David A. Kotzian

David Kotzian represents clients in employment rights matters, including whistleblower, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, Family and Medical Leave Act, sales commissions, employment agreements, severance agreements, commercial litigation, and other related matters. Mr. Kotzian also is an experienced arbitrator, mediator, and independent investigator of employment disputes Mr. Kotzian is a 1984 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, and also earned his Ph.D. in Labor Economics from the University of Michigan. He is a former council member of the State Bar of Michigan Labor and Employment Law Section and a past chair of the Oakland County Bar Association Employment Law Committee. Mr. Kotzian is also on the roster of Neutral Employment Law Arbitrators and Mediators for the American Arbitration Association. He has been selected as one of "The Best Lawyers in America" in employment law, a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Superlawyers named him as one of the top ten attorneys in the State of Michigan for five consecutive years (2009-2013). Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees David A. Kotzian included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Received highest rating (AV) in Martindale Hubbell for ethics and skills Selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America in Employment Law since 2001 Selected as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Michigan by Super Lawyers for 2009-2013 Elected to the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers in 2009 Selected as Member to American Board of Trial Advocates in 2013 Other Sources of Feedback About David A. Kotzian Included on the 2026Michigan Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2018 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2017 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2015 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2014 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2013 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2012 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2011 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2009 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2008 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2007 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2006 Michigan Super Lawyers list

• Of Counsel, since January 1, 2024

• Sommers Schwartz, Senior Shareholder, Board Member, 1985 - 2001
• David A. Kotzian, PLLC, Managing Member, 2001 - 2014

• Michigan, 1985
• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit

• State Bar of Michigan, Labor and Employment Section (Council Member)
• Oakland County Bar Association, Employment Law Committee (Past Chair)
• Roster of Neutral Employment Law Arbitrators and Mediators for the American Arbitration Association
• Employment Panel Case Evaluator for Oakland County Mediation and Wayne County Mediation Tribunal