09.17.2007

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI – September 17, 2007 – An experienced trial attorney in the public and private sectors, Audrey J. Forbush has joined the law firm of Plunkett Cooney as a shareholder in the Flint office.

Forbush focuses her practice primarily in the area of municipal liability and has particular expertise in police matters. She advises municipalities on employment matters, including employee discipline and discharge situations, and labor contract issues. In addition, Forbush defends physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice matters and attorneys facing legal malpractice claims. 

“Audrey is a well respected and extremely effective attorney,” said Carolyn M. Jereck, Plunkett Cooney’s former Litigation Department Leader. “We are certain that she will play an integral role in the continued development of our municipal practice group."

Forbush currently serves as legal advisor to the Law Enforcement Action Forum, an organization consisting of select law enforcement executives throughout the State of Michigan. She is also a member of the Michigan Bar Association and the public corporation section of the Genesee County Bar Association, as well as the Professional / Code of Ethics and Governmental / Municipal Law Committees of the Defense Research Institute.

Forbush received her law degree, magna cum laude, from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1988 and her undergraduate degree from Central Michigan University in 1984.

Plunkett Cooney’s municipal practice is one of the most accomplished in Michigan. The firm represents hundreds of cities, townships, villages and public entities either directly or through their insurance providers including the Michigan Municipal League Liability and Property Pool.  

Established in 1913, Plunkett Cooney is one of Michigan’s largest full-service law firms with 150 attorneys in nine offices state wide, as well as one in Columbus, Ohio. The firm has achieved the highest rating awarded by Martindale-Hubbell, a leading, international directory of law firms. 

For more information about Audrey J. Forbush joining the Plunkett Cooney, contact the firm’s Practice Development Manager, John Cornwell, at (248) 901-4008.

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