Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, a large law firm based in Southfield with more than 120 attorneys representing over 25 practice areas, has joined Taft, a law firm in Cincinnati founded in 1885.
With the addition, Taft is now comprised of more than 800 attorneys in eight primary Midwest markets and the District of Columbia. Other Taft markets outside of Cincinnati include Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Denver, and more.
First announced in September 2022, principals of the Jaffe and Taft state the combination will offer greater benefits to their clients, bringing together two firms that value a client-first approach, commitment to culture, and a collaborative mindset.
Founded in 1968, Jaffe has established itself as one of the most respected full-service law firms in Michigan — representing public and private clients throughout the Midwest and United States, and internationally, with a Midwestern rate structure.
“The Jaffe team is excited to embark on this journey, joining with Taft to expand our offering in the Detroit market,” says Mark Cooper, Taft Detroit’s partner-in-charge. “We’ve been working collaboratively as Team Taft to create a seamless transition for our clients, attorneys, and staff while bringing significant enhancements to our current capabilities in the region. We look forward to starting this new, modern chapter.”
Taft, or Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, operates under a “One Taft” leadership mentality — a structure that offers balanced representation across Taft markets and practice areas in all firm-wide, executive-level decisions.
With the combination, Taft Detroit will have four seats on the firm’s executive committee. Each Taft market is empowered to make decisions locally while being supported by the Taft brand, vision, and firm-wide resources.
“At Taft, we are extremely pleased to welcome such incredible talent to our team — sharing a strong commitment to our clients, while also enhancing the way we operate and deliver services as a modern law firm. As a united front, we look forward to continuing to grow, engage, and support the Detroit community,” said Robert J. Hicks, chairman and managing partner of Taft.
In addition to Southfield, Jaffe Raitt has an office in the Grand Park Centre Building in downtown Detroit.
