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Alphabetical Listing By FirmAbbott, Nicholson, Quilter, Esshaki & Youngblood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Beier Howlett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Berry Moorman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Bodman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Braun Kendrick Finkbeiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Brooks Kushman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Butzel Long. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Clark Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Conlin McKenney & Philbrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Cox Hodgman & Giarmarco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Dickinson Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Dykema Gossett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Fraser, Trebilcock, Davis & Dunlap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Garan Lucow Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Harness, Dickey & Pierce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Harvey Kruse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Hertz, Schram & Saretsky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Howard & Howard Attorneys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Hyman Lippitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Kemp, Klein, Umphrey, Endelman & May. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Kerr Russell and Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Kitch Drutchas Wagner Denardis & Valitutti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Kreis, Enderle, Callander & Hudgins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Kupelian, Ormond & Magy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Law, Weathers & Richardson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Miller Shea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13O’Reilly Rancilio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Parmenter O’Toole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Pepper Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Plunkett & Cooney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Rhoades McKee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Secrest Wardle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Seyburn, Kahn, Ginn, Bess & Serlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Sommers Schwartz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Strobl Cunningham & Sharp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Tanoury, Corbet, Shaw, Nauts & Essad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Trott & Trott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Vandeveer Garzia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Warner Norcross & Judd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Willingham & Coté. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Miller Canfield150 W. Jefferson, Suite 2500Detroit, MI 48226(313) 963-6420; (313) 496-7699 Faxwww.millercanfield.com

Lawyers in Michigan: 301Male/Female Partners: 118/23Male/Female Associates: 54/45Male/Female Of Counsel: 49/12Number of Paralegals: 65

Male/Female New Hires: 17/14Male/Female Promotions: 2/2Male/Female Departures: 16/18

Hourly Billing Rates: Partners: N/R; Associates: N/R;Paralegals: N/R

Associates’ expected billable hours: N/RAssociates starting salary: Fall 2004: $90,000,plus $5,000; Jan. 2004: $90,000, plus $5,000

Dykema Gossett, PLLC400 Renaissance CenterDetroit, MI 48243(313) 568-6800; (313) 568-6545 Faxwww.dykema.com



Hourly Billing Rates: Partners: $250-$550;Associates: $165-$280; Paralegals: $120-$205

Associates’ expected billable hours: 1,950Associates starting salary: Fall 2004: $95,000(includes $5,000 stipend paid upon graduation); Jan. 2004: $95,000 (includes $5,000 stipend paid upon graduation)

Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP660 Woodward Ave., 2290 First National BuildingDetroit, MI 48226

(313) 465-7000; (313) 465-8000 Faxwww.honigman.com




Associates’ expected billable hours: N/RAssociates’ starting salary: Fall 2004: $115,000(includes $5,000 starting bonus); Jan. 2004:$115,000 (includes $5,000 starting bonus)

Butzel Long150 W. Jefferson, Suite 100Detroit, MI 48226(313) 225-7000; (313) 225-7080 Faxwww.butzel.com




Associates’ expected billable hours: 1,875Associates’ starting salary: Fall 2004: $90,000;Jan. 2004: $90,000

Dickinson Wright PLLC500 Woodward Ave., Suite 400Detroit MI 48226

(313) 223-3500; (313) 223-3598 Faxwww.dickinsonwright.com

Founded: 1878Managing Partner:James A. Samborn, CEOBranch Offices:Ann Arbor (14); Bloomfield Hills (71); Grand Rapids (14); Lansing (23)

People to Know:Brian R. Balow, Business Technology, Energy, Intellectual Property, Technology Licensing and [email protected]

Richard M. Bolton, Corporate, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Estate Planning,Minority Business Enterprises, Private Capital, Real Estate, [email protected]

Timothy H. Howlett, Employee Benefits, Family and Matrimonial, Labor and Employment,Immigration, Schools and Educational [email protected]

Kathleen A. Lang, Appellate Litigation, BusinessCriminal Defense and Investigation, Class ActionLitigation, Environmental, Gaming, Insurance,Products Liability and Personal Injury Litigation, Torts,[email protected]

John K. Lawrence, Banking and Financial Services,Bankruptcy, Municipal and Finance, [email protected]

Edward H. Pappas, Alternative Dispute Resolution,Antitrust and Regulatory, Commercial and BusinessLitigation, Construction and Securities [email protected]




Associates’ expected billable hours: N/RAssociates’ starting salary: Fall 2004: $90,000,plus $5,000 signing bonus; Jan. 2004: $90,000,plus $5,000 signing bonus

Representative Clients: Ford Motor Company;MGM; SBC; JPMorgan Chase, N.A.; Visteon;BlueCross/BlueShield of Michigan; Magna; Akebono;DaimlerChrysler; UNova

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Warner Norcross & Judd LLP900 Fifth Third Center111 Lyon Street NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 752-2000; (616) 752-2500 Faxwww.wnj.com

Founded: 1931Managing Partner:Alex J. DeYonkerBranch Offices: MetroDetroit (18); Muskegon (11);Holland (6)

Mission Statement:Our vision is to be nationallyrecognized as a premier lawfirm in Michigan. Our mission is to deliver the bestclient service. Our convictions are to enjoy workingtogether in a diverse culture of excellence and mutualrespect, and to contribute to the success of ourclients, our firm and our communities.

