Practice Areas
Education
Stetson University College of Law
Gulfport, Florida
J.D., cum laude, 1979
Stetson Law Review, Member
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.G.S., with distinction, 1976
Bar Admissions
Michigan
Court Admissions
All Michigan state courts
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Labor and Employment Attorney
Kevin is a member of the Labor and Employment Practice Team. He is experienced in all aspects of labor and employment law and is also a certified mediator and arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association. He counsels clients in day-to-day personnel issues, including employment policies, discrimination laws, wage and hour issues, health and safety, personnel administration, employee handbooks, employee benefits, traditional labor law and employment litigation. His employment practice also includes the negotiation and drafting of employment contracts, and non-competition and confidentiality agreements.
Kevin assists employers in the implementation and application of reductions-in-force, plant shutdowns, or restructuring plans. He has litigated, arbitrated and mediated numerous cases on behalf of both employers and employees in state and federal courts involving discrimination and other employment-related issues. He has practiced before the NLRB, USDOL, EEOC, OFCCP, OSHA, MERC, MDOL, MDCR, MiOSHA, MESC (UIA) and STC.
Honors and Recognitions
Leading Lawyers: ADR Law – Employment; Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management
Michigan Super Lawyers®, 2007 – 2017
Professional Affiliations
American Arbitration Association, certified mediator and arbitrator
American Bar Association: Labor and Employment Law Section; Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Grand Rapids Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, past chair
Michigan Public Employer Labor Relations Association
State Bar of Michigan