icon on “I am a litigator who draws on my experience clerking for a federal judge to help resolve clients’ disputes.”
Dane focuses his practice on business disputes in federal and state courts. To best serve his clients, he relies on experience gained while litigating in private practice and serving as a judicial law clerk to the honorable Stephen J. Murphy, III.
While in law school, Dane served as the Editor in Chief of the Wayne Law Review and the Wayne Law Moot Court team as a brief writer.
Services
Business Litigation
In courtrooms, agencies, and tribunals across the country, we pursue our clients’ interests–both cost-effectively and with positive results.
Credentials
Education
- Wayne State University Law School, 2018
- J.D., cum laude
- Michigan State University, James Madison College, 2015
- B.A.
Memberships
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Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter
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Detroit Bar Association
Admissions
- Michigan, 2018
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2019
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 2025
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2025
Professional Achievements
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, 2023-2027
- Michigan Super Lawyers, "Rising Stars," 2022-2026
Media
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August
Press Release
Howard & Howard Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®Alexander S. McGee, Andrew (Jake) Grove, Arthur O. Rogers, II, Bill Blancke, Brett G. Garwood ... , Brian A. Kreucher, Brian W. Boschee, Bruce W. Benson, Caleb L. Green, Christopher M. Warburton, Dane M. Lepola, Daniel Chojnowski, Daniel H. Bliss, David L. Edelblute, David M. LaPrairie, Gerald E. McGlynn, III, Gwen Rutar Mullins, Hubert H. Yi, Jim Morgan, Joanna M. Myers, John J. Savage, Jon D. Kreucher, Jonathan F. Karmo, Jonathan W. Fountain, Kevin C. Backus, Kristine A. Miller, Kristopher K. Hulliberger, Madison Scaggs, Mark J. Gardberg, Matthew J. Kreutzer, Michael V. Kell, Miles T. Macik, Nicholas T. Chapie, Patrick M. McCarthy, Paul S. Mazzola, Richard J. Cantor, Robert Hernquist, Robert L. Rosenthal, Rodger Kershner, Sam Haidle, Seaton J. Curran, Stephanie Sitto, Timothy M. Wittebort, Todd E. Kennedy, W. West Allen
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August
Press Release
Howard & Howard Congratulates Our Attorneys Named to Michigan Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars: 2026 EditionAlexander S. McGee, Alexander M. Leonowicz, Andrew (Jake) Grove, Brett G. Garwood, Dane M. Lepola ... , George M. Malis, Gerald E. McGlynn, III, Kristine A. Miller, Mark C. Vanneste, Patrick M. McCarthy
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Eleven Howard & Howard Attorneys Named to Michigan Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars: 2025 EditionAlexander M. Leonowicz, Alexander S. McGee, Andrew (Jake) Grove, Brett G. Garwood, Dane M. Lepola ... , Daniel Chojnowski, George M. Malis, Kristine A. Miller, Mark C. Vanneste, Miles T. Macik, Patrick M. McCarthy
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52 Attorneys Have Been Named to the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to WatchAdrianna Agosta Nichol, Arthur O. Rogers, II, Bill Blancke, Brett G. Garwood, Brian A. Kreucher ... , Bruce W. Benson, Christopher A. Cali, Dane M. Lepola, Daniel Chojnowski, Daniel H. Bliss, David L. Edelblute, Gerald E. McGlynn, III, Gwen Rutar Mullins, Hubert H. Yi, John J. Savage, Jon D. Kreucher, Jonathan F. Karmo, Jonathan W. Fountain, Kevin C. Backus, Kristine A. Miller, Kristopher K. Hulliberger, Madison Scaggs, Marcus Smetka, Mark J. Gardberg, Matthew J. Kreutzer, Michael D. Solt, Michael V. Kell, Miles T. Macik, Noah A. Menold, Patrick M. McCarthy, Paul S. Mazzola, Richard J. Cantor, Robert L. Rosenthal, Rodger Kershner, Rui Lu, Ryan W. Gardner, Sam Fares, Seaton J. Curran, Stephanie Sitto, Todd E. Kennedy, W. West Allen
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45 Howard & Howard Attorneys Named to the 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers in America© and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”Adrianna Agosta Nichol, Andrew (Jake) Grove, Arthur O. Rogers, II, Bill Blancke, Brett G. Garwood ... , Brian A. Kreucher, Bruce W. Benson, Christopher A. Cali, Dane M. Lepola, Daniel Chojnowski, Daniel H. Bliss, David L. Edelblute, Gerald E. McGlynn, III, Gwen Rutar Mullins, Jon D. Kreucher, Jonathan F. Karmo, Jonathan W. Fountain, Kevin C. Backus, Kristine A. Miller, Kristopher K. Hulliberger, Marcus Smetka, Mark J. Gardberg, Matthew J. Kreutzer, Michael D. Solt, Michael V. Kell, Miles T. Macik, Noah A. Menold, Patrick M. McCarthy, Paul S. Mazzola, Richard J. Cantor, Robert Hernquist, Robert L. Rosenthal, Rodger Kershner, Rui Lu, Ryan W. Gardner, Sam Haidle, Seaton J. Curran, W. West Allen
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Thirty-Five Howard & Howard Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America© and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America 2023Adrianna Agosta Nichol, Alexander S. McGee, Andrew (Jake) Grove, Brett G. Garwood, Christopher A. Cali ... , Dane M. Lepola, Daniel H. Bliss, Gerald E. McGlynn, III, Gwen Rutar Mullins, Jonathan F. Karmo, Kevin C. Backus, Kristopher K. Hulliberger, Marcus Smetka, Mark J. Gardberg, Matthew J. Kreutzer, Michael V. Kell, Miles T. Macik, Noah A. Menold, Patrick M. McCarthy, Paul S. Mazzola, R. Saleha Mohamedulla, Richard J. Cantor, Robert Hernquist, Robert L. Rosenthal, Rodger Kershner, Sam Haidle, Seaton J. Curran, W. West Allen
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