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Lee Hornberger is an arbitrator and mediator based in Traverse City, Michigan. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Michigan in 1963, his Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School in 1967. His Master of Laws in Labor Law from Wayne State University Law School in 1977. Admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 1967, Hornberger has an extensive career in alternative dispute resolution. He is a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators and a Diplomate Member of The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. He has served as Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Michigan and as Editor Emeritus of The Michigan Dispute Resolution Journal. Hornberger has been recognized for his contributions to the field, receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the State Bar’s ADR Section, the George N. Bashara, Jr. Award for exemplary service, and the Hero of ADR Award. He has been included in The Best Lawyers of America for arbitration and mediation and has received First and Second Tier rankings in Northern Michigan for Mediation and Arbitration by U.S.
News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms. In addition to his professional achievements, Hornberger has been active in various community and professional organizations. He has served as President of the Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association and as Chair of the Traverse City Human Rights Commission. He is also a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Michigan State Bar Foundation. Hornberger's practice focuses on labor and employment arbitrations, serving both private and public sectors. He offers virtual arbitrations and hearings, reflecting his adaptability to modern dispute resolution methods. He has authored several articles on alternative dispute resolution, including "Michigan Case Law Concerning Use of Emails in Alternative Dispute Resolution" and "Reflections on Civility and Ethics," published in the Michigan Bar Journal. Hornberger continues to contribute to the field of alternative dispute resolution through his practice, publications, and active participation in professional organizations. For more information, visit his website at leehornberger.com. *Note: The above information is based on publicly available sources and may not reflect the most current details.* {"profile_text": "Lee Hornberger is an arbitrator and mediator based in Traverse City, Michigan.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Michigan in 1963, his Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School in 1967. His Master of Laws in Labor Law from Wayne State University Law School in 1977.\n\nAdmitted to the Michigan State Bar in 1967, Hornberger has an extensive career in alternative dispute resolution. He is a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators and a Diplomate Member of The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. He has served as Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Michigan and as Editor Emeritus of The Michigan Dispute Resolution Journal.\n\nHornberger has been recognized for his contributions to the field, receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the State Bar’s ADR Section, the George N. Bashara, Jr. Award for exemplary service, and the Hero of ADR Award. He has been included in The Best Lawyers of America for arbitration and mediation and has received First and Second Tier rankings in Northern Michigan for Mediation and Arbitration by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms.\n\nIn addition to his professional achievements, Hornberger has been active in various community and professional organizations. He has served as President of the Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association and as Chair of the Traverse City Human Rights Commission. He is also a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Michigan State Bar Foundation.\n\nHornberger's practice focuses on labor and employment arbitrations, serving both private and public sectors.
He offers virtual arbitrations and hearings, reflecting his adaptability to modern dispute resolution methods.\n\nHe has authored several articles on alternative dispute resolution, including \"Michigan Case Law Concerning Use of Emails in Alternative Dispute Resolution\" and \"Reflections on Civility and Ethics,\" published in the Michigan Bar Journal.\n\nHornberger continues to contribute to the field of alternative dispute resolution through his practice, publications. Active participation in professional organizations.",\n\n\"sources\": [\n {\"title\": \"Lee Hornberger, Arbitrator and Mediator, Traverse City, Michigan\", \"url\": \" {\"title\": \"Lee Hornberger named to 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list for alternative dispute resolution.\", \"url\": \" {\"title\": \"State Bar of Michigan\", \"url\": \" {\"title\": \"Member Blogs - Alternative Dispute Resolution Section\", \"url\": \" {\"title\": \"ADB Mich - Attorney Discipline Board\", \"url\": \" \"*Note: The above information is based on publicly available sources and may not reflect the most current details.*\",\n\n\"found_data\": {\n \"bar_number\": null,\n \"bar_admission_year\": \"1967\",\n \"license_status\": \"Active\",\n \"death_date\": null,\n \"firm_name\": \"Arbitration and Mediation Office of Lee Hornberger\",\n \"case_types\": \"Labor and Employment Arbitrations\",\n \"legal_stages\": \"Arbitration, Mediation\",\n \"courts\": [\n {\"court_name\": \"U.S. Court of Military Appeals\", \"court_type\": \"U.S. Court of Appeals\", \"admission_year\": null, \"state\": \"Federal\"},\n {\"court_name\": \"Michigan Supreme Court\", \"court_type\": \"State Supreme Court\", \"admission_year\": null, \"state\": \"Michigan\"},\n {\"court_name\": \"U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit\", \"court_type\": \"U.S. Court of Appeals\", \"admission_year\": null, \"state\": \"Federal\"},\n {\"court_name\": \"U.S. Supreme Court\", \"court_type\": \"U.S. Supreme Court\", \"admission_year\": null, \"state\": \"Federal\"},\n {\"court_name\": \"U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit\", \"court_type\": \"U.S. Court of Appeals\", \"admission_year\": null, \"state\": \"Federal\"}\n ]\n}"}
