Kevin is a member of the firm whose practice includes a wide variety of business litigation including legal malpractice, construction and lender liability litigation.   Additionally, Kevin has experience in representing real estate developers in urban infill projects as well as experience representing small companies in general corporate matters.  Active in the community, Kevin is currently a member of the State Bar of Michigan Judicial and Professional Ethics Committee and is the Chairperson of the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority.

Representative Experience

Key member of trial team in arbitration involving the construction of a power plant. Discovery lasted for two years and involved more than 100 depositions and the exchange of over six million pages of documents. The arbitration included 72 full hearing days, 44 witnesses and over 10,000 exhibits. Successfully argued numerous motions and performed direct and cross examinations of key witnesses during the hearings. At the conclusion of the hearings, the arbitration panel awarded BSDD's client over $25.5 million and denied nearly all of our opponent's claims.

Assisted in representation of municipality in dispute involving the construction of a $54 million detention basin. Drafted mediation summary, which led to a favorable settlement for BSDD's client during the mediation process.

Assisted in successful representation of Tier 1 automotive supplier in lawsuit arising from failed business acquisition. Drafted successful case evaluation summary which lead to seven-figure recovery for BSDD's client.

Successfully argued summary disposition and subsequent appeal on behalf of major OEM in breach of warranty action.

Investigated potential criminal RICO/antitrust matter on behalf of major automotive OEM, drafted and filed civil complaint and then negotiated six-figure settlement early in the litigation on behalf of BSDD's client.

Drafted successful summary disposition motion on behalf of major Detroit-based law firm in legal malpractice action. 

Lead trial counsel in pro bono civil rights case in the Eastern District of Michigan.

Deposed key witnesses and drafted summary disposition motion in lender liability litigation on behalf of major bank. After motion for summary disposition was filed, plaintiff voluntarily dismissed its complaint with prejudice. 

Education

B.A., Wayne State University, Political Science, 1996, Cum Laude

J.D., Wayne State University, 2000, Cum Laude (top 10% of class)

Honors and Awards

Certificate of Appreciation, Pro Bono Recognition, Eastern District of Michigan, 2003

Order of the Coif, Member, 2000

Bruce A. Miller Family Scholarship, Recipient, 1999

Silver Key, Recipient, 1999

Bronze Key, Recipient, 1998

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association

State Bar of Michigan

State Bar of Michigan Judicial & Professional Ethics Committee (2005-present)

Federal Bar Association

Oakland County Bar Association

Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association

Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee (2002-present)

Civic and Community Organizations

St. Aloysius Parish Council, Member (2003-2005), President (2004-2005)

St. Aloysius Stewardship Committee, Member (2003-present)

St. Aloysius/Our Lady of Good Counsel Bridging Program Task Force, Member (2006-present)

Royal Oak Board of Rehabilitation Appeals, Member (2003-present)

Royal Oak Solid Waste Advisory Board, Member (2004-2005)

Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority, Member (2005-2006), Chairperson (2007-present)

Publications

Courts Must Evaluate Actions to Alter a Plat Under the Land Division Act Rather than MCL 600.2932, Michigan Real Property Review, Vol. 30, No. 2, Summer 2003

Utility Has Right to Clear Pipeline Right-of-Way, Michigan Real Property Review, Vol. 30, No. 3, Fall 2003