
Don W. Blevins is a litigator whose practice focuses on appeals and high-stakes motion practice. He has briefed cases before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Sixth and Fourth Circuits and the Michigan Court of Appeals, and he regularly handles dispositive motions in trial courts across Michigan and in federal courts nationwide.
Clients turn to Don for appellate briefing, summary judgment motions, and litigation strategy in complex commercial and construction disputes. His practice emphasizes rigorous written advocacy that often determines outcomes before trial or on appeal.
Recognized among Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch and Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Don is known for his precise legal writing, strategic insight, and ability to distill complex issues into clear, persuasive arguments.
Education
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif, Michigan Law Review
University of Wisconsin–Madison, M.A.
University of Michigan, B.A.
Clerkships
Clerk for Judge Eric L. Clay, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Recognition and Publications
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2024-present)
Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2023-present)
Court Admissions
Michigan State Courts
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri

