Frank S. Spies

Born August 7, 1939

B.A. University of Michigan, 1961

J.D. University of Michigan Law School, 1964

Joined the firm in 1997 after 12 years as a solo practitioner. Emphasis on defense of liquor liability, premises liability, products liability, automobile negligence, federal criminal defense and administrative liquor liability defense before Liquor Control Commission

Former United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, appointed by President Gerald R. Ford.

Lectured for Institute of Continuing Legal Education on "The Defense of the Liquor Liability Case" and on Automobile Negligence.

Author of articles on liquor liability, premises liability, mediation practice and police procedure published in Michigan Bar Journal, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, The Beverage Journal and Law & Order. Listed in Who's Who in American Law. 21 reported appellate decisions in cases briefed and argued in Michigan and Federal appellate courts. Past Chairman Litigation Section Grand Rapids Bar Association. Grand Rapids East Rotary - Sgt. at Arms.

Recreational interests include boating, tennis, model railroading, and military history

Michigan Bar Association

Grand Rapids Bar Association

American Bar Association

Member of the Bar of the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals

Michigan Licensed Beverage Association

National Association of Former United States Attorneys

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