Butzel Named Crain’s 2026 Best Places to Work in West Michigan For the First Time
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Butzel has been named to Crain’s 2026 Best Places to Work in West Michigan for the first time and is ranked fourth out of 30 companies.
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business celebrates Butzel for prioritizing relationships, mentorship, teamwork and professional growth. Butzel is highlighted for its monthly employee appreciation events and a “dress for your day” dress code policy, to name a couple. Butzel’s regional employees also participate in a profit-sharing plan for their retirement. Employees who refer new hires also receive bonuses.
Furthermore, Crain’s Detroit Business ranked Butzel 22 out of 100 companies in the 2026 Best Places to Work in Michigan. This year marks the sixth straight year Butzel has been named to this list.
The Firm is constantly updating its list of benefits provided as part of Butzel’s Work-Life Programs. Butzel’s long list of perks include: unlimited vacation for attorneys, paralegals, and managers; the “Better Butzel” wellness program; a virtual wellness platform; flexible work schedules; an employee assistance program with onsite counseling; paid time-off; parental leave; pregnancy loss paid leave; adoption assistance; discounted home office equipment; work anniversary gifts; and much more.
Additional Butzel benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, associate student loan reimbursement, paid parking, professional dues paid, and employee recognition parties and events throughout the year. Periodically the Firm brings in other benefits such as in-office massages, fruit smoothies, and special giveaways.
“We take great pride in the work we do for our clients and in the people who make that work possible,” said Paul Mersino, President and CEO. “Earning the number four ranking in the Grand Rapids edition for the first time — reflects the strength of our culture across the firm and our shared commitment to delivering exceptional service.”
How Crain’s Best Places to Work in West Michigan are chosen:
Best Companies Group, a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based independent workplace excellence research firm, conducts a two-part survey. The first part of the assessment consists of an employer questionnaire, used to collect information about benefits, policies, practices and other general information. The second part is a confidential 77-question employee survey used to evaluate local employees’ workplace experience and culture. Best Companies Group collected data from the companies in June 2026.
