John M. Sier

John M. Sier is a Michigan lawyer and principal at Kitch Attorneys & Counselors, PC, with more than three decades of experience in commercial and construction litigation. His practice focuses on dispute avoidance and resolution involving commercial, healthcare, and construction issues. He handles matters involving construction contracts, insurance coverage, real estate, business disputes, bankruptcy law, and alternative dispute resolution. He is certified as a mediator through the Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Office and serves as an arbitrator in construction matters.

Mr. Sier earned a J.D. from Drake University Law School. He received an M.A. from Drake University Graduate School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He previously earned a B.A. from Loyola University in Chicago, with studies in political science and communications. His education combines formal legal training with advanced study in journalism and communication.

Mr. Sier has extensive experience resolving complex disputes through litigation, arbitration, and mediation. His work includes contract development, claims avoidance, construction disputes, business transaction disputes, healthcare matters, insurance issues, real estate litigation, and professional liability. He has served on the American Arbitration Association Construction Panel of Neutrals. He is the editor of a Wolters Kluwer publication addressing architect, engineer, and contractor licensing across US jurisdictions.

John M. Sier is admitted to practice in Michigan and before several federal courts. His federal admissions include the US District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. His professional involvement includes the State Bar of Michigan, Detroit Bar Association, and several construction industry organizations. He received the State Bar of Michigan’s Roberts P. Hudson Award in 2023. His professional record includes longstanding recognition in construction law and litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Kitch Attorneys & Counselors, PC
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, Detroit Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, American Institute of Architects
• Member, American Arbitration Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Drake University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Drake University Graduate School
  Master of Arts (MA)
• Loyola University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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