Service Areas
Education
- Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1975
- Michigan State University, B.S.
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Michael J. Hodge has an extensive background in governmental, labor and commercial litigation with lengthy trial experience in state and federal courts and before the Michigan Insurance Bureau and other state administrative tribunals. He also handles election law matters and serves as a commercial litigation mediator.
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Michigan, Standing Committee on Civil Procedure, 1991-94
- Michigan State Bar Foundation, Fellow
- American Inns of Court, Master
Honors + Awards
- Michigan Super Lawyers, Employment Litigation Defense 2007-2008, 2012 Employment & Labor 2006
- Best Lawyers in America, Administrative/Regulatory Law 2008-present
Civic, Cultural + Social Activities
- Ingham County Circuit Court, Commercial Litigation Mediator; Executive Committee Member
- Lansing Community College, Advisory Committee, Legal Assistant Program, 1986-present; Member, Criminal Justice Leadership Academy, 1989-94
- Michigan Statehood 150 Fund, Appointee, Sesquicentennial Celebration, 1985-86
- Kiwanis Club, 1977-present
- East Lansing, Michigan, Coordinator/Coach for children's basketball, baseball, softball programs, 1975-85
- Governor's Task Force on Labor Relations, Appointee, 1986-87
Publications
Author, Local Government Law and Practice in Michigan, "Elections" chapter, published by the Michigan Municipal League and the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys, 1999
Speeches
Frequent speaker at Labor/Management Seminars
