Jeremy J. Romer
Prior to joining the firm, Jeremy served as Corporation Counsel for the City of Dearborn from 2022 to 2026, as well as Chief Labor Negotiator from 2015 to 2026. Jeremy began his career with the city in 2013. In his capacity as Corporation Counsel and Chief Labor Negotiator, he was responsible for all employment matters, tax appeal matters, nuisance abatement and development matters, and negotiating all of the city’s collective bargaining agreements, in addition to providing timely legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, department heads, and all City employees while supervising the legal staff and prosecutors at the 19th District Court. Jeremy specializes in general municipal law, tax appeals, employment law, collective bargaining, and election matters.
Jeremy is licensed to practice law in the state of Michigan and admitted in all state and federal courts, including the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Practice Areas
- General Municipal Law
- Collective Bargaining
- Employment and Labor
- Taxes and Assessing
- Insurance Defense
- Appellate Advocacy
Education
- Siena Heights University, Bachelor of Arts, 2008
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 2012
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Masters of Law in Taxation, 2013
Professional Memberships
- State Bar of Michigan
- Member, State Bar of Michigan Government Law Section
- Member, State Bar of Michigan Labor and Employment Law Section
- Member, State Bar of Michigan Taxation Section
- Board Member of PROTEC, 2022-2026
- Member of the Oakland County Bar Association
- Member of the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys
Awards
- Designated as an “Up and Coming Lawyer” by Michigan’s Lawyer’s Weekly, 2023
