Education
Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., 2004
Albion College, B.A., 1998
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Court Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
- Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Courts
- Eastern District of Michigan
- Western District of Michigan
Lara Kapalla-Bondi is a litigator specializing in commercial contract disputes and real estate disputes. She has litigated and negotiated resolutions in a wide range of matters, including disputes over multi-million dollar construction projects, real estate development, zoning, freight transportation, supply chain, and utility fees. Her clients span a wide range of industries, including insurance, software, real estate development, automotive, education and municipalities. Lara routinely recommends changed practices for clients, and drafts contract provisions, ordinances and other documents to help clients meet their business objectives and avoid future litigation.
Honors
State Bar of Michigan Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020-present
DBusiness Magazine, Top Lawyers: Appellate Law, Banking and Finance Litigation & Real Estate Litigation, 2020-present
Michigan Super Lawyers, Rising Star, General Litigation, 2013
Michigan State University College of Law, summa cum laude; Jurisprudence Awards; Law Review; Moot Court; Best Brief; Fordham Securities Law Competition; Finalist, John Marshall I.T. & Privacy Law Competition; Scholarship Recipient from American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Michigan Chapter
Albion College, magna cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Activities
American Bar Association, Real Property Section; Litigation Section
State Bar of Michigan, Litigation Section
Ingham County Bar Association
Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
Civic, Cultural & Social Activities
Bloomfield Hills Parent Organization Counsel, Member of the Executive Board, 2020-2021
Publications
"Some Assembly Required: Why States Should Not Adopt the ALI's System of Presumptive Alimony Awards in its Current Form" (Printed in 2004 Michigan State Law Review 207)
