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  Rhoades McKee Recognized in 2026 “Best Law Firm” Rankings

  November 6, 2025

  Best Lawyers has announced the 2026 edition of the “Best Law Firm” rankings. Rhoades McKee ranked as a Regional Tier 1 Law Firm in the following areas: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Commercial Finance Law Commercial Litigation Commercial Transactions / UCC Law Construction Law […]

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  Court of Appeals Issues Rulings Protecting Home Care for Post-2019 Accident Victims

  October 29, 2025

  The Michigan Court of Appeals’ and Supreme Court’s decisions in Andary v. USAA confirmed that auto insurers could not retroactively apply the new fee caps, schedules, and limitations in MCL 500.3157 to those injured prior to June 11, 2019 (the date of No-Fault reform), thereby protecting their ability to obtain the care they need. Unfortunately, […]

• Rhoades McKee Welcomes James Enright

  October 27, 2025

  Rhoades McKee is pleased to announce that attorney James Enright has joined the law firm. James joins Rhoades McKee as a member of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Team. James represents businesses and individuals in disputes over natural resource development and use, in overcoming obstacles tied to development and use of contaminated property, and […]

• Michigan Extends Marketable Record Title Act Deadline: Key Clarifications for Property Owners

  September 29, 2025

  Michigan property owners, associations, and developers can breathe a sigh of relief. Yesterday, right up against the deadline, Gov. Whitmer signed HB 4524, which passed the Michigan legislature with bipartisan support earlier this week. The bill extends the critical September 29, 2025 deadline under the Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) and makes several important clarifications […]

• Understanding Michigan’s Basic Long-Term Care Asset Rules

  September 25, 2025

• Utilization Review: What Is It Good For?

  September 25, 2025

  As part of the new no-fault laws that went into effect in 2019, Michigan enacted utilization review. In short, utilization review is a process whereby the insurance company can evaluate, and challenge, the appropriateness of the treatment (therapy, attendant care, supplies, etc.) provided to the accident victim and thereby trigger an administrative process for the […]

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  Rhoades McKee Introduces Elaine Mohre as Chief Operating Officer

  September 23, 2025

  Rhoades McKee, a full-service law firm serving West Michigan for over 65 years, is pleased to announce the appointment of Elaine Mohre as its next Chief Operating Officer, effective June 1, 2025. Elaine Mohre succeeds Susan Kowalski, who is retiring after three years of dedicated service to the firm. As COO, Mohre will lead the […]

• Paul McCarthy Named “Go To Lawyer” for Business Litigation by Michigan Lawyers Weekly

  September 3, 2025

  Grand Rapids, MI – Rhoades McKee is proud to announce that attorney Paul A. McCarthy has been recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a “Go To Lawyer” for Business Litigation in 2025. With more than 33 years of practice, McCarthy is widely regarded in the legal community for resolving complex ownership and management disputes within […]

• Twenty-Nine Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2026 Best Lawyers®

  August 21, 2025

  Rhoades McKee congratulates the firm’s thirty-one attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers of America®.  Published annually since 1983, Best Lawyers® is based on a peer-review survey in which 52,000 leading attorneys nominate other lawyers of distinction in their practice areas. Best Lawyers® “Lawyers of the Year” According to the website, a “Lawyer […]

• Ten Rhoades McKee Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers®

  August 19, 2025

  Rhoades McKee attorneys are honored in the annual publication of Michigan Super Lawyers®. According to the website, Super Lawyers® is a rating service that recognizes outstanding lawyers with high peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. The Rhoades McKee attorneys selected for this year’s edition include: […]