About Emily J.
Emily J. Gunville followed a clear path into the law. She earned her J.D. in 2014 from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, where her studies emphasized litigation. Before that she completed a Bachelor of Science at Lake Superior State University in 2009. Those academic years set the stage for a practice rooted in courtroom work and case preparation.
She works in Michigan and has built a career in the local legal community. Her legal training in litigation informs how she approaches cases. She applies courtroom techniques learned in law school to client matters and to the practical demands of filing, discovery and motion practice. The work requires attention to detail and steady preparation; she favors clarity over flourish when presenting facts and arguments.
Beyond the office, Gunville is active in civic organizations in her region. She is a founding member and serves as secretary of Friends of the Dickinson County Fair. In 2024 she became an ambassador for the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce and she has been a member of the Zonta Club of Iron Mountain-Kingsford since 2021. Those roles keep her connected to local business leaders and community projects and often bring a different perspective to legal problems that touch municipal and nonprofit clients.
Colleagues describe her as methodical in case work and responsive in client communications. She tends to break complex matters into discrete steps for clients, helping them understand what each stage will require. That habit grew out of litigation training, where timelines and procedural compliance are constant concerns. She has handled routine court appearances, drafted pleadings and managed discovery tasks as part of broader case strategies.
Gunville is currently based at Finch Law, P.C., where she practices law in Michigan. Her practice focuses on litigation matters in the state, handling cases that require courtroom experience and detailed procedural work.
