State Bar of Michigan warns attorneys of phishing scam

The State Bar of Michigan is warning all members and legal professionals of a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails that appear to come from SBM Executive Director Peter Cunningham.  

The email uses a deceptive email address ending with michbar.org.sendcrp.com, which is not affiliated with SBM. The email claims to be regarding “a matter that surfaced earlier this week involving a small number of firms,” includes the recipient’s firm, and it requests the recipient confirm their contact information, including name and phone number.  

The email is not legitimate. Recipients are advised that they should not respond to the message, click any links, or provide any personal information.  

A similar fake email was also reported in Illinois, also purportedly from a bar executive.  

SBM also reminds Michigan attorneys and their staff to remain cautious as scammers are becoming increasingly clever in their quest to steal your information and do harm. 

Posted December 2, 2025