In addition to being a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Mr. Viel was an elected member of the State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Council and the State Bar of Michigan, Workers' Compensation Council, as well as a member of NOSSCR (National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives).
An avid outdoorsman, and lover of nature, Mr. Viel can usually be found commuting between his offices in Big Rapids and Traverse City – unless it’s the season opener for trout fishing or deer hunting. He and his wife, Laura, reside near Big Rapids, Michigan.