Thomas M. J. Hathaway

Thomas M. J. Hathaway

Clark Hill PLC • Detroit, MI
BusinessBusiness LitigationEmployment LawLabor & Employment

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Contact

Email
Phone
(248) 985-8398
Address
500 Woodward Ave Ste 3500, Detroit, MI, 48226-3485, US

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About

Nationally known as a premier lawyer displaying “superb skills and an excellent trial demeanor” (“Chambers USA: Leading Lawyers for Business”) Thomas M.J. Hathaway is of counsel in Clark Hill's Labor & Employment Practice Group where he advises and litigates on all aspects of public and private sector management and executives in labor and business litigation, including employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, trade secret and non-compete matters and counseling on business and personnel matters. He is a member of the Digital Risk Management (DRM) Team, where he assists clients in e-discovery, internet and social media issues, litigation and policies, and digital records audit matters. Prior to joining Clark Hill, Thomas was a founding partner and President of Brady Hathaway Brady & Bretz, P.C. (1989) and a Partner of Riley & Roumell, P.C. (1972-1989). Thomas has over 30 years experience drafting policies and contracts, advising and defending employers in a wide range of employment, corporate, business and admiralty litigation before state and federal trial and appellate courts and before numerous administrative tribunals, as well as advising clients on traditional labor matters, collective bargaining negotiations and interest arbitrations. Honors Thomas is “AV” rated, the highest rating available by Martindale-Hubbell Law Firm Directory. Chambers USA : America ’s Leading Lawyers for Business lists Thomas as one of the top 20 Management employment lawyers in Michigan. Thomas is recognized in "Best Lawyers in America". Thomas was named as one "The Michigan Super Lawyers" by the Detroit News and the New York Times. Who’s Who Legal: Management Labor & Employment has also recognized Thomas for his professional achievement in management labor and employment law in Michigan.

About Business Law

Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.

Credentials

Education
1972 Vanderbilt University Law School JD 1969 College of The Holy Cross AB
Languages
English
Updated: Mar 08, 2026