1.
Michael L. OssyTitle: Associate
Law School: Wayne State University Law School, Class of 2009, J.D.
College: Loyola University, Chicago, Class of 2006, B.A., with honors
Admitted: Wayne State University Law School, Class of 2009, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance Fraud Defense, Workers Compensation Defense, Toxic Tort Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense
Membership:
2.
F. Peter BlakeTitle: Partner
Law School: Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1976
College: John Carroll University, B.S.B.A., 1970; University of Detroit, M.B.A., 19 73
Admitted: Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Product Liability Law, Employment Discrimination Defense, Personal Injury Defense, Medical Malpractice, Insurance Defense Law
Membership:
Detroit, Macomb County and Federal Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan Michigan Defense Trial Counsel Association Association of Defense Trial Counsel Defense Research Institute International Association of Defense Counsel.
3.
Jane P. GarrettTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Detroit, J.D., 1980
College: Middle Tennessee State University and Michigan State University, B.A., with high honors, 1971
Admitted: University of Detroit, J.D., 1980
Practice Area:
Membership: Detroit and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan; Association of Defense Trial Counsel; Michigan Association of Hospital Risk Managers.
4.
Arthur G. KirchnerTitle: Partner
Law School: Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1976
College: Wayne State University, B.A., 1970
Admitted: Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Personal Injury Defense, Workers Compensation Defense Law
Membership:
Detroit Bar Association State Bar of Michigan (Member, Workmen's Compensation Section) Defense Research Institute.
5.
Richard P. SmithTitle: Partner
Law School: Detroit College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1984
College: Wayne State University, B.A., with distinction, 1981
Admitted: Detroit College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1984
Practice Area: Directors and Officers Liability, Employment Discharge and Discrimination Law, Corporate Liability Law, Premises Liability Law, Construction Law, Automobile Negligence Law, Insurance Law, Toxic Tort Law, Breast Implant Litigation, Products Liability
Membership:
Detroit, Macomb County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan Defense Research Institute Association of Defense Trial Attorneys Best Employer's Association National Employment Lawyers Association.
6.
Kevin T. KennedyTitle: Partner
Law School: Detroit College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1987
College: Western Michigan University, B.B.A., 1984
Admitted: Detroit College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1987
Practice Area: Product Liability Law, Toxic Tort Law, Asbestos Litigation Law, Environmental Law, Employment Law, Breast Implant Litigation
Membership:
Oakland County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan (Member, Negligence Law Section) Defense Research Institute.
7.
Rebecca S. AustinTitle: Associate
Law School: Wayne State University, J.D., 1995
College: University of Michigan at Dearborn, A.B., with distinction, 1992
Admitted: Wayne State University, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Employment Discrimination Law; Corporate Liability Law; Product Liability Law; Personal Injury Law; Insurance Defense Law
Membership: Detroit Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan; Women Lawyers Association of Michigan.
8.
Jennifer GasieckiTitle: Associate
Law School: Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, J.D., 2002
College: University of Detroit Mercy, B.A., History/Political Science, summa cum laude, 1999
Admitted: Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Corporate Law(50%); Real Estate(30%); Litigation(10%); Probate(10%)
Membership:
9.
Andrew F. SmithTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Detroit Mercy, J.D., 2002
College: University of Michigan, B.A., Political Science, 1999
Admitted: University of Detroit Mercy, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Toxic Torts; Real Estate; Personal Injury; No Fault Automobile Insurance; Environmental Litigation; Landlord/Tenant
Membership: State Bar of Michigan; American Bar Association; American Trial Lawyers Association.
10.
Karen MelcherTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Detroit, J.D., 2001
College: Michigan State University, B.A., 1998
Admitted: University of Detroit, J.D., 2001
Practice Area:
Membership:
11.
David B. KleinTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Detroit, J.D., 1990
College: Michigan State University, B.A., 1987
Admitted: University of Detroit, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Workers Compensation
Membership:
Detroit and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan Defense Research Institute.
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Blake, Kirchner, Symonds, Larson, Kennedy & Smith, P.C.. The number of lawyers in Blake, Kirchner, Symonds, Larson, Kennedy & Smith, P.C. is 17.