Running, Wise & Ford was founded over 60 years ago and is one of Northern Michigan’s oldest and most prestigious firms. The firm was founded by the late Harry Running in 1946 and was later joined by lawyer William Wise in 1955, who retired in 1995.  Richard Ford joined the firm in 1971.  

            We are a full service law firm with specialists trained in nearly every area of the law and with offices in Traverse City, Charlevoix, and Frankfort.  Running, Wise & Ford has earned a sterling reputation for integrity, competence and cost-efficient legal services.  

            Running, Wise & Ford is dedicated to providing legal services of uncompromising quality to our clients.  We believe that when clients have legal or business challenges, they deserve prompt attention and individualized effort that goes well beyond routine service and exceeds client expectations.