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Address
440 W. Front at Oak Street, P.O. Box 707
Traverse City, Michigan 49685 (Grand Traverse & Leelanau Cos.)
Average Client Review Rating
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Average Peer Review Rating
4.5
out of 5
 Accepts Credit Cards (Main Office) The firm has been in existence since 1988, and the principal members of the firm have been actively engaged in the practice of law in the Traverse City and Northern Michigan area since prior to 1979. Bishop & Heintz, P.C. has a broad scope of practice as indicated by the referenced areas of law and representative clients. The firm has substantial experience in matters that affect both business and individuals. Members of the firm are active in the community, in such organizations as the Chamber of Commerce, Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools, and the public school system, among others. Firm members have prior employment affiliations with the Michigan Court of Appeals, and United States Attorney Office in Massachusetts. The firm is also listed in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, concentrating in Business Law, Corporate Law, Patent, Trade, Copyright, and Unfair Competition. Statement of PracticeGeneral Civil and Criminal Litigation. Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning, Real Estate, Negligence, Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, Banking, Divorce and Domestic Relations, Corporations, Oil and Gas, Patent, Intellectual Property, Patent, Trademark and Copyright, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition. Trials and Appeals. Probate, Collections, Federal and State Regulatory Law, Business and Commercial. Year Established: 1988
Firm Size: 7
Representative Clients:Financial: Northwest Bank
Fifth Third Bank
BankOne
PNC Bank
Ohio, N.A.
Traverse City State Bank
Irwin Union Bank. Oil and Gas: Schmude Oil
Grewe & Co.
Mike's Steamer Service, Inc.
Omega Resources
Magnum Solvent, Inc.
KOSCO Energy, L.L.C.
Double Check Companies
Quick Silver Resources, Inc.
J.A.F. Properties, Inc.
Pasadena Oil and Gas
Downhole Services Tools, L.L.C. Construction: Eastwood Custom Homes, Inc.
Brakel Construction, Inc.
Cobb Construction, Inc.
Harbour Cabinetry Unlimited, Inc.
Stockman Builders, Inc.
Udell Construction
Good Harbor Builders, Inc.
Precision Building Supply, Inc. Health Care: Munson Healthcare
Munson Medical Center
Great Lakes Orthopaedics, Inc.
DBMJ Rehabilitation Services, P.L.L.C.
DJZ, Inc
Trinity Health. Manufacturing: Fastenal Company
Cope Tool & Die, Inc.
Jade Tool, Inc.
B & P Manufacturing
Data Machines Company
Olmsted Products
Carbon Impact. Real Estate: DEVCO Management, L.L.C.
Gold Coast Limited, L.C.
Peninsula Knolls Association
Neuro-MED, Inc.
Lake Arrowhead Property Owners Association
Grand Traverse Market Place, L.L.C.
Grand Traverse Mall Partners
General Growth Properties (Bay City Mall, Lansing Mall)
Wrightwood Commons Association. Suppliers: Honor Hardware and Building Supply, Inc.
Frankfort Building Supply
Sheren Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Grand Traverse Packaging, Inc. Business & Services: American Spoon Foods
Northern Michigan Indoor Advertising, Inc.
Pineview Resort
M & K Partners, Inc.
Ball Aircraft, Inc.
Glen Arbor Enterprises, Ltd.
Eye Designs, Inc.
Great Lakes Research and Develpment Corp.
Redmond Automotive
Sportsearch, Inc.
Statice Seekers
Max's Service
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA
Michigan All-State Girls Basketball Camp, Inc.
Grand Traverse Rubber Supply, Inc.
Lautner Irrigation, Inc.
Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings, Inc.
National Cherry Festival
S.O.S. Analytical
Traverse Bay Area Youth Soccer, Inc.
Traverse City Convention & Visitor's Bureau
The Bohning Company
Case & Watson, Inc.
Jenkins Group, Inc.
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools
Grape Harbor, Inc.
Northwestern Aviation Specialties, Inc.
Northern Wellness, Inc.
The Candle Factory
Nielsen Design Group
Cherry Republic, Inc.
Cherry Rep., L.L.C.
TVC Enterprises, Inc.
Mackinac Straits Fish Company
Mahan Photo
Dancing Bear, Inc.
Dewitt Marine, Inc.
Sea Ray & Mercury Marine Division of Brunswick Corporation
Britten Media, Inc.
Cedar Creek Interiors
Inland Seas Education Association
TC-Retool, L.L.C.
National Trout Festival
Great Lakes Children's Museum
Watson's Manistee Chrysler, Inc.
Passageways Travel Service, Inc.
Leviticus Corporation
Michigan Microtech, Inc.
Phoenix Operating Co.
GFR, Ltd. (Grand Funk Railroad) Garden Goods, Inc.
Rockfleet Broadcasting
Junior League of Houston.
