KENNETH H.

ADAMCZYK
43701 St. Julian Ct.
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
(586)726-2472 (h) (586)703-8272 (c)
kab99bc0@westpost.net

A highly accomplished and AV-rated legal executive with a proven track record of
representing companies and organizations to achieve desired business and litiga
tion outcomes. Utilizes broad knowledge base and expertise to advise clients on
an array of legal and corporate issues. Develops litigation strategies and dir
ects teams to resolve lawsuits quickly.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UFER & SPANIOLA, P.C., Troy, Michigan. Of Counsel, 2009 - Present.
Successfully managing in-state and out-of-state litigation in state and federal
courts, and advising clients on business and litigation risks and strategy. Acc
omplishments include:
* Obtained favorable settlements for significant client with national scope.
* Advised and represented state-based company in dispute with national
manufacturer, achieving very positive result for client.
BUTZEL LONG, P.C., Detroit, Michigan. Shareholder, 1995 - 2009, Associate, 1987
- 1995
Litigation
Substantial expertise successfully managing, strategizing, handling, negotiating
and resolving a wide variety of disputes in many different forums, and advising
in-house general counsel, business managers and senior executives. Experience
in State and Federal Courts, arbitration, facilitation and mediation involving a
broad range of matters including commercial/business disputes, product liabilit
y defense, personal injury defense, employment claims, shareholder disputes, non
-competition disputes, landlord/tenant, and construction claims. Representative
matters include:
* Lead counsel for NYSE-traded company in multiple-plaintiff dispute
involving claims of discrimination, retaliation and slander. Obtained
dismissals on the vast majority of the allegations.
* Successfully tried to verdict multiple cases for one of the world's largest
corporations.
* Obtained Summary Disposition for southeastern Michigan county
government on claims of false arrest, false imprisonment, intentional
infliction of emotional distress and gross negligence.
* Successfully defended tier-two automotive supplier, a subsidiary of an
international Swedish corporation, against product liability claims.
* Tried to verdict lawsuit involving claims of ground water contamination and
violation of environmental statutes, resulting in dismissal of claims in tria
l
court.
Lead counsel on a variety of litigation matters with responsibility for staffing
 and supervising work of associates and legal assistants. Experience as lead cou
nsel in virtually all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution including med
iation, arbitration, trial practice and settlement negotiations.
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Strategic Business Counsel and Representation

Substantial experience and expertise providing strategic advice and legal repres
entation to in-house counsel and executive and management personnel at large, me
dium and small business clients with respect to a wide range of business and leg
al issues in many different industries, with a focus on identifying and avoiding
risks, implementing best practices, ensuring legal compliance and improving eff
iciencies. This includes advising, counseling and representing clients in such
industries as construction, automotive, corrections, higher education and others
in litigation and transactional matters.
Transactions
Proficiencies include identifying risks, developing and implementing alternative
s, advising business people regarding appropriate risk allocation, and drafting
and negotiating commercial contracts, including purchase orders, consulting agre
ements, confidentiality / non-disclosure agreements, and construction contracts.

Leadership Roles
Member of Butzel Long's Paralegal Committee with responsibilities for management
and development of the firm's paralegals.
Member of Butzel Long's Recruiting Committee.
Co-Chair of Butzel Long's Macomb County Initiative.
EDUCATION
The University of Detroit Mercy Law School, Detroit, Michigan
* J.D., magna cum laude, May 1987
* Law Review Member
University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, Michigan
* B.A. in Communications, summa cum laude, May 1984
* Valedictorian
* University of Detroit Mercy Trustee Scholarship Recipient
MEMBERSHIPS / ADMISSIONS / ACTIVITIES
* AV Rating from Martindale Hubbell
* Admitted to practice in Michigan State District and Circuit Courts, U.S.
District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and U.S.
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
* Member of the American Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association, and
Federal Bar Association
* Former Committee member of the State Bar of Michigan Litigation Section
* Presenter at various seminars and programs
* Graduate of Leadership Macomb and Leadership Oakland Programs
* Former Adjunct Professor at University of Detroit Mercy Law School
* Co-Head Coach of High School Science Olympiad program