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Lindsey Johnson and Jill Ferrari Named 2026 Crain's Detroit Business Notable Women in Law

Lindsey Johnson and Jill Ferrari have been named 2026 Crain’s Detroit Business Notable Women in Law — and the recognition reflects more than individual achievement. It highlights the intentional work behind building the ELEVATE Practice Group… Read More
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Schenk & Bruetsch Partner Lindsey Johnson to Speak at State Bar of Michigan IT Law Summit

We are proud to announce that Lindsey Johnson, Partner at Schenk & Bruetsch PLC, will be a featured speaker at the State Bar of Michigan IT Law Section’s Annual Summit on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Lindsey brings more than 20 years of legal… Read More
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Schenk & Bruetsch PLC Names Real Estate & Economic Development Lawyer Jill M. Ferrari, Partner

Detroit-based law firm Schenk & Bruetsch PLC is pleased to announce that attorney Jill M Ferrari has been named a partner in the firm. Ms. Ferrari is an experienced attorney, consultant and real estate developer, specializing in complex urban and… Read More
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Flashlight on a Legal Victory

We’re proud to share that James Allen and Peter Doyle, successfully defended music legend George Clinton in a lawsuit brought by the estate of Bernie Worrell regarding Parliament-Funkadelic royalties. This important victory not only protects the le… Read More
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The law firm of Schenk & Bruetsch Announces Steven A. Jacobs as Partner

The law firm of Schenk & Bruetsch is pleased to announce that Steven A. Jacobs has been named Partner. Steven brings over nineteen years of legal experience to the partnership, with a distinguished career representing banking institutions, reside… Read More
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The Schenk & Bruetsch Spotlight: Employment Attorney Lindsey Johnson

For the month of May, Schenk & Bruetsch is excited to place a spotlight on Partner Lindsey Johnson, and the work she has done volunteering with the Oakland County Bar Association. A longtime member of the Oakland Bar Association, Schenk & Bru… Read More
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Firm Overview

We are thrilled to celebrate our five-year anniversary as a law firm! During this time, we have grown from Tom and Matt working collaboratively but separately in our homes during the start of the COVID pandemic. Now, we have an office of fifteen peop… Read More
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FIRM OBTAINS DISMISSAL OF RICO CLASS ACTION

Schenk & Bruetsch obtained summary judgment in favor of our clients in a federal class action lawsuit making claims against multiple parties under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). RICO claims are highly complex, and the… Read More
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Client Alert - State’s Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Acts Set to Take Effect on February 21st

Michigan employers should not hold their breath waiting for the Michigan Legislature to have the necessary votes to pass legislation to prevent the Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”) and the Michigan Wage Act from going into effect on February 21st. Read More
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Firm Helps Save Family Business

A local business faced an uncertain future after the City of Detroit filed a nuisance lawsuit against it claiming that its building was dangerous, and threatening to take over the property. Read More
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