Education
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.), 1985, West Virginia University College of Law
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, 1982, West Liberty State College
State Bar Admissions
- Michigan
- West Virginia
Licensed to Practice In
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- United States District Court, Western District of Michigan
- United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- United States District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
- United States District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
- Michigan Supreme Court
- West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
- All Michigan and West Virginia appellate and circuit courts
Susan D. Koval
Practice Overview
Ms. Koval focuses her practice on employment litigation and arbitration and has extensive experience counseling employers on the full scope of employment and labor relations subject matters. She utilizes a strategic, proactive approach to resolving workplace issues and aggressively defends employers against claims such as wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, FMLA and wage and hour claims before federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including class action lawsuits. Her successful federal and state trial practice begins with an uncompromising attention to detail which has resulted in voluntarily dismissals by plaintiffs during or immediately following depositions, the entry of summary dismissals by trial judges, favorable verdicts for employers, and victories on appeal.
In addition to an accomplished trial practice and the day-to-day counseling with managers and executive-level employees, Ms. Koval conducts workplace investigations and trains employers’ workforces - from entry level positions to high level executives and officers - on discrimination and harassment in the workplace and other employment issues. She has also served as a special facilitator for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission mediation program.
Memberships and Affiliations
- Member, American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Litigation Section, and Law Practice Management Section
- Member, Associated General Contractors of Michigan Legal Advisory Committee
- Member, Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan
- Member, State Bar of Michigan, Labor and Employment Law Section and Litigation Section
Noted Presentations and Publications
Ms. Koval has been a presenter or guest lecturer for numerous employers and organizations on a variety of topics, including employment law, personnel records, and tort law for educators.
Honors and Distinctions
- Michigan Super Lawyers, 2010
News
- September 2, 2010
Nemeth Burwell’s Raising the Bar Series Presents Employment Law Seminar: “Independent Contractor or Employee? A Wrong Guess Could be Costly” - February 9, 2010
Nemeth Burwell Announces Partner Promotions