Alward Fisher, a Traverse City-based law firm, has announced the addition of Lauren E. Trible-Laucht as a new attorney. Trible-Laucht joins the firm after serving 15 years as the City Attorney for Traverse City, a role in which she acted as the City's in-house general counsel. Her arrival marks a significant expansion of the firm's legal capabilities, particularly in municipal governance, land use, and employment matters, and underscores the growing demand for experienced legal counsel in Northern Michigan.
Trible-Laucht's background includes a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Kalamazoo College in 2002, where she was a Kalamazoo College Fellow. She studied law, constitutional law, and German at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität in Bonn, Germany, before earning her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Wayne State University Law School in 2008. During law school, she served as a judicial intern to U.S. District Judge Gerald E. Rosen in the Eastern District of Michigan. After being admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2008, she worked as an associate attorney with Jon H. Kingsepp PLLC, representing municipal and private clients in litigation, contract negotiations, and labor matters while serving as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Clawson.
From 2011 to 2026, Trible-Laucht served as City Attorney for Traverse City, advising municipal departments, City officials, and the commission on a wide range of issues, including property transactions, development agreements, ordinance drafting and enforcement, labor and employment, zoning and land use, contracts, and litigation. Her tenure demonstrates a commitment to public service and provides her with firsthand knowledge of the legal challenges facing local governments and businesses.
Edward Price, the firm's Managing Partner, expressed enthusiasm about the hire. "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: "I'm very proud to join Alward Fisher. 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."
The move is significant for Northern Michigan's legal landscape. Alward Fisher handles a variety of matters, including banking, business and corporate law, civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning and probate, family law, and real estate law. With 14 attorneys and over 100 years of combined experience, the firm is well-positioned to serve the region. Trible-Laucht's deep understanding of municipal law, zoning, and development issues will be particularly valuable as Northern Michigan communities face ongoing growth and regulatory complexities. Her transition from public service to private practice also signals a broader trend of experienced public attorneys bringing their expertise to private firms, where they can address the legal needs of businesses and individuals navigating local regulations.
For those interested in learning more about Trible-Laucht's practice or the firm's services, additional information is available through the firm's website at Alward Fisher. Details about her professional background can be found on her Lauren E. Trible-Laucht profile page. The firm also provides a contact form for inquiries. Her addition is expected to enhance the firm's ability to provide comprehensive legal solutions across Northern Michigan.
