Bloom Sluggett attorneys earn Best Lawyers recognition 

Several Bloom Sluggett attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers.

Jeff Sluggett has once again been awarded Lawyer of the Year in the municipal law arena—an honor he has now received twice. 

Sluggett and Cliff H. Bloom were also named among The Best Lawyers in America for their work in municipal law. 

Bloom has been recognized since 2025, and Sluggett since 2017.

In addition, these attorneys have been recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America: Dave Eberle – Municipal Law (Recognized since 2024); Matthew Rose – Commercial Litigation (Recognized since 2026); and Ashleigh Russett – Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Municipal Law (Recognized since 2026)

Mika Meyers attorneys earn top kudos

The following Mika Meyers’ attorneys are included in the 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers in America: Elizabeth K. Bransdorfer, James R. Brown, Daniel J. Broxup, Nikole L. Canute, John M. DeVries, Douglas A. Donnell, Scott E. Dwyer, Bradley A. Fowler, Fredric N. Goldberg, John H. Gretzinger, Michael C. Haines, William A. Horn, Neil P. Jansen, Daniel R. Kubiak, Kimberly M. Large, Ross A. Leisman, Mark E. Nettleton, Jennifer A. Puplava, Ronald M. Redick, Mark A. Van Allsburg, James K. White, Richard M. Wilson, Jr., Nathaniel R. Wolf, and Benjamin A. Zainea. In addition, Wolf and . Zainea were named Lawyers of the Year in the Grand Rapids area.

These attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of the Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine: Elizabeth K. Bransdorfer, Daniel J. Broxup, Douglas A. Donnell, Ross A. Leisman, Jennifer A. Puplava, and Nathaniel R. Wolf. 

Curtis Underwood was selected for inclusion as a Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star. 

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