Strike 3 Holdings Michigan Lawsuits: Courts & Clear Help
Did your internet provider send you a letter about one of the Strike 3 Holdings Michigan lawsuits? Set it aside for a moment and read it calmly. Strike 3 Holdings Michigan lawsuits are federal copyright cases filed against a “John Doe” known only by an IP address. The letter means your provider received a subpoena asking for the name on the account. It does not mean a court has decided anything about you.
This is the Torrent Defenders® hub for Strike 3 Holdings Michigan lawsuits. It explains which federal courts hear these cases, collects our Michigan filing posts in one place, and walks through what usually happens next. If your internet provider sent you a letter, call or tap (312) 201-8310 for a free, confidential consultation.
Last updated: November 5, 2026.
Federal courts that hear Strike 3 Holdings Michigan lawsuits
Michigan has two federal districts: the Eastern District of Michigan and the Western District of Michigan. Strike 3 Holdings Michigan lawsuits are filed in one or the other, depending on where the IP address traces. The first number in each docket number shows the courthouse location.
| Federal district | Courthouse locations in recent filings | What the docket number shows |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern District of Michigan | “2:” Detroit | Courthouse location, year, and case number, for example 2:26-cv-14171 |
| Western District of Michigan | “1:” Grand Rapids | Courthouse location, year, and case number, for example 1:26-cv-03126 |
These courthouse locations come from the court records for the eight cases filed on October 6, 2026, covered in our October 6, 2026 Michigan filings post, and the four cases filed on October 31, 2026, covered in our October 31, 2026 Michigan filings post. Each case named one internet subscriber identified only by an IP address.
Admitted in all Michigan federal courts. Antonelli Law® founder Jeffrey Antonelli was admitted in the Western District of Michigan on August 6, 2013, and in the Eastern District of Michigan on September 19, 2013. You can read the Western District of Michigan certificate and the Eastern District of Michigan certificate of good standing.
Our Michigan Strike 3 Holdings filing posts
These posts cover specific Strike 3 Holdings Michigan lawsuits and earlier waves of filings. Newer posts are listed first, and we add new Strike 3 Holdings Michigan lawsuits as we review the court records.
- Strike 3 Holdings Michigan: 4 new cases (October 31, 2026)
- Strike 3 Holdings Michigan filings: 8 John Doe cases (October 6, 2026)
- Strike 3 Holdings subpoena in Michigan (2020)
- Strike 3 Holdings: updates from Michigan (2018)
- Strike 3 Holdings files across Michigan (2018)
- Jeffrey Antonelli interviewed by Michigan TV station WOOD TV (2017)
More background from Antonelli Law®: how to handle a Strike 3 Holdings case in Michigan.
What you Can Learn
Our short videos explain some of the important things to know about the Strike 3 Holdings lawsuit process, and your main options right now.
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What usually happens in Strike 3 Holdings Michigan lawsuits
- Strike 3 Holdings files a John Doe complaint in federal court, identified only by an IP address.
- It asks the court for permission to subpoena the internet provider before the usual discovery conference.
- If the court agrees, the provider sends the account holder a notice letter. That is the letter most people receive.
- After the notice period in the court order, the provider may release the account holder’s name and address unless something is filed.
Use the dates in your own letter. Timelines in Strike 3 Holdings Michigan lawsuits differ by court and judge, and the letter tells you the date that applies to you. The account holder is not always the person who used the connection, because a shared home network, a roommate, or a guest can sit behind one IP address. See our provider pages for Comcast Xfinity, Verizon, AT&T Internet, Spectrum, Cox, Optimum, and Frontier.
Do I have to go to court in Michigan?
Court appearances are rarely necessary in Strike 3 Holdings cases. That is not a guarantee for any one case, and Antonelli Law® also defends clients in court when that is needed or is the better path. Many Michigan clients resolve their matters by phone and email without visiting an office or a courthouse.
Clients we have represented in Michigan
Antonelli Law® has represented about 114 clients who live in Michigan in federal copyright matters since 2015.
Our Michigan clients have lived in Allen Park, Ann Arbor, Belleville, Berkley, Bloomfield, Brighton, Buchanan, Burton, Byron Center, Canton, Chesterfield, Clarkston, Clawson, Clinton, Clinton Township, Commerce Township, Comstock Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, DeWitt, Dexter, East Lansing, Eastpointe, Erie, Essexville, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Flushing, Fowlerville, Grand Blanc, Grand Rapids, Grosse Pointe Farms, Harrison Township, Hillsdale, Holland, Holly, Hudsonville, Huntington Woods, Inkster, and Jackson.
They have also lived in Jenison, Kalamazoo, Lake Orion, Lansing, Livonia, Macomb, Milford, Monroe, Niles, Northville, Novi, Oakland Township, Okemos, Orion Township, Oxford, Petoskey, Plymouth, Portage, Redford, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Saline, Shelby Township, South Lyon, Southfield, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Tecumseh, Three Rivers, Troy, Utica, Walled Lake, Warren, Waterford, Wayland, West Bloomfield, Westland, White Lake, and Ypsilanti.
Attorney Highlight: Alec Dardis
Alec Dardis is an Associate at Antonelli Law®. Born and raised in Southern California (Orange County area), he was a competitive junior tennis player and captain of the Men’s Division 1 tennis team at Colgate University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. He later received the Dean’s Scholarship to DePaul University College of Law, earned a CALI Award in Negotiations, made Dean’s List, and graduated with a Juris Doctor and a Certificate in Intellectual Property. He is licensed in Illinois and handles federal copyright matters nationwide.
