The law firm of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC has elected its officers for the 2017 executive committee.
Michael Sanders has been re-elected as the firm’s president and, as such, will chair the Executive Committee. He devotes his law practice to the defense of employers, third party administrators, and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation matters.
James Doezema has been elected as the vice president for the West Michigan offices. He concentrates his practice in the area of real estate development, municipal law, litigation and business entities.
Brian Renaud has been elected as the vice president for the Southeast Michigan offices. He specializes in business law, municipal law and litigation law.
Ben Price has been elected as the firm’s vice president for Lansing. His primary practice areas include: real estate law; real estate development, real estate litigation, foreclosure, and banking, finance and real estate.
Scott Chernich has been elected as the firm’s treasurer. He also serves as the financial Institute's Real Estate and Bankruptcy Practice Group leader. He focuses his practice in finance, real estate, and bankruptcy manners.
Douglas Mielock has been elected to serve as the secretary. He focuses his practice primarily in the areas of estate planning, litigation, administration and marital agreements. He also serves as leader of the Trusts and Estates Practice Group.
- Posted March 20, 2017
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Foster Swift elects 2017 executive committee

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