Atty. Robert B. Labe

Atty. Robert B. Labe

Robert Labe ’s trusts and estates and business law practice is among the most highly regarded in the state. He possesses extensive experience in estate planning, estate and trust administration, contested estate and trust matters, business law, business succession planning and tax planning.

Birmingham Birmingham 42 Years Experience 42 year
Call (248) 642-0333

Profile Summary

About Robert B. Labe at a glance

Robert B. Labe is a trusts attorney based in Birmingham, Michigan, practicing at Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett PC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1984). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serves clients in Birmingham, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Robert Labe’s trusts and estates and business law practice is among the most highly regarded in the state
  • He possesses extensive experience in estate planning, estate and trust administration, contested estate and trust matters, business law, business succession planning and tax planning
  • Robert is a frequent lecturer and prolific author
  • He speaks at seminars before legal and professional groups, including as a lecturer at the Institute of Continuing Legal Education at the University of Michigan, the State Bar of Michigan, the National Business Institute, and MICPA where he instructs attorneys and certified public accountants
  • Regularly honored for achievement by clients, peers, and ranking organizations, Robert appears in “The Best Lawyers in America” (Woodward/White), has been selected annually since 2009 by Thomson Reuters as a “Michigan Super Lawyer” (a designation reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in Michigan) and has received the highest designation by Martindale-Hubbel AV Preeminent since 1994

Practice Areas Explained

Robert B. Labe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert B. Labe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert B. Labe

Where is Robert B. Labe's law office located?
Robert B. Labe's law practice is located in Birmingham, Michigan. The firm is Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert B. Labe handle?
Robert B. Labe focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Robert B. Labe practiced law?
Robert B. Labe has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Robert B. Labe go to law school?
Robert B. Labe earned their education at (J.D., 1984).
How can I contact Robert B. Labe for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert B. Labe received?
Robert B. Labe's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, American Bar Foundation (fewer than 1% of all lawyers are selected to be Fellows).

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1984

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, American Bar Foundation (fewer than 1% of all lawyers are selected to be Fellows)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, American College Trust and Estate Counsel
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Michigan Super Lawyers (2009 to present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leading Lawyers in Michigan (since inception)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — DBusiness Top Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV “Preeminent”™ Lawyer (1994 to present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who’s Who in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who’s Who in American Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1984

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