Emily K. Catania, Esq.

Emily K. Catania, Esq. Litigation Attorney - Birmingham, Michigan
Certified Mediator
Proud Mom of 2

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09/02/2026

Your business partner suddenly leaves and starts taking clients with them. What should you do next?

First, don’t send that angry text. And don’t delete, alter, or overlook the evidence that could matter later. There may be important legal and practical steps you should take before making your next move.

Watch the video to learn what to do when a business partnership suddenly goes sideways.

09/01/2026

Women now make up the majority of law school graduates, yet law firm leadership and compensation still tell a very different story. Learn about the structural issues that continue to hold women back in private practice and what firms getting it right are doing differently: https://bit.ly/45ssium

08/31/2026

Being a fierce litigator and a present mom aren’t competing identities—they make me better at both. ⚖️❤️

Five hills I’ll die on. And I stand by every single one.

08/31/2026

My number one rule with every client: Be honest with me.

I can handle the truth. What I don’t want to have to deal with is finding out about a secret for the first time in the courtroom.

When I know the full story, we can prepare, strategize, and stay on offense. When I hear it from the other side, we are suddenly playing defense.

Tell your lawyer the truth. All of it. That is how we build the strongest case possible.

08/30/2026

🏡 The house might be the biggest piece in your divorce.

But if you’re sitting pretty on that 2% COVID-era mortgage rate, there’s another question you need to ask: what liability comes with keeping it?

The equity matters. The mortgage matters. The risk matters too.

Before you fight to keep the house, make sure you understand the whole picture.

08/27/2026

Going through a divorce? 🚨 Before you post anything on social media, watch this.

There are 5 things I specifically advise my divorce clients NOT to post, and one of them may surprise you.

What seems harmless today could potentially be used against you tomorrow.

Watch the video before you hit “post.” 👀

08/26/2026

👓 Get your glasses out. It’s time to read the fine print.

Before you click “I agree,” sign a contract, or accept those terms and conditions, take a minute to actually read what you are agreeing to. That fine print can contain much more than payment terms.

You may be agreeing to arbitration instead of going to court, limiting your ability to bring certain claims, restricting available remedies, accepting automatic renewals, agreeing to cancellation fees, or giving up other important rights.

Michigan’s Attorney General specifically cautions consumers that most contracts cannot simply be canceled once you have agreed to them, and Michigan courts recognize that arbitration provisions can affect important rights and remedies.

The bottom line? Clicking “I agree” is still agreeing.
Before you sign or accept:
• Read the entire agreement, including the fine print.
• Look for arbitration, waiver, limitation of liability, cancellation, renewal, and fee provisions.
• Make sure verbal promises are actually included in the written agreement.
• If you do not understand a provision or something seems unfair, ask questions before you agree.

Taking five minutes to read the fine print can save you significant time, money, and frustration later.
Your rights are worth reading the fine print for.

I’m incredibly grateful and honored to be selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for the 5th year in a row.This recogni...
08/24/2026

I’m incredibly grateful and honored to be selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for the 5th year in a row.

This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects not only the work I put into my practice, but also the trust my clients place in me during some of the most important and challenging moments of their lives.

I’m grateful to my clients, colleagues, mentors, friends, and family who have supported me along the way. I never take the opportunity to advocate for my clients and help them navigate business and family law matters for granted.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Here’s to continuing to learn, grow, and serve my clients at the highest level.

08/24/2026

Before you add your child to the deed of your home, a bank account, or another asset, pause and talk to the right professionals first.

In Michigan, adding a child to an asset can have significant legal and tax consequences that you may not anticipate.

For example, adding your adult child to the deed of your home may affect ownership rights, expose the property to your child’s creditors or legal issues, and potentially create unexpected tax consequences down the road.

That’s why it’s important to confer with the appropriate professionals, such as your CPA, financial advisor, and attorney, before making the change. A decision that seems simple today could have lasting consequences for your estate and your family.

When it comes to your assets, think before you add.

08/22/2026

đź”® No one has a crystal ball, especially in the middle of a divorce.

When emotions are running high, it can be tempting to speak in absolutes: “You’ll never get that,” “I’ll make sure you pay,” or “You’re never seeing the kids again.”

But litigation and negotiation can take unexpected turns. What feels certain today may look very different tomorrow.

In this video, I’m sharing 5 things you should avoid saying during a divorce, because your words can come back to haunt you when emotions, evidence, and legal strategy all collide.

Pause. Think before you speak. And remember: you don’t know what you don’t know.

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