News & Moves

Updated: October 11, 2024

Arrivals & Promotions | Awards & Honors | Leadership | Moves | New Office | Other | Presentations, Publications & Events

 

Arrivals & Promotions

John R. Fifarek has joined the Lansing office of Fraser Trebilcock. More Information

Kelsey M. Hall has joined Plunkett Cooney. More Information

James W. Taylor III has joined Fishman Stewart, PLLC. More Information

Alexander J. Thibodeau has joined Warner Norcross + Judd LLP as an associate. More Information

 

Awards & Honors

Ashley G. Chrysler, a partner at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP, has been recognized in the 2024 class of 40 Under 40 business leaders by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business. More Information

Dickinson Wright, along with three attorneys, has been recognized in the Benchmark Litigation United States 2025 Edition. More Information

Nemeth Bonnette Brouwer PC has been recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a Best Women-Led Law Firm. More Information

Matthew J. Stanczyk, with Plunkett Cooney, was recognized in the 2024 Class of Go To Lawyers for Negligence Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. More Information

J. Dallas Winegarden Jr., adjunct professor with MSU College of Law, has been honored by MSU with a Lifetime Achievement in Teaching award.

 

Leadership

James L. Liggins Jr., with Warner Norcross + Judd LLP, has been elected national delegate of the West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. More Information

Eric Lundquist Jr. has been appointed as a referee for the Macomb County Circuit Court - Juvenile Division. 

Charlie Quigg, with Warner Norcross + Judd LLP,  has been elected treasurer of the West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. More Information

Plunkett Cooney has earned 2023-2024 Mansfield Certification Plus through Diversity Lab for diversity and inclusion. More Information

Dennis Rickert was appointed as a Magistrate at the 72nd District Court in St. Clair County.

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP has earned Mansfield Certification for 2023-24 from Diversity Lab for its commitment to diversity in hiring and advancement practices. More Information

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP was recognized in BTI Consulting Group’s 2025 Upmarket Movers. More Information

 

Other

Butzel surprised more than 360 students at Gier Park Elementary School in Lansing, with brand new backpacks filled with school supplies in September. More Information

 

Publications, Presentations & Events

The Ingham County Bar Association will host its 14th Annual Meet the Judges on Thursday, January 9, 2025. More Information

Butzel is co-hosting the Michigan Defense Industry, Arsenal of Innovation, Annual Reception on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Washington, D.C. More Information

 

 

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