Washtenaw County Bar Association -  It's Where You Belong! 

Welcome! The WCBA is essential for lawyers practicing law in Washtenaw County.  Members value the local insight, recognition, and relationships.  Immediate benefits also include the publicly accessible member directory (searchable by area of law) and the rotating “Meet a WCBA Attorney” feature found on most of our pages.

If you are a WCBA member, please add to your profile to make the most of these and other benefits. If you are a potential member, we hope you decide to join!  If you are a member of the public, we hope this site is a useful tool for finding a Washtenaw County lawyer or other legal resources. 

March/April President's Message

After 30 years of working with lawyers, I know one thing for certain. Lawyers are almost always risk-averse.  We are trained to be this way – to spot issues, minimize risks, and identify worst-case scenarios.  We fear not knowing an answer, being wrong, or giving bad advice.  Yes, we are definitely learning to look for the positive, for opportunities to help others enhance their businesses and personal lives.  Yet risk-aversion remains high, and few examples are more apparent to me than lawyers who are reluctant to greet and introduce themselves to strangers.  “It’s outside my comfort zone…I’m not good at small talk…I don’t want to be seen as selling…”  The list is long.

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