Frank S. Spies

Background

Spies, Frank S. was born on August 7, 1939 in Adrian, Michigan, United States.

Education

University of Michigan (Bachelor of Business Administration, 1961. Bachelor of Laws, 1964).

Career

Lautzenheiser v Jolly Bar & Grille, 206 Mich App 67 (1994); LaGuire v Kain, 440 Mich 267 (1992); Chiverton v Chiverton, 188 Mich App 225 (1991); Waranica v Cheers Good Time Saloon, 186 Mich App 398 (1990); Reed v Walsh, 170 Mich App 61 (1988); Bodell v Christensen, 164 Mich App 95 (1987); Hasty v Boughton, 133 Mich App 107 (1984); United States v Lamoureaux, 711 F2d 745 (6th Circuit, 1983); United States v Markey, 693 F2d 594 (6th Circuit, 1982); Shane v Mouw, 116 Mich App 737 (1982); People v Allen, 102 Mich App 655 (1981); United States v Denton, 556 F2d 811 (6th Circuit, 1977); United States v Hoye, 548 F2d 1271 (6th Circuit, 1977); United States v Scott, 597 F2d 334 (6th Circuit, 1977); United States v Gay, 522 F2d 429 (6th Circuit, 1975); United States v Rowan, 518 F2d 685 (6th Circuit, 1975); Kelly v Butz, 404 F. Supp 925 (West.D. Mich, 1975); Hendrickson v Wilson, 374 F Supp 865 (West.D. Mich, 1973); United States v Booker, 461 F2d 990 (6th Circuit, 1972); United States v Baird, 427 F2d 521 (6th Circuit, 1970).Worked at Bensinger, Cotant, Menkes & Aardema, Professional Corporation (Gaylord, Michigan) specializing in General Practice. Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Automobile, Negligence, Products Liability, Premises Liability, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Discharge and Liquor Liability Law. Practice in all State and Federal Courts.

Admitted to the bar, 1964, Michigan.

Lecturer, "The Defense of the Liquor Liability Case," 1987, and "Automobile Negligence," 1992, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Police Certification Program, Criminal Law, Traffic Law, and Evidence, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, 1978-1979.

Professor, Business Law, Davenport College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1967-1968. Author: "Helping Mediation Assist Settlement - The Insurance Limits Disclosure Issue," Michigan Bar Journal, Volume 75, July 1996, page 660.

"Premises Insurance," Beverage Journal, Volume 12, February 1995, page 32.

"Michigan Liquor Liability Law in 1993," Michigan Bar Journal, Volume 72, November 1993, page 1164. "The Twelve Commandments for Effective Mediation Practice," Michigan Lawyers Weekly, December 7, 1992, page 15B. "The Designated Driver Trapp," Beverage Journal, Volume 10, June 1992, page 2.

"Ten Commandments for Effective Mediation Practice," Michigan Bar Journal, May 1990, Volume 69, page 422. "Liquor Liability in Michigan: 1989 Prospects," Beverage Journal, Volume 7, March 1989, page 8.

"Minors - They"re Number Minor Problem When it Comes to Protecting Your Business," Beverage Journal, Volume 6, March 1988, page 29.

"Traffic Offense Trials Checklist," Law and Order, Volume 17, November 1969, Page 16. "Testimony in a Driving Under the Influence Case," Law & Order, May 1969, Volume 17, page 105. United States. Attorney, Western District of Michigan, 1974-1977.

Member: Grand Rapids (Member, Community Relations Committee.

Chairman Elect, Litigation Section) and American Bar Associations. State Bar of Michigan.

National Association of Former United States Attorneys. Grand Rapids-East Rotary Club - Sergeant at Arms.

Bensinger, Cotant, Menkes & Aardema, Professional Corporation was founded in 1978.

Their home office is in Gaylord with offices located in Grand Rapids and Marquette. The offices provide an ideal geographic location allowing them to be in every court in the state, other than the Detroit area, in less than two hours.

Achievements

• Frank S. Spies has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Grand Rapids (Member, Community Relations Committee. Chairman Elect, Litigation Section) and American Bar Associations. State Bar of Michigan.

National Association of Former United States Attorneys.

Grand Rapids-East Rotary Club - Sergeant at Arms.