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Mark R. Filipp
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Biography
During his career Mark Filipp has been involved in a broad range of business disputes, with extensive experience defending companies in employment litigation cases filed in state and federal courts throughout Michigan, as well as employment claims before the EEOC and MDCR. He also has significant experience defending companies, directors, and officers against claims of shareholder oppression, breach of fiduciary duty and negligence. Mr. Filipp’s labor experience includes representing companies in union contract negotiations and defending companies against unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB.
Mr. Filipp has defended employers in employment cases of all types, including wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, defamation, and whistleblower actions. In addition, he is regularly involved in the preparation of employment agreements, covenants not to compete, confidentiality agreements, and litigation involving their enforceability. Mr. Filipp has extensive experience negotiating severance agreements and packages for both employers and employees. Mr. Filipp also provides regular counsel to employers concerning such matters as reductions-in-force, employee discipline, and employee discharge. He also counsels employers on compliance matters involving federal and state law, including COBRA, ADA, FMLA, HIPAA and wage/hour matters under the FLSA and state laws.
Mr. Filipp has been an author of many books and articles on employment law and is a frequent lecturer on current employment law issues. He has been the co-author of the Employment Law Answer Book, a comprehensive treatise on employment law, for over 17 years. Mr. Filipp also taught the “Employment Law Series” at Schoolcraft College Continuing Education Services and conducts in-house training for employers on various employment law topics geared toward reducing risk and exposure to employment litigation.
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Licensed in Michigan for 43 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Kemp Klein Law Firm
201 W Big Beaver Rd Ste 600, Troy, MI, 48084-4161
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Experience
Honors
2025
Top Lawyers, dbusiness
2025
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2022
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2020
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2007
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2006
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
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Clarence M. Burton Scholar, University of Detroit Mercy
Work Experience
1988 - Present
Shareholder, Kemp Klein Law FIrm
Associations
1996 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
1982 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
1982 - Present
U.S. District Court (Eastern and Western Divisions)Member
1982 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th CircuitAssociate Member
1982 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - 1999
State Bar of Michigan, Law Practice Management SectionChairperson
Education
1981
University of Detroit
J.D.
1978
Michigan State University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2022
Oakland County Bar Association Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting - Honorees
2015
Service Reception
Kemp Klein Law Firm Celebrates 45 Years of Service
Publications
2024
Employment Law Answer Book
Employment Law Answer Book (Co-Author)
2024
Kemp Klein Commentator
Unpaid Internships Could Be Illegal
2023
The Practical Guide to Employment Law
The Practical Guide to Employment Law
2023
Kemp Klein Commentator
ICE I-9 Audits Increasing
2023
Covenants Not to Compete
Covenants Not to Compete
2020
Kemp Klein Commentator
What is the Families First Cornoavirus Response Act ("FFCRA")?
2019
Kemp Klein Commentator
Michigan’s Paid Medical Leave Act
2016
Kemp Klein Commentator
Salary Requirements Significantly Increase For Exempt Employees on 12/01/2016
2016
Kemp Klein Commentator
Salary Requirements Significantly Increase For Exempt Employees on 12/01/2016
2008
Crain's Detroit Business
Noncompete agreements: One size doesn't fit all (Featured)
Languages
English