Chief Justice Young's Statement on Brian Zahra's Selection

"Today Governor Snyder appointed Brian Zahra to the Michigan Supreme Court. This is an excellent choice and I am delighted to add my personal welcome and congratulations to Justice Zahra. 

I have known Justice Zahra almost since he began practicing law.  He has had a remarkable career as a lawyer and as a judge; he is widely recognized as one of the state's top jurists.  I believe that this Court has adopted more of his decisions than those of any other sitting lower court judge. 

Justice Zahra will bring not only his considerable intellect but also his experience as a judge at all levels of our system.  As a jurist committed to following the rule of law, he is a worthy successor to my dear friend Justice Corrigan, who is departing to take on the challenge of protecting Michigan's abused and neglected children."