Senior Associate Attorney, Experienced Trial Lawyer
Alexander S. Rusek is a senior associate attorney with White Law PLLC in Okemos, Michigan. Mr. Rusek’s practice focuses on complex mass action and class action civil litigation, business law & litigation, criminal law, and appellate law. Mr. Rusek has represented established businesses, new businesses, non-profits, professionals, and individuals involved in multi-party, mass action, and class action litigation. Mr. Rusek is a graduate of Oakland University and Michigan State University College of Law, cum laude.
Mr. Rusek is currently a Director of The Army of Survivors, Inc., board member of the Ingham County Bar Association, Immediate Past-President of the Ingham County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, board member of the Michigan State University College of Law Alumni Association, Chairperson and former Treasurer of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners Equal Opportunity Committee, member of the Rotary Club of Lansing, member of multiple local and national bar associations, and Democratic Precinct Delegate for Lansing’s Ward 1, Precinct 6. Mr. Rusek is a 2018 recipient of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce 10 Over the Next 10 Award, a 2018 recipient of Oakland University’s Young Alumni 10 Within 10 Award, a 2016 recipient of the Ingham County Bar Association Top 5 Under 35 Award, and has authored multiple articles that have appeared in American Bar Association publications and the Ingham County Bar Association’s BRIEFS.
Past Complex, Mass-Action and Class-Action Cases
Civil Litigation Against Michigan State University, Lawrence Nassar, U.S. Gymnastics, and Others
Arising from the wide-spread and unchecked sexual assaults perpetrated by Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Nassar at Michigan State University, U.S. Gymnastics sites, and across the globe, attorney James White has represented over 160 women and girls in their journey seeking justice. Representing clients in multiple cases as part of the mass-action Denhollander, et al v. Michigan State University, et al., Rusek has proven to be a tenacious and conscientious lawyer in this complex litigation.
Attorney Rusek has thoroughly represented his clients throughout these cases when tough issues such as statute of limitations, governmental immunity, and notice requirements were brought as defenses against his clients.
Whether it be in court or in mediation, Rusek has experience in some of the most complex legal arenas imaginable. Further, he has been able to work with legislatures and activists to help spearhead systemic change to help prevent future child abuse similar to that perpetrated by Larry Nassar from ever happening again.
Civil Litigation Arising from the Flint Water Crisis
Arising from the switch to the Flint River as a water source for the City of Flint in 2014, extensive complex, mass-action, and class-action continues throughout the State of Michigan and federal courts. Attorney Alexander S. Rusek and the White Law PLLC team has been thoroughly involved in litigation arising from the Flint Water Crisis in all levels of courts in Michigan and the federal court system.
Mr. Rusek and White Law PLLC’s representation in the Flint Water Cases has arisen in the District and Circuit Courts of Michigan, the Michigan Court of Claims, the Michigan Court of Appeals, the Michigan Supreme Court, the federal Eastern District of Michigan, the federal Western District of Michigan, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
The Flint Water Cases are both mass-action and class-action cases involving tens of thousands of plaintiffs requiring extensive skill and knowledge in the field of complex litigation. Mr. Rusek and the White Law PLLC bring the required expertise and knowledge to complex cases such as these in the areas of constitutional law, state tort law, governmental immunity, and other areas.
Civil Litigation Against the City of Lansing
Attorney Alexander Rusek and the White Law PLLC successfully brought a lawsuit against the City of Lansing for severe personal injuries to his client following the reckless operation of a police cruiser by a Lansing Police Department police officer. This complex multi-party litigation resulted in a successful settlement for his client in excess of $1,000,000.00. Complex issues such as actual liability and governmental immunity were overcome by White Law PLLC’s representation of its client.
Civil Litigation Against Multi-National Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P.
Attorney Alexander Rusek and White Law PLLC represented numerous land-owner clients in civil litigation against energy giant Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. following the Enbridge Line 5 oil spill near Marshall, Michigan. After more than 1.2 million gallons of oil were spilled into the Talmadge Creek and the Kalamazoo River, White Law PLLC was able to successful recover damages for our clients arising from the contamination of their land on and near the contaminated waters. Mr. Rusek was able to work with numerous parties and entities to reach successful settlements for White Law PLLC’s clients that included requirements that their contaminated land be restored to its natural beauty.
Civil Litigation in Complex Business Cases
Attorney Alexander S. Rusek is an experienced business law litigator. In particular, he has represented numerous Michigan businesses and out-of-state businesses in cases involving:
- Breach of contract
- Tortious interference
- Fraudulent transfer
- Trade secret litigation
Whether in district, circuit, or a specialty business court, Attorney Rusek brings experience necessary to achieve his clients’ goals in complex, multi-party, and high-stakes business litigation.
