The State Bar of Michigan hosted its annual 50-Year Golden Celebration on May 7, 2026. Phillip Adkison was among 717 legal professionals who have been members of the State Bar of Michigan for 50 years.
Kelly Allen has been featured in Detroit Legal News for her work in liquor licensing law.
Gregory K. Need is Co-author of the Institute of Continuing Legal Education’s Michigan Zoning, Planning, and Land Use 2024 Update.
Gregory K. Need joined fellow contributors to discuss various land use issues during the Institute of Continuing Legal Education’s Land Use Update 2025.
As some of you may know, Laura Peters is retiring. While October marks the beginning of her retirement, Laura will continue as the firm’s consultant on liquor licensing matters during this transition. We wanted to take a moment to acknowledge Laura’s hard work and dedication over the last 20 years and wish her all the best as she begins this exciting new chapter. It is hard to say goodbye to someone who has been such a big part of our firm. She will be missed!
Adkison, Need, Allen, & Rentrop, PLLC in Bloomfield Hills is pleased to announce that Candace Becker, Esq. has joined the firm as an associate attorney and will be a member of our litigation and municipal practice groups. Ms. Becker has experience in civil and commercial litigation representing corporate entities and brings advanced research skills and litigation knowledge to the firm.
The law firm of Adkison, Need, Allen, & Rentrop, established in 1995, celebrated 30 years of excellence in 2025.
Gregory K. Need celebrates his 10th year on the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education, including the past two years as Board President.
Adkison, Need, Allen, & Rentrop, PLLC in Bloomfield Hills is pleased to announce that Jennifer H. Elowsky, Esq. has joined the firm as an of-counsel attorney and will be a member of our municipal practice group. Ms. Elowsky has extensive experience representing municipalities in an array of matters including land use and zoning, development projects, special assessments, and ordinance regulation. She serves as general counsel for the Charter Township of Milford, the Village of Milford, and the Village of Wolverine Lake.
Adkison, Need, Allen, & Rentrop continues to be a proud sponsor of the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Kelly Allen is a frequent speaker and contributor to the MDA and the firm continues to be a proud sponsor of the MDA’s Annual Conference.
