Drew Broaddus

About Drew Broaddus

Drew Broaddus is a leading appellate advocate with two decades of experience in litigation and insurance matters. He has argued over 150 cases in the Michigan Court of Appeals and has also argued multiple cases in the Michigan Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and various state and federal trial courts.Throughout his career, Mr. Broaddus has successfully handled cases involving general negligence, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and insurance coverage disputes. His strategic approach has earned him recognition among clients and peers alike as seen through a variety of Super Lawyers and Top Lawyers accolades that he has received in recent years. Additionally, Mr. Broaddus has received an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell.In addition to his legal practice, Drew is an active member of professional organizations such as the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (“MDTC”) and the State Bar of Michigan. Through his involvement in the Insurance and Indemnity Law Section of the State Bar, Mr. Broaddus published Bad Faith: What It Is, and What It Is Not, The Journal of Insurance & Indemnity Law, April 2017, p 3. And for nearly six years, Mr. Broaddus authored the Insurance Coverage Report published in MDTC’s Michigan Defense Quarterly. The Insurance Coverage Report is a quarterly summary of recent insurance coverage appellate decisions. Drew also sits on the MDTC’s Amicus Committee. From 20••••20, he also served on the State Bar’s Appellate Practice Section Council.Clients appreciate Drew’s pragmatic advice, personalized approach, and ability to navigate complex legal challenges effectively.Outside of the office he enjoys spending time with his wife, three children and their goldendoodle, watching (and sometimes coaching) various youth sports, and collecting baseball cards.

Experience

1. Attorney

   Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge

   Mar 2024 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US

Education

• Alma College

  B.A., History, Political Science

  1995 — 1999

• Valparaiso University

  J.D., Law

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• First & Third Party Auto
• Depositions
• Corporate Law
• Insurance
• Torts
• Westlaw
• Professional Liability
• Hearings
• Civil Rights
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Business Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Insurance Coverage Disputes
• Intellectual Property
• Insurance Law
• Employment Discrimination
• Liability
• Appeals
• Construction Law
• Trials
• Criminal Law
• Employment Law
• Public Liability
• Legal Research
• Premises Liability
• Mediation
• Personal Injury Litigation
• Litigation Management
• Courts
• Appellate Practice
• Commercial Litigation
• Trial Practice