Dennis K. Egan

Dennis K. Egan is a shareholder at Kotz Sangster in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and a commercial trial and arbitration attorney. He represents businesses, investment professionals, and other clients in contract disputes, securities proceedings, class actions, and shareholder conflicts. His work includes defending clients in federal and state courts and pursuing arbitration where appropriate. He advises on litigation strategy while considering the costs, timing, and business implications of contested matters.

Dennis earned a J.D. with honors from the University of Michigan Law School in 1978 and a B.S. summa cum laude from Northern Michigan University in 1975. His academic training provided a foundation in legal analysis and argument. He is admitted in Michigan and before several federal courts, including the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court, reflecting the scope of his trial and appellate litigation work.

Dennis has handled securities arbitrations before major industry and alternative dispute resolution forums and represented investment professionals, broker-dealers, and futures commission merchants. His practice also covers corporate oppression, business separations, commercial contract claims, and trade secret disputes. In one notable matter, he obtained a $17 million arbitration award in a trade secret dispute involving musician Curtis Jackson, which was confirmed by a court. He also serves as an arbitrator and mediator.

Dennis K. Egan has received recognition in Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and other professional listings for litigation and securities work. He has contributed to publications about broker-dealer litigation and state class action law and spoken about financial institution risks. His practice emphasizes carefully evaluating evidence, assessing alternatives to prolonged litigation, and seeking solutions that address the commercial stakes of each dispute.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
• Member, Oakland County Bar Association
• Counsel Member, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
• Arbitrator, Appointment, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) (2020)
• Member, Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
• Member, U of M Alumni Association

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• University of Michigan Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northern Michigan University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) (Summa Cum Laude)

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