What Bodman PLC does

Bodman PLC is a Michigan-based professional law firm founded in 1929, headquartered at Ford Field in Detroit, with additional offices in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, and Troy. The firm employs 251-500 people, of whom approximately 76 were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 and 59 in Michigan Super Lawyers 2025. Bodman delivers legal services through 26 distinct practice areas, with core concentrations in Banking and Finance (Chambers USA Band One for over 20 consecutive years), Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Rights, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Business Law, Litigation, Real Estate, High Net Worth Services, and Insurance, plus newer offerings in Artificial Intelligence and Data Privacy.

The firm serves corporate, institutional, nonprofit, and individual clients — including representation of Spartan Corporation (NYSE: SPA) as general counsel, Lear Corporation on outsourcing legal remedies, and lead-counsel roles on M&A transactions ranging from $250,000 to over $2.5 billion (Meridian Health-WellCare $2.5B sale, Byte-Dentsply Sirona $1.04B sale, Letica Corp-RPC Group $640M sale). Bodman has been recognized as a 2025 GGI Global Alliance Member Firm of the Year (one of only three globally) and holds Chambers USA Band One in Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, and Insurance, plus Chambers HNW Band One in Private Wealth Law for seven consecutive years.

Bodman operates as a traditional partnership-style law firm with no proprietary technology platform or SaaS offering disclosed. Revenue is generated through hourly and alternative fee billing across its four Michigan offices and through international referrals via the GGI Global Alliance. The firm is led by Chair Carrie Leahy and supported by practice group chairs across banking, bankruptcy, M&A, and high net worth segments.

Name

Bodman PLC

Legal name

Bodman PLC

Website

https://bodmanlaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bodman PLC is a Michigan-based business law firm founded in 1929 with four offices (Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Troy) serving corporate, financial institution, and high net worth clients across 26 practice areas including banking, bankruptcy, M&A, and litigation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law (BPAHAAAH)

Keywords

• Business law services
• Banking finance legal
• Mergers acquisitions law
• Bankruptcy restructuring law
• High net worth legal

Headquarters

HQ city

Detroit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Bodman PLC generates revenue through professional legal services billed primarily on hourly rates. Attorneys provide counsel in corporate transactions, litigation, banking, finance, real estate, estate planning, and other practice areas to businesses, financial institutions, and high net worth individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bodman PLC is a Michigan-based business law firm providing professional legal services across 26 distinct practice areas to corporate clients, financial institutions, and high net worth individuals. Core services include banking and finance law, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy and creditor's rights, litigation, real estate, high net worth estate planning, intellectual property, and specialized practices in AI, data privacy, and exempt organizations. Services are billed primarily on hourly rates through attorney-client engagements at four Michigan offices.

