Chambers USA 2026 Recognizes Bodman as One of Michigan’s Top Business Law Firms
06/04/26
Bodman PLC is proud to share that it has once again been rated as one of Michigan’s top business law firms by the prestigious Chambers USA.
In the recently released 2026 edition, Chambers placed Bodman in “band one” (the highest possible level) for Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, and Insurance work. Bodman has been ranked in band one for Banking & Finance continuously for over two decades.
Chambers also ranked Bodman among Michigan’s top law firms for Corporate/M&A, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate.
Select Bodman client comments received by Chambers as part of its research process include:
- “Bodman provides solutions rather than just pointing out risks. The lawyers are problem solvers, not problem creators.”
- “Bodman’s biggest strength is its ability to be pragmatic in its approach with clients. Not only do the lawyers know the law, but they also have great business acumen which helps them be better partners.”
- “Bodman demonstrated unquestionable dedication and loyalty to the client, a relentless pursuit of victory and success, and unique wisdom in handling adversaries.”
- “Bodman’s timely, decisive advice allows clients to keep their eye on the ball and focus on achieving optimal outcomes after weighing strategic alternatives.”
In addition to overall firm ratings, Chambers also provides rankings for individual lawyers based on their legal knowledge and experience, effectiveness, and client service. Bodman attorneys were recognized as leaders in eight practice areas, including:
- Banking & Finance: David C. Bosman, Brian P. Foley, Kathleen O’Callaghan Hickey, Joseph J. Kochanek, Adam B. Norlander, and Larry R. Shulman
- Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Robert J. Diehl, Jr., Ralph E. McDowell, Brian R. Trumbauer, and Jaimee L. Witten
- Corporate/M&A: Gene P. Bowen, Timothy R. Damschroder, Carrie Leahy, and Sarah J. Williams
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation: David B. Walters
- Insurance: Michael G. Costello and Michelle Thurber Czapski
- Intellectual Property: Susan M. Kornfield
- Labor & Employment: Gary S. Fealk and Aaron D. Graves
- Litigation: General Commercial: Michelle Thurber Czapski and Joseph J. Shannon
- Real Estate: Michael B. Peterman, Nicholas P. Scavone, Jr., and Andrew Z. Spilkin
The Chambers research process includes extensive interviews with law firm clients and with peers at other law firms as well as a detailed review of recent matters the firm has handled. Individual lawyer rankings are based on an independent assessment of lawyers who best exemplify the qualities most valued by clients, including technical ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, and other factors.