Boutique Litigation-Focused Law Firm
Representing companies and individuals in matters where legal, financial, and reputational stakes are high.
Decades of Trial Experience
Choe & Mateo PLLC is a boutique law firm built on decades of trial experience and practical advisory work. We focus on delivering strategic solutions to complex challenges—whether in the courtroom, at the negotiating table, or in guiding clients through sensitive legal issues.
Areas of Practice
Business Litigation
We represent companies in high-stakes disputes that affect operations, reputation, or profitability. Decades of trial experience in state and federal courts.
Automotive & Supply Chain
Deep experience in Michigan's automotive sector, representing suppliers and manufacturers in disputes with OEMs and tiered suppliers.
Contract Disputes
From vendor agreements to licensing and service contracts, we resolve conflicts efficiently through negotiation, arbitration, or courtroom advocacy.
Incorporation & Subsidiaries
Guiding foreign corporations in establishing subsidiaries in the U.S. Entity formation, governance, regulatory filings, and compliance.
Corporate Advisory
Outside general counsel to U.S. subsidiaries of foreign corporations, providing legal guidance on governance, compliance, contracts, and risk.
Employment Law
Counsel for businesses and employees on contracts, workplace policies, discrimination, and wrongful termination disputes.
Executive & White Collar Defense
Defending corporate executives, professionals, and public figures in sensitive investigations and criminal proceedings.
Criminal Defense & DUI/OWI
Representing individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges, leveraging courtroom experience to secure favorable outcomes.
Personal Injury
Advocating for individuals injured through negligence, securing compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Civil Rights Litigation
Pursuing justice for individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated, including cases involving misconduct by law enforcement or public officials.
Our Attorneys

Garam Choe, Esq.
Lawyer
Education: St. John's University School of Law
Bar Admissions: Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania; Georgia (admission pending)
Languages: Korean
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Santino Mateo, Esq.
Lawyer
Education: St. John's University School of Law
Bar Admissions: Michigan
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Juan Mateo, Esq.
Lawyer
Bar Admissions: Michigan
Languages: Spanish
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Gerald Evelyn, Esq.
Lawyer
Bar Admissions: Michigan
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Atenedoro Gonzalez, Esq.
Lawyer
Education: St. John's University School of Law
Bar Admissions: New York
Languages: Spanish
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