Alex Kay

Attorney

Part of the Marko Law team in downtown Detroit, fighting every day for clients across Michigan.

Contact Our FirmDownload Resume
  • The largest single-plaintiff verdict in Michigan history

  • The largest premises-liability verdict in Michigan history

  • The largest race-discrimination verdict in Michigan history

  • The largest uninsured-motorist verdict in Michigan history

  • The largest loss-of-consortium verdict in Michigan history

  • The second-largest religious-accommodation and discrimination verdict in world history

  • The second-largest civil verdict of any kind in Michigan history

  • The largest correctional-healthcare verdict in world history

Alexander J. Kay is dedicated to representing individuals and families in serious personal injury cases throughout Michigan. He approaches every case with the mindset that it will be tried before a jury, combining thorough preparation, strategic advocacy, and aggressive litigation to maximize results.

$50+ MillionRecovered for clients
13Seven-figure results listed below
Rising StarMichigan Super Lawyers

Practice Focus

Alex has successfully litigated cases in courts across Michigan and has helped secure numerous multi-million-dollar recoveries for his clients. Whether negotiating with insurance companies or litigating against large corporations, Alex is committed to holding negligent parties accountable and achieving the best possible outcome for every client.

Notable Results

RecoveryCase Type
$6.6 MillionSemi-Truck Collision Jury Verdict
$5.5 MillionPremises Liability Settlement
$4.5 MillionSemi-Truck Collision
$3.55 MillionMotor Vehicle Collision
$3 MillionMotor Vehicle Collision
$3 MillionMotor Vehicle Collision
$1.75 MillionMotor Vehicle Collision
$1.7 MillionSemi-Truck Collision
$1.7 MillionPersonal Injury
$1.6 MillionMotor Vehicle Collision
$1.3 MillionPremises Liability Settlement
$1.25 MillionMotor Vehicle Collision
$1 MillionMotor Vehicle Collision

Recognition and Education

  • Recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
  • Selected to Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars
  • Juris Doctor, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Alexander J. Kay is dedicated to representing individuals and families in serious personal injury cases throughout Michigan. He approaches every case with the mindset that it will be tried before a jury, combining thorough preparation, strategic advocacy, and aggressive litigation to maximize results.

$50+ MillionRecovered for clients
13Seven-figure results listed below
Rising StarMichigan Super Lawyers

Practice Focus

Alex has successfully litigated cases in courts across Michigan and has helped secure numerous multi-million-dollar recoveries for his clients. Whether negotiating with insurance companies or litigating against large corporations, Alex is committed to holding negligent parties accountable and achieving the best possible outcome for every client.

Notable Results

RecoveryCase Type
$6.6 MillionSemi-Truck Collision Jury Verdict
$5.5 MillionPremises Liability Settlement
$4.5 MillionSemi-Truck Collision
$3.55 MillionMotor Vehicle Collision
$3 MillionMotor Vehicle Collision
$3 MillionMotor Vehicle Collision
$1.75 MillionMotor Vehicle Collision
$1.7 MillionSemi-Truck Collision
$1.7 MillionPersonal Injury
$1.6 MillionMotor Vehicle Collision
$1.3 MillionPremises Liability Settlement
$1.25 MillionMotor Vehicle Collision
$1 MillionMotor Vehicle Collision

Recognition and Education

  • Recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
  • Selected to Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars
  • Juris Doctor, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Bar and Court Admissions
  • Michigan

  • Supreme Court of the United States

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.)

  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, South Dakota, State Courts of California & Colorado (Pro Hac Vice)

Published Appellate Decisions

- Lowrey v LMPS & LMPJ, Inc, 313 Mich App 500, 503; 885 NW2d 638 (2015)
-
Cahoo v SAS Analytics Inc, 912 F3d 887, 892 (CA 6, 2019)
-
West v Dep’t of Natural Resources, NW2d; 2020 Mich. App. LEXIS 5069, at *1 (Ct App, Aug. 6, 2020)
- Sexton v. Cernuto, 18 F.4th 177 (6th Cir. 2021)
- Miller v. Mich. Dep't of Corr., No. 356430, 2022 Mich. App. LEXIS 5095 (Ct. App. Aug. 25, 2022), lv granted Miller v Dep't of Corrections, 511 Mich 860 (2023)
- Nugent v. Spectrum Juv. Just. Servs., 72 F.4th 135 (6th Cir. 2023)

Jon Marko selected to Super Lawyers 2026
awward badge for marko law
“Employment & Discrimination Law Trailblazer”, National Law Journal (2023)
awward badge for marko law
“Plaintiff’s Attorney Trailblazer”, National Law Journal (2023)
awward badge for marko law
Chair of the Civil Rights Section of the Detroit Bar Association
awward badge for marko law
Appointed to Board of Directors (2020), Detroit Bar Association
awward badge for marko law
Appointed Case Evaluator, Wayne County Mediation Tribunal
awward badge for marko law
“MAJ Pacesetter”- Detroit Legal News (2021)
awward badge for marko law
Named “Lifetime Fellow” (2020), Detroit Bar Association
awward badge for marko law
Appointed to Executive Committee, Michigan Association of Justice (MAJ)
awward badge for marko law
“Go To Lawyer” (2021) (Employment Law), by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.  Only 20 lawyers received this recognition
awward badge for marko law
Nationally recognized as a “Super Lawyer” (2012 – 2024)
awward badge for marko law
Appointed to Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee, U of M Sexual Assault Cases Class
Action (Settled For $490 Million)
awward badge for marko law
Selected to serve on the State Bar Law Related Education & Public Outreach Committee
awward badge for marko law
“President’s Award” (2018) for Civil Rights Work, Most Prestigious Award by Detroit
Bar Association
awward badge for marko law
“Section of The Year Award” (2023), Detroit Bar Association award recognizing work
done as head of the Civil Rights Section

Free Case Review

Put Our Team to Work for You

Tell us what happened. A real person answers 24/7, your consultation is free, and every case is prepared as if it is going to trial.

Marko Law Will Give You A Voice

At Marko Law, we don’t just take cases. we take a stand. Whether you're facing an injury, injustice, or outright negligence, our team fights like it’s personal, because to you, it is.

  • Over $2 Billion recovered for our clients
  • Proven track record in civil rights, personal injury & workplace justice
  • Free, confidential consultations. you don’t pay unless we win
  • Based in Detroit, Michigan; trusted Nationwide

Ready to make your voice heard?
We’re not here to play games. We’re here to win.

Get a Free Case Review