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Mr. Knecht has more than 43 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 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 has successfully negotiated numerous severance agreements on behalf of employers as well as key employees in the West Michigan area.
- He also provides counseling and representation to physicians in medical staff fair hearing procedures, peer review matters and physician employment contract disputes.
Specializing in complex employment law, severance negotiations, non-compete, non-solicitation and other restrictive employment agreements. Practical counseling aimed at resolving sensitive, employee-relations disputes. Call (616)308-4716 for free consultation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Contracts and Agreements
35%
44 years | 300 cases
Employment and Labor
35%
44 years | 380 cases
Health Care
10%
21 years | 50 cases
Lawsuits and Disputes
10%
44 years | 400 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 390-420 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Michigan for 42 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
KNECHT LAW, PLC
(616) 308-4716
Fax
(616) 828-5982
Fax
4999 N. Quail Crest SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
trknechtlaw.wixsite.com/employmentlawGallery
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Posted by Anita | September 04, 2013 | Employment & Labor
Knowledgeable and Effective Attorney
I was suddenly faced with a complicated and distressing employment situation that involved me, my HR department and a high company official. I contacted Todd Knecht, who responded immediately and led me through my legal options with sound counsel and effective recommendations. Though in the end I ch...
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Experience
Honors
2026
BV® Distinguished Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
BV® Distinguished Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
BV® Distinguished Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Owner, KNECHT LAW, PLC
2007 - 2008
Partner, RYAN IM KNECHT, PLC
2005 - 2007
Attorney, Hoesch & Dekker, PLC
1996 - 2004
Partner, Twohey Maggini, PLC
1992 - 1994
Associate, Dickinson Wright
1983 - 1991
Associate, Miller Johnson
1983 - 1983
Judge, United States District Court, Western District of Michigan, Southern Division
1982 - 1983
Law Clerk, Hon. Douglas W. Hillman, United States District Court Judge
1981 - 1982
Law Clerk, Hon. James Harvey, United States District Judge, Eastern District of Michigan
Associations
2000 - Present
Martindale-HubbellBV® Distinguished Peer Review Rating
1998 - Present
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
1990 - Present
United States District Court Eastern District of MichiganAdmitted
2003 - 2022
State Bar of Michigan, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
1986 - 2022
Grand Rapids Bar Association
1983 - 2018
State Bar of MichiganMember
1983 - 2022
United States District Court Western District of Michigan
1981 - 1981
District of Columbia BarAdmitted in 1981
Sample of Legal Cases
Wrongful Termination
settled
Wrongful Termination/Defamation Case
Favorable severance package
Noncompete Litigation
Settled
Trade Secret Litigation
Settled
Trade Secret Litigation
settled
Wrongful Termination
Settled - favorable severance package
Plaintiff Insurance Litigation - Montcalm County
http://thedailynews.cc/2012/06/07/edmore-family-rejoices-after-civil-trial-verdict-against-insurance-company/
Former Employee v City of Holland
See link to Holland Sentinel
Defense of Wrongful Discharge Case
Settled for nuisance value
Education
1981
University of Detroit School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor cum laude
1977
Hope College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Mich Employment Law & HR Update
COVID-19 Update: Leave, Litigation & Lingering Risks
2019
Employment Law Seminar
Recent Developments in Employment Law; Hiring and Recruiting
2018
Dealing With Problem Employees seminar
Employee Handbooks: Handling Potential Conflicts Head-On; Managing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
2017
Employment Law: 2017 Comprehensive Guide - Grand Rapids MI
Monitoring Employees: Privacy Issues and Employer Risks
2016
Human Resource Law From Start to Finish
Successful Hiring and Recruitment Steps; Employee Handbooks and Policies; Workplace Behavior and Privacy
2015
Troubleshooting HR Legal Nightmares
Hiring and Recruitment Mistakes That Lead to Trouble
2014
Employee Leave Law From A to Z
Employment Leave Policies
2013
Fundamentals of Employment Law
Hiring and Terminating Employees in the Current Economy
2009
Employment Law Update Seminar
Hot Topics: The Latest Interpretations of Current Employment Law; Employment Issues in the Paperless Workplace
2008
Workshop Series for Employers
Don't Wait Until the Exit Interview: Protecting Trade Secrets and Confidential Information
Publications
2021
NBI, Inc.: Mich Employment Law & HR Update
Employee Handbooks and Policies in the 21st Century
2020
NBI, Inc.: Mich Employment Law & HR Update 2020.-
COVID-19 Update: Leave, Litigation & Lingering Risks
2019
NBI, Inc.: Employment Law Seminar.
Recent Developments in Employment Law; Hiring and Recruiting
2018
Dealing With Problem Employees NBI Sem
Employee Handbooks: Handling Potential Conflicts Head-On; Managing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
2017
NBI - Employment Law: 2017 Comprehensive Guide - Grand Rapids MI
Monitoring Employees: Privacy Issues and Employer Risks
2016
NBI - Human Resource Law From Start to Finish
Successful Hiring & Recruitment
2015
NBI - Troubleshooting HR Legal Nightmares
Hiring and Recruitment Mistakes That Lead to Trouble;Handbook Errors That Cause Legal Difficulties; and Improperly Documenting Discipline and Termination Decisions
2014
Employee Leave Law - NBI
Consideration for Other Types of Leave
2013
Sterling Education Services, Inc.
Hiring and Terminating Employees in the Current Economy
2010
SEBA Employment Law Alert - October 2010 Vol. I, Issue 1
Social Media and Employment Lawsuits
2010
SEBA Employment Law Alert - November 2010 Vol. I, Issue 2
Maintaining Personnel Records in an Employment Litigation Age
2009
Sterling Educational Services (SES)
Employment Law Update
1979
University of Detroit Journal of Urban Law -Wntr, 1980, Vol. 57 Issue 2, p389
Criminal law - Statutory Presumptions
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers