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Summary of Experience
Karen M. Daley is an associate in the firm's Livonia office who practices in the areas of appellate, municipal and utility law. Ms. Daley's practice consists of primarily appellate work, and focuses on performing research for all areas of law handled by the firm, writing briefs for submission to all levels of state and federal courts, and keeping up-to-date with state and federal judicial decisions and laws that could affect clients of the firm. Ms. Daley has successfully represented parties in numerous cases in the United States Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the Michigan Supreme Court and the Michigan Court of Appeals.
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| Education |
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• J.D., magna cum laude, Thomas M. Cooley Law School,
• B.A., with honors, University of Michigan
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| Honors |
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• Named a Rising Star in the 2008 edition of Michigan's Super Lawyers in the Appellate category
• Recipient of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School Honors Scholarship
• Dean's List and Honor Roll: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 1997-2000; University of Michigan, 1992-1995
• Law Review Associate Editor
• Recipient of the 1999 John D. Voelker Award for Outstanding Law Review Service
• Recipient of the Book Award for Highest Grade in research and writing, advanced writing, scholarly writing, law practice, constitutional law, torts I and II, family law, family violence practice, professional responsibility and wills/estates/trusts
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| Representative
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Willett v Charter Twp of Waterford (Michigan Court of Appeals):
Ms. Daley successfully represented the municipality in the first published decision of the Michigan Court of Appeals addressing governmental immunity under the new sewer backup statute. The Court of Appeals agreed with Ms. Daley’s interpretation of the statute, and affirmed the dismissal of the claims against the Township.
Bradley v Ferndale (6th Circuit Court of Appeals):
Ms. Daley obtained a reversal of the denial of summary judgment in this jail suicide case. The Court of Appeals held that the actions of the Defendant Officers did not support a finding that they disregarded the inmate's needs or were grossly negligent. As a result, the federal and state claims against the Defendants were dismissed.
Ford v Waterford Twp (Michigan Court of Appeals):
Ms. Daley obtained a reversal of the denial of summary disposition. The Court of Appeals held that the drowning death of a child was caused by the property owner's failure to secure and maintain property, not any alleged conduct of the Township. As a result, the case against the Township was dismissed.
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| Memberships
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• State Bar of Michigan
• Livonia Bar Association
• Admitted to the United States District Court Eastern District of Michigan; United States Court of Appeals for Sixth Circuit
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• “Michigan Legislation Update: Recently Enacted Michigan Laws and Legislation to Watch,” monthly column in CMDA On Law, August 2006 - present
• “Public Employers Can No Longer Provide Benefits to Same-Sex Partners,” CMDA On Law, March 2007
• “E-Mail Messages Can Create Binding Contract,” CMDA On Law, February 2007
• “Government Liability under the Sewer Backup Statute,” MI PRIMA, June 2006
• “How a Bill Becomes a Law,” CMDA On Law, July 2006
• “Courts to go Paperless,” CMDA On Law, May 2006
• "Bar Owners May be Liable for Injuries to Police Officers,” CMDA On Law, December 2005
• "Understanding the Appellate Process," CMDA On Law, October 2005
• "Can the Government Replace Your Home with a Shopping Center?" CMDA On Law, August 2005
• Materials for "Legal Updates in Municipal Law" Seminar presented by CMDA, Marquette, MI, June 10, 2005; Okemos, MI, Sept. 14, 2005
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