Thomas F. Blackwell

Thomas F. Blackwell practices in the areas of business and corporate litigation, professional liability law, and product liability.

A Grand Rapids native, Tom is married to Sandra and they have two adult children, Robert and Katherine.

Admitted to Practice

  • State Bar of Michigan, 1968
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1968
  • United States District Court, Western Districts of Michigan, 1968
  • United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1969

Education

  • University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1964)
  • University of Michigan (J.D., 1967)

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association (Member, Section on: Tort and Insurance Practice)
  • Federal Bar Association
  • State Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Negligence Law)
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association
  • Fellow: Michigan State Bar Foundation
  • Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
  • Sustaining Member: Products Liability Advisory Council

Previous Professional Experience

  • Special Assistant Attorney General of the State of Michigan, 1972-1982.