Areas of Practice: Antitrust and Unfair Competition;Appellate Practice; Banking & Finance; Bankruptcy andCreditors Rights; Class Action Defense; Closely HeldBusiness; Computers & Technology; Concierge MedicalPractices; Condominiums; Construction; Corporate;Criminal Defense; E-Commerce and Internet;Education; Employee Benefits; Employment & Labor;Environmental; Family; Financial Services; Franchise;Health; HIPAA; IT Procurement; Immigration;Intellectual Property; International; Litigation; Labor andEmployment; Mining Industry; Real Estate; Securities;Tax-Exempt Organizations; Tax Planning and Litigation;Trusts & Estates; Workers’ Compensation

People to Know:William C. White, controller, [email protected], (616) 752-2218

Cheryl L. Coutchie, director of human resources,[email protected], (616) 752-2243

Cathleen M. Meriwether, director of lawyerrecruitment and development,[email protected], (616) 752-2295

Robin L. Keith, director of marketing and practicedevelopment, [email protected], (616) 752-2276

Dale de Longpre, director of information services,[email protected], (616) 752-2463

Mary Lou Wilker, director of library services,[email protected], (616) 752-2236





Representative Clients: Alticor; CMS Energy; FifthThird Bank; Grand Hotel; Haworth, Inc.; HollandCommunity Hospital; Meridian Automotive; SpartanStores, Inc.; Spectrum Health System; WolverineWorld Wide, Inc.

Lifestyle Benefits: Health club membership; flex-time policy; adoption expense assistance; sick childcare; reasonable billable hour requirement; firm-sponsored coed intramural sports leagues

Plunkett & Cooney38505 Woodward Ave., Suite 2000Bloomfield Hills MI 48304(248) 901-4000(248) 901-4040 Faxwww.plunkettcooney.com

Founded: 1913Managing Partner:Henry B. Cooney Branch Offices: Detroit (37);Flint (6); Gaylord (4); GrandRapids (6); Kalamazoo (5);Lansing (8); Marquette (1);Mt. Clemens (11); Petoskey (9)

Mission Statement: Plunkett & Cooney, P.C., iscommitted to providing a wide range of the highestquality legal services for clients across and beyondthe State of Michigan at a reasonable cost, and in an

atmosphere for professional fulfillment, economicadvancement and security for all employees. We arecommitted to the highest ethical standards. We actwith professionalism and civility in all our endeavors.We exceed our clients’ expectations for quality andservice. We share our talents with the communitieswe serve and the organizations we support. We arean equal opportunity employer dedicated tomaintaining a diverse work force.

Areas of Practice: Alternative Dispute Resolution;Banking and Commercial Loans; Bankruptcy;Business; Construction; Corporate; Criminal; Debtor’sRights and Creditor’s Rights; Environmental; EstatePlanning; Food Service and Hospitality; Franchise;General Business and Civil Practice; Government;Health Care; Insurance; Intellectual Property; Laborand Employment; Legal Malpractice; MedicalMalpractice; Municipal; Products Liability;Professional Liability; Real Estate; Securities;Taxation; Telecommunications; Trials in all Federaland State Courts; Workers’ Compensation

People to Know:Henry B. Cooney, president/CEO, (248) 901-4019, [email protected]

Michael S. Bogren, regional department leader, (269) 226-8822, [email protected]

Dennis G. Cowan, business law department leader,(248) 901-4029, dcowan@ plunkettcooney.com

Carolyn Jereck, litigation department leader, (248) 594-6363, cjereck@ plunkettcooney.com

Robert Kamenec, insurance law department leader,(248) 901-4068, rkamenec@ plunkettcooney.com




Associates’ expected billable hours: N/RAssociates’ starting salary: Fall 2004: N/R; Jan. 2004: N/R

Representative Clients: AIG; APCapital; CANInsurance Company; Citizen’s Insurance Company;City of Detroit; Compuware Corporation; DetroitMedical Center; Fifth Third Bank; Henry Ford HealthSystems; Huntington National Bank; K-MartCorporation; Landamerica; Kroger Company; Meijer,Inc.; Michigan Municipal Liability and Property Pool;St. Paul Traveler’s; Standard Federal Bank; WilliamBeaumont Hospital

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Lifestyle Benefits: Flex schedules (support staff);comprehensive health care benefits; cell phones;PDAs; laptop remote access; retirement plan

Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLPBridgewater PlaceP.O. Box 352Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352(616) 336-6000; (616) 336-7000 Faxwww.varnumlaw.com

Lawyers in Michigan: 147Male/Female Partners: 73/13Male/Female Associates: 26/9Male/Female Of Counsel: 11/0Male/Female Counsel: 12/3Number of Paralegals: 15

Male/Female New Hires: N/RMale/Female Promotions: N/RMale/Female Departures: N/R


Associates’ expected billable hours: N/RAssociates’ starting salary: Fall 2004: N/R; Jan.2004: N/R

Clark Hill PLC500 Woodward Ave., Suite 3500Detroit, MI 48226(313) 965-8300; (313) 965-8252 Faxwww.clarkhill.com




Associates’ expected billable hours: N/RAssociates’ starting salary: N/R

Bodman LLP100 Renaissance Center, 34th FloorDetroit, MI 48243(313) 259-7777; (313) 393-7579 Faxwww.bodmanllp.com

Founded: 1927Managing Partner:Larry R. Shulman, chairmanBranch Offices: Troy (34);Ann Arbor (15); Cheboygan(10); Lansing

Areas of Practice: Banking; Construction;Corporate/M&A/Securities; Debtor-Creditor Rightsand Bankruptcy; Environmental; IndividualClients/Trusts & Estate Planning; Intellectual Property;Labor and Employment; Litigation and AlternativeDispute Resolution; Municipal and Finance; Nonprofitand Charitable Organizations; Real Property; Tax

People to Know:Larry R. Shulman, Detroit office,[email protected], (313) 393-7503

Terrence B. Larkin, Troy office,[email protected], (248) 743-6078

Timothy R. Damschroder, Ann Arbor office,[email protected], (734) 930-0230

Richard B. West, Cheboygan office,[email protected], (231) 627-8000

Laura A. Collins, executive director,[email protected], (313) 393-7588




Associates’ expected billable hours: 1,800Associates’ starting salary: Fall 2004: $95,000(includes $5,000 payable upon graduation); Jan. 2004: $95,000 (includes $5,000 payable upongraduation)

Representative Clients: Archdiocese of Detroit;Comerica Bank; Detroit Lions; Ford Family;Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership; LearCorporation; C.S. Mott Foundation;PricewaterhouseCoopers; Pulte Homes of Michigan;Standard Federal Bank N.A.

