Alward Fisher, a Traverse City-based law firm, has announced the addition of Lauren E. Trible-Laucht as its newest attorney. Trible-Laucht joins the firm after serving 15 years as the City Attorney for the City of Traverse City, a role in which she functioned as the City's in-house general counsel. Her move to private practice signals a significant shift in Northern Michigan's legal landscape, as her extensive public sector experience will now be available to private clients facing complex legal challenges.
Trible-Laucht's background includes a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Kalamazoo College in 2002, followed by legal studies at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität in Bonn, Germany, as a Kalamazoo College Fellow. She earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Wayne State University Law School in 2008 after interning for U.S. District Judge Gerald E. Rosen. Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2008, she began her career as an associate attorney with Jon H. Kingsepp PLLC, serving as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Clawson. There, she represented municipal and private clients in litigation, contract negotiations, and labor matters, laying the groundwork for her distinguished career in public service.
From 2011 to 2026, Trible-Laucht served as City Attorney for Traverse City, advising municipal departments, City officials, and the City commission on a broad range of operational, governmental, and legal matters. Her work encompassed property transactions, development agreements, ordinance drafting and enforcement, labor and employment matters, municipal governance, zoning and land use, contracts, and litigation. This depth of experience in municipal law is rare in private practice and positions her as a valuable resource for clients navigating regulatory and governmental issues.
Edward Price, the Firm's Managing Partner, expressed enthusiasm about the addition. "Lauren is an incredible addition to the team," he said. "We admire her sharp legal experience, as well as her devotion to the Traverse City community. At Alward Fisher, our mission is to provide peace of mind to our clients, whether they're struggling with a divorce, a business dispute, financial trouble, estate planning, or criminal law matters. We believe Lauren is the perfect attorney to further that mission."
Trible-Laucht also shared her perspective on the transition. "I'm very proud to join Alward Fisher," she said. "I have spent the last 15 years assisting the Traverse City community address some very big issues. I'm looking forward to putting my skills to work for clients in Northern Michigan in a whole new capacity." Her decision to join Alward Fisher, a firm with 14 attorneys and over 100 years of combined legal experience, underscores the growing demand for sophisticated legal services in the region.
The implications of this hire extend beyond the firm. Trible-Laucht's deep understanding of local governance, zoning, and land use will be particularly beneficial to businesses and individuals dealing with development projects or regulatory compliance. Her experience in labor and employment matters also addresses a critical need for employers facing an evolving legal environment. As Northern Michigan's economy grows, the availability of attorneys with her level of expertise in both public and private sectors becomes increasingly important. Clients seeking assistance can reach out through the firm's contact form or by phone.
Alward Fisher handles a variety of legal matters, including banking, business and corporate law, civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning and probate, family law, and real estate law. The addition of Trible-Laucht reinforces the firm's commitment to providing comprehensive legal services to the Traverse City community and beyond. Her unique perspective, shaped by years of public service, will undoubtedly enhance the firm's ability to serve clients effectively.
