David A. Nacht
Firm Founder & Principal of NachtLaw, PC
David Nacht has tried over 2 dozen cases with his most recent victory in the spring of 2013 in federal court. His last civil jury award was in June 2012 in Muskegon County, Michigan in the case of Crosby v. Michigan Department of Corrections where he obtained a judgment of $390,000.
Mr. Nacht, the firm founder, holds degrees from Harvard College ('87) and The University of Michigan Law School ('92), where he served as an editor of the Law Review. Mr. Nacht is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating for lawyers by lawyers, has been named a "Million Dollar Advocate" and also has been named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 edition of Michigan Super Lawyers. Each year, no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor. Mr. Nacht is also AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Nacht served as a staff member to former U.S. Senator John Glenn on the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, where he organized committee hearings and assisted the Senator in negotiating the passage of multiple pieces of legislation.
Mr. Nacht founded the firm in January 1996 in Ann Arbor, after practicing law at Miller Canfield - Michigan's largest law firm. Nacht also clerked for a federal district judge, Hon. Stewart Newblatt, in the Eastern District of Michigan. He has served as faculty for the American Bar Association Health Law section and formerly chaired the Washtenaw County Bar Association Employment Law section.
Mr. Nacht has published articles on employment law, criminal law and a book chapter on ethics in government. He often speaks on legal issues, and has appeared on several occasions as a guest lecturer at the University of Michigan Law School and spoken to professional associations.
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- J.D. (1992) | Law
- Honors: Graduated with honors
- Activities: Law Review: University of Michigan Law Review, Editor
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- Harvard University
- B.A. (1987) | Government
- Honors: Graduated with honors
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- University of Michigan
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- Intellectual Property Section
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- Employment Law Lecturer
- State Bar of Michigan
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- White-Collar and General Criminal Defense Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
- America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
- White-Collar and General Criminal Defense
- Americas Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Only the top 100 qualifying attorneys in each state will receive this honor and be selected for membership among America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys®. With these extremely high standards for selection to America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys®, less than one-half percent (0.5%) of active attorneys in the United States will receive this honor — truly the most exclusive and elite level of attorneys in the community.
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- Super Lawyers
- Selected to Super Lawyers - 2011 to 2021
- Best Law Firms
- Best Lawyers
- 2016 - 2020
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale Hubbell
- 2017-2020
- Top Lawyers - dbusiness
- Detroit's Premier Business Journal
- American Bar Association
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- Washtenaw County Bar Association
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- State Bar of Michigan
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- American Bar Association
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- Michigan Bar Association
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- National Employment Lawyers' Association
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- Michigan Employment Lawyers' Association
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- Ohio State Bar Association
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- Ohio Employment Lawyers' Association
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- ACLU of Michigan
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- Ohio Association for Justice
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- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
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- Title IX Investigation
- Workplace Discrimination
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Representation for Executives - The attorneys of NachtLaw can assist you as you figure out how to approach a pivotal employment matter, whether it is the negotiation of an employment contract or full-blown litigation.
College Code of Conduct Violations Defense Attorney
Title IX - For over 20 years David Nacht has been representing university and college professors, students and staff members who have been accused of violating the code of conduct. Being found responsible for violating your college or university’s code of conduct can result in serious repercussions that can affect your personal and professional life for years. Take action now and call NachtLaw for help.
Business Partnership Disputes
Business Partnership Disputes - Have you found yourself in the middle of a contract dispute? Let our experienced business litigation attorneys assess your case and vigorously advocate for your interests.
Age Discrimination in the Workplace
Workplace Age Discrimination - Federal age discrimination law protects employees who are aged 40 and over from being fired, demoted, denied a job promotion or otherwise discriminated against in the workplace on the basis of their age.
Severance Package Negotiations
Severance Negotiations -As an employee accepting a severance package, it is important to truly understand the terms of the severance agreement. Before you sign away your rights, make sure that you fully understand your options.
Non-Compete Agreements
Non-Compete Contracts - Signing a non-compete can greatly limit your prospects when you and your employer part ways. You should seek proper advice if you are preparing to sign any employment contract — or if you anticipate trouble with a contract you already signed.
Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyers Ann Arbor Attorneys
Criminal Defense - At Nacht Law, we get results: dismissals, not guilty verdicts, sentencing guideline departures. When we get involved early, we get results early, sometimes shutting down the investigation before the prosecutor makes a formal charge.