Hello all -- We used Roger Swets at Dickinson Wright in Grand Rapids for our bond work. Very knowledgeable and easy to work with in that area of the law. We've also used Keith Brodie at Barnes & Thornberg in GR for personnel work. Also knowledgeable and easy to work with in his area. Finally, we use Tony Kolenic at Warner Norcross in GR for benefits work. He saved our bacon for sure. I recommend any of these guys for their expertise in their areas. Marty Ferriby, Director Hackley Public Library 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440 \231-722-8003 (direct) On Fri, Jul 27, 2018 at 2:11 PM, Amber Hughey via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Sorry about that, Clare. I should have been more clear in this email. (This was my third version, as the first two refused to send). Although the title is "recommendations", I only gave it that title because my original email was asking for recommendations. As Clare says, this list is strictly informational with no recommendations (other than Anne - many, many people recommended Anne to me).
------------------------------ *From*: "Membiela, Clare (MDE)" <MembielaC@michigan.gov> *Sent*: 7/27/18 2:06 PM *To*: Michlib-l <michlib-l@mail.mcls.org> *Cc*: "a.hughey@bridgeportlibrary.org" <a.hughey@bridgeportlibrary.org> *Subject*: RE: [Michlib-l] Lawyer recommendations spreadsheet undefinedundefinedundefined
Hello:
Please note:
The spreadsheet sent out on Michlib—L (below) is one that was created by me for purposes of information only – and one that I often distribute to anyone who asks about Library Law attorneys.
I pulled information from Bar Directories, websites and case opinions involving public libraries.
Please conduct your own research on any law firm or attorney before hiring.
*This list does NOT constitute recommendations by me or the Library of Michigan.*
Thanks
Clare
Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.
Library Law Consultant
Library of Michigan
MembielaC@michigan.gov
517-335-8132
*The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.*
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*From:* michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> *On Behalf Of *Amber Hughey via Michlib-l *Sent:* Friday, July 27, 2018 1:26 PM *To:* michlib-l@mcls.org *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Lawyer recommendations spreadsheet
Lawyer Name
Law Firm name
Lawyer Specialty
County
Address
Telephone
Website
Noteable Work/extra information
NOTES
Seurynck, Anne
Foster, Swift, et al
Library Law
Kent
Grand Rapids
ASeurynck@fosterswift.com
(616) 726-2240
Spagnuolo, Vincent P
Murphy & Spagnuolo
Municipal (incl Library)
Ingham
Okemos
vspagnuolo@mbspclaw.com
517-351-2020
<http://www.mbspclaw.com/?page_id=27> <http://www.mbspclaw.com/?page_id=27>http://www.mbspclaw.com/?page_id=27
CADL v. Mi Open Carry (represented CADL)
Bender, Gary L
Murphy & Spagnuolo
Municipal (incl Library)
Ingham
Okemos
gbender@mbspclaw.com
517-351-2020
<http://www.mbspclaw.com/?page_id=31> <http://www.mbspclaw.com/?page_id=31>http://www.mbspclaw.com/?page_id=31
CADL v. Mi Open Carry (represented CADL)
Richner, Andrew C.
Clark, Hill, PLC.
Municipal
Wayne
Detroit
arichner@clarkhill.com
313.965.8531 <+13139658531>
<http://www.clarkhill.com/people/andrew-c-richner> <http://www.clarkhill.com/people/andrew-c-richner> http://www.clarkhill.com/people/andrew-c-richner
Goldstone v. Bloomfield Twp Public Library
Schultz, Stephen O
Fahey,Schultz,Burzych ,et al.
Municipal & Employment
Ingham
Okemos
sschultz@fsbrlaw.com
(517) 381-3151
<http://www.fsbrlaw.com/Attorneys/ID/1/Stephen-O-Schultz> <http://www.fsbrlaw.com/Attorneys/ID/1/Stephen-O-Schultz> http://www.fsbrlaw.com/Attorneys/ID/1/Stephen-O-Schultz
Goldstone v. Bloomfield Twp Public Library
Indicated representation of libraries on website
Rhodes, Stephen J.
Fahey,Schultz,Burzych,et al.
Municipal & Employment Ingham
Ingham
Okemos
srhodes@fsbrlaw.com
(517) 381-3207
<http://www.fsbrlaw.com/Attorneys/ID/2/Stephen-J-Rhodes> <http://www.fsbrlaw.com/Attorneys/ID/2/Stephen-J-Rhodes> http://www.fsbrlaw.com/Attorneys/ID/2/Stephen-J-Rhodes
Goldstone v. Bloomfield Twp Public Library
Homier, Michael D.
Foster Swift,et al
Municipal
Kent
Grand Rapids
mhomier@fosterswift.com
616.726.2230
<http://www.fosterswift.com/professionals-Michael-Homier-Attorney.html> <http://www.fosterswift.com/professionals-Michael-Homier-Attorney.html> http://www.fosterswift.com/professionals-Michael-Homier-Attorney.html
Herrick Dist. Library v. Library of Michigan
Indicates representation of libraries on website
Garlinghouse, Laura J.
Foster, Swift, et al.
