About Michael
Michael J — Caywood is a lawyer that specialize in corporate law, highbrow estate, and arbitration and facilitated negotiation. He practices at Dresser Dresser Haas & Caywood, P.C., positioned in Sturgis, Michigan. Admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 1999, he additionally holds licenses in Indiana, Illinois, Arizona, and the District of Columbia. His company, established in 1898, has a long-standing popularity for providing comprehensive legal services throughout Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana, catering to clients. Born and raised in Hillsdale County, Michigan, Michael earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from the University of Michigan in 1988. He furthered his education by graduating with difference from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1991.
Following his educational achievements, Michael worked at notable regulation firms, which includes Snell & Wilmer in Phoenix and Ungaretti & Harris in Chicago. His tenure with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission also provided him with a strong foundation in regulatory matters earlier than he returned to Michigan to practice law. At Dresser Dresser Haas & Caywood, P.C., Michael's practice encompasses many legal areas, which includes civil legal proceedings, actual estate, corporate law, financial services law, and highbrow estate. He has played a pivotal position in assisting local businesses with crucial things similar to acquisitions, operational agreements, and succession making plans. Additionally, he serves as a courtroom-accredited mediator in Michigan, facilitating dispute resolutions both previous to and at some point of legal proceedings—an important service that shows his commitment to powerful conflict resolution.
Michael is actively involved in numerous expert organizations, including the Litigation, Intellectual Property, Probate and Estate Planning, and Business sections of the American Bar Association and the Michigan State Bar Association. His management capabilities are evident from his roles as President of each the Branch County Bar Association and the St. Joseph County Bar Association. These positions spotlight his commitment to the legal career and his commitment to fostering a collaborative legal community. Beyond his legal practice, Michael contributes significantly to his community in Coldwater and Sturgis. He serves as President of the Coldwater Downtown Development Authority, where he works to sell financial growth and revitalization.
His involvement extends to the Coldwater Historic District Commission and the Coldwater Economic Development Corporation, where he represents sustainable improvement. Additionally, he has participated in the Sturgis Kiwanis Club and served as the St. Joseph County Recruiting Coordinator for the University of Michigan Alumni Association Student Recruitment Program. Michael and his spouse, Laurie, live in Coldwater and are proud mother and father of two young people, further emphasizing their commitment to family and community.
