Dickinson Wright

Dickinson Wright Founded in 1878, we are a full-service corporate law firm with over 550 lawyers in more than 40 practice areas in 22 different offices.

Dickinson Wright is a growing, full-service firm of experienced, creative, diverse and dedicated legal professionals. Our attorneys are respected by their peers, honored by industry endorsements and recognized through significant appointments to bar associations and the judiciary system. But, the most important thing to us is the respect we’ve earned from our clients. For more than 138 years, we’v

e put our clients first. Across our 40 practice areas, our team of over 400 lawyers has an unwavering focus on providing unmatched client service and the highest quality legal advice. We are proactive and accessible. We offer clear and concise solutions. And always, we are mindful that we must deliver the absolute best value on every client engagement, whether it’s large or small. From Fortune 500 companies to small and emerging businesses to governmental entities, nonprofits and individuals, every client is important to us. Every client benefits from the depth of our experience, the breadth of our expertise and our focus on providing personalized service. Dickinson Wright serves our clients from offices in Detroit, Troy, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Saginaw and Lansing, Michigan; Austin, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Lexington, Kentucky; Nashville, Tennessee; Phoenix, Arizona; Reno, Nevada; Washington, D.C.; Chicago, Illinois; and Toronto, Ontario. And, our affiliations with leading law firms throughout the world provide us with global reach.

Beer City Dog Biscuits is a nonprofit organization that employs and empowers adults with intellectual and developmental ...
09/03/2026

Beer City Dog Biscuits is a nonprofit organization that employs and empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are pleased to be listed alongside Jeffrey York as supportive partners on Beer City Dog Biscuit’s giving wall! To learn more about the organization, click here: https://bit.ly/4wUYPUW

The "Regulatory and Legal Update – Developments at the FCC and in the Courts" session will cover ongoing FCC regulatory ...
09/03/2026

The "Regulatory and Legal Update – Developments at the FCC and in the Courts" session will cover ongoing FCC regulatory activities related to illegal robocalls, as well as recent court precedents affecting voice and texting services. This session will be co-presented by Glenn Richards at the CFCA’s Fall Educational 2026 event in St. Paul, MN, from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM (CT). Learn more and get tickets here: https://bit.ly/3ScXpHk

09/03/2026

We are pleased to share that ten of the firm’s lawyers have been included in the Best Lawyers in Canada® 2027 edition. Three lawyers have been included in Best Lawyers in Canada® 2027 “Ones to Watch.” Our sincerest congratulations on these recognitions! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4617aM3

Many rumors surround federal ma*****na rescheduling. Christopher Lynch explains in his article, "Federal Rescheduling Se...
09/03/2026

Many rumors surround federal ma*****na rescheduling. Christopher Lynch explains in his article, "Federal Rescheduling Sets The Stage For Ma*****na Business Acquisitions As Pharma And Ag Firms Eye Industry (Op-Ed)," published in Ma*****na Moment, that reclassifying FDA-approved or state-licensed medical ma*****na from Schedule I to Schedule III indicates accepted medical use and lower potential for abuse. To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/46BVq2A

09/02/2026

Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Michigan Legal 250 is a curated list of attorneys, celebrating their excellence across the legal profession. Congratulations, Jason Brainer, William Burgess, Daniel Quick, and Thomas Vitale, on being recognized! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4zDqZ9w

Vanessa Kubota of our Phoenix office has published her latest article in The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process, ...
09/02/2026

Vanessa Kubota of our Phoenix office has published her latest article in The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process, titled “He'll Make a Word-Magician Out of You Yet: Book Review of Zen and the Art of Persuasive Writing.” The article describes Vice Chief Judge David D. Weinzweig’s creative and refreshing approach to teaching lawyers (and non-lawyers) how to harness the power of words for maximum effect. To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/4zF3Y65

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed exemptions allowing issuers to offer digital asset investment contr...
09/02/2026

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed exemptions allowing issuers to offer digital asset investment contracts without registration if they make certain disclosures. Frank Borger Gilligan was quoted in a Law360 article titled, "SEC Crypto Offering Plan Leaves States, Platforms Guessing." To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/3SWLei0

Providence Financial Corporation entered into a recent merger agreement under which Valley National Bancorp will acquire...
09/01/2026

Providence Financial Corporation entered into a recent merger agreement under which Valley National Bancorp will acquire Providence, the parent company of Providence Bank & Trust. Congratulations to our client on this business growth! Dickinson Wright is honored to be part of the legal team! Find more information here: https://bit.ly/4gnUeFR

09/01/2026

Congratulations, Marlene Pontrelli, Amber Hughes, Dana Levy, Ian Nesteruk, Cindy Villanueva, and Sara Lofland, on your recognition in the September/October 2026 issue as a Top Lawyer. The fifth edition of this annual list honors these peer-selected attorneys as Phoenix's top legal individuals.

09/01/2026

Congratulations to John Krieger, who has been selected to serve as the Lawyer Representative for the District of Nevada for a three-year term commencing September 1, 2026. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xjO2o2

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Detroit, MI
48226

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