Atty. Terry W. Bonnette

Atty. Terry W. Bonnette

From law clerk to partner, Terry Bonnette’s entire legal career has focused on serving the firm’s clients with integrity, creativity, wisdom and wit. Terry’s practice encompasses traditional labor law and employment law counseling, training, and litigation.

Detroit Detroit 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Terry W. Bonnette at a glance

Terry W. Bonnette is a Partner based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Nemeth Bonnette Brouwer PC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on litigation and adr. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan U.S. District Court, Norther (2004). Educated at Wayne State University Law School (J.D., 2004) and Bradley University (B.S. Communication, 1988). Active member of State Bar of Michigan American Bar Association. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • From law clerk to partner, Terry Bonnette’s entire legal career has focused on serving the firm’s clients with integrity, creativity, wisdom and wit
  • Terry’s practice encompasses traditional labor law and employment law counseling, training, and litigation
  • In the counseling realm, Terry covers a wide range of contract compliance and regulatory issues, including FMLA, Wage and Hour, and the ADA
  • He is also an experienced litigator, representing clients before state and federal courts, administrative agencies and arbitrators, on issues including employment discrimination, harassment, disability, and retaliation
  • Prior to law school, Terry was a speech and forensics coach at Bradley University, where he was on the speech and forensics team as an undergrad
  • He also coached at Illinois State University while in graduate school, and at Eastern Michigan University, where he coached forensics and served as an adjunct faculty member
  • In all, Terry coached an impressive 44 individual national champions during his forensics coaching career
  • He draws upon that experience today to provide classroom-style training for both human resource professionals and front-line managers on topics such as discrimination and harassment prevention, civility in the workplace, and responding to requests for accommodation
  • He also created the firm’s Raising the Bar more than a decade ago - an educational series focused on increasing employer awareness of trending issues in employment law
  • Possessing outstanding presentation skills, Terry is frequently called upon by local, state, and national organizations, as well as the media, to speak on a wide range of labor and employment topics and workplace trends

Practice Areas Explained

Terry W. Bonnette's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terry W. Bonnette handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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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 Terry W. Bonnette

Where is Terry W. Bonnette's law office located?
Terry W. Bonnette's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Nemeth Bonnette Brouwer PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terry W. Bonnette handle?
Terry W. Bonnette focuses on litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Terry W. Bonnette practiced law?
Terry W. Bonnette has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Terry W. Bonnette go to law school?
Terry W. Bonnette earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S. Communication, 1988).
How can I contact Terry W. Bonnette for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wayne State University Law School
- 2004
B.S. Communication
Bradley University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan U.S. District Court, Norther
Admitted: 2004

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