Timothy M. Kaufmann

Associate

Timothy M. Kaufmann

Associate

Timothy M. Kaufmann

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Tim Kaufmann is a highly skilled litigator who excels in devising effective legal strategies.

He establishes enduring connections with his clients, ensuring their satisfaction and success. A seasoned litigator and transactional lawyer with more than a decade of legal experience, Tim provides a wide range of legal services. He excels at negotiating complex contracts, settling business disputes, and providing excellent representation.

Tim has a diverse legal background in banking, real estate, corporate law, and insurance defense. He leverages his experience to find creative solutions for each case. His deep understanding of the financial aspects of legal matters helps him to provide his clients with comprehensive and strategic advice. 

Tim’s meticulous approach and unwavering diligence in investigating underlying facts, along with his exceptional ability to comprehend multifaceted issues, drive optimal outcomes. He demonstrates a strong desire for effective communication and building trust, which emphasizes his dedication to fostering positive relationships with clients.

Timothy’s insurance defense expertise is a valuable addition to Zausmer. His practice encompasses MAIPF work and general insurance defense matters. Tim’s unwavering dedication to excellence aligns perfectly with Zausmer’s unwavering focus on client success.

When he’s not working, Timothy enjoys golfing, woodworking, and delving into historical naval design. An engaged member of the National Eagle Scout Association, Tim is involved in supporting scholarships for aspiring Eagle Scouts to pursue higher education and engaging in advocacy efforts to promote Scouting values and outdoor leadership experiences.

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Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • State of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Education

Michigan State University College of Law
Juris Doctor, 2011

  • Jurisprudence Award
  • Dean’s List
  • Michigan State International Law Review Executive Editor
  • Thomas More Society Vice President
  • State Bar of Michigan ILS Student Council Member (2010–2011)/

Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Pre-Law, 2007

  • Dean’s List

Professional Groups

  • International Chamber of Commerce
  • National Eagle Scout Associate
  • MSU Alumni Association

Honors & Awards

  • Super Lawyers (Michigan) – 2020 – present