Lifestyle Benefits: Vacation; medical, dental, life and disability insurance; parking; pension; 401(k);paid medical leave (including parental leave); part-time scheduling (requests considered on a case-by-case basis); medical and dependant carereimbursement plan.

Kitch Drutchas Wagner Denardis & ValituttiOne Woodward Ave., 10th FloorDetroit, MI 48226(313) 965-7900; (313) 965-7440 Faxwww.kitch.com





Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey, P.L.C.250 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite 800Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2250(616) 831-1700; (616) 831-1701 Faxwww.millerjohnson.com

Founded: 1959Managing Member: Jon G. MarchBranch Offices: Kalamazoo (15)

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Areas of Practice:Alternative DisputeResolution; Aviation; Bankingand Financial Institutions;Bankruptcy/Creditors Rights;Business Counsel; CollectiveBargaining; Construction;Criminal (including complexcommercial fraud andembezzlement recovery);Education; Elder and Disability Planning; EmployeeBenefits and Executive Compensation; Employmentand Labor; Employment Practices Litigation;Environmental and Energy; Estate Planning/Probate;Family; Health Care (including reimbursement);Immigration; Intellectual Property; International;Litigation; Manufacturing; Mediation; Mergers &Acquisitions; Municipal; Personal Injury; PrivateEquity and Finance; Products Liability; ProfessionalLiability; Property Taxation; Real Estate; Taxation:Technology and E-Commerce; Unfair Competition;Wage and Hour; White Collar Crime; WorkersCompensation

People to Know:Jon G. March, managing member,[email protected], (616) 831-1729

Daniel P. Perk, administrative member, Kalamazoooffice, [email protected], (269) 226-2961

Robert R. Stead, vice chair, Management Committee,[email protected], (616) 831-1756

John M. Sommerdyke, chair, Business Section,[email protected], (616) 831-1757

David M. Buday, chair, Employment and LaborSection, [email protected], (269) 226-2952

David J. Gass, chair, Litigation Section,[email protected], (616) 831-1717





Representative Clients: Alticor, Inc.; BentelerAutomotive Corporation; Borgess Medical Center;Bronson Methodist Hospital; Gordon Food Service,Inc.; Meijer, Inc.; Stryker Corporation; Spartan Stores,Inc.; Spectrum Health; Steelcase Inc.

Lifestyle Benefits: Vacations for associatesincreases with the length of employment up to threeweeks (no formal policy for members); flexible part-time arrangements; family leave above requiredFMLA leave (considered per request and on a case-by-case basis); flex time; MJS&C In Motion (incentiveprogram to encourage cardiovascular exercise); clubmemberships, including health and athletic;prescription/major medical (firm pays 100 percentpremium for employee and dependents);dental/vision (firm pays 100 percent premium foremployee and dependants); disability and lifeinsurance; parking; 401(k); flexible benefit plan (pre-tax savings); dependent care plan; moving expenses;bar association dues paid; bar review/exam expensespaid; Employee Assistance Program; direct deposit;flu shots (on-site vaccinations; voluntary)

Garan Lucow Miller, P.C.1000 Woodbridge Detroit, MI 48207(313) 446-1530; (313) 259-0450 Faxwww.garanlucow.com


Male/Female New Hires: 4/4Male/Female Promotions: N/RMale/Female Departures: N/R



Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge250 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite 200Grand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 774-8000; (616) 774-2461 Faxwww.shrr.com

Founded: 1941Managing Partner: Patrick F. GearyBranch Offices: Ann Arbor (5); East Lansing (4);

Traverse City (23)

Mission Statement:Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge is dedicated to providing our clients with the skill, understanding, experience and creativity to attain their goals. We’re accessible, efficient and always up for a challenge.

Areas of Practice: Agribusiness; Appellate;Bankruptcy; Corporate Litigation; Business andProperty; Construction; Criminal; Employment andLabor; Environmental; Estate Planning, Trust andProbate; Family; Governmental; Health; Insurance;Medical Malpractice; Non-Profit Organization;Personal Injury Litigation; Product Liability;Professional Liability; Real Estate; Tax; Transportationand No-Fault; Worker’s Compensation


Male/Female New Hires: 6/3Male/Female Promotions: 1/1Male/Female Departures: N/R



Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C.27777 Franklin Road, Suite 2500Southfield, MI 48034(248) 351-3000; (248) 351-3082 Faxwww.jaffelaw.com




Associates’ expected billable hours: N/R

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Associates’ starting salary: Fall 2004: $90,000,plus $5,000 signing bonus; Jan. 2004: $90,000,plus $5,000 signing bonus

Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.313 South Washington SquareLansing, MI 48933-2193(517) 371-8100; (517) 371-8200 Faxwww.fosterswift.com




Associates’ expected billable hours: 1,800Associates’ starting salary: Fall 2004: $81,000,Jan. 2004: $81,000

Howard & Howard Attorneys, P.C.39400 Woodward Ave., Suite 101Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-5151(248) 645-1483; (248) 645-1568 Faxwww.h2law.com

Founded: 1869Managing Partner: Mark A. DavisBranch Offices: Kalamazoo (12); Lansing (8); Ann Arbor (5)

Mission Statement: Howard & Howard’s mission isto provide quality legal services on a timely basis andat a reasonable cost.

