Atty. David M Cessante

Atty. David M Cessante

David M Cessante is a lawyer practicing automotive, employment litigation, equal employment opportunity law and 1 other area of law. David received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Detroit Detroit 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About David M Cessante at a glance

David M Cessante is a Member based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Clark Hill PLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of (1998) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1998). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Western Michigan University (B.S., 1995). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David M Cessante is a lawyer practicing automotive, employment litigation, equal employment opportunity law and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • David practices at Clark Hill PLC in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

David M Cessante's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M Cessante handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David M Cessante

Where is David M Cessante's law office located?
David M Cessante's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Clark Hill PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M Cessante handle?
David M Cessante focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has David M Cessante practiced law?
David M Cessante has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did David M Cessante go to law school?
David M Cessante earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact David M Cessante for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David M Cessante received?
David M Cessante's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Villanova University School of Law
- 1998
B.S.
Western Michigan University
- 1995

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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