Warner Norcross & Judd

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Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
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Headquarters Grand Rapids, Michigan
No. of offices9
Offices Grand Rapids, Michigan, Detroit, Bloomfield Hills, Midland, Macomb, Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Holland and Lansing
No. of attorneys234 (2019)
Major practice areasLitigation, corporate law, labor and employment law, employee benefits law, environmental law, financial services, real estate and construction, health care, trusts and estates
Key peopleMark Wassink, Managing Partner
Date founded1931
FounderDavid A Warner, George S. Norcross and Siegel W. Judd
Company type Professional services, Limited liability partnership
Website www.WNJ.com

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with over 230 attorneys serving clients in nine offices throughout Michigan. [1] Among the largest law firms in Michigan, Warner works in virtually all areas of business law. [2]

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Practice areas

Key practice areas include litigation, corporate law, labor and employment law, employee benefits law, 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, mining, family office and closely held businesses.

History

Warner traces its roots to May 1, 1931, when three attorneys from West Michigan joined forces to launch the law firm in Grand Rapids.[ citation needed ] 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

Significant litigation and transactions

Honors and awards

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References

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