Every year MAJ and the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC) each present a "Respected Advocate Award." This award is given at the State Bar of Michigan Awards Banquet. MAJ gives the award to a member of the defense bar for the purpose of recognizing and honoring the individual's history of successful representation of clients and adherence to the highest standards of ethics. The MDTC does the same annually for a plaintiffs practitioner. In so doing, we promote mutual respect and civility.