Geaneen M. Arends
About Geaneen M. Arends
Geaneen M. Arends is a lawyer based in Detroit, MI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Geaneen M. Arends is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Detroit, Michigan
- Corporate Law
- International Mergers and Acquisitions
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Butzel Long
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Detroit, MI
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