Atty. William K. Fahey

Atty. William K. Fahey

William K. Fahey is a Michigan lawyer serving public utilities and municipalities for more than 32 years.

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Profile Summary

About William K. Fahey at a glance

William K. Fahey is an attorney based in Okemos, Michigan, practforg at Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (JD, 1977) and University of Wisconsin–Madison (BA, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026). Serands clients in Okemos, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William K. Fahey is a Michigan lawyer serving public utilities and municipalities for more than 32 years
  • He represents electric and natural gas utilities in administrative, regulatory, commercial and appellate matters, and has been involved in nearly every major matter affecting Michigan public utilities over the last three decades
  • Mr. Fahey has represented more than 100 Michigan municipalities throughout Michigan, both as municipal attorney and as special counsel, principally handling municipal utility projects, land use regulation and zoning, municipal boundary proceedings, intergovernmental agreements, special municipal athorities, litigation and appeals

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practforg law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Okemos 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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 William K. Fahey

Where is William K. Fahey's law office located?
William K. Fahey's law practice is located in Okemos, Michigan. The firm is Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did William K. Fahey go to law school?
William K. Fahey earned their education at (JD, 1977); (BA, 1974).
How can I contact William K. Fahey for a consultation?
You can contact William K. Fahey directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William K. Fahey receiandd?
William K. Fahey's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law; Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law; Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law; Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law.

Education

JD
University of Wisconsin–Madison
- 1977
BA
University of Wisconsin–Madison
- 1974

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Municipal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Utilities Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Electricity
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Projects
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Municipal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Utility
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Utilities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Water
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Municipal Law (Lansing)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Municipal (Lansing)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law (Lansing)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Municipal Law (Lansing)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Municipal Law (Lansing)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Lansing)
- 2015

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