Community Organizations

LogoOften community organizations or citizens' groups require a unique kind of representation to serve their needs in a cost-effective manner. We have extensive experience representing community organizations in environmental, natural resource, and zoning matters. We have successfully challenged a wide array of activities that were likely to have a negative impact on the environment or the character of neighborhoods. Community organizations also have special needs with respect to legal services such as forming non-profit corporations and corporate legal issues. Olson, Bzdok & Howard specializes in handling those needs, too.


RECENT NEWS

Firm Members Celebrate 25 Years Together in the Law

Jim Olson, Doreen Schramski, and Ruth Ann Liebziet first began working together 25 years ago. The firm is both incredibly appreciative of their outstanding service, and was happy to celebrate this special anniversary together.

See a photo here. 

Wind Power is Good for Michigan

Wind power is good for Michigan's economy. 24 renewable energy projects have been built here, by Michigan workers. ... Other Great Lakes states have increased their renewable energy standards beyond 10 percent. We can lead with them, or lag behind.

Shouldn't we lead?

Read Chris Bzdok's Forum piece at the Traverse City Record-Eagle. 

Jeffrey L. Jocks Becomes Partner

We are proud to announce that Jeffrey L. Jocks is a shareholder and partner with our firm.

Jeff has been with our firm since 2004 and specializes in environmental law, local government, water law, real property, and estate planning.

Learn more about Jeff here. 

Firm Recognized as a "Bicycle Friendly Business"

The League of American Bicyclists has recognized the long-standing, active promotion of cycling within business culture as practiced by Olson, Bzdok & Howard for many years, and has designated the firm as a bicycle-friendly business at the League's "Silver Level".

Read more at the League's website here.