The Butzel Advantage
We’re unique among law firms for a variety of reasons. Our enduring history of providing excellent service to our clients is just one of them. Butzel has played a prominent role in the development and growth of major industries for decades—we’ve been trailblazers since 1854. Our tradition of developing new capabilities continues today, all while deepening our experience for the benefit of our clients. We’re on the frontline, helping business leaders in sectors including technology, manufacturing, biotechnology, intellectual property, cross-border operations and transactions, and others. Butzel is proud to have become a firm built for today.
MISSION STATEMENT
Butzel exists to provide excellent service to help our clients achieve their goals and solve their problems.
OUR CORE VALUES
Excellence. Butzel maintains an unwavering commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. We demand the highest standards from ourselves and each team member. We deliver exceptional work product, service, and results for our clients. In every endeavor, large or small, we strive for excellence, aiming not only to meet but to exceed expectations.
Drive. With an unyielding desire for the best outcome for our clients, we work harder and are more prepared than any other firm. We are driven by the pursuit of success for our clients, our Firm, and ourselves. When faced with challenges, we exhibit the drive and resilience to overcome any obstacles.
Trust. In everything we do, we act with the utmost integrity and honor. We earn the trust of our clients. Always. We sustain the trust of our teammates. Always.
Teamwork. We work as a team in all that we do. Our attorneys, our staff, and our management work together for the good of our Firm and for our clients. We work as a team with our clients to achieve their goals. Through hard work, collegiality, humility, innovation, responsiveness, and consistent communication, we build strong, enduring partnerships that drive success.
We've Built a Reputation Clients Can Trust. Always.
Personal satisfaction means client satisfaction. For this reason, Butzel Long offers our eligible employees a wide array of quality benefits and firm-designed programs to meet the personal needs of our lawyers and staff. Our hope is that these items assist them in managing their private lives as they deliver quality services on behalf of the Firm.
Work/Life Programs:
- “Better Butzel” Wellness Program
- Virtual Wellness Platform
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Lawyer Flexible Practice/Reduced Schedule Program
- Employee Assistance Program with onsite counseling
- Paid Time-Off
- Unlimited Vacation for Attorneys, Paralegals, & Managers
- Parental Leave
- Pregnancy Loss Paid Leave
- Retail Discount Programs
- Entertainment Venue Discount Program
- Banking & Financial Institution Relationships
- Discounted Home Office Equipment
- Work Anniversary Recognition
Firm-Paid & Voluntary Benefits:
- Medical Coverage Health Savings Account with generous Firm Bonus
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Term Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Travel Accident Term Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability Income Protection
- Long Term Care Insurance
- 401(k) with 3% Firm Employer Contribution
- Paid Parking
- Flexible Spending Program
- Professional Dues
- Associate Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program
- IVF/Fertility Coverage
- Adoption Assistance
- Identity Theft
- Pet Insurance

