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Two Attorneys Named Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" 2026

LANSING, Mich. —Two attorneys from the Lansing office of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC have been named Best Lawyers® 2026 "Lawyers of the Year". “Lawyer of the Year” status is awarded to the lawyer that receives the highest peer-reviewed feedback in a practice area and region.

Listed attorneys and their practice areas are as follows:

  • James F. Anderton, V was named the Best Lawyers® 2026 "Lawyer of the Year" in Tax Law in Lansing.
  • Douglas A. Mielock was named the Best Lawyers® 2026 "Lawyer of the Year" in Litigation- Trusts and Estates in Lansing.


Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" award recognizes individual attorneys with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic location. Only one lawyer is recognized as "Lawyer of the Year" for each specialty and location.

Visit www.bestlawyers.com for more information.

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