Overview
Introduction
A boutique litigation firm, Bush Seyferth excels at representing its clients in product liability, complex commercial litigation, class actions, and appellate matters, from class certifications and summary judgments to victory at trial. Michigan-based but with a nationwide reach, Bush Seyferth is the litigation firm of choice for many automobile manufacturers, among other clients. On top of its strong external reputation, the firm is a welcoming place to work. Associates report an “open door” atmosphere and friendly relationships from ...
Firm Stats
Total No. Attorneys (2021)
1 - 50
No. of Partners Named (2021)
4
Featured Rankings
Top 150 Under 150
Base Salary
The firm operate on a lockstep salary structure. All attorneys’...
No. of U.S. Offices
2
No. of International Offices
0
Vault Verdict
A small but successful litigation boutique, Bush Seyferth looks for quality in its incoming attorneys. Self-starters and those with clerkship experience are appreciated, and interviews include questions about what kind of colleague you’ll be. Associates get along well at BSP, and partners maintain a genuine “open door” policy which facilitates a collegial and respectful culture. “State of the firm” meetings are held regularly, as are annual performance reviews, and partners provide and seek feedback from all team members on an ongoing basis. Work is well distributed, with weekly check-ins to ensure balanced workloads, and associates feel strongly that they are given work that is challenging but achievable, providing the opportunity for consistent professional growth through high-q...
About the Firm
Bush Seyferth PLLC is a Michigan-based litigation boutique with a nationwide reach. With about 30 attorneys on staff, the firm has offices in Troy, Michigan and outside of Houston, Texas.
Litigation Trio
Now going by BSP Law, Bush Seyferth was originally founded in 2003 as BSK Law when Cheryl Bush, Patrick Seyferth, and Raymond Kethledge teamed up to build a boutique litigation and appellate powerhouse—and their vision has come to fruition. The founders themselves are indicative of the caliber of legal talent the firm employs. Among other impressive stats, Cheryl Bush has won 95.97% of her jury trials; Patrick Seyferth has successfully handled high-profile class action, commercial litigation, and catastrophic product liability matters in 23 states; and Raymond Kethledge, no longer...
Associate Reviews
- “The firm isn't pretentious. Of course, there are personalities to navigate (as always), but on the whole, lawyers and staff interact freely and easily with each other.”
- “Open-door policy at all levels. Associates get along well and work together (not against one another).”
- “Associates get along well organically—there is never competition or jockeying among the group for more work, favor, and/or accolades. The partners encourage an open and social atmosphere at the office by maintaining a real ‘open-door’ policy.”
- “Very pleasant group of people from diverse backgrounds. Lawyers and staff all get along well and enjoy spending time with each other.”
Getting Hired Here
- “A successful attorney at BSP is an overachieving self-starter with excellent grades. I wouldn't say we have ‘feeder schools,’ but we do have a lot of U of M law graduates at the firm. That said, we do actively look to other states/schools to ensure diverse, high-quality candidates at every level. BSP looks at the person, not the situation—meaning, if we find an excellent candidate, we make room.”
- “The firm views prior clerkships, law school attended, and personality as key factors in hiring decisions.”
