Overview
Over the course of more than four decades, clients have come to depend on Sheldon Klein’s in-depth experience focused on representation of automotive entities and clients in a multitude of industries. His representation includes antitrust counseling and litigation and other forms of complex commercial litigation.
To name but a few examples of Mr. Klein’s representation of clients in a variety of industries, he has achieved successful resolution of a matter for an automotive supplier defending alleged multiple breaches of contract, a chief financial officer in securities fraud litigation, an insurer in a workers’ compensation class action surrounding a price fixing conspiracy, a fastener supplier in defending an action alleging multiple breaches of contract, a major hospital system in a multi-billion dollar antitrust class action alleging a conspiracy by area hospital systems to suppress nurse compensation, and many others.
Mr. Klein has served as a key contributor to and principal editor of MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association’s North American OEM Production Purchase Order Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis every year since 2008. Butzel has proudly prepared this analysis, widely recognized as an industry standard, each year consecutively since 2008.
Renowned for his substantial knowledge in the automotive realm, Sheldon Klein is regularly sought as a speaker at automotive industry events, including MEMA's annual Automotive Suppliers Legal Issues Conference, where he and other Butzel attorneys address current and emerging legal issues affecting the industry.
Mr. Klein is a Shareholder based in Butzel’s Troy office. He has been recognized by a variety of highly-regarded legal industry publications over and again, including in The Best Lawyers in America®, for his work in the areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Antitrust, and has achieved an AV® Preeminent™ rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
Primary Practice Areas
All Related Practice Areas
- Antitrust & Trade Regulation
- Antitrust Investigations
- Automotive Industry Team
- Automotive Law
- Business & Commercial Litigation
- China International Team
- Connected Car and Autonomous Vehicles
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Mediation and Arbitration Specialty Team
- Product Liability/Recall & Warranty
- Supply Chain Management
- White Collar Criminal Defense
Credentials
Education
DePaul University College of Law, J.D.
Kalamazoo College
Admissions
- Michigan
Memberships
- State Bar of Michigan
- American Bar Association
Awards & Recognitions
Awards & Recognitions
Martindale-Hubbell – Rated AV® Preeminent® with High Ethical Standing
The Best Lawyers in America®, "Lawyer of the Year" - Litigation - Antitrust, 2023
The Best Lawyers in America® - Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Antitrust, 2013-2025
DBusiness Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit - Appellate Law, 2012, 2024; Antitrust Law, 2011-2012, 2014, 2017-2023; Litigation - Antitrust, 2014-2015, 2017-2023
Michigan Super Lawyers - Antitrust Litigation, 2014-2020
