Charles L. Bogren

Charles L. Bogren is a municipal attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He focuses his practice on governmental law and related litigation, representing municipalities and other public entities. His work includes First Amendment disputes, due process claims, Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act matters, civil rights cases, and employment-related litigation. He also handles general business litigation involving bankruptcy, commercial disputes, real estate, and insurance coverage, with particular experience in matters arising from bankruptcy filings.

Charles received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2012. He later graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2018. During law school, he served as Business Manager and Staff Editor for the Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy. He was also a member of the University of Kansas School of Law Moot Court Council. These roles strengthened his legal writing, analysis, and oral advocacy skills.

Charles represents clients in Michigan state and federal courts and is also licensed to practice in Illinois. His experience allows him to address disputes involving constitutional rights, government transparency, employment decisions, and municipal operations. He also assists businesses with litigation involving commercial relationships, property interests, insurance coverage, and bankruptcy-related issues. By working across public law and business litigation, he brings a broad perspective to complex disputes and evaluates both legal risks and practical concerns.

Charles L. Bogren is a member of the Government Law, Business Law, and Litigation sections of the State Bar of Michigan. He was selected to the Michigan Rising Stars list for State, Local and Municipal Law from 2023 through 2026. His work reflects careful legal analysis and an understanding of the operational challenges facing public entities and businesses. He provides practical guidance while helping clients respond to disputes, protect their interests, and pursue workable resolutions with clarity and efficiency.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Plunkett Cooney, PC
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Michigan

Licensed State

• Illinois
• Michigan

Education

• University of Kansas Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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