Ross K. Bower II

Ross K. Bower II

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 18 years

State, local, and municipal law Lawyer at Okemos, MI
Practice Areas: State, Local And Municipal Law, Criminal Defense

4151 Okemos Rd, Okemos, MI

About Ross

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

State, Local, and Municipal Law 90%

ordinance enforcement; drain litigation; FOIA and OMA compliance; zoning and land use litigation; and property tax and assessment appeals

90%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 175-175 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 18 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2007

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC

4151 Okemos Rd, Okemos, MI, 48864

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Posted by Bruce | January 12, 2011 | Business

Client Endorsement

Ross Bower is a true client advocate. His knowledge of law and business allow him to clearly understand his client's position, resulting in skilled leadership through the legal system. His skill set is akin to one with many more years experience while keeping the client comfortable. You can't go w...rong with this man.

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Alecia Ruswinckel

State, local, and municipal law lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ross is a strong advocate for his clients while treating opposing counsel with respect. I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa Keener

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ross is a hardworking attorney who is actively involved in bettering the community inside and outside the courtroom. Ross genuinely cares about people which makes him that much more of a great advocate."

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Brendon Basiga

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Bower is an excellent attorney. He is truly one of the "up and coming" lawyers in Michigan."

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Stephen Schultz

Government lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ross is a very capable attorney with excellent skills in the representation of municipalities of all kinds."

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Gary Springstead

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brendon Basiga

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Nichols

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2005

Best Brief, State of Michigan Moot Court Competition

2005

Semi-Finalist, State of Michigan Moot Court Competition

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC

2006 - 2008

Attorney/Law Clerk, Hubbard Law Firm

Associations

2011 - Present

Erickson Learning Center Foundation

General Counsel / Board Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Administrative Law Section

2007 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

2007 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Section

2007 - Present

Ingham County Bar Association

2007 - Present

Eaton County Bar Association

2007 - Present

Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan Federal Bar

2011 - 2012

Ingham County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Past President

2010 - 2011

Ingham County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

President

2009 - 2010

Ingham County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

President-Elect

2009 - 2009

Ingham County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Horn of Plenty Food and Clothing Drive Committee

Chair

2009 - 2011

Ingham County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Horn of Plenty Food and Clothing Drive Committee

Education

2007

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Kalamazoo College

BA - Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

MACDC Northwest District

Coordination of Drainage Issues with Wind Power Project

2010

OWI overview

In-service training re OWI laws

2010

MACDC Northwest District

Freedom of Information Act

2009

NALS of Lansing

OWI laws

Publications

2009

Capital Forum Limiting Civil Liability in Criminal Cases

2007

Pipeline: Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners MACDC Appearing in Condemnation Case Before the Michigan Supreme Court

N/A

Township Law E-Letter Various

N/A

Drain Law E-Letter Various

Languages

English

Activity

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