Lita Masini Popke

Hon. Lita Masini Popke (Ret.) entered private practice following a twenty-year tenure as a judge on the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County, Michigan. During her judicial career, she presided over thousands of cases within the Civil and Family Divisions, including a decade in the specialized Business Court. Before her time on the bench, she spent 17 years as a private practitioner focusing on commercial litigation and medical malpractice defense. She has extensive experience managing complex multi-party disputes, class actions, and high-stakes business dissolutions.

A veteran Michigan jurist with dual expertise in high-level commercial litigation and sensitive family law disputes, offering a unique perspective from both the bench and private practice.

One of the founding judges of the Wayne County Business Court, where she developed specialized protocols for handling complex commercial disputes.

Recognized by legal professionals for her decisive judicial temperament, deep understanding of Michigan's commercial statutes, and her ability to facilitate settlements in emotionally charged family and business matters.