Atty. David E. Khorey
Dave’s “client-centered” practice involves a variety of labor and employment issues. He provides practical and confidential ongoing advice and consulting on a number of sensitive and complex labor and employment matters, from problem employee situations to multi-facility collective bargaining negotiations.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Grand Rapids, MI
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About David E. Khorey at a Glance
David E. Khorey is a employment and litigation attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Varnum Llp. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1984) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David E. Khorey
- Dave’s “client-centered” practice involves a variety of labor and employment issues
- He provides practical and confidential ongoing advice and consulting on a number of sensitive and complex labor and employment matters, from problem employee situations to multi-facility collective bargaining negotiations
- His representative clients include diverse industries (such as automotive, printing, transportation and hospitals) throughout the nation
Practice Areas Explained
David E. Khorey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Khorey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Grand Rapids.
Employment Law in Grand Rapids
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David E. Khorey is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →
Civil Litigation in Grand Rapids
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David E. Khorey is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Grand Rapids
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 Grand Rapids 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 venue, 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.
Grand Rapids Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Grand Rapids-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Grand Rapids Choose David E. Khorey
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David E. Khorey's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, David E. Khorey can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Grand Rapids
A Grand Rapids-based practice means David E. Khorey attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David E. Khorey Handles in Grand Rapids
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