Michigan
Court says dues going up $100 for Michigan lawyers
LANSING, Mich. – It would value an extra $100 a 12 months to be a Michigan lawyer.
The state Supreme Court docket accredited an general enhance of 32% Wednesday. Legal professionals pays annual dues of $260 to the State Bar of Michigan, $140 to the lawyer self-discipline system and $15 to the consumer safety fund.
Justice Elizabeth Welch famous that the State Bar’s portion of the rise — $80 — is the primary since 2003.
“The SBM supplies glorious sources for its members,” she mentioned.
Justice Brian Zahra mentioned he most well-liked an $80 elevate for the State Bar over 4 years. Justice David Viviano mentioned a “modest enhance” for the State Bar would have been applicable.
He mentioned the upper charges could be a burden for legal professionals whose dues aren’t paid by an employer.
The state pays the dues of Supreme Court docket justices.
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