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Jeffery V. Stuckey’s practice focuses on Appellate law, Campaign Finance & Elections and Commercial & Business Litigation. He has appeared as appellate counsel on more than two hundred matters involving commercial interests and regulated industries in the areas of gaming, insurance, telecommunications, energy, elections, tax, health care and business. Mr. Stuckey has provided legal counsel to political parties, campaigns and committees as well as high-profile political figures.

Ross K. Bower II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Municipal, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Municipal Law and Tax Law. Ross K. practices law in Okemos, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Ross K. Bower II since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ross K. Bowe...

John A. Forrest is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. John A. practices law in Okemos, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized John A. Forrest since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John A. Forrest is held by other lawyers.

William K. Fahey is a Michigan lawyer serving public utilities and municipalities for more than 32 years. He represents electric and natural gas utilities in administrative, regulatory, commercial and appellate matters, and has been involved in nearly every major matter affecting Michigan public utilities over the last three decades. Mr. Fahey has represented more than 100 Michigan municipalities throughout Michigan, both as municipal attorney and as special counsel, principally handling muni...

Jarrod Smith is a member in Dickinson Wright's Lansing office, where his practice focuses on public finance, governmental policy and economic development law. Jarrod has extensive experience advising state and local issuers, as well as various underwriters and financial institutions in structuring and executing complex public finance transactions, leveraging his deep knowledge of governmental procedures and financial frameworks. Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Jarrod worked in public finan...

Jennifer Utter Heston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Energy Regulatory Law. Jennifer Utter practices law in Lansing, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Utter Heston since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jennifer Utter Heston is held by other lawyers.

Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Jim served as legal counsel for the Internal Revenue Service, as a Senior Tax Attorney with the Office of Chief Counsel, and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney with the Department of Justice, where he developed an expertise in tax appeals, audits, collections, and litigation. Since moving into the private sector and practicing law at Dickinson Wright, his unique expertise and extensive experience has proved to be invaluable in assisting individual...

Peter is a tax attorney with wide ranging experience representing clients in transactional matters. Peter's tax practice focuses in the areas of tax-advantage financings, partnership taxation, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border tax planning. In addition, Peter has significant experience representing clients in administrative and regulatory matters, real estate development, gaming law, and general business transactional matters.

Ryan Shannon, a member in Dickinson Wright’s Lansing office, focuses his practice on state administrative law and appellate practice. As chair of the firm’s insurance regulatory practice, he represents insurance carriers, HMOs, agencies, third party administrators, and other insurance industry entities in compliance and licensing matters. He has also represented dozens of Michigan municipalities in administrative and appellate proceedings related to property tax valuation, exempti...

Michael Cole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Food and Beverage Law. Michael practices law in Okemos, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Cole since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael Cole is held by other lawyers.