For over 30 years, Sondee, Racine & Doren PLC has maintained an extensive civil law practice throughout northern Michigan, with emphasis in the areas of employment, labor, municipal, real estate, business, estate planning and probate law, commercial and business litigation, insurance defense litigation, insurance coverage, appellate practice, mediation and arbitration. Every year since our firm's inception, we have been awarded an AV rating which is the very highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the world's leading guide to the legal profession. The highest rating was received in the two categories considered: legal ability and general ethical standards. These ratings are based on confidential reports from judges and other attorneys. We are extremely proud that each attorney in our firm has been awarded an AV peer review rating for high ethical standards and professional ability. The firm's clients include individuals, large and small businesses, cities, counties, townships, villages, public and private schools, medical care providers, utilities, banks and insurance companies.  The primary areas of law in which the firm is engaged are listed in Practice Areas.