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Boutique Litigation-Focused Law Firm

Representing companies and individuals in matters where legal, financial, and reputational stakes are high.

Decades of Trial Experience

Choe & Mateo PLLC is a boutique law firm built on decades of trial experience and practical advisory work. We focus on delivering strategic solutions to complex challenges—whether in the courtroom, at the negotiating table, or in guiding clients through sensitive legal issues.

Areas of Practice

Business Litigation

We represent companies in high-stakes disputes that affect operations, reputation, or profitability. Decades of trial experience in state and federal courts.

Automotive & Supply Chain

Deep experience in Michigan's automotive sector, representing suppliers and manufacturers in disputes with OEMs and tiered suppliers.

Contract Disputes

From vendor agreements to licensing and service contracts, we resolve conflicts efficiently through negotiation, arbitration, or courtroom advocacy.

Incorporation & Subsidiaries

Guiding foreign corporations in establishing subsidiaries in the U.S. Entity formation, governance, regulatory filings, and compliance.

Corporate Advisory

Outside general counsel to U.S. subsidiaries of foreign corporations, providing legal guidance on governance, compliance, contracts, and risk.

Employment Law

Counsel for businesses and employees on contracts, workplace policies, discrimination, and wrongful termination disputes.

Executive & White Collar Defense

Defending corporate executives, professionals, and public figures in sensitive investigations and criminal proceedings.

Criminal Defense & DUI/OWI

Representing individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges, leveraging courtroom experience to secure favorable outcomes.

Personal Injury

Advocating for individuals injured through negligence, securing compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Civil Rights Litigation

Pursuing justice for individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated, including cases involving misconduct by law enforcement or public officials.

Our Attorneys

Garam Choe, Esq.

Garam Choe, Esq.

Lawyer

Education: St. John's University School of Law

Bar Admissions: Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania; Georgia (admission pending)

Languages: Korean

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Santino Mateo, Esq.

Santino Mateo, Esq.

Lawyer

Education: St. John's University School of Law

Bar Admissions: Michigan

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Juan Mateo, Esq.

Juan Mateo, Esq.

Lawyer

Bar Admissions: Michigan

Languages: Spanish

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Gerald Evelyn, Esq.

Gerald Evelyn, Esq.

Lawyer

Bar Admissions: Michigan

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Atenedoro Gonzalez, Esq.

Atenedoro Gonzalez, Esq.

Lawyer

Education: St. John's University School of Law

Bar Admissions: New York

Languages: Spanish

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