Areas of Practice: Business Transactions;Commercial Litigation; Environmental; FinancialInstitutions; Gaming; Intellectual Property; Labor &Employment; Real Estate; Securities

People to Know:Theodore L. Eissfeldt, chair, Business & Real EstateGroup, [email protected]

William H. Honaker, chair, Intellectual Property Group,[email protected]

Patrick M. McCarthy, chair, Litigation Group,[email protected]




Associates’ expected billable hours: N/RAssociates’ starting salary: Fall 2004: $95,000;Jan. 2004: $95,000

Representative Clients: DaimlerChrysler; FederalMogul; Kellogg Company; Kmart Corporation;National City of Michigan/Illinois

Lifestyle Benefits: Employee Assistance Program;flex time; Saturday Kids’ Club

Secrest Wardle30903 Northwestern HwyP.O. Box 3040Farmington Hills, MI 48333www.secrestwardle.com





Sommers Schwartz2000 Town Center, Suite 900Southfield, MI 48075(248) 355-0300; (248) 746-4001 Faxwww.s4online.com

Founded: 1956Managing Committee:Daniel Swanson, chairman; James Vlasic; Paul Hines

Areas of Practice: Medical Malpractice;Employment; Personal Injury; Probate; ProductsLiability; Business; Defense Litigation; Family; Tax; Real Estate

People to Know: See managing committee above,contact (248) 355-0300, use main office address


Male/Female New Hires: 3/6Male/Female Promotions: N/RMale/Female Departures: 5/9


Associates’ expected billable hours: N/RAssociates’ starting salary: Fall 2004: N/A; Jan. 2004: N/A

Representative Clients: Rite Aid of MI; VlasicInvestments; Royal Insurance Co.; Republic Bank;Standard Federal Bank; Franklin Bank

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Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.5445 Corporate Dr., Suite 400Troy, MI 48098(248) 641-1600; (248) 641-0270 Faxwww.hdp.com

Founded: 1921Managing Partner: Executive Committee

Areas of Practice: Intellectual Property





Representative Clients: Biomet, Inc.; Black &Decker Corporation; The Boeing Company;DaimlerChrysler Corporation; Emerson Electric Co.;Lucent Technologies; Pfizer Inc.; La-Z-BoyIncorporated

Cox, Hodgman & Giarmarco, P.C.Tenth Floor Columbia Center101 West Big BeaverTroy, MI 48084(248) 457-7000; (248) 457-7001 Faxwww.chglaw.com





Trott & Trott, P.C.30400 Telegraph Rd., Suite 200Bingham Farms, MI 48025(248) 642-2515; (248) 642-3628 Faxwww.trottlaw.com



Hourly Billing Rates: Partners: N/R; Associates: N/R;Paralegals: N/A

Associates’ expected billable hours: N/AAssociates’ starting salary: Fall 2004: N/R; Jan. 2004: N/R

Kerr, Russell and Weber, PLC500 Woodward Ave., Suite 2500Detroit, MI 48226(313) 961-0200; (313) 961-0388 Faxwww.krwlaw.com





Rhoades McKee161 Ottawa Ave. NW, Suite 600Grand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 235-3500; (616) 233-5269 Faxwww.rhoadesmckee.com

Founded: 1961President: Bruce Neckers

Areas of Practice:Appellate; Bankruptcy/ Creditors Rights; Corporate/Tax; Construction; Employment;Environmental; Family; Insurance Defense; MedicalMalpractice; Legal Malpractice; Commercial/CivilLitigation; Probate/Estate Planning; Real Estate, WhiteCollar Crime; Criminal; Education

People to Know: Michael C. Walton; John M.Lictenberg; Terry L. Zabel; Connie R. Thacker




Associates’ expected billable hours: 1,800Associates’ starting salary: Fall 2004: N/R; Jan. 2004: N/R

Brooks Kushman PC1000 Town Center, 22nd FloorSouthfield, MI 48075(248) 358-4400; (248) 358-3351 Faxwww.brookskushman.com

Lawyers in Michigan: 49Male/Female Partners: 19/1Male/Female Associates: 22/7Male/Female Of Counsel: N/RNumber of Paralegals: 18

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Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton, P.C.25800 Northwestern Hwy, 1000 Maccabees CenterSouthfield, MI 48075(248) 746-0700; (248) 746-2760 Faxwww.swappc.com

Founded: 1951Managing Partner: Anthony Asher

Mission Statement:We are a firm of professionalswhose goal is to provide excellent legal services toour clients for fair and reasonable compensation. Ourgoal is to be the best law firm possible, notnecessarily the biggest or most profitable. In allmatters, we shall undertake to represent each of ourclients as we would want to be represented. Weintend to conduct this firm in a businesslike manner,employing all the benefits and economies oftechnology and efficient organization. We view ourultimate objective as the rendering of services, andthe making of profit is only a component, albeit animportant component, in the pursuit of that objective.

Areas of Practice: Labor (ERISA, Pension andGovernance); Business Planning and Licensing;General Litigation; Complex Litigation andDebtor/Creditor Rights and Remedies; Real EstateTransactions/Litigation; Tax and Estate Planning;Specialty Litigation; Construction; Architectural and Engineering

People to Know:Anthony Asher; Phillip O’Brien; Lee Patton; A. StuartTompkins; Scott Feringa; Kevin Gleeson





Representative Clients: Borman’s, Inc., d/b/a/Farmer Jack; Associated Metal Fabricators; DPICCompanies; Bay Area Association of SMACNA;William Beaumont Hospital; University of MichiganHospital; Little Caesar Enterprises; CNA InsuranceCo.; The Taubman Co.; Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Law, Weathers & Richardson, P.C.800 Bridgewater Place333 Bridge Street NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504(616) 459-1171; (616) 732-1740 Faxwww.lwr.com



Braun Kendrick Finkbeiner P.L.C.4301 Fashion Square Blvd.Saginaw, MI 48603-5218(989) 498-2100; (989) 799-4666 Faxwww.bkf-law.com





