Criminal Law

• Hit and Run
  In most Michigan car accidents, the drivers act responsibly, remaining on the scene and exchanging insurance and contact information. In such cases, identifying applicable personal injury protection (“PIP†) insurance coverage for injuries and losses and pursuing a timely claim against the insurer is relatively straightforward. But in hit-and-run accidents and […]

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  We pride ourselves on the extent of our litigation practice and take full advantage of our attorneys’ significant experience in handling specialized matters. Our attorneys’ specialties range from business disputes and consumer rights litigation to environmental and regulatory issues. We can intelligently staff our cases with seasoned litigators who have the expertise necessary to not only successfully defend the client in litigation but to do so in a manner that emphasizes cost-efficiency.
• Construction Contracts
  We litigate all types of cases under the Uniform Commercial Code and we regularly appear in equitable actions (involving the enforcement of supply contracts). In addition, we defend manufacturers in cases arising under statutes such as federal and state consumer protection laws or laws regulating trade practices. We also represent clients in a variety of sophisticated contract disputes arising out of sales of goods, the purchase and sale of businesses, utility contracts, the transfer or licensing of intellectual property, construction contracts, overtime disputes, and partnership disputes.
• Trade Secrets
• Intellectual Property
  Harvey Kruse, P.C., is proud to announce that four attorneys have been listed in the 2022 edition of Super Lawyers.   Dale R. Burmeister – Personal Injury – Products: Defense, Business Litigation, Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Intellectual Property Litigation Dennis M. Goebel – Personal Injury – Products: Defense, Civil Litigation: Defense Michael […]
• Unfair Competition

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Harvey Kruse, P.C. has been involved in litigating first-party, no-fault insurance, disputes since the Michigan No-Fault Act was enacted in 1973. We have been counsel for insurance companies in published Michigan Court of Appeals and federal opinions on nearly every section of the Act, including cases involving accidents with parked vehicles, issues of priority among insurers for payment of benefits, setoff of workers compensation and no-fault cases in the trial courts involving claims for medical expenses, work loss, replacement services, as well as claims for payment of attendant care provided by family members and friends.
• Wrongful Termination
  We routinely advise employers on such matters. Thanks to the significant scope and depth of our experiences in litigation, we are particularly well-equipped to proactively counsel our clients on various compliance issues and other liability concerns so that they can better manage the risks inherent to the employment dynamic.
• Employment Discrimination
  From its founding, this firm has proudly held the reputation of aggressive litigators and being willing and eager to try cases to conclusion. We pride ourselves on having handled all types of product liability cases. From that base, the firm has expanded its expertise to include overtime litigation, employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, construction accidents, toxic torts, malpractice, environmental, premises liability, dram shop actions, automobile negligence, insurance coverage questions, contractual disputes, trade secrets, probate, will contests, debt collection and bankruptcy matters.
• Employment Contract
  McMath v Ford Motor Company, 77 Mich. App. 721, 259 N.W.2d 140 (1977), held that partial performance of a contract as an exception to the statute of frauds does not apply to employment contracts for more than one year and that allegations of reliance to support an estoppel claim must be definite and clear.
• Employment Litigation
  Harvey Kruse, P.C. is committed to providing high-end, sophisticated legal representation in the employment defense context. Our experienced litigators boast a long history of handling complex employment disputes, including those that involve the following claims...
• Severance Agreement
• Sexual Harassment

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Harvey Kruse, P.C. has been litigating premises liability cases and protecting the interests of business property owners, homeowners, and carriers since our founding over 50 years ago.  Our attorneys have also worked on some of the most significant appellate cases in Michigan in this area.
• Construction Litigation
  Construction disputes, as with most other lawsuits, are typically resolved before trial litigation begins. This is not only cost-effective in many cases, but allows each party to avoid the uncertainty of trial by negotiating a controlled “compromise outcome.†  At Harvey Kruse, P.C., we maintain an active and varied practice in alternative dispute resolution. We help our clients navigate the procedural and substantive complexity requisite to the range of available alternative dispute resolution processes, including arbitrations, mediation, facilitation and mini-trials, among others.  In fact, a number of our partners serve as neutral arbitrators and mediators themselves.
• Property Damage
  We provide comprehensive representation for transport carriers who are involved in transportation-related disputes that involve bodily injury, property damage, cargo loss, insurance issues, government regulation, vehicle design defects, and risk management.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Harvey Kruse, P.C., is proud to announce that four attorneys have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.   Dale R. Burmeister – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants Dennis M. Goebel – Personal Injury Litigation Defendants Michael F. Schmidt – Insurance Law; […]
• Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

• Wills
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Debt Collection