Grand Rapids, Mich., Nov. 29, 2004--L. Roland Roegge, Charles F. Behler, Edward R. Stein, William W. Jack, Jr., and George F. Bearup, all shareholders with the law firm of Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, have been selected to be included in the 2005 edition of "The Best Lawyers in America."

This marks the 10th year in a row that Mr. Roegge has been honored.

Best Lawyers is regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States. Best Lawyers are selected in an exhaustive peer-review survey in which 16,000 leading attorneys throughout the country cast votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers.

Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge is a full-service law firm with offices in Grand Rapids, East Lansing, Traverse City, and Ann Arbor. Founded in 1941, the firm's 85 attorneys specialize in more than 20 practice areas, and work in industry-focused teams to meet clients' needs. For more information about the firm, call 616.774.8000 or visit www.shrr.com.