Dmitriy Kopelevich

Member


An experienced attorney based in Dykema’s Los Angeles office, Dmitriy Kopelevich focuses his practice on product liability and premises liability defense, as well as financial services litigation, with a particular emphasis on complex matters. From inception through resolution, Dmitriy partners with global manufacturers, distributors, retail organizations, and large corporate clients to develop strategic, efficient solutions that mitigate risk, control costs, and position matters for favorable outcomes.

A member of Dykema’s Electric and Autonomous Vehicles (E/AV) and Advanced Mobility team, Dmitriy represents major automotive manufacturers in product liability litigation involving airbags, seat belts, seating systems, vehicle structure, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle data recording, data privacy, driver distraction, and alleged “lack of” safety systems.

Dmitriy also serves on the national discovery counsel team for a global OEM and represents national retail chains and big-box retailers in premises liability litigation involving slip and falls, falling merchandise, negligent maintenance, inadequate inspections, and alleged failures to implement or enforce safety policies and procedures. He regularly advises clients on pre-litigation risk assessment and claim evaluation and has extensive experience coordinating defense strategies across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and alignment with broader business objectives.

    • Southwestern Law School, J.D.
    • California State University, B.A.
  • Bar Admissions

    • California
    • Named to Best Lawyers' "Ones to Watch" list for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2024

    • Recognized by The Legal 500 United States as a Key Lawyer for Automotive Litigation, 2023; Product Liability, Mass Tort And Class Action - Defense: Automotive/Transport, 2024; and Rail and Road - Litigation and Regulation, 2024

    • Beverly Hills Bar Association, Litigation Committee, Member
    • Russian