Marlo Bruch

Ms. Bruch has extensive expertise and great success in Plaintiff Employment Law employee issues such as: non-compete agreements and severance packages, contracts, torts, constitutional claims, The Family and Medical Leave Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission representation; Discrimination for color, gender, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion and sexual orientation; harassment for color, national origin, race; sexual harassment including but not limited to adverse action and termination and retaliation; Michigan Department of Civil Rights representation; Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency representation and Michigan Whistleblowers’ Protection Act; questions relating to the Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act; drafting and arguing motions, trial practice and mediation, drafting all manner of pleadings, developing case strategy, preparing witnesses and taking and defending depositions. She has great success with State of Michigan unemployment compensation cases including initial filings, Administrative Law Judge hearings, appeals, Michigan Compensation Appellate Commission appeals, circuit court appeals, drafting all manner of pleadings, and other related matters.

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

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  60 Minute Free Consultations. Contract / Severance Reviews with legal recommendations do require a fee.
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• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  To the extent that I reasonably can, I will inform you what your fee will be on your first visit. I always encourage a frank, open discussion about my fees with each client.

Michigan

6th Circuit

Since 2007

Attorney & Counselor at Law

Bruch Law Offices, PLLC

2009 - Current

Ms. Bruch has extensive expertise and great success in Plaintiff Employment Law employee issues such as: non-compete agreements and severance packages, contracts, torts, constitutional claims, Family Medical Leave Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Discrimination for color, gender, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion sexual orientation; race; sexual harassment termination and retaliation; Department of Civil Rights Unemployment Insurance Agency Whistleblowers’ Protection Act; Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act; drafting arguing motions, trial practice mediation, drafting all manner of pleadings, developing case strategy, preparing witnesses and taking and defending depositions. State of Michigan unemployment compensation cases initial filings, Administrative Law Judge hearings, appeals, Michigan Compensation Appellate Commission appeals, circuit court appeals.

Of-Counsel (Attorney & Counselor at Law)

Fixel Law Offices, PLLC

2007 - 2009

Through Fixel Law Offices PLLC, Marlo Bruch was employed as Of-Counsel. Ms Bruch gained extensive experience in Plaintiff Labor and Employment, School Law, and General Litigation. As well as experience in addressing all types of employment/academic questions, including those relating to the FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, Rehab Act, ELCRA, and Title IX. Experience in drafting and arguing motions, trial practice, mediation, drafting all manner of pleadings, developing case strategy, preparing witnesses and taking and defending depositions. Experience with SSI/SSD cases including initial applications, ALJ hearings, appeals and all other related matters for representation. And experience with State of Michigan unemployment compensation cases including initial filings, ALJ hearings, appeals, MCAC appeals, circuit court appeals, drafting all manner of pleadings and other related matters for representation.

Client Account Coordinator

Dykema Gossett PLLC

1999 - 2007

In Dykema Gossett PLLC, Marlo Bruch handled billing and collections for the Lansing, Grand Rapids and Chicago (2002-2004) offices of Major Midwest Law Firm. She did research, investigation and resolving of billing and collection disputes and discrepancies. There was also compilation of monthly and quarterly data of collections, unapplied cash, retainers and contingencies for reporting purposes.

Michigan State University

J.D. (2006) | Law

2006

Attended Michigan State University College of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor in May of 2006.

Activities: Worked as a Tax Clinician practicing law under MCR 8.120 at Michigan State University College of Law Tax Clinic.

Rising Star Recognition

Super Lawyers

Attorneys for Animals

Member

2020 - Current

Activities: Proud Member

Michigan State Bar  # 70362

Member

2007 - Current

State Bar of Michigan Character and Fitness Committee

Member

2013 - 2019

Activities: • State Bar of Michigan Character & Fitness Committee (District F | January-June 2013) • State Bar of Michigan Character & Fitness Committee (District F | January 2017-July 2019)

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2013

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2013

Legal Webinar for University of Michigan-Flint Nurse Anesthesia Program, 29th Annual Anesthesia Conference, webinar

March 20, 2021

University of Michigan-Flint Nurse Anesthesia Program

Legal Webinar for University of Michigan-Flint Nurse Anesthesia Program at their 29th Annual Anesthesia Conference held on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Mana Legal Webinar for CRNAs of Michigan, held for miana.org, Zoom Conference

November 14, 2020

Michigan Association of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists

Legal webinar to address the following topics: Objectives: The participant will be able to list the basics of a contract; billing, hours, job description and forum of law. The learner will be able to define the relationship with facility (employee or independent contractor). The attendee will have an understanding of a non-competition clause of a contract. Definitions

Post-baccalaureate Legal Assistant (Certificate)

Lansing Community College

Q. Received dog from a breeder free. No papers signed nothing. 2 1/2 years later she wants dog back?

December 18, 2020

A: You can file a small claims court case that does not involve attorneys and use any evidence you have to prove the breeder gave you the dog for free and has no legal entitlement to it. Dogs are considered personal property so you would have to file a claim to be able to keep your pet.

Q. I got ticketed and court date for a dog not mine. Is that legal when they know whose dog it is?

December 7, 2020

A: If the dog is registered and has vet records tied to him, you need to provide those to animal control prior to the hearing. I would also have your brother providing a statement the dog is he and he is responsible. I wish you all well.

Q. What are my options for a cut in pay?

December 2, 2020

A: More information is needed in regards to any written agreements, your employee handbook and personnel file. Most employees in Michigan are at will but depending upon any written documentation, that may change if you have more legal rights to leverage to keep your pay or to enhance a severance package.