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Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® both nationally and in multiple Michigan markets. The Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous research process that includes…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce two new additions to the firm: Aidan A. Maraachli joins as a senior associate in the firm’s Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group, and Jennifer E. Black joins as a senior counsel in…

Bodman PLC is pleased to share that it has once again been selected for Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “In the Lead: Best Women-Led Law Firms.” This 2025 special edition recognizes law firms led by women that demonstrate success across a broad spectrum…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce the addition of two attorneys to the firm: David B. Ederer returns as a member in the Real Estate Practice Group and Zachary J. Bialick joins as a senior attorney in the High Net…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Nicholas P. Scavone, Jr. of the Firm’s Troy office has been named to the Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2025 Class of “Leaders in the Law.” Scavone, along with the other members of the 2025 Class, will…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Christina L. Nechiporchik has joined the firm as a senior counsel in the Workplace Law Practice Group. Nechiporchik has over a decade of experience helping employers effectively manage liability, defend employment and coverage…

Michael Tibbits and Cameron Ritsema assisted pro bono client, Mr. C., in a claims dispute before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans. After serving in the Navy, Mr. C. filed three disability claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Member Christopher J. Rambus was recently selected as an honoree for The Michigan Chronicle’s 40 Under 40 list. In its 13th year, The Michigan Chronicle 40 Under 40 list recognizes local African American…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that the firm, and 29 current Bodman attorneys, have been included in the State Bar of Michigan’s 2025 A Lawyer Helps Pro Bono Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes individual attorneys, law firms, and…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Jessica P. Lange joined the firm’s Detroit office as a member in the Business Practice Group. Lange advises corporate senior leadership teams and boards of directors on corporate governance, corporate transactions, securities law,…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been named “Lawyers of the Year” for 2026 by the publisher of The Best Lawyers in America. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that 18 of its attorneys have been listed in the 2026 edition of the highly respected publication Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Lawyers selected as Ones to Watch are described as attorneys who are…

Bodman PLC is pleased to share that 76 of its attorneys have been listed in the 2026 edition of the highly respected publication The Best Lawyers in America. Lawyers included in The Best Lawyers in America are divided by geographic…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that 59 of the firm’s attorneys have been included in the 2025 edition of Michigan Super Lawyers, a nationally recognized journal that lists outstanding lawyers in more than 70 practice areas. The publisher of…

Bodman PLC is pleased to share that the firm has been ranked “Highly Recommended” for Dispute Resolution Law in the internationally recognized journal, Benchmark Litigation 2025. The firm is also recognized as a “Recommended” law firm for Labor and Employment…

Bodman PLC is proud to share that Gene P. Bowen, Timothy R. Damschroder, and Carrie Leahy have been recognized in Crain’s Detroit Business 2025 Notable M&A Dealmakers. Bodman has more Dealmakers recognized on the list than any other organization. The…

Bodman PLC is pleased to share that Christopher Attar and Catherine K. Kokotovich have rejoined the firm in its Detroit office. Attar is a member of the High Net Worth Practice Group and Kokotovich is a member of the Banking…

Bodman PLC is pleased share that Michigan Lawyers Weekly has selected Nathan D. Dupes as a 2025 “Go-to Lawyer” for Business Litigation. The “Go-To Lawyers” program recognizes leading lawyers who are nominated by their peers in various areas of specialty.…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that it has launched the International Trade Team, a subgroup of the firm’s Business Practice Group. The Team is comprised of lawyers with extensive experience counseling major clients on matters involving international trade and…

The prestigious journal Chambers High Net Worth (HNW), which evaluates legal and financial advisors worldwide, has ranked Bodman PLC at the highest “Band One” level for services to high net worth individuals and families and their closely held businesses for…

Bodman PLC is pleased to share that Bodman attorney Barbara A. Bowman was recently selected to receive the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) 2025 Pro Bono Service Award. LSC is an independent nonprofit established by Congress in 1974. For more than…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce the firm has been ranked “Recommended” in Trademark Law in Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars 2025. In addition, two Bodman attorneys have received notable recognitions in the 2025 edition: Susan M. Kornfield has been selected…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Bradley T. French and Sungjin Yoo have joined the firm as members in the Business Practice Group. Both are based in the Grand Rapids office. French assists corporate clients through the entire lifecycle…

In January 2025, after 30 years in prison, Mr. James Adrian returned to his community in Ypsilanti to start a new life. Originally sentenced as a juvenile to “life without the possibility of parole,” he had the opportunity to seek…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that the University of Windsor Faculty of Law has selected Nashara A. L. Peart, a senior associate in Bodman’s Litigation and Alternative Resolution Practice Group, as the recipient of the 2025 Dual JD Transnational…