Daniel J. Bretz

Of Counsel

fax +1 313.309.6956

Daniel J. Bretz represents major private employers in various aspects of labor and employment law.

Industries

J.D., Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan

B.A., University of Michigan, Michigan

Named 2024 Top Lawyer by DBusiness

Named among The Best Lawyers in America® for Employment Law-Management; Labor Law-Management (2011-2025)

Named a Leading Lawyer in Detroit by Leading Lawyers℠ (2014-2024)

Named Detroit, Michigan’s 2022 Employment Law – Management “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers

Named Detroit, Michigan’s 2024 Employment Law – Management “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers

Named Detroit, Michigan’s 2025 Labor Law – Management “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers

Selected to the Michigan Super Lawyers list for Employment & Labor (2021, 2024)

Chambers USA “Leader in Their Field”, Labor & Employment (Michigan) (2005-2020), Senior Statesperson (2021-2024)

Fellow, American College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, 2009-2010

Member, American Employment Lawyers Council

Member, ABA, EEO Sub-Committee

Member, Board of Directors, YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

Michigan

Class action litigation
Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA litigation and counseling
State and federal discrimination, harassment, whistleblower and retaliation litigation and counseling
Defamation, breach of contract, non-compete and trade secret cases
Complex business litigation
Negotiating collective bargaining agreements
NLRB proceedings and trials
Discharge and contract interpretation arbitrations
Drafting high level executive agreements and employment contracts
Conducting confidential investigations
Training and advising clients on personnel and supervisory relations

Speaking Engagements and Publications

Contributing author, “Employment Law In Michigan – Family and Medical Leave Act,” ICLE 2nd Ed.
Frequent speaker before professional and industry groups including the ABA, the State Bar of Michigan, the Institute for Continuing Legal Education, and SHRM