Representative Clients

Logo To understand Olson, Bzdok & Howard, you must first understand our clients. Their needs drive and define the services that we offer. We represent local governments, community organizations, individuals and corporations in a wide variety of matters. Our firm enjoys long-standing relationships with its clients, driven by a shared desire for practical results to complex matters.

The following are just a few of the clients Olson, Bzdok & Howard currently represent or have recently assisted:

Governments

Grand Traverse County

Resort Township

Acme Township

Friendship Township

Village of Elk Rapids

Centerville Township

Maple Grove Township

Town of Blackwell, Wisconsin

Town of Laona, Wisconsin

Duncan Township

City of Marquette

Village of Lake Ann

Tribes

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians

Citizen & Community Groups

Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation

Michigan Environmental Council

Natural Resource Defense Council

Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy

Leelanau Conservancy

Michigan Land Use Institute

Audubon Society

Ecology Center

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council

The Archeological Conservancy

Friends of the Crystal River

Friends of the Cedar River Watershed

Friends of Betsie Bay

Friends of the Jordan River

Glen Lake Crystal River Watershed Riparians

National Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail

Manistee Citizens for Responsible Development

Burt Township Association

Concerned Citizens for Pearl Lake

Elmwood Township Citizens for Sensible Growth

Lone Tree Council

Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council

Businesses

The Minervini Group

Heron Wind Manufacturing

Cherry Capital Foods

Farmers Legal Action Group

Campaign for Family Farms

Missouri Rural Crisis Center

Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement

Minnesota Land Stewardship Project

Illinois Stewardship Alliance

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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".