Dean A. Etsios

Dean A. Etsios is a principal attorney based in Detroit who focuses on civil defense litigation. His practice includes medical malpractice, professional liability, pharmacy malpractice, premises liability, product liability, and general litigation. He handles disputes that require careful review of technical facts, witness testimony, and legal standards. His work helps professionals and organizations respond to claims and prepare matters for resolution or trial.

Dean earned a B.A. from the University of Michigan before receiving his J.D. from Indiana University School of Law. His legal studies also included international programs at the East China Institute of Politics and Law in Shanghai and University College in London. This academic background supports his ability to analyze complex records, understand specialized issues, and present clear legal arguments in professional liability and general litigation matters.

Dean has handled significant defense matters involving healthcare and premises liability claims. His reported results include securing a medical malpractice defense jury verdict in a cardiac ablation case, obtaining the dismissal of another medical malpractice matter, and winning summary disposition in a premises liability dispute. These outcomes reflect his experience developing case strategies, challenging unsupported claims, and advocating for clients in fact-intensive litigation.

Dean A. Etsios is admitted to practice in Michigan and before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan. He is affiliated with the Michigan Society of Health Care Risk Management, Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, the American Society for Health Care Risk Management, and the Hellenic Bar Association. His practice combines courtroom experience, industry awareness, and focused preparation when addressing complex liability disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Kitch Attorneys & Counselors, PC
• Member, Michigan Society of Health Care Risk Management
• Member, Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
• Member, American Society for Health Care Risk Management
• Member, Hellenic Bar Association

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Indiana University School of Law University College
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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