Emily M. Petroski

Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment

5.0 (1 reviews)

Detroit, Michigan

4+ years experience

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

212-545-4000

https://www.jacksonlewis.com/people/emily-m-petroski

2000 Town Center, Suite 1650 Southfield MI US

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Bio

Emily M. Petroski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Emily M., who practices law in Southfield, Michigan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Michigan

State Capital

Lansing

Highest Court

Michigan Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of Michigan

Typical Consultation

$200-$450

Typical Hourly Range

$300-$650/hr

Fee Model Notes

Business and employment matters often involve hourly billing with optional project-based retainers.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Labor Law - Management
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

University of California Davis, J.D., graduated 2001

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Reviews

Ronald Williams

3 months ago

Expert Guidance Through a Complex Employee Termination

Our company faced a difficult situation with a senior employee whose termination carried significant legal risk. We engaged Emily Petroski at Jackson Lewis, and her counsel was invaluable. Her deep knowledge of Michigan employment law and her specific focus on management-side litigation were immediately apparent. She meticulously guided us through the entire process, ensuring every step was documented and defensible. Emily’s recognition in Best Lawyers for Employment Law - Management was well-earned; her strategic thinking turned a potential lawsuit into a clean, amicable separation. She is exceptionally responsive, explains complex legal concepts in clear business terms, and her four years of concentrated experience in this niche felt like decades of wisdom. We emerged protected and confident, thanks entirely to her expertise.