In June, 2010, Gerard Mantese was notified that the State Bar of Michigan had awarded him the Champion of Justice Award for high integrity, superior professional competence, and extraordinary accomplishments. Mr. Mantese will formally receive this award on September 29, 2010 at the State Bar of Michigan's Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids.

The State Bar of Michigan provides this official description of the award:

Champion of Justice Award: Given to practicing lawyers and judges of integrity and adherence to the highest principles and traditions of the legal profession, superior professional competence, and an extraordinary professional accomplishment that benefits the nation, the state, or the local community in which the lawyer or judge lives.

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