James Fett earned his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1986. He has devoted his career to helping those who are the victims of workplace discrimination and harassment. Early in his career, he made a name for himself by winning the first ever sexual harassment trial aired on CourtTV. Ever since then, he has been taking on high profile cases and making some of Michigan’s largest employers pay for violating his clients’ rights.
James was named One of the Ten Most Outstanding Attorneys of the Year by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, awarded Lawyer of the Year by the Washtenaw Trial Lawyers Association, and named a Michigan Super Lawyer by Law & Politics Magazine on numerous occasions. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and received the prestigious Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for his work in fighting discrimination.
- Employment Discrimination
- Wrongful Termination
- Hostile Work Environment
- Sexual Harassment
- Disability and FMLA
- Workplace Retaliation
- Whistleblower Claims
- Employment Contracts
- Business Disputes
- Civil Rights
- Constitutional Rights
James has obtained countless jury verdicts and settlements for clients over the course of his 35 year career. Below are just a few examples:
- $10.5 million class action settlement against Ford Motor Company for discrimination in employee evaluation system designed to target employees based on age, race, and gender.
- $1.6 million judgment after jury trial against Ingham County Road Commission for hostile work environment based on race and national origin.
- $1.572 million arbitration award for wrongful termination and breach of stock rights agreement.
- $1.1 million judgment against the Michigan State Police for race and gender discrimination in promotions.
- Settlements in excess of $1 million for retaliation on behalf of multiple employees at Wayne County Detention Facility.
University of Michigan Law School, Juris Doctorate – 1986
University of Michigan, Graduate School of Business, Master in Business Administration – 1986
University of Michigan-Dearborn, 1982
- State Bar of Michigan
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- United States Circuit Court for the Sixth Circuit