Kemp, Klein, Umphrey, Endelman & May, P.C.201 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 600 Troy, MI 48084-4136(248) 528-1111; (248) 528-5129 Faxwww.kempklein.com





Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC900 Monroe Ave. NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 632-8000; (616) 632-8002 Faxwww.mmbjlaw.com





Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.124 W. Allegan, Suite 1000Lansing, MI 48933(517) 482-5800; (517) 482-0887 Faxwww.fraserlawfirm.com

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Seyburn, Kahn, Ginn,Bess & Serlin, P.C.2000 Town Center, Suite 1500Southfield, MI 48075(248) 353-7620; (248) 353-3727 Faxwww.seyburn.com

Founded: 1972Managing Partner: Bruce S. Kahn

Areas of Practice: Corporate and Business Planning;Commercial and Business Litigation; Mergers andAcquisitions; Bankruptcy and Creditor Planning;Corporate Finance; Probate; Estate and SuccessionPlanning; Trusts; Tax Planning and Tax Controversies;Real Estate Structuring, Development, Exchanges,Purchases and Sales; Zoning; Municipal; Computerand Technology Licensing; Sports and Entertainment;Securities; Banking and Financial Services;Governmental Regulation; Receiverships;Construction; Employee Benefits; Health Care;Franchise; Family (all state and federal courts)

People to Know: Bruce S. Kahn, Corporate; Bruce H.Seyburn, Taxation; Joel H. Serlin, Litigation; Barry R.Bess, Estate Planning; Mark S. Cohn, Real Estate





Representative Clients: Homedics, Inc.; D.O.C.Optics Corp.; Absopure Water Company; ContractorsSteel Company; Corvus Real Estate International;Darling International; Edward Rose Building Co.; FifthThird Bank; Global Technologies, Inc.; Guardian AlarmCompany, Inc.; Highland Companies; JADConstruction; Klochko Equipment Rental Co.; MarubeniAmerica Corporation; Plastipak Packaging, Inc.

Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, P.L.C.33900 Schoolcraft Rd.Livonia, MI 48150(734) 261-2400; (734) 261-4510 Faxwww.cmda-law.com

Founded: 1965Managing Partner:T. Joseph SewardBranch Offices: Traverse City (2); Grand Rapids (2); Roseville (1)

Mission Statement: To meld our legal expertise,professional support staff, technical resources andvariety of locations to deliver first-rate legal servicesat a fair value to a full range of business, municipal,insurance and individual clients.

Areas of Practice: Municipal; Insurance Defense;Corporate and Business; Employment and Labor;Workers’ Compensation; Real Estate

People to Know:Owen J. Cummings, Municipal, [email protected], (734) 261-2400

Timothy Young, Insurance Defense, [email protected], (734) 261-2400

Gerald C. Davis, Corporate and Business,[email protected], (734) 261-2400

Ronald G. Acho, Employment and Labor,[email protected], (734) 261-2400

Sam C. Ayyash, Workers’ Compensation,[email protected], (734) 261-2400

Gregory L. Ulrich, Real Estate, [email protected], (734) 261-2400





Representative Clients: Michigan Municipal RiskManagement Authority; Detroit Edison Company;Johnson Controls; Farmers Insurance Exchange;Ingersoll-Rand/Hussmann Corporation

Harvey Kruse, P.C.1050 Wilshire Drive, Suite 320 Troy, MI 48084(248) 649-7800; (248) 649-2316 Faxwww.harveykruse.com

Founded: 1969Managing Partner:Dennis M. Goebel, presidentBranch Offices: Flint (4); Grand Rapids (4)

Mission: To provide businesses and individuals withthe highest quality, innovative, and results orientedlegal representation for fees that are appropriate forthe clients being served.

Areas of Practice: General Trial and AppellatePractice in all State and Federal Courts; General CivilLitigation; General and Complex CommercialLitigation; Insurance Defense Law, includingAutomobile, Aviation, Casualty, Dental, Medical andHospital Malpractice; No-Fault; Products Liability;Fidelity and Surety; Errors and Omissions;Subrogation; Premises and Construction Liability;Insurance; Civil Rights; Employment; Toxic Torts;Environmental; Drug Liability

People to Know: Dennis Goebel, product liability;Michael Schmidt, insurance coverage, constructionaccidents, premises liability; Dale Burmeister,asbestos, toxic tort, commercial litigation; JamesSukkar, Lemon law; J. Kenneth Wainwright, vehiclesafety restraints, brake litigation, complex commerciallitigation; Tom Kauza, No-Fault and third-party liability

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Male/Female New Hires: 2/2 Male/Female Promotions: 2/0Male/Female Departures: 2/2



Representative Clients: Nationwide Insurance;Amerisure; Wausau Insurance; Liberty Mutual;Zurich; Key Safety Systems; Titan Insurance;Travelers; Crawford and Co.; Scottsdale Insurance;Emerson Electric; ABB Inc.; Bendix; BASF; KIA;Hyundai; Honeywell; Ashland

Lifestyle Benefits: Profit sharing plan; 401(k) plan;medical plan

Hertz, Schram & Saretsky, P.C.1760 S. Telegraph, #300Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302(248) 335-5000; (248) 335-3346 Faxwww.hsspc.com





Pepper Hamilton LLP100 Renaissance Center, Suite 3600

Detroit, MI 48243-1157(313) 259-7110; (313) 259-7926 Faxwww.pepperlaw.com

Founded: 1979Managing Partner:Barbara Rom

Mission Statement:Our Vision: We counsel each client as if it were ouronly client. We commit our combined skills andexperience to solve client problems. We exerciseobjective and independent judgment consistent withthe highest ethical standards. We join with clients toidentify and achieve their objectives. We focus alwayson adding value with efficiency and enthusiasm. Ourmost valued resource is our people. We recognizethat each individual’s success depends on theindividual and collective efforts of our colleagues —past, present and future. Accordingly, we valueservice, trust, interdependence and collegiality.

