Traverse City is the county seat of Grand Traverse County. Despite its modest population, Traverse City functions as the major commercial nexus for a seven-county area, along with cross-peninsula counterpart Alpena, is one of Northern Lower Michigan's two anchor cities. The City has a Commission/City Manager form of Government. The Commission is the legislative and policy making branch of local government. The Commissioners appoint a City Manager to execute and administer policies.

Traverse City Legal Profile

The attorneys at Nacht Law are dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of individuals and businesses in Traverse City and across the state of Michigan. Nacht Law is a team of experienced litigators, providing advice and representation in all matters employment, civil rights, and business litigation. In employment matters: our lawyers regularly stand up for the rights of Traverse City whistleblowers, victims of retaliation, discrimination, harassment, or those seeking to manage accommodation and medical leave issues, or unemployment compensation. Nacht Law lawyers counsel Traverse City businesses and non-profits seeking sound legal advice on personnel policies, human resources, non-compete issues, and business litigation. Our lawyers serve Traverse City doctors and medical groups seeking to retain new people, set policies, third-party Medicare audits, and compliance programs. And we provide skilled criminal defense for Traverse City professionals and others fighting for their civil right to be presumed innocent.

Judicial System of Traverse City

District Courts: A district court has exclusive jurisdiction of all civil litigation where the amount in dispute is less than $25,000; and handles many local land use disputes, debt collection actions, eviction proceedings. The district courts generally handle all misdemeanor charges where punishments do not exceed one year, including arraignment, setting and acceptance of bail, trial and sentencing; and conduct preliminary examinations in felony cases.

86^th District Court of Traverse City was established by the Michigan Legislature in 1968 pursuant to constitutional mandate. Judges of the court are John D. Foresman (Chief Judge) Thomas J. Philips (Chief Judge Pro Tem) and Michael J. Haley

Employment in Traverse City

Among the most common occupations in Traverse City are management, professional, and related occupations, 32%. Sales and office occupations, 26%. and Service occupations, 17%. Approximately 74 percent of workers in Traverse City, Michigan work for companies, 12 percent work for the government and 7 percent are self-employed. The leading industries in Traverse City, Michigan are Educational, health and social services, 22%; Retail trade, 15%; and Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services, 12%. Tourism, both summer and winter, is a key industry.