Fraser Trebilcock attorney Michael S. Ashton has been named the Best Lawyers in America 2024 Utility Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Lansing.
As a shareholder at Fraser Trebilcock, Ashton has been recognized by Best Lawyers, Leading Lawyers and Super Lawyers for outstanding achievements.
Ashton leads the Administrative and Regulatory Law practice, and his practice primarily focuses on matters before the Michigan Public Service Commission.
He has also represented clients in large construction projects in the cable, telecommunications and pipeline industries before the Public Service Commission, other state agencies and local governments.
In the past, he was also appointed Special Assistant to the Attorney General to assist the State of Michigan in the liquidation of an insurance company.
Ashton previously served as a Council Member and Treasurer for the State Bar of Michigan Administrative and Regulatory Law Section and is the former chairman of the Administrative Law Section of the Ingham County Bar Association.
