David A. Kotwicki

David A. Kotwicki

4.7
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 29 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Shelby Township, MI
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Administrative Law, Civil Rights

48000 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI

About David

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 60%

29 years | 250 cases

60%
Discrimination 20%

29 years | 50 cases

20%
Administrative Law 10%

29 years | 150 cases

10%
Civil Rights 10%

29 years | 50 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 29 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1997

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

David A. Kotwicki PLC

48000 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, 48317-3256

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David A. Kotwicki's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Kristen | October 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Helpful, Professional, Winning

I had an exceptional experience working with David Kotwicki on an employment matter. He jumped in quickly, understood the situation right away, and handled every aspect of the case with confidence and professionalism. What started as a very stressful situation—with the possibility of me owing my form...er employer thousands of dollars—ended with the complete elimination of that payment and a significant settlement in my favor. David managed all communications and negotiations seamlessly, keeping me informed at every step and relieving an incredible amount of stress in the process. He was straightforward, easy to understand, and very fair in his pricing. The outcome far exceeded my expectations, and the return on investment was truly remarkable. I genuinely enjoyed working with David and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone seeking an employment lawyer. His expertise, responsiveness, and results speak for themselves.

Posted by Peter | June 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Employment Separation Agreement Counsel

David Kotwicki advised me on an employment separation agreement I had received. I provided David questions and concerns in advance of our meeting. When we sat down to discuss, he had thoroughly reviewed the details of the separation agreement as evidenced by his case notes and highlighting of the s...eparation agreement. My specific questions and concerns had also been reviewed and prepared for discussion in advance. All my questions and concerns were directly reviewed and answered. David also brought to my attention areas of his concern and walked me through options. Through his attentive listening and feedback, it was clear he understood my preferences and guided me to my desired path forward.

Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Knowledgeable Advisement on Severance Package

I hired David Kotwicki to advise me on a severance package which had been presented to me by a large corporation and based on my experience in working with Dave, I would highly recommend him for this field of work. In addition to his strong subject knowledge, I also found Dave to be compassionate an...d understanding in reviewing the topic with me. He was quick to respond and explained the legal terms such that I fully understood the options and decisions that I needed to make.

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Supportive

David was responsive from the initial call and consultation. He took the time to thoroughly understand my situation, asking pertinent questions and it was apparent that he was experienced in my situation. I received updates when requested and he was supportive when I was anxious throughout the pr...ocess, how opposing counsel would respond, etc. I contacted multiple attorneys regarding my case and I ultimately selected him because he could both review the legal document I was presented and negotiate an improved agreement, but if necessary, he would be able to litigate the issue in court as well.

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

My overall case involving sexual harassment from a previous healthcare employer causing me to leave my job after a short time of working there has lasted 5 years starting in 2018 when I brought the case to my attorney. It is still ongoing due to pausing the case after extensive health related issues ...between my attorney and myself. Luckily the first half of the case against the company owner was successfully settled recently. For the second half against my previous employer, we had to hire a collection attorney to settle. Overall I am pleased that part of my case has been settled recently and I can move on with my life to that extent. But I will be ecstatic once everything is resolved and I can leave this employer, the overall company and everything I lost from that time in my life behind completely. David was reliable when it came to communication after we got back in touch to finish the entire case. He was flexible with my schedule. He's shown himself to be trustworthy as well.

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christy Pudyk

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is incredibly skilled in employment law- I have no reservations in referring him cases."

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Elliot Stephens

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Dave is one of a very small number of attorneys I know who has not only won a million dollar jury verdict, but actually collected on it."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

2012 - Present

Kiwanis

2007 - Present

Macomb County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Macomb County Bar Association, Employment Committee

Member

2004 - Present

Michigan Association for Justice

Sustaining Member

2003 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Graduate

Sample of Legal Cases

David Gonyer and Don Emerson v. Key Energy Services

Jury Verdict of $905,000. Total Award of over $1,000,000.00

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Education

2018

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Oakland University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Bishop Foley

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