L. R. “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.
Admitted to Practice
- State Bar of Michigan, 1963
Education
- Grinnell College (B.A., Chemistry, 1959)
- Northwestern University (J.D., 1962). Phi Alpha Delta.
Noteworthy
- AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Recipient of the NALS of West Michigan’s Legal Professional of the Year Award (2007)
- Recipient of the Grand Rapids Bar Association’s Donald R. Worsfold Distinguished Service Award (2006)
- Listed in the Best Lawyers (1989-2010) -- Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law, Medical Malpractice Law & Personal Injury Litigation
- Listed as one of Top 10 Lawyers in Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Magazine, Nov. 1998
- Listed as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan, Super Lawyers Magazine
- Recipient of 5th Annual Excellence in Defense Award (1997)
Professional Affiliations
- Federal Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- 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)
- Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel (Member, Section on: Business Litigation)
- Midwest Environmental Claims Association
- Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (Member, Board of Directors, 1988-1994)
- Michigan Supreme Court Case Flow Management Rules Committee, 1989-1990
- Supreme Court Committee on Implementation of Tort Reform Legislation, 1984-1986
- Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers (State Chair 1994-1996)
- Fellow: Michigan State Bar Foundation
- American Inns of Court
- Long Range Planning Commission, 1986-1989
- Trustee Grand Rapids Bar Foundation 1998 –
- Select Committee for Selection and Rating of Judicial Candidates, 1988 -
- Member, Task Force Committee for Case Management in Kent County Circuit Court
- Instructor, Institute of Continuing Legal Education Trial Advocacy Workshop
- Instructor and team leader, Federal Court Trial Advocacy Workshop, Western District of Michigan
- Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Committee, American College of Trial Lawyers
