Mowitt (Mitt) S. Drew III

Mowitt (Mitt) S. Drew III is a shareholder at Butzel Long, who represents clients in family law, business law, real estate, estate planning, municipal law, and litigation matters. He is known for a direct, tactical style and more than two decades of courtroom work across Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana. Mowitt helps individuals, families, companies, nonprofits, and local governments manage disputes, change plan, and protect important interests.

Mowitt earned his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law. He also earned his B.G.S. from the University of Michigan. This legal and broad academic training supports his work in matters that call for careful judgment, clear advice, and practical planning. His education helps him explain legal choices in plain terms, prepare strong case strategies, and guide clients through complex court, business, property, and family issues.

Mowitt has built a career that blends litigation, counseling, and business guidance. His business law work includes corporate formation, governance, succession planning, mergers, and acquisitions. He has represented closely held companies, family businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities. He also provides outside counsel support, helping organizations respond to legal needs with timely, practical advice. In disputes, he handles commercial cases, contract matters, probate and trust litigation, real estate litigation, mediation, arbitration, facilitation, and court proceedings at several levels.

Mowitt (Mitt) S. Drew III helps people by giving steady guidance during serious legal and financial decisions. In family law and family office matters, he assists with wealth preservation, transitions, estate planning, probate and trust administration, high net worth divorce, custody, paternity, and related issues. In real estate matters, he advises on sales, acquisitions, land use, zoning, and government rules. Clients rely on his experience to understand risks, make informed decisions, and pursue fair results. His work reflects preparation, practical judgment, careful case review, clear communication, responsive service, and a focus on solutions that fit each client’s goals in demanding legal settings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Butzel Long
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, American Bar Association
• Past President, Berrien County Bar Association
• President, Cass County Bar Association
• Member, Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys
• Member, Michigan Municipal League
• Member, Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan
• Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Valparaiso University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of General Studies (BGS)

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