Since Walter S. Foster founded the firm in 1902, our practice has expanded steadily to meet the changing needs of our clients. Our reputation is one of providing sound legal counsel and the highest level of advocacy. With offices in Lansing and Oakland County, we are proud of our commitment to our clients and to the highest standards of practice that have sustained us for 100 years. The Firm's lawyers participate in civic and professional organizations and local pro bono efforts. Continuing legal education is provided regularly in-house to all employees, Lawyers and staff are encouraged to attend outside continuing education programs as well.
Statement of Practice
General Trial and Appellate Practice in all State and Federal Courts. Administrative Practice, Banking, Insurance, Corporation, Real Estate, Municipal, Labor, Tax, Estate Planning, Probate, ESOPs, Employee Benefits, Environmental, Election, Oil and Gas, Immigration, Motor Carrier, Transportation, Licensing, Public Utility and Securities Law, Litigation, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Health and Hospital Law, International, Intellectual Property, Insurance Insolvency, Workers' Compensation, Aviation Law, Construction, Agricultural Law.
Year Established: 1902
Firm Size: 96
Clients
GENERAL COUNSEL FOR: Sparrow Health System
Michigan Milk Producers Assn.
Spartan Motors
Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority
Southern Clinton County Municipal Utilities Authority
BD's Mongolian Barbeque
City of Fenton
Michigan Fisheries Resource Conservation Coalition.
LOCAL COUNSEL: Shell Western E & P Inc.
Shell Pipeline Co.
Heat Controller, Inc.
Detroit Edison
Michigan Consolidated Gas
Michigan Mutual Insurance Co.
General Motors Corp.
Physician Insurance Company of Michigan
Michigan Physicians Mutual Insurance Co.
Gallagher Bassett
Sinai Hospital of Detroit
Farmers Insurance Exchange
Lansing School District
CenturyTel
Michigan Exchange Carriers
MSU Federal Credit Union
Century Telephone Enterprises, Inc.
Telephone Association of Michigan
Dart Container Corp.
Central Transport International, Inc.
Midwest Claims
Henry Ford Hospital
Cherry Central Cooperative, Inc.
Michigan Farm Bureau
Fifth Third Bank
County of Clinton
Secura Insurance
Jackson National
OJ Transport
Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance
Auto Club Insurance
Lutheran Homes of Michigan
Lansing Board of Water & Light
Hurley Medical Center
Detroit International Bridge Company
Michigan Trucking Association
Michigan Movers and Warehousemen's Association.