Areas of Practice: Litigation; CorporateReorganization and Bankruptcy; Commercial; Labor; Environmental

People to Know: Michael Staebler, [email protected], (313) 393-7394

Barbara Rom, [email protected], (313) 393-7351

I.W. Cohen, [email protected], (313) 393-7341

Abraham Singer, [email protected], (313) 393-7382

Thomas Wilczak, [email protected], (313) 393-7398





Representative Clients: Pilkington North America,Oxford Automotive, Inc.; Urban Science; Holcim (US)Inc.; Small Business Investment Company Industry;Wayne County

Lifestyle Benefits: Firm offers benefits to same-gender domestic partners of employees.

Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler, PLC39533 Woodward, Ave., Suite 200Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304(248) 642-3700; (248) 642-7791 Faxwww.dmms.com





Berry Moorman Professional CorporationThe Buhl Building535 Griswold, Suite 1900Detroit, MI 48226(313) 496-1200; (313) 496-1300 Faxwww.berrymoorman.com





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Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting P.C.232 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 1000Lansing, MI 48933(517) 482-2400; (517) 318-9207 Faxwww.loomislaw.com





Tanoury, Corbet, Shaw, Nauts & Essad PLLC645 Griswold Street, Suite 2800Detroit, MI 48240(313) 964-6300; (313) 964-6310 Faxwww.tcsnlaw.com

Founded: 1996Managing Partner: Daniel R. CorbetAreas of Practice: Medical Malpractice Defense





Representative Clients: DMC; Oakwood Healthcare;Botsford General Hospital; Trinity Health; Henry FordHealth System

Beier Howlett, P.C.200 E. Long Lake Road., Suite 110Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304(248) 645-9400; (248) 645-9344 Faxwww.beierhowlett.com





CEFU&Collins Einhorn Farrell & Ulanoff PC4000 Town Center, Suite 909Southfield, MI 48075(248) 355-4141; (248) 355-2277 Faxwww.ceflawyers.com

Founded: 1970Managing Partner:Clayton Farrell

Mission Statement: Collins, Einhorn, Farrell &Ulanoff, PC maintains a diverse practice devotedprimarily to defense litigation in state and federalcourts. We are committed to providing personalizedservice to our clients — responsive to the needs ofboth institutional and individual clients nationwide.Our strategically located Southfield office offers easyaccess to all major Southeastern Michigan courts,although our clients’ needs often take us far beyondthe Detroit Metro-politan area. Our lawyers offerpractical and creative solutions based on years ofexperience serving our clients in trial and appellatecourts. We are dedicated to continuing this traditionof quality legal service.

Areas of Practice: Professional Liability andDisciplinary Defense; Toxic Tort and AsbestosDefense; General Civil Defense; EmploymentDefense; Appellate Defense

People to Know: Brian Einhorn and Michael Sullivan,Professional Liability; Clayton Farrell, Toxic Tort;Kenneth Merritt, General; Janice Hildenbrand,Employment; Noreen Slank, Appellate





Vandeveer Garzia P.C.1450 W. Long Lake, Suite 100Troy, MI 48098(248) 312-2800; (248) 267-1242 Faxwww.vandeveergarzia.com

Lawyers in Michigan: 27Male/Female Partners: 11/2Male/Female Associates: 10/4Male/Female Of Counsel: N/RNumber of Paralegals: 3


Hourly Billing Rates: Partners: $125-$300;

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Kreis, Enderle, Callander & Hudgins, P.C.One MoorsbridgeP.O. Box 4010Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4010(269) 324-3000; (269) 324-3010 Faxwww.kech.com





O’Reilly Rancilio P.C.12900 Hall Road, Suite 350Sterling Heights, MI 48313(586) 726-1000; (586) 726-1560 Faxwww.orlaw.com





STROBL CUNNINGHAM& SHARP, PC

Strobl Cunningham & Sharp, P.C.300 E. Long Lake Road, #200Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304(248) 540-2300; (248) 645-2690 Faxwww.stroblpc.com

Founded: 1989Managing Partner: Thomas J. Strobl

Mission Statement: To provide the highest quality legalservices to our business clients at a reasonable cost.

Areas of Practice: Corporate/Business;Labor/Employment; Health Care; Workers’ CompDefense; Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers; RealEstate; Environmental; Bankruptcy; AlternativeDispute Resolution; Federal and State Taxation;Estate Planning and Probate; Construction;Franchise; Product Liability

People to Know:Thomas J. Strobl, Mergers/Acquisitions; AlanHarnisch, Litigation; Phil Grashoff, Environmental;John Sharp, Trusts & Estates; Mirko Vlcko, Banking




Associates’ expected billable hours: 1,800Associates’ starting salary: Fall 2004: Seven years- $75,000; Jan. 2004: Seven years - $75,000

Representative Clients: Bank One; Citizens Bank;Fifth Third Bank; Flat Rock Metal, Inc.; Robert B.Aikens & Associates; B&V Construction, Inc.; City ofTaylor; Minority Alliance Capital; New CenterStamping, Inc.; Sherwin Williams Co.; Bortz HealthCare Facilities; Michigan Heart Group

Lifestyle Benefits: Life, disability, health and dentalinsurance; 401(k) and firm contribution; medicalreimbursement and childcare reimbursement; paidvacations and holidays

Miller Shea, PC950 W. University Dr., Suite 300Rochester, MI 48307(248) 841-2200; (248) 652-2852 Faxwww.millershea.com

Founded: 2002Managing Partners: E. Powell Miller and David J. SheaBranch Offices: Southfield (8); Ann Arbor (2);Midland (3); Lansing (2)

