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Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2026 : Michigan
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About
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Knowledge is power. In the banking and financial services industries, knowledge separates those who falter from those who prosper. Bodman is an unparalleled source of knowledge and experience in Michigan’s complex and competitive market.
Our group’s Members have extensive experience counseling banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, and a variety of non-depository financial institutions. As Michigan’s premier banking law firm according to Chambers USA, we have formed enduring partnerships with the area’s financial leaders.
We represent financial institutions in every aspect of the credit cycle and in all aspects of their business. As one of Michigan’s largest and most successful law firms, we can leverage our experience and resources to offer financial institutions advice across many practice areas.
With access to the firm’s substantial intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, tax, environmental, and real estate practices, our banking lawyers can offer financial institutions legal advice and solutions that are both sophisticated and practical.
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Work Highlights
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Bodman represented Bank of America in connection with a $16.7 million bilateral refinancing of fourteen different childcare learning centres across the United States.
Strengths
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Bodman PLC has several attorneys that I would consider to be subject matter experts and as good as anyone in the business. They are relationship focused and extremely responsive.
Banking & Finance respondentUSABodman has excellent attorneys who are very pragmatic and effective.
Banking & Finance respondentUSABesides being extremely responsive, they are well respected and trustworthy. They work hard to mitigate risk while still maintaining good relationships.
Banking & Finance respondentUSAThey know our people well and understand our business and clients.
Banking & Finance respondentUSABodman provides solutions rather than just pointing out risks. The lawyers are problem solvers, not problem creators.
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Notable Practitioners
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Senior Statespeople 
Senior Statespeople Kathleen O'Callaghan Hickey
Kathleen O'Callaghan Hickey is a well-regarded attorney noted for her work in bond transactions and tax exempt financing. She assists banks in loan documentation on transactions relating to the construction and assisted living sectors.
Kathleen is very experienced and has a great bedside manner with clients.
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Star Individuals 
Star Individuals Larry R Shulman
Larry Shulman is one of the most accomplished figures in the field of banking and finance. He maintains a wealth of experience in financing, major transactions and lending. He is sought after by major banks for his in-depth knowledge and expertise. Larry Shulman is simply one of the best business attorneys in the country. He is the one person look to for leadership as to what needs to get done for a deal to happen.
Banking & Finance respondentUSALarry Shulman is the gold standard for attorneys.
Banking & Finance respondentUSAHe has great market credibility, makes complex issues simple to understand, is extremely thorough and offers great guidance for bankers and customers.
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Band 1 
Band 1 Joseph J Kochanek
Joseph Kochanek is a highly respected practitioner in the Michigan legal market. He regularly acts for banks and financial institutions in syndicated credit facility agreements and large loan transactions, and his experience encompasses secured and unsecured lending. Joseph is highly recognized. He's very good.
Banking & Finance respondentUSAJoseph Kochanek is simply exceptional at everything he does. He has a level of understanding of our business and operations that has been a key differentiator in our ability to win clients.
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Band 2 
Band 2 Adam Norlander
Adam Norlander is noted for his work with financial institutions in syndicated credit facility agreements and loan transactions.
Adam Norlander is an outstanding attorney. He is incredibly knowledgeable and responsive.
Banking & Finance respondentUSAAdam consistently provides top-notch service no matter the complexity or timing.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Brian Foley
Brian Foley has extensive experience advising financial institutions on real estate transactions, such as mortgage financings.
Brian is level-headed, calm and great at coming up with creative solutions that all parties involved can live with. He makes me feel as if I am his one and only client because of his quickness and responsiveness.
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Band 3 
Band 3 David Bosman
David Bosman advises financial institutions on complex financial transactions, including refinancing, debt facilities and mortgage restructurings.
David provides unparalleled support and expertise.
Banking & Finance respondentUSADavid is great with clients and most importantly is a wonderful attorney. He has a ton of knowledge.
Banking & Finance respondentUSAMy team really likes working with David.
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Ranked Individuals at Bodman PLC (6)
Michigan
Kathleen O'Callaghan Hickey
Banking & Finance
View profile Larry R Shulman
Banking & Finance
View profile Joseph J Kochanek
Banking & Finance
View profile Adam Norlander
Banking & Finance
View profile Brian Foley
Banking & Finance
View profile David Bosman
Banking & Finance
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Members
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Kathleen O'Callaghan Hickey
View profile of Kathleen O'Callaghan HickeyJoseph J Kochanek
View profile of Joseph J KochanekLarry R Shulman
View profile of Larry R ShulmanAdam Norlander
View profile of Adam NorlanderDavid Bosman
View profile of David BosmanBrian Foley
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