Daniel G. Beyer

Of Counsel

T 313.961.0200 F 313.961.0388

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Dan Beyer is a seasoned trial attorney with nearly 40 years of experience, having tried over 50 cases in the Michigan Circuit and District courts and the Federal Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Practice Areas

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Medical Malpractice

Physician Licensing, Staffing and Contract Disputes

Real Estate

Bio

Dan focuses his practice on personal injury matters related to medical malpractice, motor vehicle claims and general negligence; lender’s and owner’s title claims; insurance coverage; physician licensing and administrative complaints; commercial matters and consumer claims; and general liability.

Dan has appeared before the Michigan Court of Appeals, the Michigan Supreme Court and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also a Certified Mediator.

Dan lectures before professional and trade associations, and publishes on the subjects of healthcare issues, property taxation and civil litigation matters. On February 26, 2019, he gave a presentation to Fidelity National Title Michigan Claims Group in Omaha, Nebraska. He is listed in “Who’s Who in American Law” and was named a “Top Lawyer” by DBusiness Magazine.

Dan enjoys tennis and cycling, is a member of the United States Tennis Association, and regularly competes in both singles and doubles tennis matches.

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Affiliations

  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Association of Defense Trial Counsel
  • Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
  • Michigan Land Title Association, including Legislative Committee
  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Oakland County Bar Association

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Michigan
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Education

  • Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D.
  • Albion College, B.A.
    • cum laude

Insights & News

December 22, 2022

Kerr Russell Obtains No Cause Verdict in Oakland County

Daniel Beyer and Catherine Edwards obtained a no cause of action jury verdict in Oakland County Circuit Court. 

September 17, 2021

Kerr Russell Obtains Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Complaint Not Timely Filed

Daniel G. Beyer recently obtained a favorable ruling in Oakland County Circuit Court dismissing a medical malpractice complaint based on the expiration of the statute of limitations.

July 27, 2021

Michigan No-Fault Insurance Reform Act Limits Reimbursement Rates

The Michigan No-Fault Auto Insurance Reform Act, effective July 1, 2021, introduced a fee schedule of set percentage limits on how much doctors, hospitals, clinics, institutions, and persons can be paid or reimbursed for providing treatment or care to auto accident victims.

September 17, 2020

Meet Kerr Russell's Expanded Medical Malpractice Defense Team

Kerr Russell stands ready and able to handle all of your professional liability defense needs.

April 13, 2020

Proposed Changes to Case Evaluation in Michigan

With the many orders by the Governor and Supreme Court focusing on the shut down and civil and criminal procedures associated with COVID-19, what may have been overlooked is the proposed amendment to the case evaluation rule, MCR 2.403.

March 17, 2020

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Business Continuity:  A Message to Our Community, Clients and Friends

Kerr Russell is committed to its community, clients and people. As the world navigates through the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we want to assure you that Kerr Russell is committed to supporting our community, clients and people as effectively as we have through every other crisis our Nation has encountered over our firm’s nearly 150-year history. Our firm is fully operational: We have made sure that our lawyers and staff are able to safely and effectively serve our clients’ needs and continue operations on an uninterrupted basis. Most of our people

February 27, 2020

Kerr Russell Wins Summary Disposition in Real Estate Matter

Ashley Racette and Daniel Beyer were successful in obtaining summary disposition for clients in a real estate matter in Muskegon County. 

December 4, 2019

Michigan Court Rule Changes

Kerr Russell attorney Daniel Beyer summarizes the new Michigan Court Rule changes. These changes are effective January 1, 2020.

September 17, 2019

Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Update

Other posts to consider: What You Need To Know About The Auto No-Fault Law Marijuana in the Workplace and its Impact on Company Policies One Year Later: Michigan’s Legislation Combating The State’s Opioid Crisis

August 9, 2019

Kerr Russell Attorneys Prevail in Case Before the Michigan Court of Appeals

William C. Blasses and Daniel G. Beyer recently obtained a favorable opinion from the Michigan Court of Appeals, affirming and upholding a Macomb County Circuit Court judge’s decision. 

June 5, 2019

What You Need to Know About the Auto No-Fault Law

The recent changes to the Michigan No-Fault Act have been publicized as changes affecting medical coverage and insurance premium rates but the actual enacted changes in the law go well beyond what has been in the media. There are many unanswered questions that arise from the 120-page bill signed by Governor Whitmer on May 30, 2019.

April 18, 2018

Michigan Ownership Liability and No-Fault Act: Ramifications with Self-Driving Vehicles

By Daniel G. Beyer Self-driving vehicles, also known as autonomous vehicles, are the subject of Michigan legislation amended  in late 2016, specifically MCL 257.665, 665a and 665b. This memorandum, among other things, makes observations on this legislation and potential interplay with the Michigan No-Fault Act, MCL 500.3101 et seq.

January 26, 2018

Download Kerr Russell's updated firm brochure and overview of services

Kerr Russell is proud of Detroit. We are proud to have had a seat at the table here since 1874. Our exceptional attorneys understand the unique challenges facing business leaders. Our legal solutions are prompt, accurate, economical, and focused around your needs in every area. We know Michigan business like the back of our hands.

December 18, 2017

Kerr Russell team makes holiday donations to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Wigs 4 Kids, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor, and Children's Hospital of Michigan

One of our traditions here at Kerr Russell is to hold a holiday raffle to benefit three local charities as well as to conduct a toy drive for local children. This year's raffle (many of the beautiful and festive prizes picture here) raised a record total of $3,450 which will be divided equally among three organizations: Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc., and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor.

