1.
Charles B. JudsonTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Detroit, J.D., cum laude, 1980
College: Albion College, B.A., 1973
Admitted: University of Detroit, J.D., cum laude, 1980
Practice Area: Facilitative Mediation(25%); Municipal(50%); Real Property(20%); Bankruptcy(5%)
Membership: Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim and American (Member, Sections on: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Business Law) Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Aviation; Real Property; Past Chair, of the State Bar of Michigan Alternative Dispute Resolution Council); The Florida Bar.
2.
Andrew J. BlodgettTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Indiana University - Bloomington, J.D., 2004; taught Legal Research and Writing to international law students
College: Cedarville University, B.A., Biology, 2001 Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies, Great Lakes Campus, Summer 1999; Moot Court Octofinalist; Moot Court External Team Coordinator
Admitted: Indiana University - Bloomington, J.D., 2004; taught Legal Research and Writing to international law students
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Insurance Litigation; Agricultural and Agribusiness Industry Team
Membership: •State Bar of Michigan •Great Lakes Children's Museum, Board member
3.
Cortney S. DanbrookTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2005) (Finalist, Research, Writing/Advocacy/Law Review's Best Brief Competition; Recipient, Jurisprudence Achievement Award in Estate Planning/Drafting)
College: Michigan State University, B.A., cum laude, 2000 Eli Broad College of Business
Admitted: Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2005) (Finalist, Research, Writing/Advocacy/Law Review's Best Brief Competition; Recipient, Jurisprudence Achievement Award in Estate Planning/Drafting)
Practice Area: Business Law; Real Estate; Trusts & Estates; Licensed Beverage Industry Team
Membership: •Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, Board Member •Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Fund Development Committee, Member •Volunteer Youth Soccer Coach, Eastside Soccer Club, Okemos Community Education, Traverse Bay Area Youth Soccer
4.
Daniel M. MorleyTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., with distinction, 1990
College: U.S. Military Academy; Michigan Technological University, B.S., cum laude, 1987
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., with distinction, 1990
Practice Area: Banks and Banking; Commercial Litigation; Real Estate
Membership: Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan (Member: Business Law Section; Debtor/Creditor Committee); Commercial Law League of American; American Bankruptcy Institute.
5.
Albert T. QuickTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Wayne State University, J.D., 1967; Tulane University, LL.M., 1974
College: University of Arizona, B.A., 1962; Central Michigan University, M.A., 1964
Admitted: Wayne State University, J.D., 1967; Tulane University, LL.M., 1974
Practice Area: Governmental Liability; Constitutional Law; Criminal Procedure; Education Law
Membership: Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan.
6.
Ellen A. FredTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2003
College: University of Michigan, B.A., with high honors/high distinction, 1993
Admitted: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2003
Practice Area: Land Conservation; Tax Law; Estate Planning; Real Estate
Membership: State Bar of California; State Bar of Michigan; Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association.
7.
George F. BearupTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Northwestern University Law School, J.D., with honors, 1974
College: Albion College, 1969; University of Michigan, B.A., magna cum laude, 1971
Admitted: Northwestern University Law School, J.D., with honors, 1974
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Banking & Finance; Child Custody; Visitation & Parenting Time; Child Support; Spousal Support and Alimony; Family Law; Family Law & Divorce; Family-owned Business Law; Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements; Tax Law; Tax-Exempt Organizations; Trusts & Estates
Membership: • Former Member, Community Health Clinic
8.
R. Jay HardinTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., 1983
College: University of Michigan, B.A., with high honors, 1980
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Animal Bites and Injury; Aviation Crashes; Bicycle & Pedestrian Injury; Burn Accident Victims; Car and Truck Accidents; Closed Head Injury; Health Law; Motorcycle Crash Litigation; Personal Injury and Wrongful Death; Plaintiff's Contingency Cases: Business and Employment; Plaintiff's Product Liability; Premises Liability; Professional Liability; Work Related Accidents
Membership: • Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
9.
Anders J. GillisTitle: Associate
Law School: Michigan State University, J.D., 2013, cum laude; Vice President, Environmental Law Society; Associate Editor, Journal of Animal and Natural Resource Law
College: Northern Michigan University, B.A., B.S., summa cum laude, 2010; Jurisprudence Award in Trial Advocacy; Trial Practice Certification
Admitted: Michigan State University, J.D., 2013, cum laude; Vice President, Environmental Law Society; Associate Editor, Journal of Animal and Natural Resource Law
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Real Estate; Trusts and Estates
Membership: • Grand Traverse Leelanau Antrim Bar Association
10.
Jeffrey E. GwillimTitle: Shareholder
Law School: DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1981
College: Michigan State University, B.S., with honors, 1976
Admitted: DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation Law
Membership: • Mentor, Kid's Hope USA
11.
Janis L. AdamsTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Denver College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1994
College: Central Michigan University, B.S., Biology, 1982
Admitted: University of Denver College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1994
Practice Area: Employment Litigation Defense; Labor and Employment Law
Membership: • GM Street Law Program, 2007
12.
Joanna C. KloetTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Michigan State University, J.D., summa cum laude, 2006; Associate Editor, Law Review
College: University of Michigan, B.A., 2002 Member, University of Michigan Figure Skating Team; Dean King Scholar; Recipient, Jurisprudence Achievement Award, Top Score; in Contracts, Will Drafting; Teaching Assistant, Torts I and Civil Procedure II
Admitted: Michigan State University, J.D., summa cum laude, 2006; Associate Editor, Law Review
Practice Area: Immigration Law; Labor and Employment Law
Membership: • Figure Skating Coach, Traverse City Figure Skating Club
13.
