From the Associated Press — It will cost an additional $100 a year to be a Michigan lawyer. The state Supreme Court approved an overall increase of 32 percent. Lawyers will pay annual dues of $260 to the State Bar of Michigan, $140 to the attorney discipline system and $15 to the client protection fund. Justice Elizabeth Welch noted that the State Bar’s portion of the increase – $80 – is the first since 2003. Welch says the State Bar provides “excellent resources” for lawyers. Justice Brian Zahra preferred an $80 raise for the State Bar over
four years. Justice David Viviano says a “modest increase” for the State Bar would have been appropriate. The state pays the dues of Supreme Court justices.
