True North Legal Group is led by its Founding Attorney, Josh Traeger. Service, helping others, and delivering world-class legal advocacy are at the core of True North Legal Group.
Growing up, Josh volunteered at local homeless shelters, served as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and was honored as a United Way Volunteer of the Year.
When he graduated law school, that same calling to serve led Josh into the United States Air Force. For ten years, Josh served on active duty, traveling the world and handling some of the military’s most serious legal cases. During that time, Josh was awarded multiple Meritorious Service Medals for his commitment to helping others and his dedication to justice.
Outside of work, Josh is deeply involved in his community, and loves all that Northern Michigan has to offer. He loves the camaraderie of this community and can often be found grabbing a cup of coffee with friends. He also enjoys mountain biking, hiking local trails with his wife and children, camping in Northern Michigan, and downhill skiing throughout the region.
Heather Kunsman is the Legal Operations Coordinator at True North Legal Group, where she helps ensure that the firm’s day-to-day operations run smoothly, efficiently, and with care.
A retired paralegal from the United States Air Force, Heather brings more than twenty-two years of legal experience to her role, along with a deep belief in service, structure, and doing right by others.
Throughout her military career, Heather supported attorneys and commanders in a wide range of legal settings—from high-stakes litigation to fast-paced legal offices. Her calm under pressure, eye for detail, and strong sense of purpose made her a trusted advisor across multiple commands and deployments. Along the way, she earned the Meritorious Service Medal (with two bronze stars), the Joint Service Commendation Medal, and other awards recognizing her professionalism and dedication.
Now in civilian life, Heather continues to serve—with a focus on helping small businesses, families, and nonprofit leaders navigate legal challenges with excellence and integrity. At True North Legal Group, she’s often the first voice you’ll hear on the phone and the steady hand behind many of our day-to-day systems. Whether she’s coordinating a contract review, organizing a client file, or keeping our team on track, Heather approaches every task with care, efficiency, and a deep commitment to client service.
Heather is currently completing her bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management. When she’s not at the office, you can usually find her exploring the community with her daughter, tending to her garden, building something in her woodshop, or taking in live music at local festivals.