Kevin Kenneth Kilby

Kevin Kenneth Kilby

  • Gov & Administrative Law, Municipal Law, Real Estate Law ...
  • Michigan
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Beginning his law career in 2005, Kevin is a Partner with McGraw Morris where he heads the firm’s Municipal Law section. He focuses his practice in municipal litigation and municipal law, with an emphasis in government contracts, planning and zoning, tax increment financing, property law, and utility law.

He started his municipal career working for the Floyd County Ambulance Service in Iowa and as a reserve officer for the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department. He later became a full-time police officer with the cities of Bowman, North Dakota, Nora Springs, Iowa, and Leon, Iowa. He also worked undercover for the North Iowa Area Narcotics Task Force and as a reserve officer and a tactical officer with the Forest City Police Department. He left his career in law enforcement and went to work in the City Manager’s Office for the City of West Des Moines, Iowa before being appointed the City Administrator for the City of Clio, Michigan.

Kevin received his J.D., graduating cum laude, with a certificate in Litigation, from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. In law school, he was an Assistant Editor – Thomas M. Cooley Law Review and was on Mock Trial National Team, Moot Court Board, and Mock Trial Board. Kevin received his Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Drake University with honors in 1999 and received his Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Upper Iowa University in 1997.

Practice Areas
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Municipal Law
Real Estate Law
Easements, Eminent Domain, Land Use & Zoning, Water Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Michigan
State Bar of Michigan
ID Number: P68599
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Federal Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Education
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
J.D. (2005) | Law
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Drake University
Master of Public Administration (1999) | Public Administration
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Upper Iowa University
B.S. (1997) | Public Administration
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Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Certified Law Enforcement Officer (1992) | Law Enforcement Training
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University of North Dakota
Certificate of Completion (Licensed Police Officer) (1991) | Police Officer Training
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Professional Associations
Saginaw County Bar Association
- Current
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General Civil Mediator (SCAO) (MCR 2.411)
- Current
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Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys
Inductee - Academy of Municipal Attorneys
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Lead and Copper Rule
Briefly, the official publication of the Public Corporation Law Section of the Michigan State Bar
Lead and Copper Rule
Laches, the official publication of the Oakland County Bar Association
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
McGraw Morris PC
2075 W Big Beaver Rd
# 750
Troy, MI 48084
Telephone: (248) 502-4000
Fax: (248) 502-4001