Carina M. Kraatz

Carina M. Kraatz is a Michigan attorney and principal at Kitch Attorneys & Counselors, PC, whose practice covers commercial law, construction disputes, intellectual property law, real estate, and litigation. She advises clients on licensing, contract negotiation, product branding, business disputes, and related commercial issues. As a registered patent attorney, she handles patent and trademark prosecution, trade secret protection, copyright matters, image misappropriation, and infringement disputes. Her work extends to bankruptcy, creditor rights, technology, healthcare, and employment matters.

Ms. Kraatz earned a J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy, School of Law and an LL.B. from the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law. She received a B.A. from Wayne State University. Her legal education prepared her for work involving business disputes, intellectual property, construction matters, and other complex litigation.

Ms. Kraatz has practice that includes representing owners and design professionals in construction contract negotiations, pre-litigation matters, and courtroom disputes. She works with clients on commercial agreements, real estate issues, product branding, intellectual property protection, and business conflicts. Her litigation experience includes defending a condominium association and property management company in a jury trial involving contract and tort claims. She has received recognition for pro bono service and has participated in professional organizations connected to construction, intellectual property, and commercial litigation.

Carina M. Kraatz is admitted in Michigan and is registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office. Her professional affiliations include the Federal Bar Association, American Intellectual Property Law Association, National Association of Women in Construction, and Engineering Society of Detroit. She serves on the Detroit Bar Association Board of Directors and has received recognition from Super Lawyers and DBusiness. Her practice combines transactional counseling, intellectual property work, and litigation across several business-related areas.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Kitch Attorneys & Counselors, PC
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, Oakland County Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Women in Construction
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Michigan-Access to Justice
• Allied Member, American Institute of Architects

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• University of Detroit Mercy, School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Windsor, Faculty of Law
  Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Wayne State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges