Our Feed

Recognized for years of public-sector service supporting Michigan’s natural resources and Great Lakes fisheries

Pictured: Attorney Dan Bock with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director, DNR Deputy Director and the Natural Resources Commissioners (NRC)

Pictured: Attorney Dan Bock with Randy Claramunt, Fisheries Chief, Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

In August 2025, Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC (FSBR) Senior Attorney Daniel P. Bock was recognized for public service supporting Michigan’s natural resources and Great Lakes fisheries. We are proud of Dan and the service these recognitions reflect.

At the Michigan Natural Resources Commission’s August 14, 2025 meeting in Gaylord, the Commission recognized Dan’s work from his time with the Michigan Attorney General’s Office, where he served as legal counsel to the Commission and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. In remarks during the recognition, DNR Director Scott Bowen highlighted Dan’s legal expertise, integrity, and dedication to public service. He noted Dan’s role advising on the Line 5 litigation and leading teams handling complex natural resources matters, including issues involving commercial fishing, tribal treaty rights, and questions tied to public land ownership and riparian rights. Over many years working with the DNR and NRC, Dan provided practical guidance to multiple DNR Directors and numerous NRC Commissioners.

Dan was also honored by the Great Lakes Fishery Trust with the Jack Bails Award, recognizing his board leadership and service as Treasurer from 2022 to 2025. In that role, he helped review grant proposals and oversee grantmaking for projects intended to strengthen the Great Lakes fishery and expand access to fishing opportunities. The Trust’s work supports initiatives such as fisheries research, fish hatcheries, dam removals, and improved public access, including projects designed to broaden opportunity for underserved communities.

Before joining FSBR, Dan served for 17 years with the Michigan Attorney General’s Office, most recently as Assistant Chief of the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Division. At FSBR, he supports clients on water resources, environmental and energy matters, public utilities, and litigation, drawing on deep public-sector experience and a practical understanding of how these issues affect communities across Michigan.

A recording of the NRC meeting remarks is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kZQoahRbxE&t=11m44s