In the firm’s BitTorrent practice, Alec has personally assisted hundreds of clients with cases involving copyright holders, including Strike 3 Holdings. He handles the consultation, the reading of the letter, settlement talks when that is what the client wants, and court defense when that is the better path.
Phone: (312) 201-8310. Email: adardis@antonelli-law.com.
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“We had a consultation with Alec and he explained our options in detail. He made us feel comfortable and gave us time to ask a lot questions. At the end of the consultation we made another appointment so we could decide which option to take. We felt that we were in good hands starting with consultation. Alec was thorough in explaining very step, what we needed to do and the timing. He was a great communicator, always followed up and very professional. We are very grateful for all Alec did to get this case closed. We would highly recommend Alec to others that need his expertise.”
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Michigan lawyer for a Strike 3 Holdings case?
No. Strike 3 Holdings Michigan lawsuits are federal copyright cases. Antonelli Law® handles Strike 3 Holdings matters in federal courts nationwide, including the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, and you can work with us by phone and email without visiting an office. Antonelli Law founder Jeffrey Antonelli swore his oath in the Ann Arbor federal courthouse to gain his court admission there, however, actually going to court is extremely rare in these cases,
Why did my internet provider send me a letter about Strike 3 Holdings Michigan a lawsuit?
Strike 3 Holdings asked the court for permission to subpoena your provider for the name and address on an account tied to an IP address. The letter is notice of that subpoena and a chance to act before the date it lists. It is not a finding that you did anything wrong.
What does the first number in a Michigan docket number mean?
It is the courthouse location within the federal district. The rest of the docket number shows the year and the case number. Your letter or the subpoena attached to it lists the docket number.
Can I resolve a Strike 3 Holdings case without my name becoming public?
Often, yes. Many clients choose an anonymous settlement that resolves the case while keeping their name private. Other options include a motion to quash when there are real legal grounds and defending the case in court. A free, confidential consultation is the place to compare them.
Will I have to go to court?
Court appearances are rarely necessary in Strike 3 Holdings cases, though that is not a guarantee for any one case. Antonelli Law® also defends clients in court when that is needed or is the better path.
How do I get my letter reviewed?
Call (312) 201-8310 or use the contact page. You can email a PDF or photo of the letter from there for a free, confidential consultation.
Related reading
- Strike 3 Holdings Michigan: 4 new cases (October 31, 2026)
- Strike 3 Holdings Illinois lawsuits hub
- Strike 3 Holdings ISP letter guide
- Should I ignore a Strike 3 Holdings subpoena?
- Strike 3 Holdings anonymous settlement
- Strike 3 Holdings FAQ
This page is general information about Strike 3 Holdings and similar BitTorrent copyright cases. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different. Client reviews describe individual experiences. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Antonelli Law® defends people and businesses against copyright claims and does not represent copyright holders. Attorney advertising. Information is current as of November 5, 2026.
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Jeffrey Antonelli is a member of the federal trial bar of the Northern District of Illinois and is admitted to numerous federal courts around the country. He has been a civil litigator nearly 25 years in a broad range of actions representing corporations and individuals as plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court. Jeffrey has been interviewed by the media many times, including Bloomberg BNA, NBC, The New York Times, Chicago Lawyer, Chicago Tribune, and the longstanding lawyer’s publication Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Prior to forming Antonelli Law Ltd. in 2007 Jeffrey worked for several litigation boutiques in Chicago’s Loop as well as a full service firm. His litigation experience includes hotly contested issues in intellectual property, business, insurance, and consumer fraud. He is an adviser to the Illinois Board of Higher Education Advisory Council for Private Business and Vocational Schools (PBVS), and was a member of the Illinois State Bar Association Education Law Section Council from 2012-2013. Jeffrey is especially proud of his work representing hundreds of students defrauded by improperly accredited educational institutions, including as certified class counsel. Before attending law school, Jeffrey was interested first in business, and then in biomedical ethics. These interests led him to graduate from the nation’s largest philosophy department at Loyola University in Chicago, where some of his favorite (and most challenging) subjects were cognitive science and philosophy of science. During college he held positions at the University of Chicago’s Ben May Institute; as a medical assistant for a University of Chicago foot and ankle surgeon; and volunteered in the emergency room at the University of Chicago Hospitals. These experiences led to studying health law at the DePaul College of Law where Jeffrey earned his law degree and a certificate in health law. At that time DePaul’s Institute for Health Law was consistently ranked in the top 10 health law specialty programs nationwide. During law school Jeffrey immersed himself in studying the practical and public policy aspects of health care through internships at the American Medical Association in Chicago, and on Capitol Hill at the Governmental Relations Office of the Association of American Medical Colleges in Washington, DC. Jeffrey has concentrated in civil litigation throughout his legal career, and is a member of the federal trial bar of the Northern District of Illinois, the Central District of Illinois federal court, and all federal courts of Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana. In addition, he is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Jeffrey prides himself on his strong personal ideals, passionate, ethical advocacy, and working hard to bring the best possible results for his clients. He also maintains a special interest in cases involving fraud. Whether due to good parenting, his family’s law enforcement employment, undergraduate studies in philosophy including ethics, or a fortuitous outcome of good breeding, one essence of Jeffrey’s character is a drive to root out the truth behind fraudulent practices.