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Bodman PLC

United States 2025
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54 Regional Rankings
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Overview

Bodman clients demand the best. We, in turn, are laser-focused on providing the highest quality legal services to clients in Michigan, across the United States, and around the world.

Our clients are businesses, individuals, and institutions with big ideas and big achievements. For more than 85 years, they have trusted us to serve as a strategic business partner. In exchange, we offer them the insight, experience and value they need to succeed.

We value long-term client relationships above short-term gain, and we nurture those relationships carefully. We work to understand our clients' businesses and the markets within which they operate. This enables us to provide both strategic advice and preventative counsel to address potential issues efficiently and discreetly before they become significant and expensive problems. We deliver on our promises with quality, integrity, and knowledge.

The power of our approach is clear in the extraordinarily long-term relationships we have. For example, we have represented the interests of the Ford family continuously since 1929. We have represented Comerica Incorporated and its predecessor, Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit, since we helped found Manufacturers in 1933.
Founded:
1929
Size:
173
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Practice Areas:
52
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
71

Rankings

National

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2
National Ranking
Banking and Finance Law
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3
National Ranking
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Regional

Ann Arbor

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1
Ann Arbor
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Ann Arbor
Copyright Law
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1
Ann Arbor
Corporate Law
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1
Ann Arbor
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier
1
Ann Arbor
Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
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1
Ann Arbor
Technology Law

Select Clients

Bank of America Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cerberus Capital Management Comerica Bank EOTECH, LLC Financial Institutions Compliance Cooperative Flagstar Bank Freudenberg North America Lear Corporation Memorial Healthcare Pulte Homes of Michigan Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit The Huntington National Bank

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Regional

Ann Arbor

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1
Ann Arbor
Commercial Litigation
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1
Ann Arbor
Copyright Law
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1
Ann Arbor
Corporate Law
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1
Ann Arbor
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier
1
Ann Arbor
Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
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1
Ann Arbor
Technology Law
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2
Ann Arbor
Appellate Practice
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2
Ann Arbor
Construction Law
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2
Ann Arbor
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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2
Ann Arbor
Litigation - Patent
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2
Ann Arbor
Trademark Law

Detroit

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1
Detroit
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Detroit
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Detroit
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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1
Detroit
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Detroit
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Detroit
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier
1
Detroit
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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1
Detroit
Litigation - Environmental
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1
Detroit
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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1
Detroit
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
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1
Detroit
Nonprofit / Charities Law
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1
Detroit
Real Estate Law
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1
Detroit
Trusts and Estates
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2
Detroit
Employment Law - Management
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2
Detroit
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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3
Detroit
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
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3
Detroit
Environmental Law

Grand Rapids

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1
Grand Rapids
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Grand Rapids
Commercial Litigation
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1
Grand Rapids
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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2
Grand Rapids
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
2
Grand Rapids
Tax Law
Tier
2
Grand Rapids
Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
Grand Rapids
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Troy

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1
Troy
Banking and Finance Law
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1
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Commercial Litigation
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1
Troy
Corporate Law
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1
Troy
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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1
Troy
Employment Law - Management
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1
Troy
Labor Law - Management
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1
Troy
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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1
Troy
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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1
Troy
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
Troy
Real Estate Law
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1
Troy
Trusts and Estates
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2
Troy
Insurance Law
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2
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Litigation - Insurance
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2
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Litigation - Real Estate
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2
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Securities / Capital Markets Law
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3
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Bet-the-Company Litigation
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3
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Litigation - Labor and Employment
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3
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Municipal Law
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3
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Trademark Law

Practice Areas

Bodman PLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 35 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Aviation Law
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Construction Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Economic Development Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Environmental Law
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • Food and Beverage Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Insurance Law
  • International Arbitration - Commercial
  • IT Outsourcing Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - First Amendment
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Municipal
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Public Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Venture Capital

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Bodman PLC proudly has 71 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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Awards

Bodman PLC is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Bodman PLC has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Bodman PLC continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Corp! Magazine Diversity-Focused Company
Access to Justice Campaign Leadership Law Firm (State Bar of Michigan)
LAD Pro Bono Attorney of the Year (Karen L. Piper)
LISC Detroit Community Development Distinguished Pro Bono Service Provider Award
Michigan Advocacy Program Circle of Excellence Award
Michigan Community Resources Award for Exemplary Service
Michigan Community Resources Law Firm of the Year
Pro Bono Honor Roll (Michigan State Bar)
Urban League of Detroit $ SE Michigan Corporate Community Service Award
Crains Detroit Business "Cool Place to Work"
Legal Marketing Assoc.-Midwest Your Honor Award
Detroit Free Press "Top Workplace"

Offices & Contacts

Detroit, MI
Ford Field, Sixth Floor
1901 Saint Antoine Street
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
313-259-7777
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Ann Arbor, MI
201 South Division Street, Suite 400
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
United States
734-761-3780
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Grand Rapids, MI
99 Monroe Avenue, NW, Suite 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
United States
616-205-4330
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Troy, MI
201 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 500
Troy, MI 48084
United States
248-743-6000
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Carrie Leahy
Chair
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