Rate InformationFixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Accepts Major Credit Cards
Address440 W. Front at Oak Street P.O. Box 707
Traverse City, MI 49685, (Grand Traverse & Leelanau Cos.)
PhonePhone: 231-946-4100
Fax: 231-946-8543
Website
http://www.bishopheintz.com
Office HoursMonday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: By Appointment Only: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday: By Appointment Only
Sunday: By Appointment Only
Douglas S. Bishop (Member) born Chicago, Illinois, October 21, 1947; admitted to bar, 1977, Michigan, U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan and U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Federal Claims; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Education: United States Naval Academy (B.S., 1969); Suffolk University (J.D., cum laude, 1977). President, Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, 1982-1983. President, Suffolk University Law School Alumni Association, 1992-1993, 1985-1986. Member: Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim (Member, Steering Committee, 1980-1982; President, Young Lawyers Section, 1980; President, 1986-1987) and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on Intellectual Property, Real Estate and Probate, Business Law, Taxation and Legal Economics); American Intellectual Property Law Association. [Captain, U.S. Naval Reserve; Active duty, U.S. Navy, 1969-1974]. Practice Areas: Intellectual Property; Real Estate; Estate Planning; Corporate; Business; Probate; Patent; Trademark; Copyright.Email: Douglas S. Bishop
Patrick E. Heintz (Member) born Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, December 20, 1954; admitted to bar, 1980, Michigan. Education: Central Michigan University (B.S., cum laude, 1976); Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., magna cum laude, 1980). Phi Kappa Phi. Member: Order of the Barristers; National Moot Court Team. Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Civil Procedure. Member, Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools Board, 1988-1997; (President, 1989-1991, Vice President, 1993-1994); Chairman, Gladhander, 1991-1992; Leadership Grand Traverse Chamber of Commerce, 1987-1988. Member: Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on: Negligence Law; Probate and Estate Planning; General Practice); The American Association for Justice; The Michigan Association for Justice. Practice Areas: Commercial; Litigation; General Business; Civil Practice; Negligence; Automobile Accidents; Domestic Relations; Oil and Gas.Email: Patrick E. Heintz
David A. Cvengros (Member) born Escanaba, Michigan, November 4, 1966; admitted to bar, 1994, Michigan; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan. Education: Michigan State University (B.A., 1990); Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1994). Member, National Moot Court Team. Member: Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim County (President, Young Lawyers Section, 1994) and American (Member, Tort, Trial and Insurance Sections) Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Business Commercial Law; Criminal Law; Domestic Relations; Personal Injury; Oil and Gas; Real Property Law; Civil Practice.Email: David A. Cvengros
Steven R. Fox (Member) born Grand Rapids, Michigan, December 16, 1968; admitted to bar, 1995, Michigan. Education: Northwestern Michigan College; University of Michigan (B.A., 1991); University of Detroit (J.D., 1994). Member, Board of Directors, Michigan Preservation Network, 2003 . Pro Bono Volunteer, Grand Traverse Leelanau Bar Association Legal Aid Clinic. Member: Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim and American (Member, Sections on: Business Litigation; Health Care Law) Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on: Real Estate; Probate Law). Reported Cases: Numerick v Krull, 265 Mich App 232, 694 NW 2d 552 (2005), leave denied, 474 Mich 877, 704 NW 2d 76 (2005). Practice Areas: Civil Practice; Business; Commercial; Real Estate; Zoning Law; Litigation; Health Care Law; Domestic Relations; Oil and Gas; ERISA Litigation.Email: Steven R. Fox
——————————Meagan Raftery Belden (Associate) born Chicago, Illinois, March 14, 1976; admitted to bar, 2001, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 2002, Michigan. Education: University of Michigan (B.A., 1998); Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 2001). Member: Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim County, Chicago, Illinois State and American (President, Young Lawyers Section, 2006) Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan. Practice Areas: Business Law; Estate Planning; Family Law; Probate; Civil Litigation; Health Care Law.Email: Meagan Raftery Belden
Matthew L. Classens (Associate) born Traverse City, Michigan, February 9, 1978; admitted to bar, 2006, Michigan. Education: Michigan State University (B.A., 2001); Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2005). Member: Grand Traverse County, Leelanau County and Antrim County Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan. Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Corporate; Real Estate; State Regulations; Oil and Gas; Estate Planning; Government Affairs; Legislative Practice.Email: Matthew L. Classens
OF COUNSELJerome A. Colligan (Of Counsel) born January 15, 1939; admitted to bar, 1975, Texas; 1976, Michigan. Education: University of Notre Dame (B.S.E.E., 1961); South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1975); University of Michigan (M.A. Math, 1962; M.E.E., 1963; Ph.D. Electrical Eng., 1967). Formerly a founding shareholder, Executive Vice-President and General Counsel, Traverse Oil Company and Federated Natural Resources Corporation, Delaware. Practice Areas: Oil and Gas Law; Real Estate; Environmental Law; Estate Planning; Trust Administration; Probate Administration.Email: Jerome A. Colligan
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