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Nemeth Burwell Again Named One of Metropolitan Detroit\’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For

Detroit, Mich.—August 16, 2010— Nemeth Burwell, P.C., a Detroit law firm exclusively serving employers in the areas of labor and employment law, announces it has been named one of Metropolitan Detroit\’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For by the Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA).  This is the eighth time Nemeth Burwell has received the award.  All award winners will be honored at an awards event to be held on September 22^nd at the Dearborn Marriott.

Nemeth Burwell, which has 29 staff members, was recognized for its well defined HR programs, its non-traditional bonus structure, generous health benefits,  high energy social events, including fun ways to celebrate firm and employee \”wins\” (both professional and personal), and efforts to help employees maintain an effective work/life balance.

“The honorees have clearly demonstrated why each of them would be an ideal place for employees to work. Companies that capitalize on their greatest resource – their employees – know how to attract and retain top talent,” said MBPA executive vice president and COO Jennifer Kluge.

Patricia Nemeth, the firm’s founding partner, says the 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for has special meaning because of the firm\’s focus on the workplace.

“As attorneys and support staff focused on employment law, we advise employers everyday about creating and sustaining productive and welcoming work environments,” notes Ms. Nemeth.  “It’s gratifying to know we are heeding our own advice.”

About the MBPA: Based in Warren, the Michigan Business & Professional Association  is the largest business organization of small to medium-sized businesses in Michigan, representing more than 20,000 members who employ over 200,0000 persons. Learn more at www.michbusiness.org.

About Nemeth Burwell, P.C.: Nemeth Burwell, P.C. (www.nemethburwell.com) specializes in employment litigation, traditional labor law and management consultation for private and public sector employers.   It is the largest woman-owned law firm in Michigan to exclusively represent management in the prevention, resolution and litigation of labor and employment disputes.  Since 2001, Nemeth Burwell, P.C. has collaborated with the Wayne State University Law School Law Review to research and compile the Annual Survey of Michigan Employment and Labor Law, a summary and analysis of the important labor and employment decisions of the preceding year.

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Michigan-based firm among 28 agents/brokers nationwide recognized by Business Insurance magazine

Troy, Michigan… For the second consecutive year, Michigan-based employee group benefits firm McGraw Wentworth has been named by Business Insurance magazine and the Best Companies Group as one of the “Best Places to Work in Insurance” in the nation.  An alphabetical list of the fifty-four employers representing various sectors of the insurance industry, including twenty-eight agents/brokers, was released in July.  In October, 2010, Business Insurance will publish the rankings and an in-depth report of the program results.

The 2010 Best Places program is open to all publicly or privately-held property/casualty insurers, group life/health insurers, reinsurers, third party administrators, and agents and brokers with 25 or more employees working in the United States and serving the commercial market.  Best Companies Group, an independent workplace excellence research firm, conducted the in-depth survey and assessment.

In 2009, McGraw Wentworth, an employee group benefits broker serving the health care, wellness, and compliance needs of mid-size employers, ranked first among the Small Agents/Brokers (fewer than 250 employees) on the national list.  Of the 2010 list, McGraw Wentworth is the only Michigan-based firm dedicated solely to employee group benefits.

“In a challenging economic climate and during a time of significant industry change, our employees truly make the difference,” commented Thomas P. McGraw, Principal, McGraw Wentworth.  “This is a service- and knowledge-intensive industry in which our employees excel at providing timely advice and support.  They deserve an exceptional workplace.”

Business Insurance, a Crain’s Publication, will honor the winning organizations in its October 4^th edition, and at a September luncheon in New York, NY.  A comprehensive overview of the Best Places to Work In Insurance program is available at: http://www.businessinsurance.com/section/best-places-to-work .

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Headquartered in Troy, Mich., McGraw Wentworth (www.mcgrawwentworth.com) is the state’s largest group benefit consulting and brokerage firm and serves mid-sized organizations headquartered in Michigan.  The award-winning firm counsels clients on how to structure their group benefit programs and provides strategic planning, utilization review, benefit design, compliance assistance and related services.