Aaron David Hanke
Carthew Law Firm PC • Rochester, MI
BusinessBusiness LitigationEstate PlanningPersonal InjuryReal Estate
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Contact
Email
Phone
(248) 266-7580
Address
701 N Main St, Rochester, MI, 48307-1434, US
Professional
About
Aaron David Hanke is an associate attorney at Carthew Law Firm, P.C., based in Rochester, Michigan. He specializes in business litigation, estate planning, real estate, and construction transactions. Before joining the firm, Mr. Hanke gained valuable experience as a judicial law clerk for Circuit Court Judge Michael J. Beale in Midland and Circuit Court Judges Scott P. Hill-Kennedy and Ronald C. Nichols in Big Rapids. Mr. Hanke earned his undergraduate degree from Oakland University at the age of 19, graduating cum laude with a major in Journalism and a minor in History. He then obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where he graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. In March 2011, he was recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as the second youngest active attorney in Michigan and one of only about 60 individuals in the state’s history to have graduated from law school and passed the Michigan bar exam at the age of 22. During his time in law school, Mr. Hanke completed an externship with Federal District Judge Gerald E. Rosen and an internship with former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Maura D. Corrigan. He was an active participant in moot court and law review, with his article, "An Extreme Makeover: Why Michigan’s Judicial Recusal Standards Needed Reconstruction and Why More Work Remains to be Done," published in the University of Detroit Mercy Law Review. Additionally, he received the Edward H. Rakow Scholarship for outstanding achievement in business law from the Federal Bar Association for the Eastern District of Michigan.
About Business Law
Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.
Credentials
Education
2010 University of Detroit Mercy School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2007 Oakland University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Recognition & Involvement
Publications
2011 University of Detroit Mercy Law Review An Extreme Makeover: Why Michigan’s Judicial Recusal Standards Needed Reconstruction and Why More Work Remains to be Done
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Updated: Jun 06, 2026