Peter M. Kellett
Senior Counsel
Over the arc of his legal career, Peter Kellett has continuously exemplified client service. As a trial lawyer, he was his clients' eyes and ears, anticipating future issues while blazing a trail in pattern litigation.
As Dykema's chairman and CEO, Peter expanded the firm's service capabilities and geographic footprint and invested in the organization, its people, and the community. Now, as chair emeritus, he continues to strengthen client and community relationships as a trusted legal and business advisor.
Under Peter's guidance as chairman, Dykema embarked upon a successful growth strategy, combining with leading regional and boutique firms to cement its national presence, especially among automotive OEMs, financial services providers, dental service organizations, and the insurance industry.
Because of his extensive litigation background, he made trial experience a priority for up-and-coming lawyers, ensuring clients had counsel who could persuade judges and juries as well as negotiate favorable settlements. Even today, Peter relishes his role as the voice of the client, putting their needs above the firm's priorities.
“Delivering superior service and results requires planning. By keeping clients constantly apprised—regardless of the type of matter—we avoid unnecessary surprises.”
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- Wayne State University, J.D., cum laude, Order of the Coif
- University of Michigan, B.A.
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Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1982
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Court Admissions
- United States Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Securities; Mediation; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2005-2024
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Recognized in Michigan Super Lawyers® for Class Action/Mass Torts: Defense, Business Litigation, Personal Injury - Products: Defense, 2007-2023
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Named to the "Lawyer’s Hall of Fame" by Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly, 2021
- Named as "Lawyer of the Year" for Securities Litigation by The Best Lawyers in America® in 2020
- Named a Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation, 2013-2020
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Named a Michigan Leading Lawyer in the areas of Class Action/Mass Tort Defense and Commercial Litigation Law by the Leading Lawyers Network, 2014-2017
- Named a Top Lawyer by dbusiness Magazine for Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Antitrust Litigation, and Securities Litigation, 2010-2017
- Recipient of an AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
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- American Bar Foundation, Sustaining Life Fellow
- Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference, Life Member
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Michigan
- Detroit Bar Association
- Oakland County Bar Association
- Local Rules Committee of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Former Member and Past-Chair
- Wayne Law School Board of Visitors, Past Member
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The Futures Foundation; an organization serving intellectually and developmentally disabled persons, Board Member
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New Detroit, Inc., Board Member and Secretary
- Downtown Detroit Partnership, Board Member
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Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) and Detroit Economic Growth Association (DEGA), Past Member, Board of Directors, and Audit and Finance Committee
- Detroit Economic Club Board of Directors, Past Board Member
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