Attorney Profile

JOEL E. BAUER

Partner

JEBauer@gillardlaw.com

Phone (989) 356-3444

Fax (989) 354-2821

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Law School:

J.D., 2001
Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Undergraduate Schooling:

B.A., Social Sciences, 1994
Michigan State University

Legal Assistants Program, 1999
Oakland University        

Graduated Alpena High School, 1990

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gillard, Bauer, Mazrum, Florip, Smigelski & Gulden
Partner, 2009-Present
Associate Attorney, 2003-2009
Law Clerk, 1999

Jackson County (Michigan) Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
2001

PRACTICE AREAS

Criminal Defense; Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Automobile Negligence; Family Law; Real Property; Driver’s License Appeals; Juvenile Practice; Collections

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Member, State Bar of Michigan
Sections on: Family Law, Criminal Law

Member, 26th Circuit Bar Association (Alpena & Montmorency Counties)
President, 2006-Present

Member, Michigan Association of Justice

Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Admitted to Practice:

Michigan state courts

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

CIVIC, COMMUNITY, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Alzheimer’s Association Regional Council
2003-Present

Legal Services of Northern Michigan
Board of Directors, 2009-Present

Member, Alpena Community College Foundation

Member, Ruffed Grouse Society

Member, Ducks Unlimited

Member, Doctors Hunting Club

USA Hockey Certified Youth Hockey Coach

Member, Alpena Men’s Hockey League

HOBBIES

Hockey, skiing, fishing, golf