Warner Norcross & Judd
Headquarters | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
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No. of offices | 8 |
No. of attorneys | 235 (2015) |
Major practice areas | Business, civil law |
Key people | Douglas E. Wagner, Managing Partner |
Date founded | 1931 |
Founder | David A Warner, George S. Norcross and Siegel W. Judd |
Company type | Professional services, Limited liability partnership |
Slogan | A better partnership |
Website | |
www.WNJ.com |
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with 235 attorneys serving clients in eight offices throughout Michigan.[1] Among the largest law firms in Michigan, Warner Norcross works in virtually all areas of business law.[2]
Practice Areas
Key practice areas include litigation, 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, concierge medicine, mining and closely held businesses.
History
Warner Norcross traces its roots to May 1, 1931 when three attorneys from West Michigan joined forces to launch the law firm in Grand Rapids. 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
- U.S. Congressman Hal Sawyer
- U.S. Congressman Guy Vander Jagt
- Honorable Robert J. Jonker, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- Wolverine World Wide CEO Blake Krueger
- Bill Schuette, former U.S. Congressman and Michigan Court of Appeals judge, current Michigan Attorney General
- John H. Logie, former Grand Rapids Mayor
- John J. Bursch, Michigan Solicitor General
Significant litigation and transactions
- Taco Bell trademark litigation, $30.1 million judgment
- Amway, $26 million litigation win over non-compete, non-solicit and trade secret claims
Honors and Awards
- 67 attorneys listed in Best Lawyers 2011
- 6 attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers 2011 in individual practice areas for Grand Rapids
- 61 attorneys listed in Michigan Super Lawyers 2010
- Leading Michigan law firm by Chambers USA 2010
- 10 attorneys recognized by Chambers USA 2010
- Top Places to Work, Detroit Free Press
- Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility, Alfred P. Sloan Award 2010
- 101 Best Places to Work, Grand Rapids and Metro Detroit
- Diversity Visionary Award, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce 2009
- Top Real Estate Transaction Turnaround Award, M&A Advisor 2009
References
External links
- Warner Norcross & Judd website
- Chambers USA
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- Family Law Divorce Attorneys