Richard D. Reed

Dick’s practice has focused on municipal law from 1962 to present, including representation as general counsel or special counsel to townships, cities, villages, counties and the boards, bodies and agencies of these units of government throughout Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. His practice has involved extensive litigation of municipal and taxation issues including appearances in Circuit Court, Michigan Court of Appeals, Michigan Supreme Court, Federal District Court, the State Tax Commission and the Michigan Tax Tribunal. During 45 years of practice, Dick has served as lead counsel in the litigation and resolution of many major taxation disputes. Dick is a member of the Kalamazoo County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and Federal Bar Association. Dick served as Commissioner of Michigan State Bar, 1981-83; Chairman, and Representative Assembly 1982-83. He was president of the Kalamazoo County Bar Association 1971-72. Mr. Reed is also a member of the Board of Directors of Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society and The Fellows of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. He was a member of the Attorney Grievance Commission for the State of Michigan, 1987-1993, and was Vice Chairman 1991-1993. Dick was a member of the Board of Directors, Kalamazoo County Legal Aid Bureau 1964-1989. Dick has authored several articles on ad valorem taxation and related matters. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Richard D. Reed included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Michigan State Bar Foundation, Fellow Other Sources of Feedback About Richard D. Reed Included on the 2015Michigan Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2014 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2013 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2012 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2011 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2009 Michigan Super Lawyers list

• Attorney

• Board of Directors, Kalamazoo County Legal Aid Bureau, 1964 - 1989

• Michigan, 1962
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1964
• U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1964
• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1978

• Kalamazoo County Bar Association (Member)
• American Bar Association (Member)
• Federal Bar Association (Member)
• Commissioner of Michigan State Bar, 1981 - 1983 (Member)
• Kalamazoo County Bar Association, 1971 - 1972 (President)
• Board of Directors of Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society (Member)
• Attorney Grievance Commission for the State of Michigan, 1987 - 1993 (Member)
• Attorney Grievance Commission for the State of Michigan, 1991 - 1993 (Vice Chairman)
• State Bar Representative Assembly, 1982 - 1983 (Chairman)