David J. Klippert, Esq.

Current Role

As Rehmann’s General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer, David leads the in-house legal team and coordinates all team members and services under a single department.

Serving as an advisor to Rehmann’s board, owners, and associates, David will strengthen the firm’s growing legal team and client relationships, and consistently help Rehmann clients develop business models while minimizing risk.

Service Areas

• Risk mitigation & strategic management
• Contract negotiation & complex agreement structuring
• Corporate governance & regulatory compliance
• Business succession planning & transition strategy
• Mergers & acquisitions: due diligence, transaction documents, compliance, and post-transaction integration
• Enterprise risk management & internal controls development
• Legal oversight for organizational growth and innovation

Experience

David comes to Rehmann following a successful career spanning over 28 years in private practice. He handled legal matters ranging from sophisticated mergers and acquisitions, to successfully defending his client’s property rights in a case he argued in front of the Michigan Court of Appeals. David also spent over eight years as a partner with Warner Norcross + Judd focusing on corporate and transactional work, as well as estate and succession planning advice. Before joining Warner, David was the Managing Partner of a Saginaw-based law firm where he practiced for 20 years.

Prior to joining Rehmann in 2024, David served as Rehmann’s primary outside legal counsel.

A Closer Look

• An active member in his community, David served on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce for over 10 years and serves as a Trustee for the Bay Area Community Foundation.
• David has also served on boards of several nonprofits, including past president of the Northeastern Michigan Estate Planning Council and on Studio 23/The Arts Center and on the Stevens Center for Family Business Executive Council at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan.