Robert A. Boonin
About Robert A. Boonin
Robert A. Boonin is a lawyer based in Detroit, MI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Robert A. Boonin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Detroit, Michigan
- Education Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Dykema Gossett PLLC
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: Detroit, MI
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