Practice/Organization Description
With over 160 attorneys in offices throughout Michigan, Bodman PLC has delivered extraordinary results to our clients for over 90 years.
Across our firm, we are dedicated to doing the hard work necessary to help our clients succeed in life and in business. We embrace the opportunity to provide clients a different kind of experience—one that demonstrates an unwavering commitment to deliver beyond what’s expected.
We measure success by our ability to develop solutions that allow our clients to capitalize on opportunities, as swiftly and efficiently as possible. When our clients face difficult challenges, we are there from the start, helping to set strategy, manage risks, and craft creative solutions. Our time-tested approach is inter-disciplinary and nimble. Flexible, rigorous problem solving is an art as much as a science. As natural collaborators, we navigate at the pace of each client’s needs with confidence.
Clients are asking their law firms to do better in the areas of diversity and inclusion, and we are answering the call. From top to bottom, our firm is focused on the recruitment, retention, promotion and professional development of our diverse talent. We are moving forward to make meaningful progress in ways big and small. One of the most noteworthy changes that we have implemented is the appointment of a female chair of the firm’s executive committee—a first for a law firm of Bodman’s size in Michigan.
Importantly, we believe that diversity is more than merely an industry imperative. At Bodman, we see it as a competitive advantage that produces the progressive and creative thinking essential to providing the best legal services. We deliver better results for our clients because of our focus on building a culture of talented professionals with diverse backgrounds.
Our Vision
To be the leading Michigan-based law firm, nationally recognized in the industries we serve, through a commitment to exceptional and efficient client service and an enjoyable work environment rooted in collaboration, respect, and diversity.
Our Mission Statement
To serve as trusted advisors to, and build long-term relationships with, our clients while practicing law in a collaborative, energized and success-focused environment.
Our Core Values
Collaboration.
We put the interests of our clients and the Firm ahead of our own personal business interests. Our clients are clients of the Firm, and, as a result, we collaborate with one another to ensure that the best of the Firm is brought to every engagement.
Diversity.
We strive to be a diverse law firm with a culture of inclusion where all individuals feel respected, are treated fairly and are provided an opportunity to do their personal best. We value each other’s differences and perspectives. We understand that diversity and a culture of inclusion promote a richer environment and are essential to progressive and creative thinking, which permits us to provide the best legal services.
Integrity.
We adhere to the highest ethical standards and provide honest and objective counsel to our clients. Within the Firm, we communicate with each other respectfully, honestly, and directly.
Service.
In every engagement, we do what it takes to exceed client expectations in a cost effective and efficient manner. We pride ourselves on strong work ethic, responsiveness, focus on critical issues, and creative solutions, all designed to achieve client objectives. Conscious of the demands of the legal profession, we recognize the need for our attorneys and staff to maintain their family and personal interests.
Stability.
We develop and maintain relationships with our clients and colleagues.
Stewardship.
We manage the Firm with a focus on long-term stability, profitability, and viability. We all are responsible for attracting, retaining, and expanding clients, and maintaining the position of the Firm in the legal and civic communities.
