Atty. Todd R. Knecht

Atty. Todd R. Knecht

Mr. Knecht has more than 39 years of experience handling complex employment law problems and employment-related litigation in state and federal courts, administrative tribunals and private dispute resolution proceedings.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Todd R. Knecht at a glance

Todd R. Knecht is an Attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Knecht Law, PLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, sexual harassment, employment, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981), Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1983), and U.S. District of Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan (1983). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy (J.D., 1981) and Hope College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Grand Rapids Bar Association State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Knecht has more than 39 years of experience handling complex employment law problems and employment-related litigation in state and federal courts, administrative tribunals and private dispute resolution proceedings
  • He has successfully negotiated numerous severance agreements on behalf of employers as well as key employees in the West Michigan area
  • He also has significant expertise and extensive experience in the creation, enforcement and/or defense of non-compete and nonsolicitation agreements as well as restrictive covenants designed to protect trade secrets from disclosure to competitors, among other critical transactions
  • He also provides counseling and representation to physicians in medical staff fair hearing procedures, peer review matters and physician employment contract disputes

Practice Areas Explained

Todd R. Knecht's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Todd R. Knecht handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Contracts

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Sexual Harassment

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Employment Law

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

Todd R. Knecht is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Trade Secrets

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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 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 Todd R. Knecht

Where is Todd R. Knecht's law office located?
Todd R. Knecht's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Knecht Law, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Todd R. Knecht handle?
Todd R. Knecht focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, sexual harassment, employment, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Todd R. Knecht practiced law?
Todd R. Knecht has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Todd R. Knecht go to law school?
Todd R. Knecht earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Todd R. Knecht for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Todd R. Knecht received?
Todd R. Knecht's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Detroit Mercy
- 1981
B.A.
Hope College
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District of Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
Admitted: 1983

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