Judge Travis Reeds was elected district judge in 2014. Judge Reeds received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Central Michigan University in 1994, and his Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University Law School in 1997. During his years as a practicing attorney, he worked with his father, Michael,...
In Frownfelter v Esurance Prop and Casualty Ins Co , No 168356 , Mich , NW3d (July 22, 2026), the Michigan Supreme Court overruled its earlier decision in Grange Ins Co v Lawrence , 494 Mich 475 , 835 NW2d 363 (2013), holding that a custody order alone cannot set a...
Michigan court forms are undergoing their first major redesign in 50 years, with a focus on making them clearer, simpler, and easier to complete. The Forms Redesign Project is led by the Michigan Justice for All Commission , which aims to provide 100 percent access to the civil justice system...
Hon. S. Kerene Moore was elected to the 15th Judicial District Court for a six-year term on November 5, 2024, and her term began on January 2, 2025. She presides over general civil provider cases, OWI cases, and the specialized Sobriety Court docket. Judge Moore received her Bachelor of Arts...
When John Bos passed away on June 23, many of us at ICLE took the news hard. Those of us who worked closely with John had gotten to know him on a personal level and enjoyed spending time with him. He was a legend in law practice and in CLE. He spent most of his career giving back to the...
Judge Tracy Van den Bergh took the bench on January 1, 2021, where she currently hears general civil cases and Child Protective Proceedings. Before practicing law, Judge Van den Bergh earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in social work from New York University. As a clinical social worker...
The ICLE Community is a discussion forum where ICLE Partners can ask each other questions, provide answers, and share resources. It’s a unique and valuable way to connect with thousands of other Michigan lawyers. If you haven’t joined the conversation yet, here’s a quick look at a few of its...
Hon. Anthony J. McDowell is a circuit court judge for Genesee County. Before that, Judge McDowell was the director of the of the Genesee County Friend of the Court, serving as the administrator responsible for all Friend of the Court operations with a focus on improving access and education...
This past year has been full of firsts—and a few seconds too: first bar exam, second bar exam, first post-graduate fellowship, and the first time realizing that law school really does rewire the way you think. One of the things that’s helped me most is finding the right resources. The ones...
Michigan’s circuit courts, unlike the district courts, tend to be more formal and more consistent in how they communicate court procedures. But even with that structure, virtual‑hearing practices still vary widely from county to county. Some courts have fully integrated Zoom into their daily...