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Fraser Trebilcock Fraser Trebilcock is one of Michigan's longest-established full-service law firms, based in Lansing. In 1883, Rollin H. Supreme Court.

For more than 100 years, our firm has been an influential presence in Michigan’s legal community. Person established a private law practice that quickly became one of Michigan’s leading law firms, what’s known today as Fraser Trebilcock. Today, we are comprised of more than 30 lawyers, specializing in more than 70 unique practice areas, across our two Michigan locations: Lansing and Detroit. Our longevity is a testament to our abilities. Clients hire us based on our past successes, as well as the valuable role we play in their futures. We take a proactive approach in providing comprehensive legal solutions across a wide range of practice areas, helping clients capitalize on potential opportunities. Fraser Trebilcock attorneys have prevailed at every level of local, state and federal courts, including the U.S. As a full-service firm, our clients have the collective expertise of our entire team of lawyers, who have a wide variety of professional, business and legal backgrounds. Each of our attorneys is dedicated to forming lasting relationships, and serving as true advocates for their clients' best interests. Our key practice areas include: Administrative & Regulatory Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Business & Tax Law; Cannabis Law; Cottage Law; Criminal Law; Employee Benefits; Energy, Utilities & Telecommunication; Environmental Law; Family Law; Health Care Law; Higher Education; Insurance; Intellectual Property; Labor, Employment & Civil Rights; Litigation; Real Estate; and Trusts & Estates. Learn more about our full-service law firm at fraserlawfirm.com.

Please join us in welcoming Jillian Koski to Fraser Trebilcock as a Law Clerk! Jillian is currently pursuing her Juris D...
10/07/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jillian Koski to Fraser Trebilcock as a Law Clerk!

Jillian is currently pursuing her Juris Doctor at Michigan State University College of Law and brings a very strong academic background along with experience in legal research, public service, and leadership. We are excited to welcome Jillian to the firm and look forward to supporting her professional growth as she develops her legal career.

Welcome to Fraser Trebilcock, Jillian!

Fraser Trebilcock was proud to support the Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association (MCTA) Barry Harrison Summer Sc...
10/02/2026

Fraser Trebilcock was proud to support the Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association (MCTA) Barry Harrison Summer Scramble as a hole sponsor. Congratulations to Bob Burgee and Sean Gallagher for helping lead the Fraser Trebilcock team to the tournament's low score of 11-under par and winning the outing low-score trophy for the second consecutive year. Bob also earned closest-to-the-pin honors, while Fraser Trebilcock teammate Kevin Poole of TEKsystems took home Longest Drive honors. Special thanks to Nathan Kark and the MCTA team for another great event.

🚨 Geofrey Bilabaye, Attorney at Fraser Trebilcock, brings a distinguished background in both litigation and military ser...
09/28/2026

🚨 Geofrey Bilabaye, Attorney at Fraser Trebilcock, brings a distinguished background in both litigation and military service to his work on behalf of clients.

Before joining the firm, Geofrey served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for more than four years, gaining extensive courtroom experience handling complex cases. He also serves as a Judge Advocate in the Michigan Army National Guard, providing legal counsel in support of those who serve.

His accomplishments have earned him recognition including the Department of the Army Commendation Medal and Central Methodist University's Outstanding Young Alumni Award.

At Fraser Trebilcock, Geofrey helps businesses address disputes, reduce risk, and achieve practical solutions to all their legal challenges.

📞 Connect with Geofrey and learn more about Fraser Trebilcock's Business Law practice through the link below.

https://www.fraserlawfirm.com/Site/Professionals/Geofrey-Bilabaye.aspx

👏 Congratulations to Attorney Valerie Kutz-Otway for her leadership and contributions at the State Bar of Michigan Elder...
09/25/2026

👏 Congratulations to Attorney Valerie Kutz-Otway for her leadership and contributions at the State Bar of Michigan Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Fall Conference in Grand Rapids!

This week, Valerie co-presented the Probate Litigation Update with Attorney Dan Hilker, discussing significant appellate cases and their impact on probate practice. Also, at the section annual meeting she accepted the nomination to serve as Chair of the Disability Rights Committee.

A special highlight of the conference came when financial exploitation expert Dr. Lichtenberg shared a challenging case he and Valerie worked on together, recognizing her by name and noting that the family had "the best legal counsel."

Congratulations, Valerie, on your leadership, expertise, and well-deserved recognition! 👏

✨ Welcome to Fraser Trebilcock Spotlight, where we highlight the attorneys, practice areas, and legal insights that help...
09/21/2026

✨ Welcome to Fraser Trebilcock Spotlight, where we highlight the attorneys, practice areas, and legal insights that help clients navigate today's complex legal challenges.

