Liggins and Quigg elected to FBA West Michigan Chapter positions
Published: October 16, 2024
Warner Norcross + Judd LLP attorney James Liggins has been elected
national delegate and attorney Charlie Quigg has been elected treasurer
of the West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Liggins and
Quigg will serve one-year terms.
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