Publications

Electronic Publications

Economics of Law Practice Survey Results
Includes 6 reports spanning 18 years.

e-Journal
The e-Journal is a free daily online publication that provides case summaries organized by areas of legal practice. [subscribe]

Practice Management Updates
Subscribers will be sent periodic emails on a variety of practice management topics. [subscribe]

Public Policy Update
The Public Policy Update is a free weekly electronic journal highlighting public policy issues of interest to the profession. [subscribe]

Presidential Visions

Presidential Visions pays tribute to our devoted leaders over the past 75 years. The collective wisdom of their words guided and encouraged attorneys through good times and bad and still live to remind us that at the very core, the legal profession is a helping profession and that lawyers make a big difference in peoples' lives and for society. Order your copy online.

Section Publications

Probate Information—A guide for non-lawyers with helpful information about guardianship, conservatorship, durable power of attorney, and probate & estate administration.

Real Property—a guide for non-lawyers, includes information about landlord/tenant issues (security deposits, eviction, and maintenance), purchasing a home, land contracts, foreclosure, and reverse mortgages.

Michigan Land Title Standards, intended for legal professionals, is a series of selected statements of the law of land titles, as supported by applicable statutes and case law.

Michigan Environmental Law Deskbook

Michigan Bar Journal

The Michigan Bar Journal is the flagship publication of the State Bar of Michigan. The Bar Journal, which features captivating articles and thoughtful design, is published 11 times a year (monthly, with a combined July/August issue). Many Michigan attorneys consider it a must-read, and it’s consistently rated as one of the most valuable SBM benefits.

Resource Directory
The Resource Directory issue is the indispensable resource for everyone connected with the legal profession in Michigan. Beginning in 2021, it will be published online only.

The alphabetical directory is no longer mailed, but is available as a digital document in the Member Area.

Publication Order Form

The State Bar of Michigan offers a variety of publications to its members. Use the Publication Order Form to purchase publications.

Booklets

And Justice for All . . .
Judicial Crossroads Task Force
Land Title Standards
Probate Information—helpful information for the public
Real Property Information—helpful information for the public
You and the Law
Your Role as a Juror