Atty. Michael B. Kern
Michael B. Kern is a principal in the firm’s Detroit office.
Senior Living & More Attorney · Serving Detroit, MI · 14+ Years Experience
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About Michael B. Kern at a Glance
Michael B. Kern is an Associate based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, litigation, elder law, and health care. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2012) and Michigan US District Court For The District Of Massachusetts (2016). Educated at University of Michigan (Boston College, 2001). Serves clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael B. Kern
- Michael B. Kern is a principal in the firm’s Detroit office
- He focuses his practice on the representation of senior living providers in administrative and regulatory matters, senior housing, and medical malpractice defense
- He is admitted to practice law in Michigan and Massachusetts as well as the U.S
- District Court Eastern District of Michigan and the U.S
- District Court District of Massachusetts
- Mr. Kern received his J.D. from Boston College Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Michigan
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Practice Areas Explained
Michael B. Kern's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael B. Kern handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Detroit.
Medical Malpractice in Detroit
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Michael B. Kern is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Michigan →
Business & Corporate Law in Detroit
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael B. Kern is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Civil Litigation in Detroit
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael B. Kern is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Elder Law in Detroit
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Michael B. Kern is one of 52,999 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Michigan →
Health Care Law in Detroit
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Michael B. Kern is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Detroit
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 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.
Detroit Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Detroit-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 Detroit Choose Michael B. Kern
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 Michael B. Kern's practice in the field of medical malpractice, business, litigation, elder law, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael B. Kern brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts and Michigan US District Court For The District Of Massachusetts, Michael B. Kern can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, business, and litigation, Michael B. Kern can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Detroit
A Detroit-based practice means Michael B. Kern 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 Michael B. Kern Handles in Detroit
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael B. Kern has experience with under Michigan law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Michael B. Kern directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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