Experience

Harvey Kruse, P.C.
• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Associate Attorney

  • Nov 2018 - Present

Collins & Blaha P.C.
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Associate Attorney

  • May 2016 - Nov 2018


City of Flint

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant City Attorney

  • Jun 2014 - Apr 2016

  Litigated in State and Federal Courts, Binding Labor Arbitration, and Administrative ProceedingsManaged the City's employment litigation caseload including defense of claims under the Elliot Larsen Civil Rights Act, Title VII, Constructive Discharge Law, and the Whistle blower Protection ActInvestigated and responded to complaints brought against the City by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Michigan Department of Civil RightsAdvised the Mayor, City Council, and various municipal departments on various questions of law through formal advisory opinions. Negotiated and drafted numerous contracts for municipal departments including multiple complex contracts leading to the consolidation of Flint 911 dispatch operations with Genesee County 911 dispatch operations. Show less

• Law Clerk

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2014

  Researched law related to contract litigation and drafted brief to be considered during arbitration process. Aided assistant city attorney with pre-trial preparation and trial of a larceny prosecution.Conducted pre-trial hearings and negotiated plea agreements with defendants in the 68th Judicial District Court.



Hon. Jeffrey R. Hughes United States Bankruptcy Court Western District of Michigan

• Legal Intern

  • May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Evaluated debtor’s chapter 13 plans for good faith compliance with the Bankruptcy Code and feasibility. Observed motions, adversary proceedings, and bench opinions before the Bankruptcy Court. Discussed and analyzed various legal issues with Judge Hughes relating to bankruptcy law and practice. Evaluated debtor’s chapter 13 plans for good faith compliance with the Bankruptcy Code and feasibility. Observed motions, adversary proceedings, and bench opinions before the Bankruptcy Court. Discussed and analyzed various legal issues with Judge Hughes relating to bankruptcy law and practice.



MSU College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Law Clinic

• Clinical Resident

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Researched a variety of legal subjects regarding small business formation and issues regarding copyright and trademark registration. Drafted Waiver of Conflict of Interest Agreement, Plan of Action Memorandums, and client letters. Conducted Initial Consultations with clients to identify pressing legal issues and developed practical solutions to meet client needs. Used “Practice Master” Case Management software. Researched a variety of legal subjects regarding small business formation and issues regarding copyright and trademark registration. Drafted Waiver of Conflict of Interest Agreement, Plan of Action Memorandums, and client letters. Conducted Initial Consultations with clients to identify pressing legal issues and developed practical solutions to meet client needs. Used “Practice Master” Case Management software.



MSU College of Law Journal of Business and Securities Law

• Staff Member

  • Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Reviewed articles for proper supporting citations, proper grammar, and accurate writing mechanics. Reviewed articles for proper supporting citations, proper grammar, and accurate writing mechanics.



Glassen Rhead Law Firm

• Law Clerk

  • May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Researched legal subjects including debtor/creditor disputes and bankruptcy issues. Drafted motions on subrogation rights and a settlement agreement relating to debtors surrender of property. Filed Proof of Claims in relation to Bankruptcy Proceedings. Used “CaseTracker” Software to manage caseload. Researched legal subjects including debtor/creditor disputes and bankruptcy issues. Drafted motions on subrogation rights and a settlement agreement relating to debtors surrender of property. Filed Proof of Claims in relation to Bankruptcy Proceedings. Used “CaseTracker” Software to manage caseload.



Brett N. Rodgers, Chapter 13 Trustee Office

• Legal Extern

  • May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Researched a wide range of legal subjects including common law relating to liens and extensive research of United States Bankruptcy Code. Drafted motions and supporting briefs objecting to debtor’s counsel fees. Attended § 341 hearings and observed Trustee delivering motions before Bankruptcy Court. Investigated debtors’ financial records to determine whether their proposed chapter 13 plan was feasible. Reviewed Security Agreements including liens on real and personal property. Used Bankruptcy Case Management software: “TrustWin”. Show less



City of Flint Attorney's Office

• Legal Extern

  • May 2011 - Jul 2011

  Research areas included contract and property disputes, excessive force complaints and civil rights violations. Drafted motions for summary disposition and supporting briefs. Attended depositions, mediations and case evaluations. Offered approved plea bargains to criminal defendants in the 68th District Court. Research areas included contract and property disputes, excessive force complaints and civil rights violations. Drafted motions for summary disposition and supporting briefs. Attended depositions, mediations and case evaluations. Offered approved plea bargains to criminal defendants in the 68th District Court.