Atty. David C. Wiegel
David Wiegel began the practice of law in 1997. Over the last 20 years he has served the health care industry as a litigator, focusing his practice on the defense of medical malpractice matters with particular emphasis on skilled nursing facilities, sub-acute rehab providers, assisted living facilities, and local hospitals.
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David C. Wiegel is a Principal based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1997) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1997). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy (J.D., 1997) and Michigan State University (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Board Membership Michigan Center for Assisted Living - Associate Partner Board Member. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- David Wiegel began the practice of law in 1997
- Over the last 20 years he has served the health care industry as a litigator, focusing his practice on the defense of medical malpractice matters with particular emphasis on skilled nursing facilities, sub-acute rehab providers, assisted living facilities, and local hospitals
- In addition, Mr. Wiegel has assisted various healthcare facilities and individual providers successfully manage the challenges of state regulatory investigations and attorney general investigations
- Combining this experience with his engineering background, he has been called upon to address issues in product liability as well
- Mr. Wiegel received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Detroit Mercy, where he was Associate Editor of the Law Review and a member of the Justice Frank Murphy Honor Society
- He earned a B.S. in Packaging from Michigan State University
- Prior to attending law school, he worked as a process engineer at the Hughes Aircraft Company in Los Angeles, California
- Mr. Wiegel is licensed to practice law in Michigan, as well as the U.S
- District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- He is actively involved in the Michigan Center for Assisted Living (MCAL) and the Health Care Association of Michigan (HCAM)
- He has been a featured presenter at their annual conferences
- Seminars/Presentations Health Care Association of Michigan / Michigan Center for Assisted Living, Bed Rails, Assist Rails - An Ongoing Concern, Annual Convention Health Care Association of Michigan / Michigan Center for Assisted Living, Incident Handling, Annual Convention Health Care Association of Michigan / Michigan Center for Assisted Living, Ramifications of Licensed and Unlicensed Care, Spring Leadership Conference Health Care Association of Michigan / Michigan Center for Assisted Living, Planning for the Unexpected, Annual Convention Health Care Association of Michigan / Michigan Center for Assisted Living, Legal Representatives & Responsible Parties,Leadership Conference Genesee County Adult Foster Care Association, AFC Litigation Michigan Assisted Living Association, We Interrupt this Program
- What to do When the Unexpected Happens, Annual Provider Conference Board Membership Michigan Center for Assisted Living - Associate Partner Board Member Insights & News February, 2024 - Recent Highlights, Legal Updates, Special Publications Impact of 'Red Flag' Laws on Senior Living Communities in Michigan September, 2023 - Recent Highlights, Legal Updates CMS Releases Proposed Minimum Staffing Standards August, 2023 - Recent Highlights, Special Publications Supreme Court Eliminates ‘Open and Obvious’ Doctrine, Exposing Business Owners To Increased Litigation In Premises Liability Cases
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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David C. Wiegel is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Michigan →
David C. Wiegel is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David C. Wiegel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
David C. Wiegel is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Michigan →
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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