The Traverse City office of Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge opened in 1990 with seven attorneys. Today, the office has more than tripled in size to include 24 attorneys who practice a full range of legal services including business law, estate planning, family law, real estate law, and litigation. Situated in the center of downtown Traverse City, Smith Haughey occupies the first and second floors of the City Centre Plaza Building.
About Traverse City
Michigan’s largest northern town, Traverse City, is nestled in a region of scenic, small towns and spectacular natural beauty. In Traverse City, the line between business associate and neighbor is often blurred. When you live in Traverse City, your business associates are your neighbors who you see at Little League games, school plays, and community events. It is truly an idyllic place to live, work, and play.
Whether one chooses to live in a tranquil historic neighborhood, a waterfront condominium, the countryside, or a nearby village, a genuine spirit of community can be found. Coupled with endless recreational and business opportunities, it is not surprising that more than 5,000 people relocate to the region each year. Despite the growth, Traverse City remains one of the safest cities in the nation and continues to be known for its friendliness.
The historic downtown area of Traverse City is home to many shops, restaurants, and offices, including Smith Haughey’s. In recent years, there has been a boom in new building construction as companies ride the wave of northern Michigan’s growth.
Traverse City is the self-proclaimed “Cherry Capital of the World,” holding an annual Cherry Festival the first full week in July. Tourism is a key industry in both summer and winter. Freshwater beaches, a mild summer climate, upscale golf resorts, vineyards and wineries, a nearby National Lakeshore, prodigious snowfall, nearby ski resorts, and thousands of square miles of forest make Traverse City the second most popular tourist destination in Michigan.
