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Jeffrey A. Brantley

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Jeffrey A. Brantley has more than 30 years of experience in multiple aspects of business law.

Practice Areas

Automotive

Business and Corporate Law

Estate and Trust Planning and Administration

Mergers and Acquisitions

Taxation

Bio

A Certified Public Accountant as well as an attorney, Jeffrey focuses primarily on business law, tax law, government contracting, employee benefits and international law. Jeffrey regularly represents domestic and multinational clients in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, engineering services, and high technology. He handles matters ranging from designing legal and tax structures for businesses, to planning and executing mergers, acquisitions and dispositions. He is routinely involved in the preparation, negotiation, and review of government and commercial contracts and subcontracts, strategic alliances, research and development contracts, joint venture agreements, intellectual property licensing agreements, multiple employer welfare arrangements, advising agricultural businesses, participation in mergers and sales of agricultural businesses, and advising on related export/import laws and tax treaty implications.

Additionally, Jeffrey has lectured and written on various business and tax related subjects, including state and local tax presentations and estate planning matters. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Senior Tax Consultant at Deloitte & Touche.

credentials

Affiliations

  • State Bar of Michigan
  • American Bar Association
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Michigan
  • United States Tax Court

Education

  • Michigan State University College of Law, J.D.
    • cum laude
  • Wayne State University, B.S.

Insights & News

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

May 9, 2019

Kerr Russell Attorneys Advise Peterson in Sale to MiddleGround Capital

Kerr Russell is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive legal adviser to Peterson American Corporation (PAC) in its sale to MiddleGround Capital (MiddleGround).

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.

October 30, 2017

Kerr Russell sponsors, members attend 36th Detroit International Wine Auction to support College for Creative Studies

Kerr Russell was pleased to support the 36th Detroit International Wine Auction held on October 21, celebrating the College for Creative Studies and supporting Michigan's ever-growing arts community. Kerr Russell was a Benefactor Sponsor, and here is a photo of member Jeff Brantley and his significant other enjoying the event. More photos here.

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 28, 2017

Kerr Russell is honored to have been named to the 2017 State Bar of Michigan Pro-Bono Circle of Excellence

Kerr Russell is honored to have been named to the 2017 State Bar of Michigan Pro-Bono Circle of Excellence at the Leadership Level. Kerr Russell attorneys Jeffrey May, Ashley Racette and John Kenny participated in the  Lakeshore Legal Aid/Southwest Solutions/Drivers License Restoration Veterans Clinic, a pro-bono program, on July 11, 2017.

Representative Matters

Advising European based company on reorganization of US operations.

Establishment of a new multiple employer welfare arrangement.

Negotiation of auto supplier contracts with OEMs and tier one suppliers.

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