About Bodman PLC

Bodman PLC is a Michigan-based business law firm delivering sophisticated legal counsel for nearly one hundred years. With more than 170 attorneys across multiple offices, the firm is known for combining the personal attention of a boutique practice with the depth and talent of a national firm. A legacy rooted in Michigan’s industrial growth continues to shape results-driven representation for leading companies, institutions, and individuals across diverse industries.

Bodman PLC provides personalized legal solutions through deep industry understanding, proactive risk management, and strategic preparation. Attorneys work closely with clients to anticipate challenges, address regulatory complexity, and resolve issues efficiently before they escalate. This preventative, business-focused approach supports informed decision-making, protects long-term value, and delivers practical outcomes in high-stakes transactions, disputes, and compliance matters across evolving local, national, and global markets.

Bodman PLC maintains a broad and integrated practice spanning banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, automotive and industrial, health care, environmental law, construction, real estate, intellectual property, data privacy, tax, municipal law, labor and employment, bankruptcy, insurance, and litigation. Experience across these disciplines enables seamless collaboration and comprehensive solutions tailored to the operational realities and competitive pressures facing modern enterprises and public entities throughout Michigan and beyond.

Bodman PLC is distinguished by industry recognition, civic leadership, and a commitment to excellence, diversity, and service. Honors include recognition as Michigan’s most gender-diverse law firm and designation as GGI Global Alliance Member Firm of the Year. A strong culture of collaboration, pro bono service, and community involvement reinforces trust. The firm continues to push boundaries while delivering consistent, high-quality legal outcomes for clients.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Detroit Business Advocacy
  • International Trade
  • Mergers And Acquisitions
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automotive And Industrial
  • Aviation Law And Finance
  • Banking And Finance
  • Data Privacy And Security
  • Emerging Companies And Venture Capital
  • Employee Benefits And Executive Compensation
  • Enterprise Procurement
  • Environmental Law
  • Exempt Organizations And Impact Investing
  • Health Care
  • High Net Worth
  • Liquor Law
  • Tax
  • Workplace Law
Bankruptcy And Debtor-Creditor Rights
  • Loan Workouts And Restructurings
  • Advising Lenders On Lender Liability Matters
  • Bankruptcy Reorganizations, Liquidations And Related Litigation
  • Counseling Financially Troubled Companies
  • Advising Purchasers Of Troubled Companies
  • Creditor Compositions, Assignments For The Benefit Of Creditors, Receiverships, And Bankruptcy Proceedings
  • Defending Clients In Bankruptcy Preference, Fraudulent Transfer, Lender Liability, And Other Litigation
Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Private Development
  • Condominiums/Subdivisions
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Leasing And Construction
  • Formation And Administration Of Real Estate Entities
  • Negotiating Administrative Agreements With Government Agencies
Intellectual Property
  • Patent
  • Trademark and Brands
  • Copyright, Arts, and Entertainment
  • Trade Secrets
  • Licensing and IP Transactions
Litigation And Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Antitrust Law
  • Insurance
  • Asbestos Claims
  • Intellectual Property
  • Broker/Dealer And Investment Adviser Liability
  • International Law
  • Class Action Defense
  • Lender Liability
  • Condemnation
  • Manufacturer Supply And Distribution Relationships
  • Constitutional Law, Particularly The First Amendment
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Corporate Governance/Internal Investigations
  • Real Property
  • Data Privacy And Security
  • Securities Fraud
  • Earnout/Post Acquisition Disputes
  • Shareholder Derivative Matters
  • Employment
  • Tax
  • Erisa
  • Technology/E-Commerce
  • Financial Institutions
  • Telecommunications
  • Franchise And Distribution
  • Termination Of Distribution Relationships
  • Government Law
  • Trust And Probate
  • Healthcare
  • Zoning
  • Appellate Law
  • Insurance
Government
  • Municipal Law And Government Relations

Fees

  • Accepts Credit Cards

Office locations for Bodman PLC

Bodman PLC - Troy

201 W Big Beaver Rd # 500, Troy, MI 48084

Bodman PLC - Grand Rapids

99 Monroe Ave NW Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Bodman PLC - Ann Arbor

201 S Division St # 400, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Bodman PLC - Detroit

1901 St. Antoine St, Detroit, MI 48226