Lead litigation counsel
17 litigated cases defeated
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Representing the Largest Projects
Lead Litigation Counsel
Represented Northwest Airlines on construction of the multi-phase $1.6 billion Edward H. McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on over 70 separate matters over more than a decade.
Saving Failed Projects
Recovered on City of Dearborn’s CSO project from contractors, engineers, and insurers in 17 litigated cases.
Eliminating Huge Exposures
Defeated over $41 million in claims brought against City of Dearborn by contractors on CSO projects.
Negotiating the Largest, Most Complicated Deals
Consolidated Jail Agreement
Largest Recoveries in the State of Michigan
Huge Environmental Disasters
Successfully represented General Electric subsidiary on Enbridge Line 6B rupture, getting all claims dismissed on largest inland oil spill in U.S. history.
Largest Arbitration Award in the State of Michigan
Largest reported arbitration award in State of Michigan in 2025 as published by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.
Who We Are
Welcome to August Law
August Law is a law firm dedicated to achieving results for its clients in highly contested matters, whether in litigation or in business transactions. August Law was created, and is led by, Gary August.
Since graduating cum laude from Northwestern University Law School in Chicago in 1993, Mr. August has been handling some of the largest and most complicated lawsuits and projects the State of Michigan has seen in the last 30 years. Almost without exception, Mr. August always found a way to win for his clients and achieve his clients’ goals.
Why Hire Us
Why Choose August Law?
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Our Track Record Is Winning.
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We Are Vetted and Recognized by National Rating Services and Other Attorneys.
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We Are Experienced and Knowledgeable in Our Practice Areas.
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We Are Ethical Attorneys Who Care About Our Clients and Treat Them Fairly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are We the Right
Lawyers for You?
We win cases, and we do so at the right cost. Our track record for wining speaks for itself. We have the flexibility to tailor a fee structure based on the circumstances of the client and the matter.
Your lawyer must understand your problem and figure out the best way to solve it. As simple as this sounds, most lawyers (especially litigators) cannot do this. Most litigators are hammers, and every case they see is a nail.
We are there for our clients. We understand that litigation and business disputes are stressful. While we certainly do not claim to be psychologists, we understand that there is more to practicing law than just winning the case.
We have been doing what we are doing for decades. We have handled some of the largest and most publicized matters in the State of Michigan. We like to say, “if we can handle a $1.6 billion airport project, we can litigate your failed parking lot.”