FAITH M. GAUDAEN
SHAREHOLDER
Faith Gaudaen helps businesses and families in conflict come to resolution. She has represented business owners in dispute, assisted families in disagreement over wills and trusts, and coached companies through hiring, firing, and a host of other employment issues. Her forte is managing conflict and guiding clients to resolution, whether through the courts, arbitration, mediation, or other forms of dispute resolution.
Business and employment conflict: Ms. Gaudaen helps companies from the start of operations through day-to-day maintenance issues and resolves any conflicts that arise along the way. In addition, she handles real estate matters such as contract negotiation, tax foreclosure, landlord and tenant conflicts, and zoning issues.
Ms. Gaudaen “first chaired” a complex dispute between members of a limited liability company and obtained a “no cause” verdict, relieving her client of a one million dollar claim.
Disputes over wills, trusts, and elder care: As families grow older, it is not uncommon for disagreements to arise among relatives over elder care and will and trust administration. Ms. Gaudaen is experienced in handling these significant emotional and financial concerns for her clients. She calmly guides families and individuals through the legal process to an optimal conclusion.
Michigan Merit Award for Criminal Law, May 1995
B.S., University of Michigan, 1993
Senior Leadership Award, 1993
State Bar of Michigan, 1999
U.S. District Court for the Eastern & Western Districts of Michigan, 1999
State Bar of Michigan
American Bar Association
Faith Gaudaen has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for her work in Commercial Litigation and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024.
Ms. Gaudaen was previously selected as a Rising Star by Michigan Super Lawyers in the 2010 and 2011 editions.
DBusiness magazine recognized Ms. Gaudaen as a 2025 and 2026 DBusiness Top Lawyer for her work in Construction Litigation.
Ms. Gaudaen also maintains a 10.0 Superb Top Attorney rating with Martindale-Avvo.
Ms. Gaudaen is a member of Inforum, a professional woman’s alliance. In addition, she has written a variety of articles on employment, auto dealer and business law.
What to do when being sued; Commentator, Fall 2010
PRACTICE AREAS
Business and Corporate Planning
Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice
Labor and Employment Relations
Estate and Trust Litigation
Construction Litigation
