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Robert M. Faulkner

Traverse City, Michigan

Mr. Faulkner left private practice in January of 2003 to join Conklin Benham, P.C.

Education

After receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Michigan State University, Mr. Faulkner attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School and received his JD in 1976.

Professional Experience

Mr. Faulkner has worked at the Legislative Service Bureau in Lansing and assisted with drafting all of the amendments to the Workers' Compensation Act from 1980 to 1986.  Appointed by Governor Blanchard, he served as a Magistrate for four years.  He then practiced as an attorney specializing in matters of workers' compensation defense, representing a variety of employers and insurance companies.  Mr. Faulkner has given numerous lectures on workers' compensation matters to business groups.

Affiliations

Mr. Faulkner is a member of the Workers' Compensation Section of the State Bar of Michigan and the Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association.