In 2000, Steve Pence was named by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as one of Michigan's "Top Ten Attorneys." Steve is an aggressive advocate in the courtroom and a skilled negotiator out of court.  When you need legal counsel, Steven Pence will fight for your cause.

• State Bar of Michigan, 1977
• United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1977
• United States District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1979
• United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1992

• Hearing Panel Member, Attorney Grievance Commission
• Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Michigan, 10 years
• Michigan Lawyer's Weekly Editorial Board (2001-2002)
• Governor's Commission on Welfare Reform (1988-1989)

• Workers Compensation
• Employment Law
• Civil Litigation
• Insurance Defense

• Steve has numerous reported decisions from the Michigan Court of Appeals and has achieved a number of noteworthy/exceptional verdicts and settlements in high profile cases thoughout his career.

For a number of years, Steve wrote a column for "Upper Peninsula Business Today" on legal and business issues. He has also written numerous outdoor articles about life in the Upper Peninsula and elsewhere.

• Detroit College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1977, Cum Laude
• Northern Michigan University, Bachelor of Science, 1972, Cum Laude

Steve is married to Carole J. Pence, a development consultant. He enjoys fly fishing, writing, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.