Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s oldest and most accomplished law firms, was recently selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly (MiLW) as one of the legal industry publication’s In the Lead: Best Legacy Law Firms for 2025.

The In the Lead honor recognizes Michigan-based law firms that have shown prolonged success and an ability to successfully navigate changing client needs, legal developments, technology, economic environments and more.

“So many tremendous attorneys and support staff members have worked tirelessly for more than a century to build the practice and reputation of our firm,” said Plunkett Cooney’s President & CEO, Jeffrey C. Gerish. “We're honored to carry the torch as a lasting legacy law firm, and we thank Michigan Lawyers Weekly for acknowledging our 112-year history.”

To be named one of MiLW’s Best Legacy Law Firms, honorees must be Michigan based, must have a minimum of four attorneys and must have been in business for at least 25 years. Other selection criteria included successful growth in revenue or employees, recognition as a best workplace with a high level of employee morale, and strong and consistent community engagement.

Founded in July 1913 by Frederick Ward, Plunkett Cooney is a full-service law firm based in southeast Michigan with attorneys in seven offices across the state and in Chicago, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana and Columbus, Ohio. The firm’s core values of service, excellence, integrity and family have driven its attorneys and staff for more than a century of distinguished service to the firm’s clients and have helped create an environment in which all employees have an opportunity to thrive in their careers. The firm encourages its attorneys and staff to invest their time and talents to help nonprofit organizations achieve their goals and to participate in philanthropic efforts through leadership opportunities and volunteer service.

A leading provider of business law and litigation services, Plunkett Cooney attorneys represent numerous public- and private-sector clients. They are also recognized for their experience and expertise in various industries, including banking and finance, cannabis, construction, foodservice and hospitality, health care, insurance, professional services, transportation and real estate.

Plunkett Cooney has achieved the highest rating (AV) awarded by Martindale-Hubbell, a leading peer review service, and it has received Mansfield Rule Certification Plus for midsize law firms, which recognizes leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion within the legal industry. The firm was also named by Best Companies Group as one of its Best Places to Work: Law Firms and for several years by Crain’s Detroit Business as one of its Cool Places to Work in Michigan.

For more information about the MiLW Best Legacy Law Firm award, members of the media may contact the firm’s Director of Marketing and Business Development, John Cornwell at (248) 901-4008; jcornwell@plunkettcooney.com.

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