Rob Huth attended Murray State University (B.S. and chosen “Outstanding Student Leader” by Faculty) and received his Juris Doctorate from the Michigan State University (cum laude) in 1989. While in law school, Mr. Huth wrote for the Law Review.
Rob was ranked first academically in his class when he accepted an offer to join the Dykema law firm as a summer associate. He practiced at Dykema until he left in 1992 to run for U.S. Congress. Mr. Huth served as a Harrison Township Trustee from 1988 until 1992. In August of 1992 Rob joined Robert Kirk to start building a Macomb County Law firm.
Mr. Huth has been appointed by the Attorney General as a Macomb County Public Administrator and Special Assistant Attorney General. Rob is a member of the Municipal Law Section of the Michigan Bar Association. He has served as Shelby Township Attorney since 1996 and Harrison Township Attorney since 2006. He works to assist the firm in its representation of more than 30 other municipal corporations.
Rob's expertise is in municipal matters relating to litigation, ordinance drafting and misdemeanor prosecutions and general litigation. During the “Great Recession” he was appointed a founding member of the Michigan Government Turnaround Association and in the that capacity was often called upon by the Michigan Treasurer to assist municipalities during difficult financial times.
Rob, Suzanne and their three children enjoy spending time in Northern Michigan. Rob’s favorite out of doors activities are ice fishing and snowboarding. Since 2010 Rob and Suzanne are happy they have been able to find time to help Detroit Loyola High School.
Education:
Murray State University (B.S., 1985)
Michigan State University (J.D. with Honors, 1989)
Bar:
Eastern District for the State of Michigan
Michigan
Notre Dame Prep Board Member 2009-2019
Michigan Leading Lawyers – 2020 (Land Use, Zoning & Condemnation) (Governmental, Municipal, Lobbying & Administrative Law)
Loyola High School Detroit football supporter 2010 to present
Member St. Andrews Catholic Church 15 years
Member of various groups that support Thoroughbred Horse Racing
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D M Peters
Kirk Huth is proud to announce that four of the firm's attorneys have been named to the prestigious Super Lawyers list for 2023. The publication recognized Robert Kirk in the Land Use & Zoning category; Robert S. Huth, Jr. for his recognition in the State, Local...
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Partner Robert S. Huth, Jr. has been selected by the City of Detroit to serve as the city’s lone appointee to review applications submitted by businesses looking to obtain one of Detroit’s newly permitted adult use marijuana licenses. Kirk, Huth, Lange &...