Product overview

Bodman PLC is a Michigan-based law firm offering a comprehensive suite of legal services organized across 26 distinct practice areas. The firm operates from four Michigan offices (Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Troy) and serves corporate, institutional, and individual clients. Key practice concentrations include Banking and Finance (ranked Band One by Chambers USA for over two decades), Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Rights, Corporate/M&A, Litigation, Real Estate, and High Net Worth services. The firm also maintains specialized practices in AI and Data Privacy, Construction, Health Care, Insurance, Automotive and Industrial, and Exempt Organizations and Impact Investing. Bodman's legal services are provided through attorney members and associates organized by practice group, with no separate software product, platform, or SaaS offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Banking and Finance Legal Services Comprehensive legal services to financial institutions, lenders, and corporate borrowers, including loan structuring, commercial lending, loan modifications, loan sales, DIP and exit financing, and regulatory compliance. Chambers USA Band One ranked for over 20 consecutive years.
• Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Rights Representation of debtors, creditors, and secured parties in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings, workouts, restructuring matters, and out-of-court workouts. Chambers USA Band One ranked.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Corporate transaction services including buy-side and sell-side M&A representation, due diligence, deal structuring, and post-closing integration for transactions ranging from $250,000 to over $1 billion.
• Corporate and Business Law General corporate representation including entity formation, governance, securities law compliance, and ongoing business counsel for established and emerging companies.
• Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation services for complex business disputes, with expertise in banking, bankruptcy, and employment matters.
• Real Estate Legal Services Commercial and residential real estate transactions including acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and land use matters.
• Intellectual Property Patent prosecution and litigation, trademark registration and enforcement, copyright protection, and technology licensing for technology companies and innovators.
• Labor and Employment Law Employment law counsel including NLRB proceedings, discrimination defense, wage and hour compliance, and union relations for employers.
• Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation ERISA-compliant benefit plan design, administration, and correction; executive compensation arrangements; and IRS DOL compliance matters.
• Tax Legal Services Federal and state tax planning, tax controversy representation, and tax-efficient structuring for business transactions and wealth transfer.
• High Net Worth Services Comprehensive legal services for affluent individuals and families including estate planning, trust administration, charitable giving, and family office governance. Chambers High Net Worth Band One ranked for seven consecutive years.
• Insurance Legal Services Insurance coverage litigation, policy interpretation, and regulatory matters for insurers and policyholders in various lines of coverage. Chambers USA Band One ranked.
• Automotive and Industrial Legal Services Legal services tailored to automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and industrial clients including supply chain matters, M&A, and regulatory compliance.
• Health Care Legal Services Regulatory compliance, transactional, and litigation services for health care providers, payers, and related entities.
• Construction Legal Services Construction law including contract drafting, claims resolution, mechanic's liens, and litigation for contractors, developers, and owners.
• Exempt Organizations and Impact Investing Formation, IRS exemption, governance, and impact investment structuring for nonprofits, foundations, and charitable organizations.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legal Practice Legal counsel on AI-related matters including regulatory compliance, intellectual property, contracts, and risk management for businesses deploying AI technologies.
• Data Privacy and Security Privacy compliance counsel including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA requirements, data breach response, and information governance.
• Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Representation for startups and emerging growth companies including venture financing, technology licensing, and exit transactions.
• Environmental Law Environmental regulatory compliance, permitting, enforcement defense, and transaction due diligence for industrial and commercial clients.
• International Trade Cross-border transaction counsel including trade compliance, export controls, and international business structuring.
• Aviation Law and Finance Aircraft transactions, aviation finance, regulatory compliance, and operational matters for aviation businesses and financiers.
• Liquor Law Alcohol beverage licensing, regulatory compliance, and transactional matters for breweries, distilleries, wineries, and distributors.
• Municipal Law and Government Relations Local government counsel, land use approvals, economic development incentives, and legislative advocacy.
• Appellate Law Brief writing and oral argument in state and federal appellate courts for complex commercial and civil matters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 consecutive years of Band One ranking in Banking & Finance by Chambers USA
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GGI Global AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Bodman is a member of GGI Global Alliance, one of the world's largest alliances of professional service firms with over 640 member firms across 126 countries. Bodman was named 2025 Member Firm of the Year by GGI, one of only three members selected. GGI provides clients access to specialized solutions for international business requirements. Timothy R. Damschroder serves as Bodman's GGI representative. Bodman joined GGI three years ago.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Honigman LLP: Detroit-headquartered business law firm of comparable size with a similar full-service corporate, banking, M&A, and litigation platform serving Michigan enterprises and national clients.
• Dickinson Wright PLLC: Detroit-based full-service business law firm with closely overlapping practice areas including Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, and Bankruptcy, competing head-to-head in the Michigan market.
• Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone PLC: Detroit-founded full-service business law firm with comparable Michigan footprint, similar practice mix in corporate, finance, bankruptcy, and government-related work.
• Dykema Gossett PLLC: Michigan-based business law firm with comparable size and overlapping Banking & Finance, Corporate, Litigation, and Real Estate practices targeting similar Michigan-based enterprise clients.
• Butzel Long PC: Detroit-based business law firm with overlapping practice areas in Corporate/M&A, Banking & Finance, Litigation, and Automotive/Industrial—directly competing for the same Michigan enterprise client base.
• Warner Norcross + Judd LLP: Michigan-based business law firm with similar practice areas in corporate transactions, banking, real estate, and litigation, competing for the same Grand Rapids and western Michigan clients.
• Clark Hill PLC: Detroit-headquartered full-service business law firm with national footprint, directly comparable corporate, finance, and litigation practices targeting similar mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Varnum LLP: Michigan-based business law firm headquartered in Grand Rapids with offices in Detroit, offering comparable Banking & Finance, M&A, and Real Estate practices targeting similar regional enterprise clients.

Broad incumbents

• Foley & Lardner LLP: Am Law 100 firm with a substantial Detroit office competing for the same Michigan-based corporate, finance, and healthcare clients that Bodman serves, but operating across a much broader national platform.

Regional players

• Plunkett Cooney: Michigan-based law firm with a similar full-service business and litigation practice mix, primarily serving Michigan-based enterprises and competing in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bodmanlaw
• Facebookfacebook.com/bodmanplc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bodman-plc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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