Charles B. Judson’s primary areas of practice include representation of local municipalities, mediation of disputes, real property matters (including zoning and land use issues), and commercial transactions. He is very active in his industry and community, having held many elected offices and board of director positions for legal and community organizations.
Admitted to Practice
- State Bar of Michigan, 1980
- The Florida Bar, 1982
Education
- Albion College (B.A., 1973)
- University of Detroit (J.D., cum laude, 1980). Order of Barristers; National Moot Court Team.
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member, Sections on Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Law)
- State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Aviation, Real Property; Member, Executive Committee of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Council)
- The Florida Bar
- Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association (Past President: 1988-1989)
- Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation
- Certified Mediator, United States District Court, Western District of Michigan
- Facilitative Mediator, 13th Circuit Court (General litigation and domestic relations)
Community Affiliations
- Volunteer Attorney, Third Level Crisis Intervention Center
- Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (Past Chair: 1989-1991)
- Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (Past Chair: 1999)
- Northwestern Michigan College Foundation Board of Directors (Chair Emeritus)
- State Theatre Group (President: 2002-present)
- Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board of Directors (1999-present)
- Active with Central United Methodist Church
