Bloom Sluggett earns Best Law Firm kudos
Bloom Sluggett, P.C. has once again been recognized by Best Lawyers as a Best Law Firm in the field of Municipal Law for the Grand Rapids metropolitan area—the firm’s 11th consecutive year receiving this distinction.
The firm represents counties, cities, townships, villages, libraries, and public authorities statewide and is known for its deep expertise in municipal, public sector, riparian and water law, real estate, business and transactional law, and tax law.
The firm’s honor follows individual recognitions, including Jeff Sluggett as Lawyer of the Year and several attorneys among The Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch in America for 2026.
Butzel attorneys named to Top Lawyers 2025
Four Butzel attorneys were named to Grand Rapids Magazine’s Top Lawyers 2025: Michael L. Gutierrez: Litigation – Commercial; Daniel J. Hatch: Litigation – Construction; Lee T. Silver: Mediation; and Christopher J. Zdarsky: Litigation – Commercial.
MSU?Law Professor receives award
Michigan State University College of Law Professor David Favre?received a? Lifetime Achievement Award?at the National Animal Law Conference in Chicago on Oct. 18.
This award recognizes more than five decades of pioneering work in animal law. His service began in 1982 when he co-founded the Animal Legal Defense Fund. Since, Favre was instrumental in establishing MSU College of Law as a national leader in this field and in creating the?Animal Legal & Historical Center.
He has written several articles and books, presented to international audiences and hosted international academic conferences.
He was a founding board member of the ABA Committee on Animal Law; and was honored with the “Excellence in Animal Law” Award from the AALS Animal Law Section.
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