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Partner — Grand Rapids

616/336-6488

[email protected]


Education

University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
J.D., cum laude, 2013

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.A., magna cum laude, Economics, 2010

Bar Admissions

Michigan

Court Admissions

All Michigan state courts

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Litigation and Appellate Attorney

Jeff Koelzer is a commercial litigator specializing in high-stakes disputes for businesses, particularly in the automotive supply chain and insurance industries. He has first-chaired trials and argued appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the Michigan Court of Appeals, and the Michigan Supreme Court, building a reputation for managing sophisticated, high-value litigation.

His practice focuses on representing businesses in challenging commercial matters. Jeff frequently advises Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers on critical supply chain issues, including disputes over contract terms, injunctions, and other time-sensitive business concerns. He also counsels clients on complex commercial insurance issues, helping them navigate coverage disputes in the early stages and in litigation.

Jeff played a key role in securing a $7.6 million jury verdict for a commercial property owner in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in an inverse condemnation case against the City of Grand Rapids – after the City initially offered nothing to settle.

Experience

Representation of a Fortune 100 Tier 2 automotive supplier in opposing motions for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions in a complex state court supply chain dispute.

Defense of a Fortune Global 500 Tier 1 automotive supplier in multiple state and federal court matters, successfully obtaining temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.

Representation of a non-automotive supplier in obtaining summary judgment in federal court, defeating claims for breach of an alleged long-term requirements contract.

Defense and strategic counsel for clients in large-scale insurance coverage disputes, including manufacturers, contractors, farms, and other commercial entities facing substantial insurance claims.

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