Susan Healy Zitterman leads the firm’s appellate practice and has been with the firm since 1983.   Ms. Zitterman concentrates her practice on appellate and complex litigation support in cases originating with the Kitch firm, as well as those being handled at the trial court level by other firms.   During her notable career, she has represented clients successfully in cases resulting in published decisions impacting Michigan law in areas of employment discrimination and tort reform.

In addition to her distinguished work in the appellate courts, Ms. Zitterman has published several articles on critical legal issues faced by healthcare institutions, particularly tort reform.  Ms. Zitterman was appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court to serve on the Model Civil Jury Instructions Committee from 2001 through 2009.

Ms. Zitterman is licensed to practice law in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as the United States Supreme Court.  Prior to joining the Kitch firm, she served as a prehearing attorney for the Michigan Court of Appeals and as a law clerk for Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Myron H. Wahls.

Michigan Super Lawyer named her Appellate and Top 50 Women Lawyer in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009; Appellate and Top 100 Lawyer in 2009.  Only five percent of the attorneys in the state are named Super Lawyers.

Ms. Zitterman received her J.D. from Wayne State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of Michigan.

Professional Memberships:

Member, Michigan Supreme Court Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions, 2001 - 2009
Council Member, State Bar of Michigan Appellate Section, 1998-2004
Co-Chairperson, State Bar of Michigan, Michigan Court Practice Committee, 1997-2004
Chairperson, State Bar of Michigan, Appellate Court Administration Committee, 1987-1993
Member, Society of Irish American Lawyers
Pro-Bono Assignment Panel, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Pro Bono Assignment Panel, 1983-1989