Immigration attorney received coveted SBM honor
Published: October 07, 2026
Russell Abrutyn was named the 2026 recipient of the John W. Cummiskey Pro Bono Award from the State Bar of Michigan, recognizing his extraordinary commitment to providing free legal services and mentoring attorneys who represent vulnerable immigrants.
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