Butzel at a Glance

Butzel Long is a leading law firm with offices located in Michigan, New York City, Washington D.C., Mexico and China. Founded in 1854, Butzel Long is one of the oldest firms in the Midwest, having played a prominent role in the development and growth of several major industries. Business leaders have turned to us for innovative, highly-effective legal counsel for over 155 years.

Our firm has over 8,000 geographically diverse clients that are active in national and international markets. These clients come from many sectors, including advertising, automotive, banking and financial services, construction, energy, health care, insurance, manufacturing, media, pharmaceuticals, professional services, publishing, real estate, retail and wholesale distribution, technology, transportation, and utilities.

We have a long and successful history of developing new capabilities and deepening our expertise for our clients’ benefit. We strive to be on the cutting edge of technology, manufacturing, e-commerce, biotechnology, intellectual property, and cross-border operations and transactions.

Our firm is a founding member of Lex Mundi, one of the first and largest networks of leading independent law firms located in 160 separate jurisdictions around the world. Lex Mundi allows us to provide clients with global and seamless first-rate counsel whenever the need arises.

We place great value on each client relationship, and we dedicate ourselves to providing clear, understandable, and practical advice. Our attorney-client relationships satisfy each client’s unique situation, concerns, and requirements. Our attorneys understand our clients through industry-focused research, knowledge management, and one-on-one conversations. Every client relationship is a privilege, and we work tirelessly to earn our clients’ trust and confidence in every engagement.