Kevin P. Nelson - Northville, MI
Attorney at Kevin P. Nelson - Tiffany & Bosco P.A.
Business Lawyers in Northville, MI
115 N. Center Street Suite 204 Northville, MI 48167
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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22
Years
Experience
Northville Business Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business
- Real Estate
- Construction
- Employment Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Kevin P. Nelson | Shareholder
Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. Licensed in Arizona and Michigan
Kevin Nelson is a high-stakes commercial trial attorney with over 20 years of experience. Recognized for his ability to navigate "bet-the-company" litigation, Kevin acts as a proactive member of his clients' problem-solving teams. Since 2019, he has split his time between Michigan and Arizona, a transition that allowed him to master virtual practice ahead of the industry curve.
Core Practice Areas
Commercial & Business Litigation: Defending corporations and officers against multi-million dollar fraud and breach of contract claims.
Real Estate & Financial Services: Representing lenders and investors in everything from daily operations to complex quiet title and MDL class action defense.
Construction Law: Handling high-value transactions and litigation, including the termination and negotiation of AIA contracts.
Specialized Claims: Expertise in force majeure, insurance bad faith, and the enforcement of restrictive covenants.
Representative Successes
$1.5M+ Jury Verdict: Secured a judgment exceeding $1.5 million against a borrower and guarantors in February 2021 after defeating claims of fraud.
Complex Defense Victory: Successfully defended a commercial lender and its leadership against $10M+ claims of intentional interference and fraud.
MDL & Class Action Defense: Blocked class certification in federal court multi-district litigation related to consumer financial services.
Contractual Enforcement: Negotiated a $250,000+ settlement after an employee violated restrictive covenants, causing the employer to lose a business opportunity.
Project Recovery: Successfully terminated a contractor from a multi-million-dollar development and negotiated a new AIA contract to prevent project delays.
Appellate Success: Defended national lenders through the appeal process against a wide array of federal claims, including TILA, RESPA, FCRA, and the Fair Housing Act.
Professional Leadership & Recognition
AV Preeminent® Rated: Held the highest Martindale-Hubbell peer rating since 2014.
Best Lawyers in America: Recognized for Litigation – Construction (2023–2026).
Author & Educator: Revised and published Arizona Real Estate Law and Arizona Construction Law Annotated (Thomson Reuters) annually since 2013.
Community Impact: Former Board Member for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale and a founding donor for Arizona Autism United.
Personal
Beyond the courtroom, Kevin is a dedicated "sports dad," often traveling across North America and Europe for his daughter’s volleyball tournaments or his son’s hockey games. He is an avid, if self-deprecating, golfer and a supporter of youth sports.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Kevin P. Nelson
Included on the 2014 Southwest Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Colorado School of Law,
Boulder,
Colorado
J.D.
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University of Colorado School of Law,
Boulder,
Colorado
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Non Legal Education
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Arizona State University
B.S., Accounting, cum laude (Barrett Honors college)
Honors: cum laude
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Arizona State University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Representative Cases
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Obtained a judgment in excess of $1.5 million against a borrower and two personal guarantors after defeating claims of fraud and negligent misrepresentation. The matter went to verdict after a three-day jury trial held in February 2021 (during the pandemic).
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Successfully terminated a contractor from a multi-million-dollar, multi-project development contract without litigation and negotiated a new AIA contract with a new contractor to keep construction on track.
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Successfully represented an employer who lost a business opportunity to an employee in violation of contractual restrictive covenants, resulting in a paid settlement in excess of $250,000 negotiated at mediation.
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Successfully defended a commercial lender and its directors and officers against claims including breach of contract, intentional interference with contractual relations, and fraud seeking damages in excess of $10 million.
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Successfully prosecuted a breach of contract claim against a national insurance company on behalf of a commercial lender.
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Successfully defended a regional lender and servicer against an attempt to certify a class action in federal court multi-district litigation (MDL) related to consumer financial services.
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Successfully defended, through appeal, national lenders and servicers against claims ranging from the alleged fraudulent recording of documents to alleged violations of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Unfair Debt Collection Practices Act (UDCPA), and the Fair Housing Act (FHA).
Published Works
Articles
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The ties that bind The value of agreements between business owners before a problem arises
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The Fraudulent Debtor: Liability of Debtor's Life Insurance Proceeds Beyond the Grave
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
- Arizona
Contact
115 N. Center Street
Suite 204
Northville, MI 48167
Phone: 248-550-0614
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.kevinpnelson.com/
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