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Cheeseburgers in Margaritaville-Saginaw Art Museum, Thursday, March 1, 2012, 6-9 PM

Braun Kendrick is partnering with Rehmann and Citizens Bank to host this fun-filled event that is designed to support the community, build referral relationships and offer you a well-deserved, mid-winter break. This entertaining evening features live music, art demonstrations, cheeseburgers, networking and, of course, margaritas! Contact Mary Beth Ciesla or Ellen Crane at Braun Kendrick for tickets, 989-498-2100.

Presentation: What Employers Need to Know about the New Medical Marijuana Law and its Impact on Your Business

Braun Kendrick attorney Ellen Crane will be giving this presentation on November 16 in Mt. Pleasant as part of the Chamber’s Leadership & Ethics for the 21st Century Business Leaders Series. Her discussion will include new laws regarding Medical Marijuana and what they mean for business managers and owners as well as the new legal rulings regarding social media in the workplace.

Presentation: Health Care Reform Update, Planning in Uncertain Times

Braun Kendrick attorney Ellen Crane collaborated with Gary Riedlinger from Yeo and Yeo and David Haag from Saginaw Bay Underwriters in this presentation for the Stevens Center for Family Business at SVSU. This presentation was also shared with the American Society of Employers.

Super Lawyer!

Congratulations to Greg Meter, listed as a Super Lawyer in the National Super Lawyers Business Edition 2011. Greg was recognized as a Super Lawyer in Civil Litigation Defense.

Braun Kendrick Attorneys are Presenters at American Society of Employers (ASE) Meeting

New Threats on Non-Union Employers: Why EVERY Employer Needs to Know About Current Labor Law Trends is the topic that will be preseneted at the August 5, 2011 meeting of ASE held at the Horizons Event Center, 8:00AM to 10:30AM. Braun Kendrick Labor Law attorneys Robert Kendrick, Ellen Crane, Gary Gudmundsen and Traci Buchalski will be presenting this Hot Button topic. All Braun Kendrick clients can attend this presentation free of charge.

PRESS RELEASE: New Corporate Brand Identity

In its 137 years, Braun Kendrick Finkbeiner P.L.C., has seen plenty of change as it has evolved from a one-man practice to the largest law firm in our area. Its latest evolution Wednesday is the launching of a new corporate brand identity. “It more accurately and concisely represents what Braun Kendrick Finkbeiner is today,” says Ellen Crane, a partner in the firm. “As the world – and the law – has become more complex, the legal needs of our clients have become more complex and intertwined, as well,” she says. “Our expertise in a very wide range of practice areas allows us to work as a team to provide even broader and better protection for our clients.”

Crane says the changes will also reflect the firm’s growth, as it has added offices in Midland and Mt. Pleasant to its flagship office in Saginaw.

Braun Kendrick Sponsors Business After Hours

The Great Lakes Bay Regional Business After Hours on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 is being sponsored by Braun Kendrick. Chamber members and their guests are welcome to an evening of networking and refreshments from 5:00-7:00pm at the H Hotel at 111 W. Main Street in Midland.

Congratulations Attorney Michael Wooley

On January 31, 2011, Mike Wooley was appointed by Lake Superior State University to serve as a member of the Board of Directors to the Bay City Academy, Bay City’s newest charter school. The Board elected Mike to serve as Vice President.

On February 10, 2011, Mike Wooley was elected by the Board of Directors of Saginaw’s Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House to serve as Secretary of the Board.

Spirit of Saginaw Award

Ellen Crane received the 2010 Spirit of Saginaw Award. This award is given to individuals who are seen as best exemplifying the Spirit of Saginaw by the service that they have volunteered to improve the quality of life and/or economic climate of Saginaw County. Asking people for money is never easy, especially during one of the dreariest economic periods in history, but Ellen Crane said she didn’t let that stop her from leading two successful United Way of Saginaw County fundraising campaigns.

“I believe so passionately the dollars donated to United Way are used so effectively that it wasn’t hard asking,” Crane said. “United Way is always a smart investment.” Crane said that the Firm has fostered and encouraged community involvement since she started in 1995. She was involved with the United Way of Saginaw County for more than a decade before she took on the role as chairwoman of the annual campaign in 2008 and in 2009. In those two years, she helped raise more than $5.1 million.

Outstanding Civil Litigation Attorney

Gregory Meter, a partner at Braun Kendrick Finkbeiner, has been recognized as one of the outstanding Michigan attorneys in Civil Litigation Defense practice in the Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition, September/October 2010. Only 25 Michigan attorneys were included in the listing of outstanding attorneys from across the country.

Meter, the chairman of the litigation department at the firm, practices in litigation with an emphasis on arson and fraud-related issues in the first party property context as well as defense of third party actions in automobile, property, and liability areas. He also practices in the area of subrogation, both prosecuting and defending.

Meter has presented at the Property Loss Research Bureau National Conference on a variety of insurance-related issues. He has taught at the local community college level in the area of civil procedure and is also a part of the instruction team for Advanced Fire Investigators in conjunction with the Michigan State Police.

The Super Lawyers – Corporate Counsel Edition features lawyers from all 50 states and D.C. Each lawyer has been evaluated on 12 indicators of recognition and professional achievement and received recognition by their peers.

Ribbon Cutting-Braun Kendrick Finkbeiner’s Midland Office

A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house will take place Thursday, October 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at our recently opened Midland location at 224 E. Larkin St. The official Midland Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting will take place at 11:30. Our Midland location gives us a strategic advantage to support our growing regional client opportunities.

Braun Kendrick Attorneys Get Elected

At the Saginaw County Bar Association annual meeting on June 17, 2010 Braun Kendrick attorney Tim Arnold was elected as the President of the Saginaw County Bar Association for the 2010-11 term, and Braun Kendrick attorney Brian Makaric was elected as a Director.

Attorneys from Braun Kendrick Finkbeiner Named Among the State’s Best

Bill Ewald, for the fourth consecutive year, and Greg E. Meter, for the third time, have been recognized by 2009 Michigan Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers are chosen by peers along with independent research. In addition, Ellen Crane has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers – Michigan Rising Stars Edition 2009. This classification identifies the “best up-and-coming” lawyers in the state. Candidates for Super Lawyers – Rising Stars must be age 40 or under or have been practicing 10 or fewer years. Inclusion is limited to fewer than 2.5 percent of attorneys in Michigan.

Braun Kendrick Attorney Honored

Hugo “Ted” Braun and his wife, Ruth, were honored as the 2010 Child Advocates of the Year by the Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Saginaw County. Ted and Ruth were recognized for their efforts in making Saginaw County a great place for children. Their contributions to Saginaw’s children have included being involved with United Way, the Boys and Girls Club, Saginaw Community Foundation and Saginaw Valley State University. Ted and Ruth are examples of how community minded, dedicated individuals can impact lives.