Bodman PLC is a

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firm headquartered in

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, located in downtown

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. Founded in 1929 by two former

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lawyers, Wallace R. Middleton and Clifford B. Longley, the firm is one of the state’s largest, with more than 160 lawyers in four offices:

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, and

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. Bodman has long been known for its close associations with the automotive and financial services industries and for its long-term relationships with significant clients. For example, the firm has maintained a continuous client relationship with members of the Ford family since 1929 and with Comerica Incorporated since it assisted in the formation of

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, which later merged with Comerica, in 1933. The firm represents more than 80 financial institutions in Michigan and across the U.S. as well as Tier-1, -2 and -3 automotive suppliers and OEMs on a national and international basis.

Honors

'' Chambers USA'' ranks Bodman as one of

's leading law firms in six of the eight practices areas it evaluates in Michigan, including “Band 1 Ranking" for Banking and Finance and for Bankruptcy/Restructuring. Other Bodman practice areas ranked in ''Chambers USA'' are Corporate/M&A, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate and Labor & Employment. ''Chambers HNW'' also ranks Bodman in "Band 1" for legal services to high net worth individuals. ''Benchmark: Litigation'' ranks Bodman as “highly recommended” for commercial litigation, which is that publication’s highest ranking. Bodman has an extensive pro bono program and has received “Law Firm of the Year” honors fro
Legal Aid and Defender Association
and fro
Michigan Community Resources
for its commitment in this area. The State Bar of Michigan has also included Bodman on its 202
State Bar of Michigan Pro Bono Honor Roll
The ''

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'' recognized Bodman as one of the "top workplaces" of southeast Michigan for 2016. The firm was honored in 2010, 2015, and again in 2017 as a "Diversity Focused Company" for inclusiveness and promoting community service, in addition to receiving the "Going Green Award Going Green, "{{cite web, url=http://www.corpmagazine.com/events-and-community/corp-events/going-green-awards/going-green-2010-winners , title=Going Green 2010 Winners , accessdate=2011-02-25 , url-status=dead , archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708193202/http://www.corpmagazine.com/events-and-community/corp-events/going-green-awards/going-green-2010-winners , archivedate=2011-07-08 " from ''Corp! Magazine'' for its sustainable business practices.

References

Law firms established in 1929 Law firms based in Detroit 1929 establishments in Michigan