Several Varnum attorneys have been recognized as 2020 Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit by DBusiness Magazine. Over 19,000 attorneys in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston counties were polled for the peer review survey. Participants were asked to nominate lawyers in 50 legal specialties.
Varnum attorneys based in Southeast Michigan who were recognized as Top Lawyers include the following, some of whom are recognized in multiple areas of law:
- Thomas H. Bergh: Employee Benefits Law; Trusts and Estates
- Brendan G. Best: Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights Law
- Bradley S. Defoe: Litigation-Commercial
- Edward S. Gusky: Real Estate Law; Banking and Financial Services Law
- Richard T. Hewlett: Litigation-Construction
- Richard A. Hooker: Labor and Employment Law
- Erin Klug: Intellectual Property and Patent Law
- Terrence J. Miglio: Labor and Employment Law
- Eric Nemeth: Tax Law; White Collar Criminal Defense
- Julia A. Perkins: Family Law
- Michael J. Romaya: Banking and Financial Services Law
- Maureen Rouse-Ayoub: Labor and Employment Law
In addition to these, a total of 55 Varnum attorneys based in West Michigan were also recognized by Top Lawyers in Grand Rapids Magazine. Research for Top Lawyers was conducted by PRS (Professional Research Services) and is based on a peer-review survey. Inclusion in Top Lawyers is based solely upon one’s standing within their peer group. Listings in Top Lawyers cannot be purchased.