Traverse City Lawyer Voted "Best" By His Peers

Traverse City, Mich., Apr. 30, 2007— George F. Bearup, a shareholder with the law firm of Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, has been selected by Best Lawyers as a “Best Lawyer in America for Trusts & Estates Law.” In addition to estate planning, Mr. Bearup also practices in the areas of business law and divorce law.

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

Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge has been helping our clients overcome challenges and take advantage of opportunities since 1941. With offices in Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City, and more than 90 attorneys and counselors, we offer some of the most comprehensive legal experience available in the areas of Business and Property Law, Health Law, Construction Law, and Litigation. For more information about the firm, call 616.774.8000 or visit www.shrr.com.
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