Founded in 1854, Butzel Long has 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 160 years. 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.
We place great value on each client relationship, and we dedicate ourselves to providing clear, understandable, and practical advice. Our firm has over 3,000 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.
The firm has a longstanding commitment to pro bono service. We have been named to the State Bar of Michigan’s Pro Bono Circle of Excellence because of our commitment to community service. The firm encourages attorneys, paralegals and staff to participate in pro bono services.