Duly Noted

Warner Norcross gets multiple honors

The law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP tops the list of mid-sized companies in the Top Work Places survey by The Detroit Free Press. The survey ranked Warner Norcross, with six offices across Michigan, first among mid-size companies in the state.  Warner Norcross received high marks for offering alternative work arrangements, job sharing, telecommuting, flexible schedule and a compensation system that promotes teamwork, as well as its strong commitment to philanthropy.

Warner Norcross has also been recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business as a Cool Place to Work.  Offices in Southeast and West Michigan have been honored repeatedly in the 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

In addition, Warner Norcross was named one of Fortune Magazine’s Top Ranked Law Firms, which will be published in the magazine’s issue coming out Dec. 26, as well as being included on CNNMoney.com.

The listing is based on its large percentage of AV® -rated attorneys. Forty-three percent of Warner attorneys have received the AV preeminent rating, which is Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rate.

The peer review rating is given to attorneys based on the individual’s high ethical standards and professional ability. It reflects a firm’s expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence.

And, based on the rankings of Best Lawyers and U.S. News and World Report, Warner Norcross was recognized for excellence in 37 practice areas. Criteria for inclusion included firm practice areas, expertise, responsiveness, integrity, litigation and major legal matters, cost-effectiveness, pro-bono commitment, and diversity.

“We are pleased to be recognized by our clients, attorneys and their peers...,” said Douglas E. Wagner, managing partner.  “Warner Norcross has an exceptional client profile and strong expertise in key business areas, enabling us to handle complex litigation and sophisticated legal matters in an extremely cost-effective manner.”

The firm’s recognition included the following areas of law: banking and finance; bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights/insolvency and reorganization;  construction; employee benefits; employment–management; environmental; family; financial services regulation; health care; immigration; information technology; international trade and finance; mining; natural resources; non-profit/charities;  real estate; securities and capital markets; securities regulation; tax; trusts and estates; as well as commercial, banking and finance, bankruptcy, IP, mergers and acquisitions, personal injury and securities litigation.

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