LAW OFFICE OF BRIAN GARVES

CURRICULUM VITAE OF BRIAN R. GARVES

Litigation -- Commercial and Personal Injury -- in the areas of professional liability defense, hospital liability, product liability, licensing actions, and intellectual property litigation.

Additionally, extensive experience in health care law and insurance law, with a special emphasis on the handling of HIPAA, confidentiality, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and mental health-related legal issues, as well as drafting and negotiation of contracts and agreements.

Law Office of Brian Garves, February, 2003 – Present

Willmarth, Tanoury, Ramar, Corbet, Garves & Shaw, Founding Member, January, 1996 – January, 2003

Kitch, Drutchas, Wagner & Kenney, August, 1985 – January, 1996

Legal:                 University of Wisconsin J.D.-1985

Undergraduate:   Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin, B.A.-1982, Cum Laude

Michigan, 1985

Wisconsin, 1985 (presently inactive)

State Bar of Michigan, 1985 – Present

State Bar of Michigan Committee on Advertising, Certification and Specialization, 1990-1996.

State Bar of Michigan Committee on Insurance Law, 1994-2001.

State Bar of Wisconsin, 1985 – Present

Adjunct Professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 1991

Board Member, North Central Health Center, 2002 -- Present

Member, Michigan State Medical Society, AIDS Speaker Bureau, 1992 – 2002

Legal Consultant, AIDS Volunteer Network, 1990-1998.

Member, Advisory Council, AIDS Law Center, an affiliation of Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services, 1996-1999.

Recipient, Community Participation Award, Junior League of Detroit, 1991

Recipient, Community Service Award, AIDS Consortium of Southeastern Michigan, 1992

Member, Personnel Committee, AIDS Consortium of Southeastern Michigan, 1993-1997

Member, Michigan State Medical Society Advisory Committee on Genetic Technology, 1998 - 2000

"Michigan Medical Malpractice Law Update," Michigan Bar Journal, Vol. 67: 597, July, 1988. Reprinted in Michigan Legal Update (1988)

"Will You Be In Compliance With The New AIDS Legislation?"; Hospital CEO and Risk Managers Newsletter, Vol. X, No. 1, February, 1989

"Does Your Records Release Procedure Comply With The New Statutory Requirements?", Hospital CEO & Risk Managers' Newsletter, Vol. 12; August, 1989

"Have You Taken Advantage Of The New Statutory Language To Avoid Costly Review Of Medical Records For AIDS Information Prior To Release?", Hospital-CEO & Risk Managers Newsletter:, Vol. XIV, No. 3, April, 1990

"Does Your 'First Responder' Policy Take The New Changes In The AIDS Statutes Into Account?", Hospital CEO & Risk Managers Newsletter, Vol. XIV, No. 7, November, 1990

"Just How Confidential Is AIDS-Related Information In A Medical Record?" Mercy Physician, Vol. 2, No. 2, November, 1990

"May a Physician Refuse To Care For A Patient With AIDS?", Mercy Physician, Vol. 3, No. 1, Spring, 1991

Co-author with Gregory G. Drutchas, "Questions of Proof, Intent Arise in AIDS 'Biting' Prosecutions", National Law Journal, April 8, 1991

“Liability Coverage for the Sexual Transmission of AIDS", Insurance and Liability Reporter, Vol. 1, No. 11, July 15, 1991

"Are You Aware of The Latest AIDS-Related Developments?", Hospital CEO & Risk Managers' Newsletter, Vol. XVII, January, 1993

“In Fear-of-AIDS Cases, Proof Is Key Element," National Law Journal, April 23, 1993

"Emotional Distress Caused By Fear of Future Disease," 24 Am Jur Proof of Facts, 3d, 1994.

"Fear of AIDS", The Journal of Pharmacy and Law, Vol. 3, No. 1, May, 1994

"AIDS and the ADA," Michigan Health Law Newsletter, Fall, 1994

"Do Your First Responder and Employee Exposure policies Comply With The New Law?", Hospital CEO and Risk Managers' Newsletter:, Vol. XIX, No. 1, April, 1995

Over 200 presentations to health care providers, professional groups and organizations on legal issues involving confidentiality, AIDS and HIV, and substance abuse.