James L. Dyer

James L. Dyer is a skilled litigator and negotiator and experienced in the use of alternative dispute resolution and mediation to solve client problems. He has practiced law since 1981. Since 1988 he has primarily represented municipal corporations as a counselor and litigator. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the State of Michigan, the US District Courts of Michigan and the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Contact Information

Lansing Office
Phone: (517) 886-3800
Fax: (517) 886-9154

Practice Areas

Experience / Expertise

  • Police use of firearms
  • In custody suicides
  • Challenges to the adequacy of custodial medical care
  • Recreational and aquatic injuries and drowning
  • Challenges to municipal zoning decisions
  • Municipal regulation of sexually oriented business
  • Discrimination, sexual harassment  and whistleblower claims brought against municipal officials

Education

  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School , JD cum laude 1980
  • Michigan State University, BA 1976

Professional Activities / Memberships

  • Calhoun County Bar Association, Past President, 2001-2002
  • State Bar of Michigan, Representative Assembly, 1998-2004

Community Activities / Involvement

  • Marshall City Council Member 
  • Marshall City Planning Commission
  • Marshall City Zoning Board of Appeals
  • Marshall Civic Players
  • USSF and AYSO Certified Soccer Referee

 

Publications / Presentations

  • Michigan Society of Planning Officials (Planning Commission Meeting Procedures)
  • Michigan Township Association (Freedom of Information)
  • Michigan Clerks Association (Challenges to the Validity of Governmental Action)
  • Seminar Presentations of Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Seminar Presentations on the Open Meetings Act