Steven J. Kustra is an innovative problem solver and counselor who concentrates his practice primarily on civil/commercial litigation, business law, and criminal defense.

 

No stranger to the courtroom, Steven represents clients in both federal and state courts across the State of Michigan and in the Province of Ontario. Steven's extensive civil/commercial litigation experience includes complex commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, products liability defense, warranty/consumer law, class action defense, contract disputes, and other types of civil/commercial claims, as well as enforcement of judgments and collections. Steven's clients range from individuals to major automotive manufacturers, which has given Steven litigation experience in most jurisdictions across the United States.

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Steven also has experience representing and advising clients with regard to administrative actions, congressional investigations, and elections.

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Steven also represents a variety of clients in a broad range of criminal matters including, RICO violations, health care fraud, wire fraud, CSC, controlled substance crimes, official misconduct, and state of Michigan Attorney General investigations. Steven has also participated in conducting internal investigations and audits for both public and private organizations.

 

In addition to his courtroom experience, Steven has a significant amount of experience in discovery matters, including discovery management and e-discovery. Due to his experience and proficiency, Steven was tapped by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan to provide assistance with electronic discovery and litigation technology in a large RICO trial. 

 

With dual law degrees from the University of Windsor, Ontario, and the University of Detroit Mercy, Steven is licensed to practice in the State of Michigan and the Province of Ontario. While in law school, he worked as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Edward A. Servitto of the Macomb County Circuit Court, and as an intern in the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Veterans Law Clinic.

 

Steven is a proud veteran who served in the United States Army, Military Police Corps and was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a result of injuries sustained in combat, Steven was awarded the Purple Heart medal and medically retired. In addition to his law practice, Steven is an avid supporter of veteran causes and is involved with a number of veteran-related organizations and initiatives.

 

Court Admissions:

United States Supreme Court

United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

United States District Court, Western District of Michigan

Ontario Court of Appeals

 

Bar Admissions:

State of Michigan

Province of Ontario Canada

 

Education:

J.D., University of Windsor Faculty of Law

J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

B.A. summa cum laude, University of Detroit Mercy

 

Honors & Leadership:

Best Lawyers, "Ones to Watch For," Products Liability Litigation--Defendants, 2021-present

 

Professional, Civic, Cultural & Social Activities:

President-Detroit Veterans Bar Association, 2020-present

Board Member-Association of the U.S. Army, Arsenal of Democracy Chapter

Advisor-Fisher House of Michigan

Captain -Detroit Athletic Club Hockey League

 

Military Service:

Sergeant, United States Army, Military Police Corps, 2005-2009