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**David J. Shea** Founding Partner, Shea Aiello, PLLC Southfield, MI David J. Shea is a distinguished attorney and the founding partner of Shea Aiello, PLLC, specializing in business litigation, class actions, employment law, estate planning, and financial services. With over three decades of legal experience, Mr. Shea has built a reputation for excellence and advocacy in complex litigation. Mr. Shea graduated from the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law in 1987 and began his career at Plunkett & Cooney, where he represented Ford Motor Company as national counsel in product liability cases. Notable achievements early in his career include participation in the high-profile “Yugo” wrongful death case and securing a top defense verdict in a multi-plaintiff wrongful death action against United Technologies. In 1992, Mr. Shea shifted his focus to plaintiffs’ representation in medical malpractice, product liability, and toxic tort cases, notably leading over 1,500 women in the silicone breast implant litigation. He later co-founded Miller Shea, P.C., which became one of Michigan's fastest-growing law firms. Currently, Mr. Shea concentrates on national commercial insurance litigation, securities matters, and serves as General Counsel for the Hantz Group, overseeing its legal and regulatory affairs. His litigation successes span multiple states, earning him numerous accolades, including an “AV Rating” from Martindale-Hubbell and recognition as a “Top 100 Attorney” in Michigan by SuperLawyers. He is also a former Special Assistant Attorney General in Michigan, providing expertise in securities law.

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