Municipal
Kent
Grand Rapids
lgenovich@fosterswift.com
616.726.2238
<http://www.fosterswift.com/professionals-Laura-Genovich-Municipal-Commercial-Attorney.html> <http://www.fosterswift.com/professionals-Laura-Genovich-Municipal-Commercial-Attorney.html> http://www.fosterswift.com/professionals-Laura-Genovich- Municipal-Commercial-Attorney.html
Herrick Dist. Library v. Library of Michigan
Indicates representation of libraries on website
Morgan, Crystal L.
Law Weathers
Municipal/Public sector
Kent
Grand Rapids
cmorgan@bsmlawpc.com
616.965.9340
<http://www.bsmlawpc.com/michigan-attorneys/crystal-morgan> <http://www.bsmlawpc.com/michigan-attorneys/crystal-morgan> http://www.bsmlawpc.com/michigan-attorneys/crystal-morgan
Herrick Dist. Library v. Library of Michigan
Schloff, Michael D.
Condit,McGarry & Schloff
Municipal
Oakland
Bloomfield Hills
mdschloff@aol.com
(248) 645-5205
<https://www.zeekbeek.com/lawyers/48083-MI-Michael-Schloff-41580/list/yes> <https://www.zeekbeek.com/lawyers/48083-MI-Michael-Schloff-41580/list/yes> https://www.zeekbeek.com/lawyers/48083-MI-Michael-Schloff-41580/list/yes
Charter TWP of Washington v. Romeo Dist. Library
McNamara, Michael M
Fausone, Bohn, LLP
Municipal
Wayne
Northville
mmcnamara@fb-firm.com <mmcnamara@fb-firm.com>
888-674-1189
<http://www.fb-firm.com/Municipal-Election-Law/> <http://www.fb-firm.com/Municipal-Election-Law/>http://www.fb-firm.com/ Municipal-Election-Law/
AFSCME v. Faoust Public Library
Peacock, Peter W.
Peacock Law, PC
Municipal
Macomb
Mount Clemens
pete@peacocklawpc.com
586-469-0400
<http://profiles.superlawyers.com/michigan/mt-clemens/lawyer/peter-w-peacock/9da54c98-92bf-428f-a5d3-0c7a430bdbd7.html> <http://profiles.superlawyers.com/michigan/mt-clemens/lawyer/peter-w-peacock/9da54c98-92bf-428f-a5d3-0c7a430bdbd7.html> http://profiles.superlawyers.com/michigan/mt-clemens/ lawyer/peter-w-peacock/9da54c98-92bf-428f-a5d3-0c7a430bdbd7.html
Schmidii v. City of Fraiser
Neidle, Gregory R.
Dobbs & Neidle
Municipal/School
Oakland
Bingham Farms, MI
gneidle@dobbsneidle.com
248.723.9511
<http://www.dobbsneidle.com/practice-areas.php?ID=33> <http://www.dobbsneidle.com/practice-areas.php?ID=33> http://www.dobbsneidle.com/practice-areas.php?ID=33
Paffhausen v. Bay City Library Sys.
Ammon, Daniel J.
Dobbs & Neidle
Municipal/School
Oakland
Bingham Farms, MI
dammon@dobbsneidle.com
248.723.9511
<http://www.dobbsneidle.com/our-firm.php?ID=36> <http://www.dobbsneidle.com/our-firm.php?ID=36>http://www.dobbsneidle.com/ our-firm.php?ID=36
Paffhausen v. Bay City Library Sys.
Ophoff, Daniel A
Daniel A Ophoff Law Firm
municipal
Kent
Grand Rapids
dophoff@yahoo.com
Williams v. Grand Rapids Public Library
Judson, Charles B.
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge PC
Municipal/District Library
Grand Traverse
Traverse City
cjudson@shrr.com <cjudson@shrr.com>
(231) 929-4878
<http://www.shrr.com> <http://www.shrr.com>http://www.shrr.com
(No Specific)
Adkison, Need,Allen & Rentrop
Library Law
Oakland
Bloomfield Hills
(248) 540-7400
<http://www.adkisonneed.com/practiceareas/index.aspx?id=14> <http://www.adkisonneed.com/practiceareas/index.aspx?id=14> http://www.adkisonneed.com/practiceareas/index.aspx?id=14
Firm seems to have a large Library Law practice - <http://www.anafirm.com/contactus/index.aspx> <http://www.anafirm.com/contactus/index.aspx>http://www.anafirm.com/ contactus/index.aspx
Doren, Peter W
Sondee, Racine & Doren
Municipal
Grand Traverse
Traverse City
doren@sondeeracine.com
231-947-0400
<http://www.sondeeracine.com/our-attorneys/peter-doren> <http://www.sondeeracine.com/our-attorneys/peter-doren> http://www.sondeeracine.com/our-attorneys/peter-doren
Experience with TADL
Fausone, James G.
Fausone, Bohn, LLP
Municipal
Wayne
Northville, MI
888-674-1189
<http://www.fb-firm.com/Attorney-Profiles/James-G-Fausone.shtml> <http://www.fb-firm.com/Attorney-Profiles/James-G-Fausone.shtml> http://www.fb-firm.com/Attorney-Profiles/James-G-Fausone.shtml
Served on Board of Canton Library
Gierak, John L
Clark, Hill, PLC.
Municipal
Oakland
Birmingham
jgierak@clarkhill.com
<http://www.clarkhill.com/contents/municipal-law> <http://www.clarkhill.com/contents/municipal-law>http://www.clarkhill.com/ contents/municipal-law
indicates representation of Libraries on website
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