Services
Industries
Education
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1995
Duke University, B.A., 1992
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Court Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
- Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court
- Eastern District of Michigan
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Lawrence Garcia is a member of Miller Canfield's Employment and Labor Group.
From 2018 through 2021, Lawrence served as Corporation Counsel for the City of Detroit, where he led more than 120 professionals representing the City in the delivery of all legal services including litigation, major development deals and legal counsel to all City departments and agencies. Before going into government service, he worked in private practice and litigated a wide variety of legal matters on behalf of Michigan institutions, social service organizations and service-minded businesses.
Lawrence is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and is the former president of the Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan.
Honors
"50 Names to Know in Government," Crain's Detroit Business, 2019
J.T. Canales Award, University of Michigan Latino Law Student Association, 2015
Professionalism in Law Award, Oakland County Bar Association, 2013
Outstanding Member, Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2008
Hispanic Advocate of the Year, Michigan Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs, 2007
Professional Activities
American Board of Trial Advocates
Federal Bar Association
Detroit Bar Association Foundation, Board Member
Michigan Hispanic Collaborative, President and Chair
Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan, Former President
Detroit Bar Association, Director and Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee
Oakland County Bar Association, Diversity Committee and Circuit Court Committee
Civic, Cultural & Social Activities
Detroit Institute of Arts, Former Board Member
Erb Family Foundation, Board Member
Cesar Chavez Academy, Board Chair
Detroit Athletic Club
Speeches
"Mentorship: How We Can Succeed While Uplifting the Next Generation of Attorneys," Panelist, Association of Corporate Counsel Michigan Chapter/BSP Law/Miller Canfield Panel, Detroit Athletic Club, August 17, 2022