Warner Norcross

Warner Norcross Recognized as One of the “Cool Places to Work” by Crain’s Detroit Business

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Warner Norcross was ranked among large employers for its commitment to work-life balance, workplace flexibility and excellent compensation and benefits package.  Recognition on the list was based on several factors includingcommunicating with employees, attracting talent and creating a positive environment.  This is the fifth year the firm, which has eight offices in the state, has been included on the Crain’s list.

Crain’s Detroit asked employees to nominate their company back in the spring.  Companies receiving the best nominations by their employees were then given the opportunity to complete a survey administered by the American Society of Employers, which was further evaluated.

About Warner Norcross
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with 230 attorneys practicing in eight offices throughout Michigan:  Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb County, Midland, Muskegon and Southfield.  By providing discerning and proactive legal advice, Warner Norcross forges a better partnership with its clients.  To learn more, visit www.wnj.com or follow us on twitter @WNJLLP.

Warner Norcross Named One of Top Places to Work by Detroit Free Press

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The survey ranked Warner Norcross, which has eight offices across Michigan, among the leading mid-size employers in the state.  Hundreds of companies were nominated for the award, which evaluated career opportunities, compensation and benefits, management, direction and related areas.  This is the sixth year that Warner Norcross has been on the annual list.

Attorneys and staff from each of the firm’s offices were surveyed for the award.  They gave Warner Norcross high marks for offering alternative work arrangements, job sharing, telecommuting, flexible schedules and a compensation system that promotes teamwork.  The law firm was also noted for its strong commitment to philanthropy.

Warner offices in Southeast and West Michigan have both been honored repeatedly in the 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

About Warner Norcross
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with 230 attorneys practicing in eight offices throughout Michigan:  Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb County, Midland, Muskegon and Southfield.  By providing discerning and proactive legal advice, Warner Norcross forges a better partnership with its clients.  To learn more, visit www.wnj.com or follow us on twitter @WNJLLP.

Warner Norcross Ranked Top-Tier Law Firm by Best Lawyers,U.S. News & World Report

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Warner Norcross & Judd LLP has been ranked one of the “Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report.

Three of the firm’s offices received top-tier ratings in multiple practice areas.  Criteria for inclusion included firm practice areas, expertise, responsiveness, integrity, litigation and major legal matters, cost-effectiveness, pro-bono commitment, diversity and others.

Best Lawyers, which also produces the industry’s leading annual peer review of attorneys, teamed with U.S. News & World Report to conduct extensive surveys of thousands of clients, attorneys and law firm staff to produce the rankings.  Attorneys from each of the firm’s eight offices, along with staff from marketing, recruiting, retention and related areas, participated in the survey.  Additionally, firm clients, associates and summer associates were surveyed. read more

Warner Norcross Partners Appointed to State Bar of Michigan

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Two partners from Warner Norcross & Judd LLP have been elected to serve on the governing council of the State Bar of Michigan Environmental Section.

Dennis J. Donohue has been selected to serve a two-year term as secretary-treasurer and Steven C. Kohl has been selected to serve a two-year term as a committee member. The Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan provides education, information, and analysis about environmental concerns through meetings, seminars, public service programs, their website and publication of the Michigan Environmental Law Journalread more

Warner Norcross Successfully Defends Patent Infringement Case Brought

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Patent litigators from the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd LLP have successfully defended a patent infringement case brought by Attica Automation covering automated inspection equipment.

Earlier this month, a jury in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan agreed that Clawson-based Linear Group Services and ND Industries had not infringed a patent owned by Attica Automation. Attica brought its suit in 2013 against Linear and ND Industries, alleging that Linear had copied patented technology in developing its new automatic sorting equipment.  Attica also accused ND Industries of infringement through its use of Linear’s machines.

Linear introduced a new automated inspection machine in 2011, which quickly gained acceptance by the fastener industry.  The Linear machine adopted a new approach, removing the “good parts” from the line and allowing “bad parts” to continue on into a reject bin.  Previous systems, including the method covered by Attica’s patent, had removed the “bad parts” from the line.   read more

Warner Norcross Partners Appointed to State Bar of Michigan Environmental Section Council

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Two partners from Warner Norcross & Judd LLP have been elected to serve on the governing council of the State Bar of Michigan Environmental Section.

Dennis J. Donohue has been selected to serve a two-year term as secretary-treasurer and Steven C. Kohl has been selected to serve a two-year term as a committee member. The Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan provides education, information, and analysis about environmental concerns through meetings, seminars, public service programs, their website and publication of the Michigan Environmental Law Journal. read more

Warner Norcross attorney selected as director of Women in Defense

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Anissa C. Hudy, senior counsel with Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, has been selected as director of events for Women in Defense Michigan.

Hudy will serve a two-year term with the organization, which is a national security organization and an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association.  The Women in Defense Michigan strengthens and influences the defense and national security industry by inspiring women, cultivating leadership and growing professional relationships. read more

25 Warner Norcross Attorneys Recognized as Rising Stars

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Twenty-five attorneys with the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd LLP have been named Rising Stars in the ninth annual publication of Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine.

To be selected for the peer-review award, Rising Stars must be under the age of 40 or in practice for fewer than 10 years and have attained a high degree of peer recognition and personal achievement.  Fewer than 2.5 percent of the attorneys in Michigan have been selected as Rising Stars byMichigan Super Lawyers. read more

56 Warner Norcross Attorneys Recognized as Michigan Super Lawyers

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Fifty-six attorneys with the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd LLP have been named Super Lawyers in the ninth annual publication of Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine.

The peer-review award recognizes attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.  Only five percent of the lawyers in Michigan have been named to Michigan Super Lawyers. read more

97 Warner Norcross Attorneys Rated Best Lawyers in America

97 Warner Norcross Attorneys Rated Best Lawyers in America 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Attorneys representing more than 40 different practice areas were selected for the peer-review award, which denotes legal excellence in specific practice areas.  Attorneys in each of the eight Warner Norcross offices in Michigan were included in the list.

Four attorneys are new to the Warner Norcross list this year:  Michael Brady, Homayune Ghaussi, Jim Romzek and David Skidmore. Pam Enslen and Jay Yelton are also new to the Warner Norcross list, but have been rated Best Lawyers at previous employment engagements. John Bursch returns to the list this year after rejoining Warner Norcross following  time spent as solicitor general of Michigan. read more