Michael Sarafa Named as Counsel for Butzel

Mike Sarafa

With his 35 years in business, law, finance, and public affairs, Michael G. Sarafa has been named Counsel for Butzel. Helping clients navigate issues in the governmental sector as well as in the realm of outside counsel services, Michael has achieved an enviable reputation in legal and political circles in Michigan as a knowledgeable and trusted legal advisor. Now he practices law in the firm’s Troy location and in the Butzel offices in the State and US Capitols. Michael is a member of the Government Relations and Regulatory Specialty Team and General Counsel Services Practice Department.

He began his career in the governmental arena as a legislative aide in the Michigan House of Representatives and later served as an executive assistant to Dennis Archer during his tenure as Mayor of Detroit. His experience includes assembling teams of finance, human resources, operations, marketing, and legal professionals. As CEO of Bank of Michigan, Michael successfully navigated the bank through the 2008-2010 real estate recession.

As a community leader, Michael has served on numerous boards of directors and nonprofit organizations, including Bloomfield Brother Rice High School, Bank of Ann Arbor, Chaldean Community Foundation, Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals, and Supercuts Franchisee Association.