Institute for Legal Reform: States Resource Center: Michigan

States Resource Center

Learn more about the status of lawsuit abuse and civil justice reform issues in each state.

States

Michigan

Lawsuit Climate

2010   30
2008   33
2007   23

Michigan ranks thirtieth among all fifty states in the fairness of its litigation environment.

Justice System

The Michigan court system is comprised of over 230 state-wide and local courts.

State Organizations

Explore useful information on state organizations, coalitions, partners and associations.

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