With more than 90 attorneys, and offices in Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City, the law firm of Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge has the wisdom, capacity, and skill to assist entrepreneurs through the phases of the life sciences product development cycle. We represent clients and health care providers from all aspects of the life sciences industry, including developers of pharmaceuticals,  biologicals, diagnostic methods and tools, and medical devices; academic medical centers; and financial service entities that invest in life science industry ventures.

Our attorneys are sought after for their extensive experience in issues specific to start-up companies, including technology, tax, accounting, employment, and commercialization.  We also are highly experienced in the negotiation of research and development collaborations, clinical trial development and compliance, and regulatory compliance issues.  By combining attorneys from a variety of legal disciplines, our team meets the diverse needs of players in the life sciences industry.