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For the third time, William K. Fahey was selected by his peers as “Lawyer of the Year” in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers in America.  Mr. Fahey is one of two of the firm’s members designated as a 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” and one of five firm attorneys recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as preeminent attorneys.

Mr. Fahey was named the 2018 Mid-Michigan “Lawyer of the Year” in Municipal Law. Only one lawyer in each subject area and region of the state is honored with a “Lawyer of the Year” award, based upon the collective opinion of other Michigan municipal lawyers. His “Lawyer of the Year” acclaim is in addition to his recognition in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for expertise in Municipal Law and Litigation, Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation, Energy Law, Administrative and Regulatory Law, and Appellate Practice.

Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC regularly represents more than 150 municipalities across the state of Michigan in their legal matters.

“We are honored that Bill has again been recognized by the legal community as the Municipal Law ‘Lawyer of the Year,’ said Mark Burzych, President of the firm. “Bill is the best municipal lawyer in the state, so it’s no surprise that others hold Bill in high esteem. His ‘three-peat’ selection by The Best Lawyers in America validates our firm’s philosophy of providing legal services: focus on what we do best and be the best at what we do!”

Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC, which was founded in 2008 by Mr. Fahey and 3 other partners, has grown to 14 attorneys and 9 professional staff. The firm brings together legal experts with more than 200 years of combined experience in several specialties to serve its clients in four core practice areas: municipalities, drain commissioners and public authorities; franchise businesses; public and private employers; and electric, gas, water and sewer public utilities.