For the 22nd consecutive year, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP has been recognized as one of the leading law firms in Michigan by Chambers USA 2024.

Warner has again been ranked as one of Michigan’s leading law firms in the areas of corporate, litigation, and employee benefits and executive compensation. New this year, the firm is among the leaders in insurance.

Six Warner attorneys have been awarded for their work in the areas above. They are Grand Rapids attorneys: Jason L. Byrne, insurance; Michael J. Jones, corporate/mergers and acquisitions; Heidi A. Lyon, employee benefits and executive compensation; Justin W. Stemple, employee benefits and executive compensation; and in Detroit, Mary Jo Larson, employee benefits and executive compensation; and Lisa B. Zimmer, employee benefits and executive compensation

Chambers USA is published annually by London-based Chambers and Partners, which highlights top firms and attorneys in each state.

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