William K. Fahey

Administrative / Regulatory Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Okemos, Michigan

48+ years experience

Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC

Updated: Dec 30, 2025

Contact Information

517-381-3150

https://fsbrlaw.com/team_members/william-k-fahey/

4151 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864

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Bio

William K. Fahey is a Michigan lawyer serving public utilities and municipalities for more than 32 years. He represents electric and natural gas utilities in administrative, regulatory, commercial and appellate matters, and has been involved in nearly every major matter affecting Michigan public utilities over the last three decades. Mr. Fahey has represented more than 100 Michigan municipalities throughout Michigan, both as municipal attorney and as special counsel, principally handling municipal utility projects, land use regulation and zoning, municipal boundary proceedings, intergovernmental agreements, special municipal athorities, litigation and appeals. William K.

Practice Areas

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Municipal Law, Lansing (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Municipal, Lansing (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Administrative / Regulatory Law, Lansing (2019)
Lawyer of the Year: Municipal Law, Lansing (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Municipal Law, Lansing (2016)
Lawyer of the Year: Energy Law, Lansing (2015)
Recognized: Administrative / Regulatory Law
Recognized: Appellate Practice
Recognized: Energy Law
Recognized: Energy Regulatory Law
Recognized: Land Use and Zoning Law
Recognized: Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Recognized: Litigation - Municipal
Recognized: Municipal Law
Recognized: Utilities Law
Practice Area: Litigation - Real Estate
Practice Area: Real Estate Law
Special Focus: Administrative
Special Focus: Appellate
Special Focus: Electricity
Special Focus: Energy
Special Focus: Energy Projects
Special Focus: Environmental
Special Focus: Litigation
Special Focus: Municipal
Special Focus: Oil and Gas
Special Focus: Public Utility
Special Focus: Regulatory
Special Focus: Utilities
Special Focus: Water

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005

Education

University of Wisconsin–Madison, JD, graduated 1977
University of Wisconsin–Madison, BA, graduated 1974

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Reviews

David Jackson

2 weeks ago

Exceptional Legal Expertise in Municipal Law

I was referred to William K. Fahey for a complex municipal law case involving utility regulations, and I couldn't be more satisfied with his representation. His 48 years of experience were evident in how he navigated the intricate regulatory landscape with confidence and precision. Mr. Fahey's deep understanding of administrative and regulatory law—highlighted by his “Lawyer of the Year” recognition—proved invaluable in our case. He was thorough in explaining each step and ensured we understood the implications of every decision. While his expertise in public utilities and litigation was outstanding, I did notice that his response time to follow-up emails could be slightly quicker, especially during critical phases of the case. That said, his strategic approach and relentless advocacy more than made up for any minor delays. I would highly recommend Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC for any municipal or utility-related legal matters. The firm's reputation for excellence is well-earned, and I have full confidence in their ability to handle challenging legal scenarios.