Juan is an accomplished trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience practicing in Metro Detroit, where he has earned a stellar reputation for his courtroom skill and trusted judgment. His practice spans complex criminal defense, corporate litigation, and high-stakes civil disputes in both federal and state courts.

Juan has served as lead counsel in large-scale, multi-party litigation of national significance, including complex criminal and civil proceedings arising from major public controversies. He regularly represents corporate executives and professionals in white collar and regulatory matters, as well as companies in contract, business tort, and commercial disputes across industries such as logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Juan has achieved significant results for plaintiffs in wrongful death and civil rights cases, including multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in federal court. His accomplishments also include confidential large settlements against a major pharmaceutical company involving contract and employment-related claims. His balanced experience—combining corporate disputes, executive defense, and complex plaintiff-side work—has made him a trusted advocate in matters where both legal exposure and reputational risk are at stake.

Juan is widely regarded as a trial specialist and strategic counselor, often sought out to lead teams in high-profile, high-stakes litigation requiring discretion, judgment, and the ability to navigate multiple moving parts simultaneously..
Admissions:
  • Michigan
Languages:
  • Spanish

Juan Mateo, Esq.