Jeremy J. NastoffTitle: Associate
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2010
College: Lake Superior State College, B.S., Accounting/Business Administration, cum laude, 2006
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Bankruptcy; Creditor Bankruptcy; Banks and Banking; Finance; Real Estate
Membership: State Bar of Michigan; Federal Bar Association - Western District of Michigan.
14.
Karrie A. ZeitsTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Willamette University College of Law, J.D., 1999
College: Albion College, B.A., 1995
Admitted: Willamette University College of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Governmental Law; Real Estate
Membership: • Women Lawyers Association (President, 2003-2004)
15.
Melissa L. BaumgartnerTitle: Associate
Law School: Pace University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2010
College: University of Michigan, B.A., 2006
Admitted: Pace University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Family Law(80%); Trusts and Estates(20%)
Membership:
16.
Melissa E. WhitmanTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Washington & Lee University School of Law, J.D., 1999
College: University of Pennsylvania, B.A.
Admitted: Washington & Lee University School of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Family Law; Personal Injury; Plaintiffs Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Head Injury; Catastrophic Injury; Alimony; Collaborative Family Law; Divorce Mediation; Divorce; Domestic Violence; Family Mediation; Interstate Support; Legal Separation Agreements; Marital Agreements; Marital Property Settlements; Marital Property Distribution; No Fault Divorce; Paternity; Postnuptial Agreements; Post Divorce Modification; Premarital Agreements; Restraining Orders; Spousal Support; Uncontested Divorce; Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
Membership: Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim and The Colorado Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan.
17.
Kate E. FlewellingTitle: Associate
Law School: New York University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2005
College: Northwestern University, B.A., cum laude, 2002
Admitted: New York University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Business Law; Construction Law; Health Law; Real Estate
Membership:
18.
Patrick J. WilsonTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., 1963
College: Michigan State University, B.A., 1957
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., 1963
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Probate, Real Estate, General & Professional Business, Corporate & Business Law, Non-Profit Organizations, Healthcare, Labor Law, School Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Membership:
Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association.
19.
Gregory R. KishTitle: Attorney
Law School: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2006
College: Central Michigan University, B.S., magna cum laude, 1998; Colorado State University, M.S., 2000
Admitted: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Estate Planning(30%); Elder Law(40%); Probate Litigation(5%, 0); Estate Administration(10%); Special Needs Trusts(5%); Trust Administration(10%)
Membership: Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan.
20.
Robert W. TubbsTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Detroit College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1983
College: University of Michigan, B.A., 1980
Admitted: Detroit College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1983
Practice Area: Child Custody; Visitation & Parenting Time; Child Support; Spousal Support and Alimony; Collaborative & Mediated Divorce; Family Law; Family Law & Divorce; Insurance Litigation; Medical Malpractice Defense; Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Membership: • Member, East Bay Township Planning Commission
21.
Todd W. MillarTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Indiana University, J.D., 1993
College: Purdue University (B.S., 1988; M.S., 1990)
Admitted: Indiana University, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation(40%); Alternative Dispute Resolution(15%); Insurance Defense(45%)
Membership: Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Negligence Law); Michigan Defense Trial Counsel; Defense Research Institute, Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel.
22.
Timothy M. White, LL.M.Title: Attorney
Law School: Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., 2007
College: Michigan State University, B.A., 2001; Estate Planning Certificate, 2008; LL.M. in Taxation, with distinction, 2009
Admitted: Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Business Law; Family-owned Business Law; Probate Litigation; Tax Law; Trusts & Estates
Membership: • Past Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, North-Central Division, Southeast Pennsylvania Region
23.
Scott D. HarveyTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 2002 Editor, Journal of College and University Law
College: Ferris State University, B.S., with the highest distinction, 1999
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 2002 Editor, Journal of College and University Law
Practice Area: Business Law; Elder Law; Health Law; Tax-Exempt Organizations; Trusts and Estates
Membership: • Assistant Hockey Coach, Traverse City Central High School
24.
Stephen C. ChambersTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., 1966
College: University of Colorado at Boulder, B.A., 1963
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., 1966
Practice Area: Estate Planning; Real Estate; Business and Property
Membership: Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan; Electric Cooperative Bar Association; Estate Planning Council; Michigan Oil and Gas Association.
25.
Ronald A. SchuknechtTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1977
College: Michigan State University, B.A., 1974
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1977
Practice Area: Bankruptcy; Child Custody; Visitation & Parenting Time; Child Support; Spousal Support and Alimony; Criminal Defense; Family Law; Family Law & Divorce; Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements; Real Estate
Membership: • Northwestern Michigan College Open Scholarship Committee
26.
Robert W. ParkerTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1980
College: University of Michigan, B.A., cum laude, 1977
Admitted: Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Banking and Finance; Construction Law; Construction Litigation; Governmental Law; Real Estate; Tax-Exempt Organizations; Trusts and Estates
Membership: • Approved counsel for Michigan State Housing Development Authority
27.
Peter J. BoylesTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Detroit Law School, J.D., 1994
College: University of Michigan, B.A., 1988
Admitted: University of Detroit Law School, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation; Probate Litigation; Professional Liability; Transportation & No-Fault Law
Membership: •Member Board of Directors, Smith Haughey Rice &Roegge
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Smith Haughey Rice and Roegge, P.C.. The number of lawyers in Smith Haughey Rice and Roegge, P.C. is 83.