[Michlib-l] Lawyer recommendations spreadsheet

Thu Aug 9 14:33:20 EDT 2018

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 at mcls.org> wrote:

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> 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).
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> *From*: "Membiela, Clare (MDE)" <MembielaC at michigan.gov>
> *Sent*: 7/27/18 2:06 PM
> *To*: Michlib-l <michlib-l at mail.mcls.org>
> *Cc*: "a.hughey at bridgeportlibrary.org" <a.hughey at bridgeportlibrary.org>
> *Subject*: RE: [Michlib-l] Lawyer recommendations spreadsheet
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> Hello:
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> 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.
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> I pulled information from Bar Directories, websites and case opinions
> involving public libraries.
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> Please conduct your own research on any law firm or attorney before hiring.
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> *This list does NOT constitute recommendations by me or the Library of
> Michigan.*
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> Thanks
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> Clare
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> Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.
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> Library Law Consultant
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> Library of Michigan
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> MembielaC at michigan.gov
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> 517-335-8132
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> *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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> Nourishing Michigan’s Future…during school and during the summer!  Find a
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> *From:* michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org> *On
> Behalf Of *Amber Hughey via Michlib-l
> *Sent:* Friday, July 27, 2018 1:26 PM
> *To:* michlib-l at mcls.org
> *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Lawyer recommendations spreadsheet
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> Lawyer Name
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> Law Firm name
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> Website
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> Noteable Work/extra information
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> NOTES
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> Seurynck, Anne
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> Foster, Swift, et al
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> Library Law
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> Kent
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> Grand Rapids
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> ASeurynck at fosterswift.com
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> (616) 726-2240
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> Spagnuolo, Vincent P
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> Murphy & Spagnuolo
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> Municipal (incl Library)
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> Ingham
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> Okemos
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> vspagnuolo at mbspclaw.com
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> 517-351-2020
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> <http://www.mbspclaw.com/?page_id=27>
> <http://www.mbspclaw.com/?page_id=27>http://www.mbspclaw.com/?page_id=27
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> CADL v. Mi Open Carry (represented CADL)
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> Bender, Gary L
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> Murphy & Spagnuolo
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> Municipal (incl Library)
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> Ingham
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> Okemos
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> gbender at mbspclaw.com
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> 517-351-2020
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> <http://www.mbspclaw.com/?page_id=31>
> <http://www.mbspclaw.com/?page_id=31>http://www.mbspclaw.com/?page_id=31
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> CADL v. Mi Open Carry (represented CADL)
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> Richner, Andrew C.
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> Clark, Hill, PLC.
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> Municipal
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> Wayne
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> Detroit
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> arichner at clarkhill.com
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> 313.965.8531 <+13139658531>
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> <http://www.clarkhill.com/people/andrew-c-richner>
> <http://www.clarkhill.com/people/andrew-c-richner>
> http://www.clarkhill.com/people/andrew-c-richner
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> Goldstone v. Bloomfield Twp Public Library
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> Schultz, Stephen O
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> Fahey,Schultz,Burzych ,et al.
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> Municipal & Employment
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> Ingham
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> Okemos
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> sschultz at fsbrlaw.com
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> (517) 381-3151
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> <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
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> Goldstone v. Bloomfield Twp Public Library
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> Indicated representation of libraries on website
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> Rhodes, Stephen J.
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> Fahey,Schultz,Burzych,et al.
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> Municipal & Employment Ingham
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> Ingham
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> Okemos
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> srhodes at fsbrlaw.com
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> (517) 381-3207
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> <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
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> Goldstone v. Bloomfield Twp Public Library
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> Homier, Michael D.
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> Foster Swift,et al
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> Municipal
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> Kent
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> Grand Rapids
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> mhomier at fosterswift.com
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> 616.726.2230
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> <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
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> Herrick Dist. Library v. Library of Michigan
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> Indicates representation of libraries on website
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> Garlinghouse, Laura J.
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> Foster, Swift, et al.
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> Municipal
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> Kent
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> Grand Rapids
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> lgenovich at fosterswift.com
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> 616.726.2238
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> <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
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> Herrick Dist. Library v. Library of Michigan
