Thomas F. Blackwell is a Michigan attorney who practices in the areas of business and corporate litigation, professional liability law, and product liability. He has tried dozens of cases in both state and federal court. Currently, Tom serves as Chair of the firm's Professional Liability Law Practice Group.
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)
Noteworthy
- AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Listed as a "Michigan Super Lawyer" -- Business Litigation
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.
