Jeffrey S. Hengeveld

A member of the firm’s Bloomfield Hills office, Jeffrey S. Hengeveld focuses his practice primarily in the area of professional liability with an emphasis on claims against attorneys, accountants and real estate professionals.

Mr. Hengeveld defends attorneys in legal malpractice actions with various types of underlying cases, including environmental law, collections, bankruptcy, Michigan No Fault Law, medical malpractice, real estate law, divorce and family law, wills, estates, and trust law and banking law.

His accountant malpractice matters typically involve claims of failing to detect fraud. He has also co-authored a chapter about accounting standards and the duties accountants owe to their clients in a handbook on the subject of fraud deterrence. 

In the area of real estate, Mr. Hengeveld defends professional liability claims against title companies, property inspectors and real estate agents and brokers. 

Representative Client Work

• Defended property management companies against claims of negligence.
• Defended Macomb County Sheriff’s Department in cases alleging excessive force by Sheriff’s deputies 
• Served as Prosecutor for the City of Northville
• Second chair trial experience in both state and federal court
• Regularly participates in facilitations, arbitrations, and case evaluation hearings

Professional Affiliations

• State Bar of Michigan
• American Bar Association
• Michigan Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association

Community Involvement

• President of the Rochester Glens Homeowners Association

Publications

• Co-Authored Chapter in “The Handbook of Fraud Deterrence,” Copyright ^©2006, Wiley Publishing Company