Julia Doptis
Part of the Marko Law team in downtown Detroit, fighting every day for clients across Michigan.
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Julia Doptis was born and raised in Metro Detroit. Since becoming an attorney at Marko Law, she has dedicated her practice to advocating for individuals in complex legal disputes, providing thoughtful, client-focused representation and helping clients navigate challenging legal issues with compassion and determination.
Education
| Institution | Degree | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison College, Michigan State University | Bachelor of Arts | International Relations; minor in Russian and Eurasian Studies |
| Wayne State University Law School | Juris Doctor | Part-time program |
Path to Marko Law
- Worked as a legal assistant for three years while attending law school
- Joined Marko Law as a law clerk in January 2025, gaining experience across a wide range of civil litigation matters
- Now practices as an attorney at Marko Law
Memberships
- Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ)
- Detroit Bar Association
- MAJ Leadership Academy participant
Beyond the Courtroom
Outside the office, Julia enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her miniature dachshund, Arthur.
Julia Doptis was born and raised in Metro Detroit. Since becoming an attorney at Marko Law, she has dedicated her practice to advocating for individuals in complex legal disputes, providing thoughtful, client-focused representation and helping clients navigate challenging legal issues with compassion and determination.
Education
| Institution | Degree | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison College, Michigan State University | Bachelor of Arts | International Relations; minor in Russian and Eurasian Studies |
| Wayne State University Law School | Juris Doctor | Part-time program |
Path to Marko Law
- Worked as a legal assistant for three years while attending law school
- Joined Marko Law as a law clerk in January 2025, gaining experience across a wide range of civil litigation matters
- Now practices as an attorney at Marko Law
Memberships
- Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ)
- Detroit Bar Association
- MAJ Leadership Academy participant
Beyond the Courtroom
Outside the office, Julia enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her miniature dachshund, Arthur.
Michigan
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.)
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, South Dakota, State Courts of California & Colorado (Pro Hac Vice)
- Lowrey v LMPS & LMPJ, Inc, 313 Mich App 500, 503; 885 NW2d 638 (2015)
- Cahoo v SAS Analytics Inc, 912 F3d 887, 892 (CA 6, 2019)
- West v Dep’t of Natural Resources, NW2d; 2020 Mich. App. LEXIS 5069, at *1 (Ct App, Aug. 6, 2020)
- Sexton v. Cernuto, 18 F.4th 177 (6th Cir. 2021)
- Miller v. Mich. Dep't of Corr., No. 356430, 2022 Mich. App. LEXIS 5095 (Ct. App. Aug. 25, 2022), lv granted Miller v Dep't of Corrections, 511 Mich 860 (2023)
- Nugent v. Spectrum Juv. Just. Servs., 72 F.4th 135 (6th Cir. 2023)
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