New staff writer joins Legal News
Steve Thorpe, who has spent more than 30 years in the newspaper and communications fields, has joined the staff of The Detroit Legal News as a writer and photographer.
In his new role, Thorpe will be responsible for covering the greater Detroit legal community, including the various bar associations in Wayne County along with city, county, and federal courts, according to Suzanne Favale, publisher of The Legal News.
A resident of Huntington Woods, Thorpe began his newspaper career as a staff photographer for The Detroit News, eventually becoming deputy photo editor of the daily. He joined The Ann Arbor News in 1987 as director of photography, a post he held for six years until he was named deputy feature editor and then science editor for the paper. Over the past eight years, Thorpe has served as editor of the Chrysler Media Site.
An aircraft pilot for 30 years, Thorpe attended Wayne State University, where he majored in anthropology.
Foley recognized as ‘Best of the Best’ for exceptional client service
Foley & Lardner LLP has been recognized by The BTI Consulting Group as one of an elite group of firms serving the Fortune 1000 in the delivery of exceptional client service, ranking fourth in both The BTI Client Service A-Team Report and BTI Client Service 30 list. The firm is also named Best of the Best in The BTI Client Service A-Team Report for its commitment to help. This is the ninth year Foley has been named to the prestigious BTI Client Service A-Team Report.
“Clients report Foley shows a deep commitment to understanding their needs by investing in deep industry knowledge and innovative technology on a consistent basis,” says Michael B. Rynowecer, BTI President. “Commitment to help is one of the most valued acts from the client perspective.”
The BTI Client Service 30 recognizes the top firms that perform five to 15 times better than all other law firms. This list is made up of the top 30 of The BTI Client Service A-Team Report, which includes more than 300 law firms. These firms are considered the Top 30 firms among the 650 law firms serving large and Fortune 1000 clients.
“We are honored to be named again in the prestigious BTI Client Service A-Team Report and to be recognized as the Best of the Best for our commitment to help, a key factor in successful client relationships,” said Jay O. Rothman, chairman and CEO of Foley. “At Foley, we are thankful for the support of our clients and are proud to be recognized for our continuous efforts to provide them with exceptional service and the best value for the dollar.”
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