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Rosati, Schultz, Joppich & Amtsbuechler, P.C. recognized again as a Tier 1 Firm in the Litigation-Municipal category by U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers.

Six of the Firm's attorneys have been recognized by dBusiness as Top Lawyers for 2019-- Carol A. Rosati, Thomas R. Schultz, Steven P. Joppich, Laura S. Amtsbuechler, Margaret T. Debler, Lisa J. Hamameh.

Ten of the Firm's attorneys have been recognized by publisher Thomson Reuters as top-rated attorneys in their fields. Carol A. Rosati was included in the "Top 100: 2019 Michigan Attorneys" and "Top 50: 2019 Michigan Women" Lists. Ms. Rosati, Thomas R. Schultz, Steven P. Joppich, Patrick A. Aseltyne, Margaret T. Debler, Lisa J. Hamameh and Gary L. Dovre were selected for the 2019 Super Lawyers list in the area of State, Local & Municipal. Laura S. Amtsbuechler was included on the 2019 Super Lawyers list in the field of Employee Litigation: Defense and Employment & Labor: Employer. Finally, Laura Bailey Brown and Daniel Klemptner were selected to the Rising Stars list in the practice areas of Employee Litigation: Defense and Employment & Labor: Employer.

Nine of the Firm's attorneys have been listed in the The Best Lawyers in America© 2020: Carol A. Rosati (Litigation-Municipal and Municipal Law), Thomas R. Schultz (Litigation-Municipal and Municipal Law), Steven P. Joppich (Litigation-Municipal, Litigation-Real Estate and Municipal Law), Patrick A. Aseltyne (Mediation), Margaret T. Debler (Litigation-Municipal), Stephen G. Meads (Municipal Law), Elizabeth Kudla Saarela (Municipal Law), Lisa J. Hamameh (Municipal Law) and Gary L. Dovre (Litigation-Municipal and Municipal Law). Additionally, Mr. Joppich was named as a Lawyer of the Year (Litigation-Municipal).

From left: Marla Parker, City Attorney Stephen Meads, Farmington Mayor Steve Schneemann, Farmington Hills Mayor Ken Massey, and Judge James Brady.)

On January 9, 2019, the cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills honored RSJA Shareholder Stephen Meads for his 25 years of service as their prosecuting attorney. Farmington Hills Mayor Ken Massey and Farmington Mayor Steve Schneemann joined 47^th District Judge Marla Parker and Judge James Brady in presenting the award. District Court Administrator Dave Walsh cites the court’s working relationship with Mr. Meads as a key contributor to the organizational success of the Court.

At the event, the judges also recognized Dennis J. Pheney for his more than 35 years of service as a magistrate in the court.

Steve began his career in the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. He has successfully defended both municipal and private clients in trial courts throughout the State of Michigan. His wife, Glenda, joined him at the ceremony.

The Firm has been recognized in Corp America's 2016 Legal Elite Awards receiving awards as "Most Highly Regarded Litigation Firm - Michigan" and "Best Zoning & Land Use Defense - Michigan."

In April 2016, Marcelyn A. Stepanski was honored in Washington D.C. by the International Municipal Lawyers Association with its Amicus Service Award for preparation of an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court.

Eleven of the Firm's attorneys have been recognized by publisher Thomson Reuters as distinguished attorneys in their fields. Carol A. Rosati was included to the Michigan "Top 100" and "Top 50 Women" Lists. Ms. Rosati, Thomas R. Schultz, Steven P. Joppich, Michael E. Rosati, Patrick A. Aseltyne, Margaret T. Debler and Gary L. Dovre, were included on the 2014 Super Lawyers list in the area of State/Local/Municipalities. Laura S. Amtsbuechler was included on the 2014 Super Lawyers list for her practice in the field of Employee Litigation Defense. Holly S. Battersby was selected to the Rising Stars list in the area of State/Local/Municipalities. Finally, Daniel Klemptner and Shaina Reed were included on the Rising Stars list in the practice areas of Employment & Labor.