Michael J. Tauscher
Partner
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Michigan
  • Florida

Court Admissions

  • All Michigan state and federal courts
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • Maryland Bankruptcy Court
Memberships
  • Transportation Lawyers Association
    • Labor, Freight Claims, Motor Carrier, Casualty Litigation and Commercial & Business Litigations Committees
  • Defense Research Institute
    • Trucking, Employment, Workers’ Compensation, and Fidelity and Surety Committees
  • Conference of Freight Counsel
    • Vice Chair 2020-2022, Chair 2022-2024
  • Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA)
  • State Bar of Michigan
    • Negligence, Workers’ Compensation, Labor & Employment Sections
  • Florida Bar
    • Labor & Employment and Out of State Practice Sections
Attorney Profile

Michael Tauscher focuses his practice on civil litigation for various segments of the transportation industry, concentrating on employment, workers’ compensation, personal injury, cargo claims and damage, and freight charge collections. He has over 35 years of experience representing and advising transportation companies and other businesses in federal, state, and local courts and administrative agencies.

Tauscher is AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability. He was also recognized as a “Top Rated Lawyer in Transportation” by Martindale-Hubbell™ and American Lawyer Media.

He has spoken to various industry groups and at seminars on topics such as personal injury, no-fault insurance, freight claims, workers’ compensation, wrongful discharge, and employment discrimination.

Attorney Education
  • Michigan State University, B.S.
    • high honors
  • Wayne State University, J.D.
    • cum laude
    • member of Law Review
    • assistant Survey editor
Publications
Presentations
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Michigan
  • Florida

Court Admissions

  • All Michigan state and federal courts
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • Maryland Bankruptcy Court
Memberships
  • Transportation Lawyers Association
    • Labor, Freight Claims, Motor Carrier, Casualty Litigation and Commercial & Business Litigations Committees
  • Defense Research Institute
    • Trucking, Employment, Workers’ Compensation, and Fidelity and Surety Committees
  • Conference of Freight Counsel
    • Vice Chair 2020-2022, Chair 2022-2024
  • Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA)
  • State Bar of Michigan
    • Negligence, Workers’ Compensation, Labor & Employment Sections
  • Florida Bar
    • Labor & Employment and Out of State Practice Sections
Michael J. Tauscher
Michael J. Tauscher
Partner
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Michigan
  • Florida

Court Admissions

  • All Michigan state and federal courts
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • Maryland Bankruptcy Court
Memberships
  • Transportation Lawyers Association
    • Labor, Freight Claims, Motor Carrier, Casualty Litigation and Commercial & Business Litigations Committees
  • Defense Research Institute
    • Trucking, Employment, Workers’ Compensation, and Fidelity and Surety Committees
  • Conference of Freight Counsel
    • Vice Chair 2020-2022, Chair 2022-2024
  • Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA)
  • State Bar of Michigan
    • Negligence, Workers’ Compensation, Labor & Employment Sections
  • Florida Bar
    • Labor & Employment and Out of State Practice Sections
Attorney Profile

Michael Tauscher focuses his practice on civil litigation for various segments of the transportation industry, concentrating on employment, workers’ compensation, personal injury, cargo claims and damage, and freight charge collections. He has over 35 years of experience representing and advising transportation companies and other businesses in federal, state, and local courts and administrative agencies.

Tauscher is AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability. He was also recognized as a “Top Rated Lawyer in Transportation” by Martindale-Hubbell™ and American Lawyer Media.

He has spoken to various industry groups and at seminars on topics such as personal injury, no-fault insurance, freight claims, workers’ compensation, wrongful discharge, and employment discrimination.

Accolades
Attorney Education
  • Michigan State University, B.S.
    • high honors
  • Wayne State University, J.D.
    • cum laude
    • member of Law Review
    • assistant Survey editor
Publications
Presentations