David J. DeVine

As a member of Butzel’s Automotive Industry Team, David DeVine concentrates a significant part of his practice on representing clients in high-stakes, multi-million-dollar contract disputes and supply chain matters, particularly those involving pricing, warranty, and tooling issues. He counsels suppliers of all tiers and of all sizes on contract terms, litigation avoidance, and dispute resolution strategies.

In addition to his experience representing automotive clients, Mr. DeVine is also a member of the firm’s Construction Specialty Team. He provides strategic counsel to general contractors, subcontractors, and to owners of construction businesses of all sizes. When litigation cannot be avoided, he tenaciously represents clients in courts and administrative agencies across Michigan and beyond.

Possessing multifaceted experience across industries, Mr. DeVine also represents clients in complex trade secret and non-compete cases, shareholder disputes, and high-value insurance coverage litigation. His experience extends to representing clients in federal and state courts and in arbitration tribunals.

Mr. Devine is a Shareholder practicing in the firm’s Troy office. He has been recognized throughout his career by numerous respected legal publications for his experience in business and commercial litigation, bankruptcy, creditor/debtor rights, and Construction Law. He frequently serves as a presenter sharing his knowledge with industry professionals and other lawyers.

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Education

Emory University School of Law, J.D.

University of Michigan, B.A.

Admissions

Memberships

• State Bar of Michigan – Litigation Section
• Supreme Court Bar
• American Bar Association
• Oakland County Bar Association – American Inns of Court, Member
• French American Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Chapter Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) – Young Leadership Council, Member, 2013-2015; Young Leadership Council, Counsel, 2016-2018; Young Leadership Council Alumni Steering Group, Member, 2020-Present
• Automotive Supplier Leadership Academy (ASLA), Huntsville, Alabama – Faculty Member, 2016

Awards & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America®  – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2020-2024; Commercial Litigation, 2024-2026

DBusiness Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit – Commercial & Construction Litigation, 2018; Insurance Law, 2021; Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights Law, 2021; Construction Law, 2022-2023

Michigan Super Lawyers – Business Litigation, 2017-2021, 2024-2025

Michigan Super Lawyers – Rising Stars, Business Litigation, 2010-2016

Corporate LiveWire – Global Awards 2019, Business Litigation Lawyer of the Year

Corporate LiveWire – Global Awards 2015, Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Corporate LiveWire – Lawyer of the Year 2014, Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Community & Professional

Gesher Human Services – Board of Trustees, Vice Chair; HR Committee, Chair; Board of Trustees, Member; Governance Committee, Member

JVS Detroit (n/k/a Gesher Human Services) – Board of Trustees, Member, 2015-2022; Strictly Business Fundraiser Planning Committee, Member, 2015-2022; New Business Committee, Member, 2015-2018; Community Advisory Board, Chair, 2018-2021

Old Newsboys’ Goodfellow Fund of Detroit – Annual Goodfellows Tribute Breakfast and Newspaper Sale Campaign, Member and Fundraiser, 2011-2020

Troy Adult Hockey League, 2017-present

Lawyers Hockey League of Metropolitan Detroit, 2007-2014