Crain’s Detroit names Louis (Louie) Gabel a "Notable Litigator"
Crain's Detroit Business has named Jones Day partner Louis (Louie) Gabel among the publication's "Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys" for 2025.
Criteria for this distinction includes demonstrated involvement in significant litigation and trial proceedings, senior leadership in the Firm, serving as a mentor in the workplace, and leadership in outside professional, industry-related, or civic organizations.
A former federal prosecutor, Mr. Gabel handles sensitive internal investigations, government-facing litigation, and complex commercial disputes for major companies. He represents businesses and individuals in high-stakes matters involving allegations of fraud, breach of contract, and possible violations of federal and state law, including the False Claims Act, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Controlled Substances Act, Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, Taft-Hartley Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act.
In the past year, Mr. Gabel has led high-profile investigations on behalf of Michigan State University and Indiana University. He has also led the defense of several large health care systems in Michigan in connection with False Claims Act allegations, drug diversion, ADA, and serious physician misconduct cases, including allegations of murder and sexual assault.
Mr. Gabel served on the Local Rules Committee for the Eastern District of Michigan, including a term as president. The administrative and hiring partner for the Firm's Detroit Office, he maintains an active pro bono practice, assisting victims of sexual exploitation obtain restitution and supervising investigations of police misconduct. Mr. Gabel also serves on the advisory board of Thrive-Global.
