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Ziyad Ihsan Hermiz

Butzel Long PC • Detroit, MI
Contracts AgreementsBusiness LitigationFinancial ServicesPersonal InjuryReal Estate

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Contact

Email
Phone
(248) 988-0172
Address
150 W Jefferson Ave Ste 100, Detroit, MI, 48226-4452, US

Professional

About

Ziyad I. Hermiz is a distinguished shareholder at Butzel Long PC, located in Detroit, MI, where he plays an active role on the firm’s Recruiting Committee. His legal expertise is concentrated in business litigation, where he provides strategic counsel in a variety of complex commercial disputes. With extensive experience in areas such as non-compete and non-disclosure agreements, trade secret litigation, and matters related to the financial services industry, Mr. Hermiz is adept at navigating the intricacies of franchise disputes, real estate transactions, and securities issues. Additionally, he offers invaluable guidance to start-ups and closely held businesses, helping them thrive in competitive markets. Mr. Hermiz earned his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2008, where he excelled as the Executive Editor of the University of Detroit Mercy Law Review. His academic achievements were recognized with the prestigious Dean's Scholarship for Academic Excellence, and he was inducted into the Justice Frank Murphy Honor Society, a testament to his outstanding performance in law school. Prior to this, he completed his undergraduate degree in Business at Michigan State University, graduating with honors in 2004, where he was also awarded the Phillip and Viola May Scholarship. Before joining Butzel Long, Mr. Hermiz gained valuable experience as an intern for the Honorable Judge Avern Cohn at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2007 to 2008. He is an active member of the State Bar of Michigan and the American Bar Association, and he previously held the position of Vice President of the Chaldean American Bar Association from 2011 to 2013. Recognized for his legal acumen, Mr. Hermiz was named a Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star in Business Litigation from 2012 to 2016, further solidifying his reputation as a leading attorney in his field.

About Contracts Agreements Law

Contract attorneys draft, review, and negotiate agreements to protect clients' interests. They help resolve disputes when contracts are breached. Common matters include contract drafting, contract review, negotiations, breach of contract.

Credentials

Education
2008 University of Detroit Mercy School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2004 Michigan State University Bachelors with Honor
Languages
Arabic

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2016 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2015 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2014 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2013 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2012 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
Publications
2008 BNA publications Contributing author to The Developing Labor Law's chapter on RICO
Associations
2008 - Present State Bar of Michigan Member 2008 - Present American Bar Association Member 2013 - 2014 Leadership Oakland Class XXIV Graduate 2012 - 2013 Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association American Inns of Court 2011 - 2013 Chaldean American Bar Association Vice President
Speaking
2016 Justice Day Session at Oakland County Circuit Court Anatomy of a Deposition 2015 Future Leaders Club Presentation on Non-Competes Panel Discussion on Non-Compete Issues 2015 Detroit Business Symposium Startups and Growing Companies 2015 Avoiding a RICO Lawsuit RICO
Updated: Mar 26, 2026