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Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.Principal
Kerry Lynn Rhoads
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Kerry Lynn Rhoads

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89 Kercheval Avenue, Suite 200, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Insurance Law and Litigation, Product Liability and Transportation Law

About Kerry Lynn Rhoads

Kerry Lynn Rhoads is a principal of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. She concentrates her practice in the areas of employment law, insurance coverage litigation, insurance defense, and tort defense, with a particular emphasis in transportation law.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Rhoads practiced at another Detroit-area law office representing insurance companies and their insureds. Her extensive experience encompasses providing timely advice to clients and representing clients at all stages of litigation, including depositions, motions, court conferences, facilitation hearings, trials, and appeals.

Professional Accomplishments

•Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2025 “Influential Women of Law”
•The Best Lawyers in America since 2024: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
•Michigan Leading Lawyers by Leadinglawyers.com (2018-present)
•Case Evaluator appointments:
- Oakland County
- Oakland County District Courts
- Wayne County
- Special Defense Panelist for No-Fault Cases
•International Association of Defense Counsel
•State Bar of Michigan appointments
- Civil Procedure and Courts Committee (2019-2020)
- District I Character and Fitness Committee (2016-2019)
- Professional Ethics Committee (2019-2025)
•Appointed to the Detroit Bar Association Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee
•Judge, 2017 National Trial Competition, Regional Competition, sponsored by the Michigan State University College of Law and the Texas Young Lawyers Association
•Judge, 2009 National Trial Competition, Regional Competition, sponsored by the American College of Trial Lawyers and the Texas Young Lawyers Association
•Judge, 2008 National Trial Advocacy Competition, sponsored by the Michigan State University College of Law

Publications

•“Supreme Court Ruling Requires More Rigor from Employers for Employee Requests for Religious Accommodations” (Co-Author), HR Daily Advisor, 9/8/2023

Community

•St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Press Releases

8/21/2025 Press Releases

Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers in America Award Recipients

8/15/2024 Press Releases

Forty-Six Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 3
    • Insurance Law and Litigation
    • Product Liability
    • Transportation Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Obtained dismissal of EEOC/Michigan Department of Civil Rights claim involving allegations of religious discrimination
    Obtained Sixth Circuit victory for insurer in homeowners insurance coverage matter
    Obtained appellate victory in Michigan no-fault case involving a driver who did not have permission to operate the insured's vehicle at the time of the accident
    Counsels a major nonprofit charitable organization on employment law
    professional liability matters
    Obtained dismissal of a Michigan Department of Civil Rights claim involving allegations of disability discrimination against a nonprofit corporation
    Received summary disposition on behalf of a premises owner in a general negligence claim
    After appeal by the plaintiff, obtained summary judgment
    award of attorney fees
    costs on behalf of a mortgage broker who was sued by a wholesale lender in a commercial dispute
    Achieved dismissal of $100,000-plus breach of contract claim involving a services contract
    Obtained dismissal of an EEOC/Michigan Department of Civil Rights claim involving allegations of race discrimination against a mental health provider
    Obtained summary disposition
    an award of costs
    fees from a third party for a commercial transportation client in a case with a seven-figure dem

    Obtained dismissal of an EEOC/Michigan Department of Civil Rights claim involving allegations of disability discrimination
    HIPAA violation against a mental health provider
    Obtained dismissal of an EEOC/Michigan Department of Civil Rights claim involving allegations of race
    disability discrimination on behalf of a medical facility
    Obtained summary disposition in a UCC/Warranty/Magnuson Moss/Consumer Protection Act matter on behalf of an automobile company supplier
    Obtained $0 case evaluation awards in UCC/Warranty/Magnuson Moss/Consumer Protection Act matters on behalf of an automobile company supplier on two separate occasions
    Obtained $0 case evaluation award on behalf of client in a commercial negligence matter
    Obtained dismissal of a Michigan Department of Civil Rights/EEOC complaint involving allegations of race discrimination against a machine shop
    Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a client in a transportation negligence action
    Successfully represented various employers, including union shops, in EEOC claims involving allegations of age, race
    disability discrimination
    Obtained a defense verdict in a transportation negligence case where the plaintiff asked for $600,000
    Successfully h
    led numerous appellate matters, including briefing
    oral arguments before the Michigan Court of Appeals, the Michigan Supreme Court
    the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • Additional Links
    https://www.dmclaw.com/attorneys/kerry-lynn-rhoads/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Michigan Bar Admission
    Ohio Bar Admission
    United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
    United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
    United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
    United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
    1996, Michigan
    2011, Ohio
    Memberships

    Memberships

    •Defense Research Institute
    •Detroit Bar Association
    •Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
    •Oakland County Bar Association
    •Ohio State Bar Association
    •State Bar of Michigan
    - Insurance & Indemnity Law Section
    - Labor & Employment Law Section
    - Negligence Law Section

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Wayne State University Law School
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Moot Court

    Top 10 Oralist

    Top 20 Brief Writer

    Free Legal Aid Clinic

    Student Attorney

    Michigan State University - James Madison College
    Class of 1993
    B.A.
    with honors
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1971
    Lima, Ohio, April 14, 1971

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  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Kerry Lynn Rhoads is admitted to practice in Michigan and Ohio.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Kerry Lynn Rhoads is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. has 194 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Kerry Lynn Rhoads attended Wayne State University Law School.
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