Services
Education
Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1975
Michigan State University, B.S. 1970
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Michael 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.
Honors
Michigan Super Lawyers
Litigation Defense 2007-2008, 2012-2016
Employment & Labor 2006
Best Lawyers in America, Administrative/Regulatory Law 2008-present
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
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
Speeches
Frequent speaker at Labor/Management seminars
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