Warner Norcross & Judd
Encyclopedia
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with 220 attorneys serving clients in six offices throughout Michigan. Among the largest law firms in Michigan, Warner Norcross works in virtually all areas of business law.
, mining and closely held businesses.
The three co-founders established a reputation for creative, proactive service. They also fostered an environment that supported participation in the broader life of the community through leadership positions in business associations, on corporate boards of directors and as volunteers in civil organizations.
Practice Areas
Warner Norcross has experience in virtually all areas of civil law, from automotive suppliers to zoning regulations. 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 medicineConcierge medicine
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, 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.The three co-founders established a reputation for creative, proactive service. They also fostered an environment that supported participation in the broader life of the community through leadership positions in business associations, on corporate boards of directors and as volunteers in civil organizations.
Offices
Notable attorneys and alumni
- U.S. Congressman Hal Sawyer
- U.S. Congressman Guy VanderJagt
- Honorable Robert S. Jonker, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- Wolverine World Wide CEO Blake Krueger
- TerraLex Chairman and CEO Charles M. McCallum
- Holland Mayor Kurt D. Dykstra
- Bill Schuette, former U.S. Congressman and Michigan Court of Appeals judge, current Michigan Attorney General
- John H. Logie, former Grand Rapids Mayor
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