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Derek Boyd's practice primarily involves commercial litigation and professional liability defense, including commercial disputes, business torts, medical malpractice, and physician licensing matters.
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Bio
Derek has represented clients in a wide variety of matters, ranging from landlord-tenant disputes to complex contract and commercial real estate actions. A significant portion of his practice involves the representation of both physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice and commercial matters. Prior to joining Kerr Russell, he worked for one of the Big Three automakers in its transfer pricing counsel group, helping to establish and execute global tax strategy for its subsidiaries and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
He graduated cum laude from Wayne State University Law School where he was Associate Editor of The Wayne Law Review, National Team Member of the Wayne State Moot Court Team, and a member of Order of the Coif.
Articles
- “Can My Client Sue My Expert? Michigan Court of Appeals Addresses Witness Immunity Doctrine,” Michigan Defense Quarterly (2019)
- “Navigating Uncertainty: Legal Options for Manufacturers Confronting Tariffs,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly (2018)
credentials
Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan
Bar and Court Admissions
- Michigan
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Education
- Wayne State University Law School, J.D.
- cum laude
- The Wayne Law Review, Associate Editor
- Moot Court National Team Oralist
- Order of the Coif
- University of Michigan, B.A.
- Classical Civilization
Insights & News
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.
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
June 3, 2019
Kerr Russell Attorneys Discuss Client - Expert Suits in Michigan Defense Quarterly
Attorneys Daniel J. Ferris and Derek R. Boyd address the question, "Can my client sue my expert," citing how the Michigan Court of Appeals addresses witness immunity doctrine.
Michigan Defense Quarterly, the official journal of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (Volume 35, No. 4)
July 20, 2018
Daniel Ferris and Derek Boyd's "Navigating Uncertainty: Legal Options for Manufacturers Confronting Tariffs" included in OESA News publication
Kudos to Daniel Ferris and Derek Boyd whose article "Navigating Uncertainty: Legal Options for Manufacturers Confronting Tariffs" has been published in OESA News 2018 Third Quarter Edition 1.
June 18, 2018
Michigan Lawyers Weekly publishes "Negotiating Uncertainty: Legal Options for Manufacturers Confronting Tariffs" by attorneys Daniel Ferris, Derek Boyd
Kudos to Daniel Ferris and Derek Boyd whose article “Negotiating Uncertainty: Legal Options for Manufacturers Confronting Tariffs," was picked up by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.
June 4, 2018
Download our white paper "Negotiating Uncertainty: Legal Options for Manufacturers Confronting Tariffs" by Daniel Ferris and Derek Boyd
Negotiating Uncertainty: Legal Options for Manufacturers Confronting Tariffs," written by Kerr Russell attorneys Daniel Ferris and Derek Boyd.
March 29, 2018
Detroit Public Television's PBSNewsHour and Nightly Business Report to be sponsored by Kerr Russell
Kerr Russell is pleased to support Detroit Public Television, and, beginning April 2, the following spot will air during PBS NewsHour (weekdays, 6-7 pm) and the Nightly Business Report (weekdays, 7-7:30 pm). View the spot here.
February 26, 2018
Kerr Russell's latest ad "Driven By Results" debuts in Crain's M&A, Biggest Deals issue this week
Kerr Russell's latest ad "Driven By Results" debuts in Crain's M&A, Biggest Deals issue this week. The ad emphasizes the firm's 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. "We understand the region. We know what moves Michigan. We are committed to the community."
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.
January 15, 2018
Influencing the Legal Landscape - new Kerr Russell ad to appear in dbusiness
Kerr Russell introduces the third ad in the new "Est. in Detroit 1874" series: "Influencing the legal landscape." The piece emphasizes the firm's 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. "We don't sit on the sidelines. We are active in industry groups and we're driving legislative change. We are leaders in the law."
December 22, 2017
Kerr Russell's health care practice updates advertising message for physician association publications, including MSMS' Michigan Medicine and MOA's TRIAD
Be on the lookout for our updated in-magazine advertising for the Michigan Osteopathic Association's TRIAD and Michigan State Medical Society's Michigan Medicine, among other publications in future months. [Design by Nikki Horn.]
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.
December 12, 2017
Detroit Legal News coverage of recent additions to Kerr Russell family
Thanks to the Detroit Legal News for this exceptional coverage of the new additions to our Kerr Russell legal team: associates Cody Attisha, Derek Boyd, Andrew Eurich, and Stephen Reaume as well as paralegal Paul Burkett, legal assistant Jill Clinard and administrative staff Heather Kalfayan.
December 9, 2017
dbusiness photo gallery from December 5 Economic Forecast Breakfast with David Littmann
PHOTO GALLERY from DBusiness: “David Littmann, former chief economist at Comerica Bank in #Detroit, provided his 2018 Michigan Economic Forecast at the DBusiness Breakfast Series on Dec. 5 at the Gem Theatre in downtown Detroit.
December 5, 2017
Kerr Russell attorneys attend dbusiness Breakfast Series, featuring David Littmann
Kerr Russell sponsored the December 5 DBusiness Magazine Breakfast Series at the Gem/Century Theatres, which featured an economic forecast from Comerica Bank's David Littmann.
November 27, 2017
Kerr Russell welcomes new associate Derek Boyd - commercial litigation and medical malpractice
Kerr Russell welcomes new associate Derek Boyd. We are so happy to have him join our team. Derek's practice will focus on commercial litigation. He also will support our medical malpractice work. Prior to Kerr Russell, he was an associate in a high-intensity, trial-oriented litigation practice (significant motion practice, discovery involvement and client interaction), representing physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice and ordinary negligence matters.
November 17, 2017
Detroit Legal News: Friday Feature: Law firm's space redesign invokes Detroit past, present, and future
Thanks to the Detroit Legal News for their coverage of Kerr Russell's Detroit-centric space redesign.
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.