Areas of Practice: Commercial Litigation; InsuranceLoss Litigation; Class Action Litigation; EstatePlanning; Automotive Supplier Litigation

People to Know:E. Powell Miller, commercial litigation/class actionlitigation, [email protected]

David J. Shea, insurance loss/estate planning,[email protected]

Marc Newman, automotive supplier/commerciallitigation, [email protected]

Lawyers in Michigan: 26Male/Female Partners: 3/1Male/Female Associates: 9/12Male/Female Of Counsel: 1/0Number of Paralegals: N/R




Representative Clients: United Auto Group; HantzGroup; Johnson Controls; U.S. Manufacturing

Willingham & Coté, P.C.333 Albert Ave., Suite 500East Lansing, MI 48823(517) 351-6200; (517) 351-1195 Faxwww.willinghamcote.com

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Mission Statement: Our mission is to provideexceptional personal service to meet the legal needsof a diverse client base located in Michigan andthroughout the United States.

Areas of Practice: Civil Litigation; Insurance;Commercial Litigation; Corporate; Criminal Defense;Franchise; Business; Employment; Employee BenefitPlans; Intellectual Property; Tax; Corporate Finance;Real Estate; Creditor/Debtor Rights & Collections;Estate Planning; Trust Administration & Probate;Environmental Regulatory; Family/Juvenile Rights

People to Know: Robert L. Hood, Business,Corporate, Tax; Patricia F. Claire, Intellectual Property;Anthony S. Kogut, Commercial Litigation; Michael W.Stephenson, Insurance Defense; John A. Yeager,Insurance; Raynor D. Zillgitt Jr., Real Estate, EstatePlanning

Lawyers in Michigan: 23Male/Female Shareholders: 12/2Male/Female Associates: 5/2Male/Female Of Counsel: 2/0Number of Paralegals: 2




Lifestyle Benefits: Located in university communitywith associated cultural and enrichment opportunities

Parmenter O’Toole, PLC175 West Apple Ave.P.O. Box 786Muskegon, MI 49443(231) 722-1621; (231) 722-7866 Faxwww.parmenterlaw.com

Founded: 1942Managing Partners: George W. Johnson andChristopher L. Kelly

Mission Statement: Parmenter O’Toole is proud toadvise businesses, municipalities and individualsthroughout Michigan and elsewhere in the country.Our lawyers firmly believe that our job is to solve theproblem, not create one. At Parmenter O’Toole, wework hard to serve our clients by being accessible,prompt, flexible and economically realistic. Even more than documents and advice grounded incomprehensive knowledge of the law, we want ourclients to rely on us for informed and effectivecounsel, for good reason.

Areas of practice: Estate Planning & Probate;Municipal; Business and Real Estate; CommercialLitigation; Environmental; Health

People to Know: George W. Johnson; John C.Schrier; Christopher L. Kelly; W. Brad Groom; Eric R. Grielow; and Philip M. Stoffan




Associates’ expected billable hours: N/RAssociates’ starting salary: Fall 2004: $42,500-$75,000; Jan. 2004: N/R

Representative Clients: Treetops Resort; ShapeCorporation; City of Muskegon; Muskegon CommerceBank; Tyler Sales Company; Brenner Oil Co.;Physician’s Organization of West Michigan (POWM);Dynamic Design; Quality Tool & Stamping Co.;Muskegon County Road Commission

Lifestyle Benefits: In-office gymnasium; flex-time;firm outings; Friday happy hours

Abbott, Nicholson, Quilter, Esshaki & Youngblood, P.C.300 River Place, Suite 3000 Detroit, MI 48207-4225(313) 566-2500; (313) 566-2502 Faxwww.anqey.com





Kupelian Ormond & Magy, P.C.25800 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 950Southfield, MI 48075(248) 357-0000; (248) 357-7488 Faxwww.kompc.com



Hourly Billing Rates: Partners: $210-$255;Associates: $145-$175; Paralegals:$105


Conlin, McKenney & Philbrick, P.C.350 South Main StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48103-2131(734) 761-9000; (734) 961-9001 Fax

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Lawyers in Michigan: 21Male/Female Partners: N/RMale/Female Associates: N/RMale/Female Of Counsel: N/RNumber of Paralegals: 1

Male/Female New Hires: 2 totalMale/Female Promotions: N/RMale/Female Departures: 0/0

Hourly Billing Rates: Partners: $220-$300;Associates: $150-$220; Paralegals: $110


[Notable Firms are those with 15-19 attorneys ]

Hyman Lippitt, P.C.322 N. Old WoodwardBirmingham, MI 48009(248) 646-8292; (248) 646-8375 Faxwww.hymanlippitt.com

Founded: 1991Managing Partner: Douglas A. Hyman

Mission Statement: Hyman Lippitt is an aggressiveand growing full service, commercial law firm. Ourphilosophy is to provide outstanding legal advocacy to obtain the best possible results for our clients.

Areas of Practice: Commercial Litigation;Construction Litigation; Appellate Practice;Employment and Labor; Family and Matrimonial; RealEstate and Zoning Litigation; Estate Planning; Probateand Trust; Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures;Attorney Malpractice; Business; Mortgage & Banking

People to Know: H. Joel Newman, Litigation; Julie L.Kosovec, Litigation; Brian D. O’Keefe, Transactional,Real Estate, Business and Personal Planning

Lawyers in Michigan: 18Male/Female partners: 11/3Male/Female Associates: 2/2Male/Female Of Counsel: 0/0Number of Paralegals: 1


Hourly Billing Rates: Partners: $220-$300;Associates: $150-$220; Paralegals: $110


Representative Clients: Princeton Capital Fund, L.L.C.

