Service Areas
Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D.
- University of Michigan, Ph.D.
- University of Michigan, A.B.
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Donald W. Keim specializes in water, sewer, street, public building and similar public financings as well as tax increment matters and intergovernmental agreements. He also represents municipal bond underwriters.
“Anybody can look up a law. Public finance is in the end a compound of communication, experience and trust."
Donald W. Keim
Experience
One day recently, Donald helped a city borrow $17 million for a new wastewater treatment plant and a township borrow $100,000 for a new fire truck.
“Each met the community’s most pressing need. I gave each the same time and attention and received the same heartfelt thank you. It is why I love my work.”
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association, Member since 1977
- State Bar of Michigan, Member since 1977
- Fellow, American College of Bond Counsel
- Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
- National Association of Bond Lawyers
Honors + Awards
- Best Lawyers in America, Public Finance Law 2006-present
- DBusiness Magazine, Top Lawyers, Public Finance 2011
Teaching Experience
- Baldwin-Wallace University, Berea, Ohio, Professor of Political Science, 1969-74
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