Daniel P. Perk is a Member of the firm and has been practicing law since 1985. His practice areas are alternative dispute resolution, construction litigation, tax appeal/tax tribunal litigation, real estate litigation and general commercial litigation. Industries that he works with include construction, real estate, nonprofits, and manufacturing as well as various business owners and individuals. Tax Appeal / Tax TribunalMr. Perk works with a wide variety of taxpayers including non-profit organizations, manufacturing companies, real estate groups, business and farming entities. Tax law is subject to constant revisions and has become more challenging. He keeps abreast of these changes and developments to counsel his clients. Mr. Perk has handled an extensive range of appeals and disputes before the Michigan Tax Tribunal including various assessment disputes and exemption issues. Some examples of cases include representation of:- hospitals seeking exemption under the "hospital/public health purpose exemption"
- non-profit groups seeking exemption under the "charitable institution exemption"
- a farmer seeking a "qualified agricultural property exemption"
- "transfer of ownership" and uncapping issues
Construction LitigationMr. Perk has represented owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors in prosecuting and defending a wide range of construction disputes. He has significant experience in handling those specialized and unique construction matters related to government financed projects such as those by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). He has also handled cases related to construction of schools. Mr. Perk is experienced at handling matters related to construction claims including poor workmanship, delay claims, work not performed and additional costs. General Commercial Litigation and Real Estate LitigationMr. Perk has a diverse litigation practice and regularly handles a wide variety of general commercial and real estate cases at the trial and appellate levels, in state and federal courts in Michigan. Some examples of recent cases are non-competition and trade-secret actions, condemnation actions, environmental litigation, property-boundary/title disputes, quiet title actions, partnership disputes, and civil fraud and contract actions. Professional Affiliations and ActivitiesMr. Perk is the Administrative Member for the firm's office in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He belongs to the Federal Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, Grand Rapids Bar Association and Kalamazoo County Bar Association. He is actively involved in the Pro Bono Program in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was a Law Clerk for the Honorable Albert J. Engel, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit Court. He is licensed to practice in the State of Michigan, and has appeared in many courts throughout Michigan, including all Federal courts in Michigan. EducationMr. Perk received his undergraduate degree in 1981 from University of North Carolina and his law degree in 1985 magna cum laude from Wayne State University Law School. He is a member of the Order of the Coif at Wayne State University Law School and was Editor-in-Chief of the Wayne Law Review.
Bar Admissions
Michigan, 1985
Education
Wayne State University Law School, (1985, J.D.)
magna cum laude
University of North Carolina (1981, B.A.)
Professional Associations and Memberships
Federal Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan
Grand Rapids Bar Association
Kalamazoo County Bar Association |