Lifestyle Benefits: In a profession with a highattrition rate, our firm stands out as an exception in the legal community. Turnover is extremely rare;our attorneys and staff cite the challenging andsophisticated work combined with the uniquelyupbeat atmosphere. The work environment is casual,yet professional, efficient and flexible, progressiveand balanced.

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1. Miller Canfield 301 118/23 54/45 17/14 2/2 16/18 61 65

2. Dykema Gossett 238 106/29 48/51 10/11 6/2 14/12 4 27

3. Honigman Miller 217 120/37 27/21 31/16 4/4 12/6 12 26

4. Butzel Long 215 108/16 39/31 13/3 10/3 7/11 21 42

5. Dickinson Wright 209 100/24 37/34 21/10 8/2 9/7 14 25

6. Warner Norcross 171 95/9 35/17 7/3 5/0 6/5 15 28

7. Plunkett & Cooney 154 73/17 44/18 6/3 1/1 8/5 2/0 12

8. Varnum Riddering 147 73/13 26/9 N/R N/R N/R 11 15

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9. Clark Hill 135 78/7 26/22 N/R N/R N/R 2 14

10. Bodman 130 62/16 19/22 6/8 2/2 7/3 11 17

11. Kitch Drutchas 101 33/12 26/26 N/R N/R N/R 3/1 15

12. Miller Johnson 97 51/9 16/11 2/2 0/2 1/2 10 18

13. Garan Lucow 92 50/8 17/14 4/4 N/R N/R 3 14

14. Smith Haughey 90 50/9 15/8 6/3 1/1 N/R 6/2 16

14. Jaffe Raitt 90 44/17 15/9 3/1 N/R N/R 5 10

16. Foster Swift 80 43/9 7/11 4/2 3/1 5/2 10 22

16. Howard & Howard 80 46/5 14/11 N/R N/R N/R 4 12

18. Secrest Wardle 76 38/6 11/18 N/R N/R N/R 3 5

19. Sommers Schwartz 75 43/6 10/5 3/6 N/R 5/9 11 20

20. Harness Dickey 69 31/4 24/7 5/3 N/R 3/0 3 4

21. Cox Hodgman 68 32/3 28/4 N/R N/R N/R 1 4

22. Trott & Trott 54 1/2 22/29 3/3 2/1 2/5 0 235

23. Kerr Russell 51 28/2 15/5 3/1 0/1 1/1 1 5

24. Rhoades McKee 50 32/5 5/3 3/1 1/2 0/1 5 6

Largest Firms At A GlanceLawyers M/F M/F M/F M/F M/F

Firm in Michigan Partners Associates New Hires Promotions Departures Of Counsel Paralegals

25. Brooks Kushman 49 19/1 22/7 5/2 2/0 1/0 N/R 18

26. Sullivan Ward 46 28/5 8/5 2/0 0/0 1/1 0 7

27. Law Weathers 44 23/1 7/6 3/3 0/0 0/1 7 6

27. Braun Kendrick 44 31/3 8/1 0/0 1/0 0/0 1 13

29. Kemp Klein 43 23/3 5/6 0/1 N/R 1/0 6 9

29. Mika Meyers 43 29/2 4/5 1/2 N/R N/R 3 4

31. Fraser Trebilcock 42 25/5 6/3 3/2 1/2 1/0 3 3

32. Seyburn Kahn 40 18/5 9/2 3/0 1/1 0/1 6 10

32. Cummings McClorey 40 20/1 10/7 0/1 1/0 0/2 2 6

34. Harvey Kruse 35 18/0 5/10 2/2 2/0 2/2 2 12

35. Hertz Schram 34 15/2 9/5 2/0 5/1 3/0 3 6

36. Pepper Hamilton 33 11/4 8/6 3/1 0/0 0/1 4 7

36. Dawda Mann 33 18/2 6/5 4/2 1/0 N/R 2 9

38. Berry Moorman 29 9/0 12/3 2/1 0/0 0/0 5 3

38. Loomis Ewert 29 14/3 4/4 4/1 N/R 1/2 4 8

40. Tanoury Corbet 28 5/0 15/8 2/0 0/0 1/3 0 9

40. Beier Howlett 28 11/2 5/5 0/0 0/0 1/0 5 2

42. Collins Einhorn 27 6/5 8/7 N/R N/R N/R 1 8

42. Vandeveer Garzia 27 11/2 10/4 1/1 0/1 0/0 N/R 3

42. Kreis Enderle 27 16/0 6/4 2/2 N/R N/R 1 6

42. O’Reilly Rancilio 27 13/1 7/3 1/0 0/0 1/0 3 7

46. Strobl Cunningham 26 17/0 5/2 1/1 0/0 1/1 2 3

46. Miller Shea 26 3/1 9/12 N/R N/R N/R 1 N/R

48. Willingham & Coté 23 12/2 5/2 N/R N/R N/R 2 2

48. Parmenter O’Toole 23 12/2 3/3 1/2 N/R 1/0 3 3

48. Abbott Nicholson 23 13/1 4/1 1/0 0/0 1/3 4 4

51. Kupelian Ormond 21 8/1 6/4 1/0 0/0 0/0 2 2

51. Conlin McKenney 21 N/R N/R 2 total N/R 0/0 N/R 1

53. Hyman Lippitt 18 11/3 2/2 1/0 2/0 N/R 0 1


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Practice Management - How canI better market my practice?Should I specialize? How do I getquality clients? How do I keep allthe deadlines straight?

Case Law - How can I find theright opinions? What are the latest litigation trends?

Technology - What software do Ineed? Are system upgrades moreefficient?

Work / Life Balance - How can I make time for family, friends,myself?

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MI Largest Law Firms Directory · 2019. 6. 14. · M ich g an L w yers W kl Largest Law Firms Directory • 3 Miller Canfield 150 W. Jefferson, Suite 2500 Detroit, MI 48226 (313)