News
MMRMA Joint Committees Meeting: "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Litigation"
On September 28, 2012, Michael E. Rosati and Holly S. Battersby presented "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Litigation" at the MMRMA's Annual Joint Committees Meeting in Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Johnson Rosati Featured by American Milestones
The firm of Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, P.C. was selected by American Milestones for a special feature educational segment on municipal law. The segment is shown on Public Television stations in all 50 states.
Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, P.C. from The Modern Firm on Vimeo.
Congratulations to Carol Rosati and Steve Joppich on Graduating from the Academy of Municipal Attorneys
In September 2012, Carol A. Rosati and Steven P. Joppich were part of the first graduating class of the Academy of Municipal Attorneys through the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys.
Johnson Rosati Welcomes Municipal Attorney Gary Dovre to the Firm
We are pleased to announce that another new attorney started with the firm on July 17, 2012. Gary L. Dovre is an exceptionally experienced municipal lawyer with a stellar reputation who has been representing cities, villages, and townships in Oakland County and elsewhere for more than 25 years. His curriculum vitae runs the gamut from covering meetings to litigation to all the day-to-day work of ordinance and contract drafting and OMA/FOIA and the like.
Johnson Rosati Recognized as Michigan's 40th Largest Law Firm
Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, P.C. was recently recognized by Lawyers Weekly as being the 40th largest law firm in the State of Michigan.
Three Johnson Rosati Attorneys Contribute to Michigan Municipal Law Book
Three shareholders in the firm have authored chapters in the latest edition of the Michigan Municipal Law book that was published in May 2012 by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education. Carol A. Rosati authored the chapter on "Liability of Local Government and Local Officials." Thomas R. Schultz authored chapter on "Limitations on Local Government Under Federal Constitution and Laws." Steven P. Joppich authored the section "Power to Formulate Local Policy." The Michigan Municipal Law book is a comprehensive guide to municipal law in Michigan.
MMRMA Training Workshop: "Sewer Back Ups: A Practical Guide to Public Act 222"
Anne McClorey McLaughlin was a featured speaker at the MMRMA's training workshop, "Sewer Back Ups: A Practical Guide to Public Act 222." The half-day workshop addressed developments in the law at the 10-year anniversary of Public Act 222 of 2001, discussing requirements and handling of sewer backup claims and litigation.
2012 MTA Township Attorney Seminar: New Land Use Law
Carol A. Rosati and Timothy J. Wilhelm were featured speakers at the 2012 Annual MTA Township Attorney Seminar on January 24, 2012. They gave an update on the new cases and statutes for the last year in the area of land use.
MIPRIMA 2011 Fall Educational Program: "Terminations Due to Budgetary Issues/Position Eliminations"
Laura Amtsbuechler presented "Terminations Due to Budgetary Issues/Position Eliminations" at the Michigan Public Risk Management Association 2011 Fall Educational Program on November 3, 2011.
MMRMA: Freedom of Information Act Seminar
Christopher J. Johnson and Carlito Young presented a Freedom of Information Act Seminar to the Upper Peninsula members of the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority on October 12, 2011 in Escanaba.
