Beier Howlett • About the Firm

Beier Howlett: Individual Focus – National Perspective

Over one hundred years after it was founded, Beier Howlett is still going strong, pursuing favorable outcomes for our clients with a vigor and level of success that places it among the most successful and respected firms of its size in Michigan.

As the oldest continuously practicing law firm in Oakland County, Beier Howlett values its distinguished roots. The firm has been providing expert counsel and representation since 1903, becoming an integral part of the Southeast Michigan legal community.

Although words like "reputable" and "traditional" are sometimes used to describe firms with similarly lengthy track records, Beier Howlett's CEO, Tim Currier, rejects the idea of the firm's practice being defined exclusively by such terms:

"We are extremely proud of our rich tradition, and hold the founders of this firm in high esteem. Our appreciation for past accomplishments, however, demands that we don't rest upon our laurels. We try to draw from our history, to identify and develop the best characteristics of the firm's past while continually evolving to maintain a fresh and contemporary perspective."

The firm combines its local roots and sense of community responsibility with an astute awareness of state and national context and current legislative trends. Beier Howlett attorneys are virtually writing the law, arguing cases before the Michigan Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court that will shape the legal landscape for years to come.

Although trend-setting litigation and handling of cases that garner local and national attention may provide the headlines, Beier Howlett's priorities remain focused on service. Every client receives 100 percent dedication and personal attention, and everyone from individuals, public schools, corporate clients, both local and international, to investment firms, municipalities and larger institutions have benefited from Beier Howlett's representation.

In its mid-sized practice, Beier Howlett's attorneys are tailored to best serve client needs. With a wide range of practice groups and specialized attorneys, Beier Howlett offers significantly more diversity of service than comparable law firms. Its record of extraordinarily loyal clients, some whom have relied upon Beier Howlett for decades, is a testament to the successful combination of savvy legal insight and personal service that have resulted from this balanced approach to representation. Beier Howlett is a micro version of a big firm – all of the efficiency and all of the talent, but none of the bureaucracy and impersonal attention.

Beier Howlett's primary practice groups specialize in estate planning and probate, civil litigation, business and contract law, municipal and school law, and environmental law. Individual attorneys personally connect with each client, soliciting advice and expertise from fellow members of a practice group and the firm when necessary. This system allows for optimal flexibility and service while maintaining the level of excellence in representation for which the firm is known.