MAY, SIMPSON & STROTE is honored to receive the designation of Tier-1 law firm in the areas of Construction Law and Litigation–Construction by Best Lawyers®, Best Law Firms. The firm also recognizes three of its partners, Thomas C. Simpson, Ronald P. Strote, and John A. Forrest for their outstanding achievements.

Mr. Simpson, a Michigan Super Lawyer in real estate for each year the designation has been available to Michigan attorneys, has been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2013 in the areas of litigation-real estate and real estate law and recognized as a Top Lawyer by DBusiness® magazine. He was elected to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers in 1989 and is a member of the American College Committee on Title Insurance Law. His practice concentrates in the areas of Real Estate, Title Insurance Law, Civil Litigation and Corporate Law.

Mr. Strote, Best Lawyers® Detroit Area Construction Lawyer of the Year in 2011 was named Best Lawyers®, 2013 Detroit Litigation-Construction Lawyer of the Year. He has been acknowledged as one of the top 100 lawyers in Michigan by Michigan Super Lawyers® for the fifth consecutive year. In addition to his client representation, he is actively involved in alternative dispute resolution as an arbitrator and mediator, being certified by the International Mediation Institute, The Hague, Netherlands.

Mr. Forrest has been named Top Lawyer in DBusiness magazine for 2012. Mr. Forrest’s practice focuses on Franchise and Distribution Law, Commercial Contracts, Business Planning, and Corporate Law.