🚨 What would happen if your professional license was suddenly at risk?

For healthcare professionals, a license is more than a credential. It's the foundation of a career. Licensing investigations and disciplinary proceedings can arise unexpectedly and have lasting consequences.

Through Fraser Trebilcock's Professional Licensing Defense practice, Rob Andretz helps licensed healthcare professionals across Michigan navigate these complex matters and protect their ability to practice.

📞 To learn more about Fraser Trebilcock's Professional Licensing Defense practice or connect with Rob Andretz, visit his profile.

https://www.fraserlawfirm.com/Site/Professionals/Robert-J-Andretz.aspx

Congratulations to our 2026 Super Lawyers honorees!  We’re proud to celebrate our attorneys who are recognized on this y...
09/18/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Super Lawyers honorees!

We’re proud to celebrate our attorneys who are recognized on this year’s Super Lawyers lists!

A special congratulations to Marlaine C. Teahan on her recognition among the Top 50 Women and Top 100. This well-deserved distinction reflects not only Marlaine’s dedication to her clients, but also the respect and recognition she has earned among her peers in the trusts and estates legal community as a leading attorney in her practice area.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Super Lawyer attorneys:

⭐ Gary C. Rogers – Personal Injury: General Defense

⭐ Marlaine C. Teahan – Estate Planning & Probate

⭐ Mark E. Kellogg – Business & Corporate, Estate Planning & Probate, and Tax Law

⭐ Jared A. Roberts – Business Litigation, Real Estate, and Entertainment & Sports

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Rising Star attorneys:

⭐ Andrew G. Martin – Business Litigation

⭐ Danielle Lofton – Personal Injury: General Defense

We’re proud to celebrate these accomplishments and the hard work behind them. Congratulations to all of our 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Star honorees!

We are proud to be celebrating Fraser Trebilcock attorneys who are recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Editi...
09/16/2026

We are proud to be celebrating Fraser Trebilcock attorneys who are recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition for their exceptional work across a wide range of practice areas.

Congratulations to:

⭐ Douglas J. Austin – Real Estate Law

⭐ Michael E. Cavanaugh – Administrative/Regulatory Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation - Labor and Employment

⭐ Gary C. Rogers – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, and Litigation - Insurance

⭐ Michael H. Perry – Environmental Law

⭐ Marlaine C. Teahan – Trusts and Estates

⭐ Mark E. Kellogg – Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates

⭐ Sean P. Gallagher – Administrative/Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

This recognition reflects their dedication to serving clients with excellence, insight, and trusted counsel. We are honored to have such accomplished professionals representing Fraser Trebilcock and the clients we serve.

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding attorneys on this well-deserved achievement!

Fraser Trebilcock congratulates Shareholder and Director Jared Roberts for his recent appointment to the Board of Govern...
08/14/2026

Fraser Trebilcock congratulates Shareholder and Director Jared Roberts for his recent appointment to the Board of Governors for the Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association (“Michigan Basic”).

Michigan Basic was established in a 1968 Federal Housing Bill to provide basic property insurance to those in areas where no other insurance was available through the voluntary market. This statutorily created and state regulated not-for-profit association is made up of all property insurer members that are licensed to write business in Michigan.

Jared is “honored to have been appointed to this Board” and he looks forward to serving the people of the State of Michigan in this capacity. Jared’s business and real estate litigation experience should serve him well in this position.

If you have real estate or business issues or disputes call Jared today!

Fraser Trebilcock is pleased to announce the hiring of attorney Valerie Kutz-Otway!Valerie joins the firm's Trusts & Est...
07/23/2026

Fraser Trebilcock is pleased to announce the hiring of attorney Valerie Kutz-Otway!

Valerie joins the firm's Trusts & Estates practice with a focus on trust and estate litigation. She will represent clients in a variety of contested trust, estate, and probate matters while working alongside the firm's experienced Trusts & Estates team to provide thoughtful and effective legal counsel.

We are excited to welcome Valerie to Fraser and are confident she will further our commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Watch for a full attorney profile and additional details on our website in the coming days.

Another successful outcome for a Fraser Trebilcock client! Jared Roberts, Shareholder and Chair of Fraser Trebilcock's R...
07/22/2026

Another successful outcome for a Fraser Trebilcock client!

Jared Roberts, Shareholder and Chair of Fraser Trebilcock's Real Estate Department, recently secured the complete dismissal of another complaint filed by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) against a real estate licensee and his broker.

LARA licensing complaints can have serious professional consequences. If you have received a complaint from the LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing, experienced legal representation can make a significant difference.

To learn how Jared can help, contact him today.

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