Secrest Wardle is a premier Michigan-based defense law firm specializing in civil litigation, municipal law, and commercial and business law. With a century-long legacy and a reputation as one of the largest litigation defense firms in the state, it combines deep expertise with a client-focused approach, offering the personalized attention of a boutique firm alongside the extensive resources of a major practice.
The firm is structured into 20 specialized practice groups, each focusing on niche areas of the law to provide targeted, high-caliber representation. Secrest Wardle primarily serves insurance, municipal, and commercial clients, handling a multitude of litigation scenarios with an emphasis on defense. Its appellate practice group is particularly noted for shaping legal precedents that benefit entire industries, reflecting the firm’s profound impact and strategic acumen.
Services Offered
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Amusement and Leisure Law
- Appellate Law
- Commercial and Business Law
- Construction Law
- Drug and Medical Device Litigation
- Employment Law
- Environmental and Toxic Tort Law
- General Negligence
- Governmental Litigation
- Insurance Coverage
- Intellectual Property / Advertising Injury
- Malpractice / Professional Liability
- Medical Malpractice
- Motor Vehicle Litigation
- Municipal Law
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Property, Fire and Casualty
- Real Estate Law
- Trucking / Commercial Vehicle Litigation
- Trademark Law
- Zoning and Planning
With offices in Troy and Grand Rapids, Secrest Wardle serves clients across Michigan, leveraging its extensive experience and collaborative approach to deliver optimal legal outcomes in a broad range of defense-oriented practice areas.
