Brian C. Summerfield

Bar Admissions Michigan Bar Association New York Bar Association U. S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, U. S. Courts-Martial United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western District of Michigan Education J. D., cum laude - 1997, University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis B. A. - 1993, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Practice Areas Mediation, arbitration and litigation Employment Real estate Construction Experience Kostopoulos Rodriguez PLLC, Partner, 2018 - 2020 Bodman PLC, Attorney, 2004 - 2018 United States Navy Judge Advocate Generals Corps (JAG), Trial Attorney, 1997 - 2004 Representative Cases Obtaining a summary judgment declaring a $1.2 million commercial mortgage and foreclosure void Preventing the discharge of a debt through bankruptcy and obtaining a judgment for treble damages Leading his team during foreclosure crisis to defend suits against mortgage lenders, servicers, and brokers, which included an investigation into fraudulent lending activities Defeating a motion to enjoin a former employee from working under a non-compete agreement Reinstating an erroneously discharged mortgage Providing initial start-up advice and agreements for new businesses and deals in the construction and tech industries Reducing a judgment against a university by several thousand dollars on appeal Restoring title to a real property owner after a fraudulent sale Awards and Recognition DBusiness Magazine Top Lawyers 2018-2021 Michigan Super Lawyers 2018-2020 National Defense Service Medal Navy Commendation and Achievement Medals Brian C. Summerfield Rated by Super Lawyers loading ... Associations and Memberships Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education (2013-2019) President (2017 -2019) Treasurer (2014 - 2016) Detroit Bar Association Foundation, Trustee (2018-2020) Detroit Bar Association Board of Directors (2012 - 2020) President (2019) President-Elect (2018) Secretary Treasurer (2017) Volunteer for Childrens Internationals Summer Village (2015 - 2019)