Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC

United States 2025

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Year founded: 2008

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Responsive, Affordable Expertise. The lawyers of Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC have more than 150 years of combined experience representing municipalities and drain commissioners, libraries and authorities, franchisors and franchisees, businesses, employers, and public utilities. With our breadth and depth of experience and expertise, plus our emphasis on timely service, our attorneys can successfully provide focused, economical services to our clients.

Rankings

Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC is metro ranked in 14 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

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Tier 1 for Administrative / Regulatory Law

Tier 1 for Appellate Practice

Tier 1 for Labor Law - Management

Tier 1 for Land Use and Zoning Law

Tier 1 for Litigation - Municipal

Firm Leadership

About Our Clients

Municipalities: City of Fenton, Meridian Charter Township, Oshtemo Charter Township, Flint Charter Township, Howell Township, City of Battle Creek, Michigan Assn. of County Drain Commissioners, Wayne County Drain Commissioner, Gratiot County Drain Commissioner, Berrien County Drain Commissioner, Calhoun County Drain Commissioner, Edenville Township, Webster Township, Clinton Eaton Ingham Community Mental Health Authority. Utilities: DTE Energy Co, Deerfield Farmers Telephone Co. Franchise and Corporate Clients: Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc, Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network LLC, AutoLab Franchising, LLC., Two Men and a Truck International Inc., National Assn. of College and University Food Services, Michigan Library Ass., Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, National Hospitality Institute, Michigan Brewers Guild, Shorts Brewing Company, Corner Brewery, LLC. Labor and Employment Law: City of Fenton, 54-A District Court, Flushing Charter Township, IMPCO, Clinton Eaton Ingham Community Mental Health Authority.

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Auto Lab Franchising LLC
City of Battle Creek
City of Fenton
DTE Energy Company
Flint Charter Township
Goldfish Swim School Franchising LLC
Michigan Assn of County Drain Commissioners
Michigan Library Assn.
Michigan Restaurant Association
Short's Brewing Company
Wayne County Deputy Drain Commissioner

Highlighted Client Comments

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Franchise Law

Mark of Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes has been our #1 advisor and counselor from day one. He operates with integrity, compassion, and trust and always has our best interest in mind. We would not be the franchisor that we are today without his stewardship!

Franchise Law

Mark Burzych with Fahey Schultz is very competent, attentive, and knowledgeable in franchise law and best practices.

Andy French – Aubree's Pizzeria

Franchise Law

Mark Burzych has been a great resource and very knowledgeable in the specialty of Franchise law. We are an emerging brand and Mark has taken the time to help educate us along the way as well as to insure that we are protecting our brand in the future. I would highly recommend Mark for any franchise law work that a potential client may be in need of.

Brent Skaggs – Freakin' Brands

Rankings

Regional Rankings

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Tier 1 for Administrative / Regulatory Law

Tier 1 for Appellate Practice

Tier 1 for Labor Law - Management

Tier 1 for Land Use and Zoning Law

Tier 1 for Litigation - Municipal

Tier 1 for Litigation and Controversy - Tax

Tier 1 for Municipal Law

Tier 2 for Energy Law

Tier 2 for Government Relations Practice

Tier 2 for Litigation - Labor and Employment

Tier 3 for Energy Regulatory Law

Tier 3 for Natural Resources Law

Tier 3 for Tax Law

Tier 3 for Utilities Law

Practice Areas

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Administrative / Regulatory Law
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Cannabis Law
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Commercial Litigation
Copyright Law
Corporate Law
Employment Law - Management
Energy Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Food and Beverage Law
Franchise Law
Government Relations Practice
Labor Law - Management
Land Use and Zoning Law
Leisure and Hospitality Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Municipal Law
Real Estate Law
Trade Secrets Law
Trademark Law
Utilities Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^®

Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC has 11 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.

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