L. Roland "Bud" Roegge's practice includes the representation of health care providers and attorneys in professional liability suits and business litigation which includes environmental matters, as well as tort and contractual matters. He also serves as a facilitative mediator.

Mr. Roegge is one of the most respected trial lawyers in the state of Michigan. Among the significant accomplishments contributing to his professional prominence, was his successful defense of Michigan Chemical Company in hundreds of lawsuits brought as a result of the P.B.B. disaster in the 1970s.

In 2002, Mr. Roegge stepped down as President of Smith Haughey, after having served in that position since the law firm became a professional corporation.

Noteworthy

• AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
• Recipient, Grand Rapids Bar Association's "Donald R. Worsfold Distinguished Service Award" (2006)
• Listed, Super Lawyers Magazine, (2006-2011); Listed as one of the "Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan", Super Lawyers Magazine (2006)
• Listed, Best Lawyers (1989-2012) - Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law, Medical Malpractice Law, and Personal Injury Litigation
• Recipient, NALS of West Michigan's "Legal Professional of the Year Award" (2007)
• Listed as one of Top 10 Lawyers in Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Magazine (November 1998)
• Recipient, Michigan Defense Trial Counsel's "5th Annual Excellence in Defense Award" (1997)

Education

• Grinnell College (B.A., Chemistry, 1959)
• Northwestern University (J.D., 1962). Phi Alpha Delta.

Admitted to Practice

• State Bar of Michigan, 1963

News for L. R. “Bud” Roegge

12/16/2011
Smith Haughey Lawyers Names “Super Lawyers”

9/14/2011
Smith Haughey and its Attorneys Voted "Best" By Their Peers

10/7/2010
Smith Haughey Lawyers Named "Super Lawyers"

8/30/2010
Smith Haughey and its Attorneys Voted "Best" By Their Peers

9/17/2009
Smith Haughey Lawyers Named "Super Lawyers"

8/11/2009
Smith Haughey and its Attorneys Voted "Best" by Their Peers

11/17/2008
Smith Haughey Presented the President's Special Recognition Award by the MDTC

9/25/2008
Smith Haughey Lawyers Named "Super Lawyers"

9/19/2008
Smith Haughey and Attorneys Voted "Best" By Their Peers

6/13/2008
Roegge Elected to Board of Directors of Degage Ministries

6/2/2008
Smith Haughey Mourns the Loss of Former CEO and Friend

9/24/2007
Smith Haughey Lawyers Named "Super Lawyers"

9/11/2007
Lawyers Voted "Best" By Their Peers

4/25/2007
L. R. “Bud” Roegge Receives Legal Professional of the Year Award

10/26/2006
SHRR Lawyers are Super

9/5/2006
SHRR Attorneys Voted Best

5/2/2006
Mr. Roegge Receives Highest Honor From the GR Bar Assoc.

11/29/2004
Lawyers Voted Best by Their Peers

1/1/2002
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge Holds Annual Elections

Professional Affiliations

• Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation
• State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on: Negligence Law; Environmental Law); Member, Committees on Character and Fitness, Grievance
• Grand Rapids Bar Association (President, 1985-1986)
• Trustee, Grand Rapids Bar Foundation (1998 - )
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (State Chair, 1994-1996); Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Committee
• Michigan Supreme Court Case Flow Management Rules Committee (1989-1990 )
• Select Committee for Selection and Rating of Judicial Candidates (1988 - )
• Long Range Planning Commission (1986-1989)
• Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (Member, Board of Directors, 1988-1994)
• Supreme Court Committee on Implementation of Tort Reform Legislation (1984-1986)
• American Inns of Court
• American Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association
• Midwest Environmental Claims Association
• Member, Task Force Committee for Case Management in Kent County Circuit Court
• Instructor, Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) Trial Advocacy Workshop
• Instructor and team leader, Federal Court Trial Advocacy Workshop, Western District of Michigan
• Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel (Member, Section on: Business Litigation)