Name

Butzel Long

Legal name

Butzel Long

Website

https://butzel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1854

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

White-Collar Defense & Investigations (BPAHAAAJ)

Keywords

• Corporate legal services
• Litigation dispute resolution
• Automotive industry law
• Intellectual property law
• Immigration legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Detroit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 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: Butzel Long generates revenue primarily through legal service fees charged to corporate and individual clients. As a full-service law firm, services are provided across multiple practice areas including corporate, litigation, employment, immigration, intellectual property, and more. Fee structures likely include hourly rates, fixed fees, and contingency arrangements depending on practice area.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Butzel Long is a full-service law firm providing comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas including automotive industry counsel, corporate and finance, cybersecurity and privacy, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, and white collar criminal defense. The firm operates from nine Michigan offices plus a Washington, D.C. office and serves corporate and individual clients across the United States and internationally through the Lex Mundi network.

Product overview

Butzel Long is a full-service law firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services across multiple practice areas and industry teams. The firm's core offering consists of legal counsel organized into industry-focused teams (Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Health Care, Education) and specialty practice areas (Corporate and Finance, Litigation, Immigration, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, Cybersecurity, White Collar Criminal Defense). The firm supplements its legal services with resource centers for Tariff and Trade and Automotive Terms & Conditions, providing clients with ongoing regulatory updates and industry-specific guidance. The practice operates from multiple Michigan offices plus Washington D.C., serving regional, national, and international clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Industry Team Specialized legal counsel for automotive suppliers and manufacturers covering industry-specific regulatory, contractual, supply chain management, trade secrets, product liability, recall and warranty, connected car and autonomous vehicles matters.
• Corporate and Finance Legal services covering securities, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and general business law for public and private companies.
• Cybersecurity and Privacy Specialty Team Legal services addressing data breach response, privacy compliance, and cybersecurity regulatory matters for organizations.
• Immigration Practice Business immigration services including H-1B visas, green cards, employer compliance, I-9 verification, employer sanctions defense, and citizenship matters.
• Intellectual Property Practice Patent law, trademark law, copyright, licensing, and technology legal services for clients across industries.
• Labor and Employment Practice Employment litigation, traditional labor law, job discrimination, wrongful discharge, EEOC defense, and overtime compliance legal representation.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution Representation in complex business and financial litigation, including trade secret, securities, contract, and commercial disputes for public and private companies and high-profile individuals.
• White Collar Criminal Defense Criminal defense representation for corporations and individuals in federal and state investigations, including trade secrets theft, securities fraud, SEC enforcement, and tax criminal defense.
• Employee Benefits Legal services for employee benefits, compensation, retirement plans, and related regulatory matters.
• Trade Secret & Non-Compete Specialty Team Specialized legal services for trade secret protection, non-compete agreements, and employer-side restrictive covenant matters.
• Government Relations and Regulatory Specialty Team Legal counsel on government relations, regulatory compliance, and lobbying matters for businesses interacting with government entities.
• Education Industry Team Industry-focused legal services for educational institutions and education-sector organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Butzel has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 'Best Law Firms' rankings
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lex MundicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLex Mundi is a global association of 160+ independent law firms providing Butzel Long with international capabilities to serve clients with cross-border legal needs. Membership enables referrals and collaboration with member firms worldwide.
• Automation AlleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerButzel Long is a founding member of Automation Alley, Michigan's Industry 4.0 knowledge center. The firm participates in the organization's initiatives including the US Centre for Advanced Manufacturing launched in partnership with the World Economic Forum.
• Butzel Long Tighe PattonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated Washington D.C. law firm member providing additional capabilities in the DC market.
• Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerButzel is THE automotive supplier's law firm and maintains close partnership with OESA. The firm sponsors OESA events including the Annual Terms and Conditions Update and serves as exclusive sponsor of the 20th Annual Light Vehicle Terms and Conditions Update.
• MEMA Original Equipment SupplierscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerActive partnership with MEMA for automotive supplier industry events and conferences. Attorneys participate in MEMA Emerging Leaders Council and speak at supplier summits.
• AUSA (Association of the United States Army)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerButzel sponsors the Michigan Defense Industry Arsenal of Innovation Reception during the AUSA Annual Exposition and co-hosts aerospace and defense industry events with Michigan Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation (ODAI) and Macomb County.
• NAATBatt International (Advanced Battery Technology)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerButzel attorneys participate as speakers and sponsors at NAATBatt conferences focusing on lithium recycling and battery technology, supporting clients in emerging energy storage sector.
• Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) InternationalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFirm attorneys serve as featured speakers at SAE International events including the Connected Vehicles Digital Summit, Accident Reconstruction Digital Summit, and other automotive technology conferences.
• Detroit Bar AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for pro bono legal clinics and co-hosted events including webinars on Corporate Transparency Act.
• Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerButzel is a sponsor of Welcome Reception hosted in advance of Farnborough International Airshow and participates in delegation meetings with space organizations.
• State Bar of MichiganminorGTM or Marketing PartnerButzel attorneys frequently present at State Bar programs including Business Boot Camp, Health Law Institute, and other continuing legal education events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Frost Brown Todd: Large multi-state full-service firm with automotive manufacturing, corporate, and litigation capabilities that overlaps with Butzel's practice mix at a broader geographic scale.
• BakerHostetler: National full-service firm with strong automotive industry, cybersecurity, and white-collar practices that competes with Butzel for larger enterprise and cross-border clients.

Regional players

• Plunkett Cooney: Michigan-based law firm with strong litigation, insurance defense, and corporate practices; competes with Butzel in adjacent practice areas and Michigan geographies.
• Foster Swift Collins & Smith: Michigan-based full-service law firm with comparable practice areas and a strong presence in Lansing and Grand Rapids, overlapping with Butzel's recent geographic expansion.

Direct peers

• Miller Canfield: Michigan-founded full-service law firm with overlapping automotive, corporate, and government practices; long-standing regional competitor in the Detroit market.
• Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn: Detroit-based full-service business law firm of comparable size and practice breadth, directly competing with Butzel for automotive, corporate, and litigation clients in Michigan.
• Warner Norcross + Judd: Michigan-based full-service law firm with overlapping corporate, litigation, and industry-focused practices; directly competes in the Grand Rapids and Detroit markets.
• Dykema Gossett: Michigan-based full-service law firm with similar automotive OEM/supplier and corporate practices, head-to-head competitor for regional and national mid-market clients.
• Bodman PLC: Detroit-based business law firm with comparable automotive industry specialization and corporate/M&A practice, competing for similar mid-market clients.
• Dickinson Wright: Detroit-headquartered full-service law firm with comparable automotive industry practice and similar scale; competes directly for the same Michigan enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/23525

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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