Warner Norcross & Judd

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with over 230 attorneys serving clients in nine offices throughout Michigan.[1] Among the largest law firms in Michigan, Warner works in virtually all areas of business law.[2]

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
HeadquartersGrand Rapids, Michigan
No. of offices9
OfficesGrand Rapids, Michigan, Detroit, Bloomfield Hills, Midland, Macomb, Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Holland and Lansing
No. of attorneys234 (2019)
Major practice areasLitigation, corporate law, labor and employment law, employee benefits law, environmental law, financial services, real estate and construction, health care, trusts and estates
Key peopleMark Wassink, Managing Partner
Date founded1931
FounderDavid A Warner, George S. Norcross and Siegel W. Judd
Company typeProfessional services, Limited liability partnership
Websitewww.WNJ.com

Practice areas

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Key practice areas include litigation, corporate law, labor and employment law, employee benefits law, environmental law, financial services, real estate and construction, health care and trusts and estates. The firm has also developed several niche practice areas, including automotive suppliers, brownfield financial incentives, mining, family office and closely held businesses.

History

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Warner traces its roots to May 1, 1931, when three attorneys from West Michigan joined forces to launch the law firm in Grand Rapids.[citation needed] David A. Warner, George S. Norcross and Siegel W. Judd brought varied business and legal experience to Warner Norcross + Judd, which handled a broad range of corporate work, including securities, reorganizations, real estate transactions and bankruptcies.

Notable attorneys and alumni

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Significant litigation and transactions

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  • Taco Bell trademark litigation, $30.1 million judgment[citation needed]
  • Amway, $26 million litigation win over non-compete, non-solicit and trade secret claims[citation needed]
  • Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, $4.4 billion public-private partnership (P3)[citation needed]

Honors and awards

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  • 108 attorneys listed in Best Lawyers in America 2023
  • 13 attorneys recognized as Lawyers of the Year in individual practice areas around Michigan by Best Lawyers 2023
  • 42 attorneys listed in Michigan Super Lawyers 2022
  • 18 attorneys listed as Rising Stars by Michigan Super Lawyers 2022
  • Listed as a Leading Michigan law firm in several practices areas by Chambers USA 2022
  • 6 attorneys recognized by Chambers USA 2022
  • 21 attorneys recognized as 2023 Top Lawyers by dBusiness Magazine
  • Named as a Best Medium Workplace by Great Place to Work®.
  • Cool Places to Work, Crain's Detroit Business
  • 101 Best Places to Work, Grand Rapids and Metro Detroit

References

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  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-12-04. Retrieved 2010-10-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Michigan's Largest Law Firms : 2010 Directory" (PDF). Milawyersweekly.com. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
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