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Hon. Wendy Potts (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Detroit, MI, United States

About

Judge Potts served for over twenty years on the Oakland County Circuit Court, including terms as Chief Judge and as a founding member of the Business Court. Her extensive judicial career followed two decades of private legal practice where she focused on domestic relations and civil litigation. She has presided over thousands of cases involving diverse legal issues ranging from high-stakes commercial contracts to complex family law matters.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Employment & Labor Estates & Probate Family Law & Divorce Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS (Current)
Judge
Oakland County Circuit Court
1998–2019
Chief Judge
Oakland County Circuit Court
Judge
2004–2009
Oakland County Probate Court
Partner
1997–1998
Hill Lewis (now Clark Hill PLC)
Private Practice Attorney
1977–1997

Publications Leadership

  • Founding Member and Past President, American College of Business Court Judges
  • Former Chairperson, Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission
  • Frequent Lecturer, Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE)
  • Contributor, Michigan Civil Procedure and Michigan Family Law journals
  • Speaker, State Bar of Michigan Business Law Section events

Positioning Takeaways

A veteran member of the Michigan judiciary with specialized expertise in business court operations and high-net-worth matrimonial dissolutions.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court
  • Eastern District of Michigan

Education

J.D.
Wayne State University Law School
1977
B.A.
University of Michigan
1966

Distinction

One of the original architects of the Oakland County Business Court and a recipient of the highest honor from the State Bar of Michigan.

Reputation

She is widely regarded by legal professionals for her deep understanding of complex commercial statutes and her ability to facilitate resolutions in highly emotional family and probate disputes.