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> Indicates representation of libraries on website
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> Morgan, Crystal L.
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> Law Weathers
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> Municipal/Public sector
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> Kent
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> Grand Rapids
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> cmorgan at bsmlawpc.com
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> 616.965.9340
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> <http://www.bsmlawpc.com/michigan-attorneys/crystal-morgan>
> <http://www.bsmlawpc.com/michigan-attorneys/crystal-morgan>
> http://www.bsmlawpc.com/michigan-attorneys/crystal-morgan
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> Herrick Dist. Library v. Library of Michigan
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> Schloff, Michael D.
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> Condit,McGarry & Schloff
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> Municipal
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> Oakland
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> Bloomfield Hills
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> mdschloff at aol.com
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> (248) 645-5205
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> <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
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> Charter TWP of Washington v. Romeo Dist. Library
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> McNamara, Michael M
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> Fausone, Bohn, LLP
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> Municipal
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> Wayne
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> Northville
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>  mmcnamara at fb-firm.com <mmcnamara at fb-firm.com>
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> 888-674-1189
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> <http://www.fb-firm.com/Municipal-Election-Law/>
> <http://www.fb-firm.com/Municipal-Election-Law/>http://www.fb-firm.com/
> Municipal-Election-Law/
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> AFSCME v. Faoust Public Library
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> Peacock, Peter W.
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> Peacock Law, PC
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> Municipal
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> Macomb
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> Mount Clemens
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>  pete at peacocklawpc.com
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> 586-469-0400
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> <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
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> Schmidii v. City of Fraiser
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> Neidle, Gregory R.
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> Dobbs & Neidle
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> Municipal/School
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> Oakland
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> Bingham Farms, MI
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> gneidle at dobbsneidle.com
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> 248.723.9511
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> <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
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> Paffhausen v. Bay City Library Sys.
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> Ammon, Daniel J.
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> Dobbs & Neidle
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> Municipal/School
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> Oakland
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> Bingham Farms, MI
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> dammon at dobbsneidle.com
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> 248.723.9511
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> <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
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> Paffhausen v. Bay City Library Sys.
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> Ophoff, Daniel A
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> Daniel A Ophoff Law Firm
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> municipal
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> Kent
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> Grand Rapids
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> dophoff at yahoo.com
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> Williams v. Grand Rapids Public Library
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> Judson, Charles B.
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> Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge PC
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> Municipal/District Library
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> Grand Traverse
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> Traverse City
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>  cjudson at shrr.com <cjudson at shrr.com>
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> (231) 929-4878
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> <http://www.shrr.com> <http://www.shrr.com>http://www.shrr.com
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> (No Specific)
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> Adkison, Need,Allen & Rentrop
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> Library Law
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> Oakland
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> Bloomfield Hills
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> (248) 540-7400
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> <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
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> 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
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> Doren, Peter W
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> Sondee, Racine & Doren
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> Municipal
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> Grand Traverse
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> Traverse City
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> doren at sondeeracine.com
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> 231-947-0400
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> <http://www.sondeeracine.com/our-attorneys/peter-doren>
> <http://www.sondeeracine.com/our-attorneys/peter-doren>
> http://www.sondeeracine.com/our-attorneys/peter-doren
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> Experience with TADL
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> Fausone, James G.
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> Fausone, Bohn, LLP
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> Municipal
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> Wayne
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> Northville, MI
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> 888-674-1189
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> <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
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> Served on Board of Canton Library
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> Gierak, John L
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> Clark, Hill, PLC.
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> Municipal
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> Oakland
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> Birmingham
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> jgierak at clarkhill.com
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> <http://www.clarkhill.com/contents/municipal-law>
> <http://www.clarkhill.com/contents/municipal-law>http://www.clarkhill.com/
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