Seth Darmstadter is the Co-Founder of Michelman & Robinson, LLP’s (M&R’s) Chicago office and a member of M&R’s Commercial & Business Litigation Practice Group, handling complex commercial, employment and insurance coverage matters. He has successfully tried both bench and jury trials in state and federal courts, as well as commercial arbitration proceedings and labor arbitrations. He has favorably resolved a range of disputes, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, partnership disputes, commercial real estate litigation, restrictive covenant litigation, insurance coverage matters, employment conflicts, and tort actions.
Mr. Darmstadter has extensive experience representing high-growth emerging technology companies and regularly advises his innovative clients on issues including strategic business entity formation; initial capital structuring; business sales and acquisitions; licensing; human resources and employment law consulting; equity incentive programs; sales and distribution agreements; manufacturing agreements; and office space lease and buildout negotiations.
Passionate about innovation and industry disruption, Mr. Darmstadter prides himself on his ability to work with clients as a strategic partner, helping them navigate the crowded and competitive emerging technology landscape. He represents individuals and companies in creative and technology fields, including ad tech, health tech, media tech, the green energy industry, the music industry, social media companies, integrated marketing and communications firms and other entrepreneurial companies. His fierce loyalty, strategic thinking, comprehensive vision and enthusiasm make him a sought after collaborator and consultant.
