He heads the firm's governmental affairs practice, concentrating on litigation involving governmental and regulatory matters on behalf of municipalities as well as the non-profit and private sectors. In almost two decades of experience, he has represented clients in state and federal courts, and has argued regulatory issues before the Michigan Public Service Commission, the Michigan Tax Tribunal and the Department of Labor and Economic Growth. He has also represented his clients' interests by negotiating and drafting legislation for the Michigan legislature on a variety of issues. Mr. Watza received his J.D. from Detroit College of Law. He earned a B.A. from Michigan State University. Back to top