Andrew J. Kolozsvary

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Complex commercial litigation sidetracks businesses from doing business, frequently diverting precious time and resources away from day-to-day operations.

Andy Kolozsvary represents companies and business owners in outside disputes and internal clashes over fiduciary duty claims, shareholder oppression, derivative suits, and securities matters. Regardless of the issue, Andy ascertains clients’ objectives at the outset and develops flexible strategies to resolve conflicts and restore their focus on the needs of the business.

Andy advises a wide range of clients in a broad array of fields, all with similar concerns—legal liability, financial impact, reputational damage, and change in market position. He deftly navigates disputes from all angles, whether they involve publicly traded companies, power struggles within family-owned companies, or issues of accountability and control among owners, officers, directors, members, partners, and minority shareholders. No matter the client or the stakes, Andy delivers the same first-rate counsel, keen judgment, 24-minute (not hour) responsiveness, and unwavering commitment to their ultimate goal.

Andy has amassed considerable experience in various industries, among them:

  • automotive OEMs, suppliers, and other manufacturers;
  • aviation companies;
  • real estate developers, builders, property managers, and landowners;
  • large healthcare systems and physician practice groups;
  • franchises; and
  • consumer finance firms and commercial lenders.

The nature of their disputes includes contract disagreements, fraud, business torts, trade secret misappropriation, restrictive covenants, unfair competition, and antitrust.  Andy also has significant experience litigating class actions, including under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Andy appears in state and federal trial and appellate courts and arbitration forums across the United States and takes a flexible approach to litigation. While some lawyers have a one-size-fits-all approach, Andy assesses the landscape of each case and adapts to his clients’ goals.

Because courts rule through their written words, Andy prides himself on his brief writing and written advocacy skills, always aiming to have judges adopt his words and reasoning in their orders and opinions.

When I represent clients, I internalize their goals and interests. My approach is ‘we are in this together’ rather than maintaining an arm’s length relationship.
    • University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, Law Review, Articles Editor
    • Albion College, B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
  • Bar Admissions

    • Michigan, 2005
  • Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
    • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation - Securities, 2023

    • Recognized in Michigan Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star for Business Litigation, 2013-2015
    • American Bar Association
    • Fellow, Board Member, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
    • Barrister, DMBA Inn of Court

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Dykema Obtains $9+ Million Award in Arbitration for Client Against Billionaire Partner

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Kellett, Cooney, Farrell and Kolozsvary Co-Author Chapter on Partnerships in ABA’s Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts, 4th Edition

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