About Michael L.
Michael L. Rutkowski founded Rutkowski Law Office in 2012 and has run the firm since its inception. He built the practice from a single office into a multi-location firm. Today the firm maintains offices in Bloomfield Hills, Rochester, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Port Huron and Detroit. Colleagues describe him as a hands-on manager who remains actively involved in case work while overseeing day-to-day operations.
Early in his career he moved quickly into leadership roles. By 2012 he had established his own firm and began expanding its geographic reach. That expansion appears deliberate. Offices are spread across several population centers, positioning the firm to serve a variety of client needs and communities.
Rutkowski also holds current memberships in professional associations. He takes part in local bar and community activities. Those memberships provide regular contact with peers and local practitioners. He attends meetings and takes part in professional development opportunities offered through those groups.
Within the firm he oversees staffing, client intake and the coordination of matters across multiple locations. He has supervised teams of attorneys and support staff, assigning work and ensuring consistent procedures across offices. That administrative role runs alongside his client work; he splits time between courtroom appearances, client meetings and supervising case strategy.
Clients and colleagues say Rutkowski emphasizes clear communication and practical problem solving. He favors direct explanations that help clients understand options and potential outcomes. He also prioritizes prompt responses and regular updates. The firm’s structure allows him to draw on colleagues in different offices when cases require additional resources or specialized knowledge.
Rutkowski’s practice model relies on maintaining an accessible local presence. Each office serves as a point of contact for current and prospective clients, and he personally rotates through locations as matters require. He continues to accept cases and supervise litigation and transactional work handled by the firm. He remains the founder and principal attorney at Rutkowski Law Office and practices law from its multiple offices.
