David J. DeVine is an associate based in Butzel Long's Detroit office. He practices in the areas of business litigation and bankruptcy and serves businesses in a wide array of industries, including automotive, banking, construction, and real estate. Mr. DeVine also has substantial experience with commercial real estate transactions, having practiced as a transactional real estate attorney for nearly two years before joining Butzel Long.
Mr. DeVine is a graduate of Emory University School of Law (J.D., with honors, 2006), where he was a Managing Editor of the Emory Law Journal and received the following honors and awards: William H. Agnor Merit-Based Scholarship, honoring academic achievement and commitment to leadership and service within the profession; Order of Advocates Award, honoring outstanding achievement in oral advocacy; and the Dean's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Products Liability. He was also an active member of the Mock Trial Team. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan (B.A., with Distinction, 2003).
In addition to his law firm experience, Mr. DeVine interned for The Honorable John Feikens, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and, in Washington, D.C., for both The American Bar Association's Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities and Senator Carl Levin (D-MI).
Memberships
Mr. DeVine is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and American Bar Association.
Publications
Mr. DeVine is a contributor to and editor of the 2010-2011 Original Equipment Supplier Association (OESA) "North American OEM Production P.O. Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis," the standard reference manual among automotive suppliers.
Recognitions
Named a Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star (Business Litigation) 2010-2011.
News
Media Releases
11.22.10, Four Butzel Long attorneys named Michigan Rising Stars as part of the 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers list
10.25.10, Forty-two Butzel Long attorneys named to the 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers list
Memberships
State Bar of Michigan
American Bar Association
Recognitions
Michigan Super Lawyers, Rising Star; Business Litigation, 2010-2011