Miller Canfield’s new offices in Traverse City are located in the City Centre Plaza. Traverse City’s economy is diverse, driven by strong sectors like healthcare, retail trade, and manufacturing, alongside growing areas in technology, professional services, and a booming visitor/tourism industry.
Miller Canfield has opened a new office in downtown Traverse City, strengthening the law firm’s ability to serve clients in Northern Michigan’s growing business community.
The office, located at 202 E. State St., 2nd Floor, Traverse City, opened on January 1, 2026. It will support clients in key industries, including tech companies, startups, manufacturing companies, wineries, distillers, brewers, restaurants and other hospitality businesses, banking, financial services organizations, and real estate development companies.
“Traverse City and the surrounding region are home to some of the most dynamic businesses in Michigan, from banks, manufacturers, and developers to wineries and craft beverage producers,” said Michael Palizzi, Miller Canfield’s CEO. “We have been working alongside these clients for many years. Establishing a permanent office in Traverse City allows us to be closer to them, deepen our relationships, and support their growth with the full resources of the firm.”
Steve Roach will serve as the resident director of the Traverse City office and will be based there full-time.
“We are delighted to open a Traverse City office and to be a greater part of a vibrant economy and legal market,” Roach said. “Our clients here are navigating sophisticated legal issues while also facing the unique opportunities and pressures of a thriving tourism, hospitality, agricultural and manufacturing economy. We’re excited to build on the work we have here and to be a long-term partner to businesses throughout the region.”
The firm has already established a strong presence in the area through client events and programming.
“Our Traverse City office reflects who we are as a firm,” Palizzi said. “We go where our clients need us, invest in the communities we serve, and bring together cross-disciplinary teams to help clients solve complex problems and seize new opportunities.”
About Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. - Miller Canfield, with 20 offices and affiliated locations in the U.S., Poland, Qatar, Canada, Mexico and Ukraine, the firm is among the 250 largest law firms in the U.S. The firm’s lawyers are recognized by prestigious legal referral guides around the world. For more information, please visit www.millercanfield.com.
The office, located at 202 E. State St., 2nd Floor, Traverse City, opened on January 1, 2026. It will support clients in key industries, including tech companies, startups, manufacturing companies, wineries, distillers, brewers, restaurants and other hospitality businesses, banking, financial services organizations, and real estate development companies.
“Traverse City and the surrounding region are home to some of the most dynamic businesses in Michigan, from banks, manufacturers, and developers to wineries and craft beverage producers,” said Michael Palizzi, Miller Canfield’s CEO. “We have been working alongside these clients for many years. Establishing a permanent office in Traverse City allows us to be closer to them, deepen our relationships, and support their growth with the full resources of the firm.”
Steve Roach will serve as the resident director of the Traverse City office and will be based there full-time.
“We are delighted to open a Traverse City office and to be a greater part of a vibrant economy and legal market,” Roach said. “Our clients here are navigating sophisticated legal issues while also facing the unique opportunities and pressures of a thriving tourism, hospitality, agricultural and manufacturing economy. We’re excited to build on the work we have here and to be a long-term partner to businesses throughout the region.”
The firm has already established a strong presence in the area through client events and programming.
“Our Traverse City office reflects who we are as a firm,” Palizzi said. “We go where our clients need us, invest in the communities we serve, and bring together cross-disciplinary teams to help clients solve complex problems and seize new opportunities.”
About Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. - Miller Canfield, with 20 offices and affiliated locations in the U.S., Poland, Qatar, Canada, Mexico and Ukraine, the firm is among the 250 largest law firms in the U.S. The firm’s lawyers are recognized by prestigious legal referral guides around the world. For more information, please visit www.millercanfield.com.
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