Laidler & Zielinski, PLLC
Attorneys & Counselors
720 N. Lapeer Rd., Suite 203
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-2300
www.OrionOxfordLaw.com
Kevin L. Laidler
Kevin@OrionOxfordLaw.com
Robert E. Zielinski
Robert@OrionOxfordLaw.com
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April 13, 2015
Kristen Myers
Trail Manager
Paint Creek Trailways Commission
4393 Collins Road
Rochester, MI 48306
Manager@paintcreektrail.org
Thank you for the opportunity to submit our proposal for As-Needed Legal
Counsel. Both of us and our families are avid users of the Trail and look forward to the
opportunity to serve one of the most outstanding outdoor resources our community has
to offer.
Please feel free to contact us at any time.
Thanks again,
/s/Kevin Laidler____________________
Kevin Laidler
Laidler & Zielinski PLLC
720 N. Lapeer Rd. Suite 203
Lake Orion MI 48362
(248) 693-2300
kevin@orionoxfordlaw.com
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RESPONSE TO RFP AS-NEEDED LEGAL SERVICES
FEES
Hourly:
$75 per hour. Generally for municipal clients without a monthly retainer, we
charge $100 per hour which is less than the hourly rate for municipal
representation under MMRMA. However, as we are avid users of Paint
Creek Trail and live in the area served by the trail, we have a vested interest
in the and thus wish to keep costs low for the organization.
Per Diem:
Flat fees would be based upon the complexity of the issue, but in general
most common matters such as contract review can be accomplished for as
little as $250.
Meetings:
Flat fee of $100 per meeting. We believe it is important to have an attorney
present when discussing issues at open meetings so that real time advice
can accompany the discussion; as such, we keep our meeting fee low so
that no organization should feel pressured to forgo representation while in
open meetings.
PERSONNEL
All legal services will be provided by attorney Kevin Laidler. From time to time
partner Robert Zielinski may aid and/or appear in court under the guidance and
supervision of managing partner Kevin Laidler if the circumstances require.
INSURANCE
The firm maintains insurance coverage at the present time. If awarded the contract
insurance of the amount required will be obtained in compliance with the bid request.
REFERENCES
Selena Passeno,
Former Village of New Haven President
Kenneth VanPortfliet, Lake Orion Village Council President
Franklin Hatchett, Former Director, Pontiac Housing Commission
Kevin Laidler (P62781)
720 N. Lapeer Rd. Suite 203
Lake Orion MI 48362
(248) 693-2300
Kevin@orionoxfordlaw.com
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CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION:
2000 J.D. Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Cum Laude, Class Rank: 11
1994 B.S. Public Administration, Oakland University, Rochester Hills MI
1989 Graduate, Pontiac Catholic High School
JURISDICTIONS:
Admitted to practice in all Michigan State Courts
United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
RELEVANT MUNICIPAL EXPERIENCE
Two-Term Lake Orion Village Councilman, 1994-1998
Orion Rotary, Past President 1994-1996
Lake Orion Village Representative to Orion Cable Commission 1996
Orion Cable Public Access Commission, 1994
American Society of Public Administrators, Board Member 1994
Lake Orion Village Parks and Recreation Committee 1993
Orion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 1996-1997
Louise Saks Parliamentary Unit
Michigan Municipal League, Legislative Liaison
Litigation Attorney for the City of Pontiac with the Law Office of Kenneth R. Burch 20032010
Litigation Attorney for the Pontiac Housing Commission 2005-2008
Litigation Attorney for the Pontiac School District with Law Office of Kenneth R. Burch
and the Law Office of Darryl K. Segars, 2006 -2015
Litigation Attorney for the Village of New Haven with Law Office of Darryl K. Segars 2014
Private Litigation Attorney against various municipalities, including the City of Detroit, the
City of Inkster, the Township of Huron, the City of Dearborn, and others. 2001-2015
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Laidler & Zielinski PLLC, 2014-present
Law Offices of Kevin Laidler, PLLC, 2001-2014
Michigan Court of Appeals, Prehearing Attorney, 2000-2001
Fieger, Fieger, Schwartz, & Kenney, Extern 2000
Michigan Tax Tribunal, Judicial Clerk, 1999
ACADEMIC HONORS:
Cum Laude, G.P.A. 3.44, Two-Year Program, Class Rank 11
Law Review
Litigation Concentration
National Appellate Advocacy Competition, Regional Champion
National Appellate Advocacy Competition National Competitor
National Trial Advocacy Team
Moot Court Board
Moot Court Teaching Assistant
Moot Court First Year Competition, Quarter-finalist
Moot Court Intra-school Competition, Quarter-finalist
Trial Advocacy First Year Competition, 2nd Best Advocate
Trial Workshop, Book Award
Equities & Remedies, Book Award
Torts I, SBA Tutor
Torts II, Teaching Assistant
Intro to Law II, Teaching Assistant
Research Assistant, Zoning and Property Issues
Grade Appeals Magistrate
Advanced Writing, Grade: A
Scholarly Writing, Grade: A
Dean’s List All Semesters
Honor Roll All Semesters
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Trainor & Toombs, Associate Attorney, 2004
MAACS roster attorney, 2003-2008
“Getprepped!” LSAT Instructor, 2001-2003
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Account Executive, 1996-1998
Former NASD Series 7, 63, 65, 31, Michigan Life Insurance
I.C.F.S Certified Fund Specialist