Patrick A. Aseltyne
Patrick A. Aseltyne is a Shareholder, managing the Lansing office. During his thirty plus years of practicing law, he has tried criminal cases in state courts and civil cases in federal and state courts. He has experience in grievance as well as interest arbitrations and in representing employers before various administrative forums, including Michigan Employment Relations Commission and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. Mr. Aseltyne is also a certified, court-appointed mediator.
Contact Information
Lansing Office
Phone: (517) 886-3800
Fax: (517) 886-9154
Practice Areas
Experience / Expertise
- Trying cases in Michigan federal district and state courts
- Brief writing and oral argument on appeals to all Michigan appellate courts and the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Handling arbitrations, grievance and interest
- Representing municipalities and private employers in union labor issues, including negotiation of collective bargaining agreements
- Acting as a court-appointed neutral mediator
- Advising employers on labor-related issues
Education
- Wayne State University, JD 1973
- Eastern Michigan University, BA 1970
Professional Activities / Memberships
- State Bar of Michigan, Labor and Employment Law and Public Corporation Sections, the Defense Research Institute, MDTC and state and local bar associations
- Member of the State Bar Foundation
Community Activities / Involvements
- Active volunteer for the non-profit community dispute resolution program in central Michigan
- Volunteer Pro Bono Legal Services through the Salvation Army
- Elder Board Northpointe Community Church
Publications / Presentation
- Presenter on labor and liability issues before various employer organizations, insurance groups, law enforcement organizations and the Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Awards
- 2007 - Designated Super Lawyer by Law & Politics in the areas of Employment & Labor, Government/Cities/Municipalities
