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 ______________________________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________ 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