November 30, 2017

Merry and bright ... Kerr Russell welcomes the holiday season

It's a time to celebrate, reflect and remember. However you mark the holidays, we hope your days are filled with warmth and thankfulness, good times, and endless cheer. As another year draws to a close, we at Kerr Russell are grateful to you. You give purpose to our work and add meaning to our relationships. Your trust is a cherished gift. Enjoy these images as we get our offices ready to celebrate the holiday season. Design by Mandy Lark of Lark Interior Design.

November 16, 2017

Culture of Connection - new Kerr Russell ad to appear in Michigan Lawyers Weekly and dbusiness

Kerr Russell introduces the second ad in the new "Est. in Detroit 1874" series: "A culture of connection." The piece emphasizes the firm's 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. "We are relationship focused. We know our people and our clients are the lifeblood of our firm."

November 3, 2017

Kerr Russell launches new advertising in upcoming issues of dbusiness and Crain's Detroit

With this month's issue of dbusiness, focused on Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, Kerr Russell launches its new brand advertising with "A Track Record of Results." Working with Identity Public Relations and Marketing, Kerr Russell's marketing team developed the creative to emphasize the firm's longstanding place in Detroit's legal and business history.

November 1, 2017

Kerr Russell ranked in the 2018 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 17 practice areas

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, announce the "Best Law Firms" rankings.

September 27, 2017

business Magazine covers Kerr Russell's participation in Detroit Chinese Business Association International Golf Outing

Kerr Russell was well-represented at the Detroit Chinese Business Association (DCBA) International Golf Open.

August 10, 2017

A culture of giving

If you want to know how a firm can thrive for over 140 years in a city that has faced considerable challenges, walk through the door of Kerr Russell’s suite on the 25th floor of the Detroit Center and get a feel for the people.

July 31, 2017

Daniel Beyer obtains defense verdict in a lawsuit filed in the Wayne County Circuit Court

On July 7, 2017, Daniel Beyer obtained a defense verdict in a lawsuit filed in the Wayne County Circuit Court.

July 28, 2017

Catherine Edwards, Patrick Haddad, and Daniel Beyer discuss legal trends in healthcare technology with Oakland County Medical Society

Attorneys from Kerr Russell's health care practice recently presented at a joint conference of the Oakland County Medical Society and the Oakland County Bar Association.

June 5, 2017

Daniel G. Beyer obtained a defense verdict in a wrongful death medical malpractice action

In June 2017 Daniel G. Beyer obtained a defense verdict in a wrongful death medical malpractice action in Oakland County.

March 10, 2017

Kerr Russell attorneys, Daniel Beyer, Patrick Haddad and Catherine Edwards speak at OCBA Medical Legal Conference

On March 31, 2017, Kerr Russell attorneys Daniel Beyer, Patrick Haddad and Catherine Edwards spoke at the Medical Legal Conference presented by the Oakland County Bar Association and Oakland County Medical Society at the Bloomfield Open Hunt Club.

December 10, 2016

Daniel Beyer and Jeffrey May complete the successful defense of a radiologist in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in Oakland County

In December 2016 Daniel G. Beyer and Jeffrey A. May completed the successful defense of a radiologist in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in Oakland County.

September 25, 2016

Daniel Beyer and Katherine Cser obtained summary disposition in a personal injury lawsuit in favor of the defendant, a major trucking corporation

Daniel Beyer and Katherine Cser obtained summary disposition in a personal injury lawsuit in favor of the defendant, a major trucking corporation.

September 20, 2016

Daniel Beyer and William Blasses successfully defend steel mill owner and operator from employee lawsuit

In September 2016, Daniel Beyer and William Blasses successfully completed the defense of a steel mill owner and operator that had been sued in the Jackson County Circuit Court by an injured employee who alleged an exception to the Michigan law that limits an employee's remedy to a Workers' Compensation action.

May 21, 2013

Dan Beyer pens "A Trial Lawyer's Perspective on Presenting the Litigated Real Property Case" for the Real Property Law Section State Bar of Michigan

Dan Beyer contributed "A Trial Lawyer's Perspective on Presenting the Litigated Real Property Case" to the Real Property Law Section State Bar of Michigan' Michigan Real Property Review. Click here to read the piece.

Representative Matters

Obtained defense verdict in wrongful death case in Oakland County in which a family practitioner was sued for not suspecting a pulmonary embolism that caused the death of a 45 year old bank manager.

Obtained defense verdict in a malpractice case in Wayne County where plaintiff alleged a bladder injury resulting from gynecologist’s performance of abdominal hysterectomy.

Successfully defended interests of mortgagee in claim involving a forged deed

Defense verdict in medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuit against physician relating to alleged improper prescription of methadone

Successful defense of radiologist sued for allegedly misreading a venous doppler ultrasound; case dismissed on eve of summary disposition motion

Plaintiff jury verdict in lawsuit by title insurance underwriter against agent relating to negligence in title search

Obtained Wayne County defense jury verdict in favor of internist/urgent care physician sued for malpractice for not diagnosing staph infection resulting in heart surgery necessary for plaintiff

Obtained defense verdict in favor of defendant colorectal surgeon in Ingham County Circuit Court (Lansing). Claim was failure to diagnose abscess resulting in colostomy and claimed disability

Obtained defense verdict in wrongful death case in Macomb County where urgent care doctor allegedly failed to diagnose a 54 year old man with an unusual fatal pneumonia