Atty. Keith J. Brodie
Traditional labor lawyer and employment law counselor Keith Brodie represents the interests of employers in Michigan and across the country. Personable, detail- and business-oriented when rendering critical legal advice, Keith’s willingness to listen, combined with his strategic legal thinking, allows him to serve client interests while building rapport and consensus.
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Keith J. Brodie is a employment and litigation attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at University of Detroit Mercy (J.D., 1994) and University of Detroit Mercy (J.D., 1994). 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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- Traditional labor lawyer and employment law counselor Keith Brodie represents the interests of employers in Michigan and across the country
- Personable, detail- and business-oriented when rendering critical legal advice, Keith’s willingness to listen, combined with his strategic legal thinking, allows him to serve client interests while building rapport and consensus
- Keith advises on traditional labor law matters under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
- His experience includes collective bargaining negotiations, administration of collective bargaining agreements, and arbitration proceedings
- He also works with employers to develop and train management on union-free strategies, assess facility vulnerability and respond to union petitions and organizing efforts
- A significant portion of Keith’s practice involves defending against unfair labor practice charges
- He also has significant experience analyzing and developing labor law strategies for mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and other employer operational changes
- A tireless problem-solver who is listed in Chambers USA in his area of practice, Keith focuses on solutions that incorporate not only the law, but also its strategic and practical application to each client’s objectives and desired outcome
- His ability to address complex legal issues with pragmatism and creativity is coupled with a commitment to building productive working relationships with his clients, adversaries and labor representatives
- In his employment law practice, Keith counsels clients regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employment discrimination investigations and claims, employee hiring, discipline and termination
- He also advises on reductions in force and WARN compliance, and conducts supervisor and manager training on a number of labor and employment law topics
- Keith is a frequent presenter and author
- For nearly a decade, he has served as a contributing editor for American Bar Association/BNA titles and their yearly supplements, including “Covenants Not to Compete,” “Employee Duty of Loyalty,” “Trade Secrets” and “Tortious Interference in the Employment Context.” Keith also chairs and contributes to the Labor and Employment Department's BT Labor Relations blog
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith J. Brodie handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Keith J. Brodie is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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.
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