consumer class action.
Best v. Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 3441 (E.D. Mich. 2016). Won dismissal of claims under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, which was affirmed by Sixth Circuit.
Ally Bank v. Bay-Valley Mortg. Group, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 191420 (D. Minn. 2015). Won summary judgment on breach of contract claim, and recovered attorneys’ fees under correspondent lending agreement.
Lindberg v. Bank of Am., N.A., 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 151551 (W.D. Mich. 2015). Obtained dismissal of RICO claim.
Johnson v. Mortg. Elec. Registration Sys., 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 164761 (E.D. Mich. 2014). Obtained dismissal of claims involving the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
Cohen v. Schonsheck, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 34798 (E.D. Mich. 2014). Won appeal from bankruptcy court in business dispute.
Connolly v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., 581 Fed. Appx. 500 (6^th Cir. 2014). Won appeal involving claims of wrongful foreclosure and slander of title.
Khoshiko v. Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Ams., 574 Fed. Appx. 539 (6^th Cir. 2014). Won appeal regarding claim that borrower was entitled to a loan modification under Michigan law.
Nahabedian v. OneWest Bank, FSB, 556 Fed. Appx. 389 (6^th Cir. 2014). Prevailed on appeal involving probate exception to federal jurisdiction.
Thill v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, 8 F. Supp. 3d 950 (E.D. Mich. 2014). Obtained dismissal of breach of contract, tortious interference, fraud, conspiracy, and statutory claims.
Conlin v. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., 714 F.3d 355, (6th Cir. 2013). Sixth Circuit affirmed dismissal of claims of robo-signing and fraud relating to an assignment of mortgage under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6), which was a significant win for the financial services industry.
Nora v. Residential Funding Co., LLC, 543 Fed. Appx. 601 (7^th Cir 2013). Seventh Circuit affirmed dismissal under Rooker-Feldman doctrine.
Authorized Integrators Network, LLC v. Wirepath Home Sys., LLC, 2013 WL 3179505 (E.D. Mich. 2013). Obtained denial of motion to dismiss in breach of contract and indemnity case.
Wyandotte Professional Bldg., LLC v. KeyBank, N.A., 2013 WL 5449786 (E.D. Mich. 2013). Obtained dismissal of claims for defamation and negligence regarding commercial loan.
Lowry Holding Company, Inc. v. Geroco Tech Holding Corp., 2012 WL 1890231 (Mich. App. 2012). Won dismissal of claims under Michigan's Uniform Trade Secrets Act and for breach of contract and tortious interference with a business relationship, which was affirmed by Michigan Court of Appeals.
Collins v. Wickersham, 862 F.Supp.2d 649 (E.D. Mich. 2012). Won dismissal of putative class action asserting claims of wrongful foreclosure and violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.
Awad v. General Motors Acceptance Corp., 2012 WL 1415166 (Mich. App. 2012). Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of complaint contesting foreclosure after expiration of redemption period based on lack of standing.
Schare v. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., 2012 WL 2031958 (E.D. Mich. 2012). Won dismissal of putative class action asserting claims of wrongful foreclosure.
Residential Funding Co. v. Saurman, 490 Mich. 909 (2011). Michigan Supreme Court reversed a Court of Appeals decision holding that tens of thousands of foreclosures by advertisement conducted by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. were void ab initio.
Armstead v. Diederich, et al., 2011 WL 2936802 (Mich. App. 2011). Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of physician's complaint against major hospital system, finding Michigan's peer review statutes and federal Health Care Quality Improvement Act barred claims.
Mekani v. Homecomings Financial, LLC, 752 F.Supp.2d 785 (E.D. Mich. 2010). Successful defense of lender on claims under Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and Fair Housing Act.
BP Products North America Inc. v. Canton Holdings, LLC, 2009 WL 2605359 (Mich. App. 2009). Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed permanent injunction issued after bench trial for enforcing deed restriction on real property.
Thielen v. GMAC Mortgage Corp., 671 F.Supp.2d 947 (E.D. Mich. 2009). Obtained dismissal of claims under Truth In Lending Act and Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act.
Barkho v. Homecomings Financial, LLC, 657 F.Supp.2d 857 (E.D. Mich. 2009). Successful defense of lender on claims under Truth In Lending Act, Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and usury statute.
Hanning v. Homecomings Financial Network, Inc., 436 F. Supp. 2d 865 (W.D. Mich. 2006). Obtained summary judgment regarding claims of fraud and usury concerning a loan transaction.
BP Products North America Inc. v. Haidar Van Dyke, LLC, 408 F. Supp. 2d 323 (E.D. Mich. 2005). Won judgment for oil company in breach of contract and real estate dispute regarding the enforceability of a use restriction.
Dedvukaj v. Equilon Enterprises, LLC, 132 Fed. Appx. 582 (6th Cir. 2005), affirming 301 F. Supp. 2d 664 (E.D. Mich. 2004). Successfully defended oil company against claims brought under contract and the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act.
Wilson v. Homecomings Financial Network, Inc., 407 F.Supp.2d 893 (N.D. Ohio 2005). Obtained dismissal of usury claim.
Mills v. EquiCredit Corp., 294 F. Supp. 2d 903 (E.D. Mich. 2003); 344 F. Supp. 2d 1071 (E.D. Mich. 2004); affirmed, 2006 WL 455158 (6th Cir. 2006). Represented lender in case involving a question of first impression under Michigan's Consumer Protection Act. Federal district court issued first published decision finding lender exempt under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. Summary judgment in favor of lender was affirmed by Sixth Circuit.
Worthy v. World Wide Financial Services, Inc., et al., 347 F. Supp. 2d 502 (E.D. Mich. 2004); affirmed, 2006 WL 2188931 (6th Cir. 2006). Successfully defended claims under Truth in Lending Act and Bankruptcy Code.

Detroit 313-568-6659

Bloomfield Hills 248-203-0700

Areas of client focus

Practices

Litigation Commercial Litigation Healthcare Shareholder and Partnership Disputes

Industries

Automotive and Transportation Financial Services Financial Services Litigation

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Detroit 313-568-6659

Bloomfield Hills 248-203-0700

Areas of client focus

Practices

Litigation Commercial Litigation Healthcare Shareholder and Partnership Disputes

Industries

Automotive and Transportation Financial Services Financial Services Litigation

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216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

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Thomas Schehr Named A “Leader in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly

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194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

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46 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

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