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Foster Swift Attorneys earn kudos

Seven attorneys from Foster Swift Collins & Smith, P.C. have been named to the inaugural Best Lawyers  "Ones to Watch" list, including two from Lansing:  Allison M. Collins, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation – Environmental; and Mark J. DeLuca, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Trusts and Estates.

In addition, 23 attorneys from Foster Swift's Lansing office were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2021.

They are: Charles E. Barbieri, Environmental Law, First Amendment Law,  Litigation – Environmental, Litigation – First Amendment, Natural Resources Law; Scott A. Chernich, Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Anna K. Gibson, Trusts and Estates; Brian G. Goodenough, Insurance Law, Litigation – Municipal, Litigation – Real Estate, Workers' Compensation Law – Employers; Matt G. Hrebec, Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Compliance Law, Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Charles A. Janssen, Elder Law, Trusts and Estates; James B. Jensen, Jr., Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law; Stephen I. Jurmu, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law,

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Richard C. Kraus, Appellate Practice, Health Care Law; David M. Lick, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Mediation,
Project Finance Law; Stephen J. Lowney, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Scott L. Mandel, Bet-the-company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation – Antitrust; Gary J. McRay, Health Care Law; Thomas R. Meager, Commercial Litigation;

Douglas A. Mielock, Elder Law, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Nonprofit/Charities Law, Trusts and Estates; John P. Nicolucci, Commercial Litigation; David R. Russell, Commercial Litigation; Michael D. Sanders, Workers' Compensation – Employers; Jean G. Schtokal, International Trade and Finance Law; Webb A. Smith, Commercial Litigation, Energy Law First Amendment Law, Natural Resources Law, Oil and Gas Law; Scott A. Storey, Commercial Litigation, Litigation-Real Estate Product Liability Litigation-Defendants; Deanna Swisher    Commercial Litigation; and Brent A. Titus, Litigation – Real Estate, Real Estate Law.

In addition, five attorneys from Lansing were also named Best Lawyers 2021 “Lawyer of the Year.”

• Matt G. Hrebec was named the Best Lawyers 2021 Banking and Finance Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Lansing.

• Charles A. Janssen was named the Best Lawyers 2021 Trusts and Estates "Lawyer of the Year" in Lansing.

• Richard C. Kraus was named the Best Lawyers 2021 Health Care Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Lansing.

• David M. Lick was named the Best Lawyers® 2021 Arbitration "Lawyer of the Year" in Lansing.

• Scott L. Mandel was named the Best Lawyers® 2021 Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Lansing.

For more information visit www.fosterswift.com.

 

Jeffrey W. Bracken recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine

Jeffrey W. Bracken, Of Counsel in Warner Norcross + Judd LLP’s Lansing office, has been recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine.

Bracken, who earned both his undergrad and law degree from the University of Michigan, has been named to the 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list for his work in construction litigation.

Bracken previously was a partner in the firm, and the partner-in-charge of the Lansing office.

The peer-review award recognizes attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 5 percent of the lawyers in Michigan have been named to this list in the 15th annual publication.