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James K. Sherbin
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 2 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDivorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Thomas A Kuiper
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
Tom Kuiper is an experienced litigator with proficiency in a variety of cases and forums. He practices in State district, circuit, probate, federal and appellate courts, and in arbitration and mediation settings. He represents a variety of clients, from billion-dollar corporations in commercial litigation disputes to the individual involved in a personal dispute or family breakup. He also mediates a wide variety of cases. Although the issues and forums may differ, Tom's approach remains the same: To relate to people, to communicate difficult legal concepts and information in a clear and simple manner, and to work on a personal...
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Nader Nassif
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Kevin McLaughlin
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 12 years of experience
Business, IP and Trademarks
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Running a business can be incredibly challenging (and rewarding), but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. I'm an attorney, but I'm also a small business owner with an entrepreneurial spirit. I love helping small business owners and creative entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses by identifying, protecting and leveraging their intellectual property. I also help businesses with legal issues and contracts involving vendors, employees, and independent contractors.
It's tempting to DIY every aspect of your business, but doing so can actually hold you back by taking you away from what you're really good at (growing your business) and spending countless...
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Wyatt J. Wells
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Wyatt Wells is a partner attorney at Kimball & Wells, PLLC. He currently services clients in Grand Rapids and its surrounding areas, focusing on estate planning, probate, and other related issues. Wyatt graduated Magna Cum Laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Before attending law school, he earned a B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of Michigan, as well as a Masters of Public Health from the University of South Florida.
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Thomas Herbert Rosenhagen
Portage, MI Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
University of Detroit School of Law (1979); Western Michigan University (BBA 1976); Practicing exclusively in the field of Social Security disability. Partner in one of the largest and most successful firms in southwest Michigan that focuses exclusively in this field. Our attorneys are local and have high success rates with the judges who will decide your case. We have worked with many of the areas treating physicians and meet and consult with you from the beginning of the process and as often as needed. Our unique knowledge of the process involved, physicians, and thorough preparation of your case...
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Theodore J Westbrook
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(616) 888-3130
Centennial Plaza, Suite 205
2851 Charlevoix Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Free ConsultationBusiness and Estate Planning
Michigan State University
My practice is concentrated in four principal areas: consumer rights, lender liability, estate planning, and probate litigation. In the field of consumer rights, I have represented individuals and classes in litigation under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. Most frequently my clients are individuals or businesses pursuing or defending their legal rights against banks, financial institutions, mortgage servicers and other large corporations.
Westbrook Law PLLC also provides services to clients in the areas of estate planning and probate and trust administration...
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Jason Barrix
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Asbestos, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Thomas M Colley School of Law
Jason Barrix founded the Barrix Law Firm in 1993 after Graduating from Thomas Cooley School. He was admitted tot he Michigan State Bar in 1993 as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. Prior to Law School Jason Barrix attended and Graduated from Central Michigan University. There he majored in Political Science receiving his Bachelor's of Science in 1988. Mr. Barrix has focused his practice on Representing those injured do to the negligence of others including Personal Injury, Auto Accident, Dog Bite, Food Poisoning, Medical Malpractice, Trip and Fall, Social...
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Todd Knecht
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Employment
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
EMPLOYMENT LAW. Over 35 years of experience in the field of complex employment litigation and employment law matters, including EEOC investigations, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment and discrimination claims, wage-hour violations, FMLA, ADA, defamation, breach of contract, retaliation, whistleblower and a variety of other employment-related claims.
SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS. We have successfully negotiated numerous severance agreements on behalf of employers as well as key employees in a variety of industries throughout West Michigan.
NONCOMPETE, NONSOLICITATION AGREEMENTS. We have extensive experience in the enforcement and/or defense of noncompete, nonsolicitation and other restrictive agreements.
TRADE SECRETS, CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. We also have significant expertise with preparing...
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Brandon M. Hewitt
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPersonal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
Brandon Hewitt is an attorney and the Chief Operating Officer at Michigan Auto Law. His top priority is ensuring the best possible client experience for everyone, from the initial consultation to the final settlement check. Brandon began his career with Michigan Auto Law as a law clerk in 2005 and he has extensive experience working at every level within the firm. Brandon is also an accomplished trial attorney, even holding the record for the largest pain and suffering jury verdict in Ottawa County history.
Brandon is a husband, father, son, and brother, and extends the same...
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Tessa K. Muir
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Criminal and Education
Georgetown University Law Center
Tessa K. Muir is an accomplished trial attorney as a former federal prosecutor and former Army JAG officer. As an Assistant US Attorney in the Western District of Michigan, Tessa served as the lead prosecutor in hundreds of federal criminal cases and Sixth Circuit appeals. She worked closely with and trained federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies on search warrants, computer investigations, and human trafficking — including the Michigan State Police, FBI, DEA, ATF, Homeland Security, police departments, and sheriffs’ offices throughout Michigan. Now, she uses that knowledge to understand weaknesses in an investigation and areas where law enforcement...
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Matthew Borgula
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and Tax
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Matt Borgula is a seasoned trial attorney who has defended and prosecuted hundreds of criminal and civil cases. Prior to joining SBBL Law, he was one of the lead federal prosecutors for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan. As the Deputy Criminal Chief and head of the financial crimes unit and drug unit, Mr. Borgula handled every type of federal charge from investigation, to Grand Jury indictment through trial. Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office, he worked in Chicago for the law firm of Jenner & Block, where he represented clients in matters relating to...
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Clayton E Wittman
Kentwood, MI Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Clay Wittman served 26 years in the Active Duty US Air Force, retiring as a Colonel in 2009. He is now "retired" in Grand Rapids. He has "been around the block" a few times and knows what it means to serve others. As a Lawyer, Clay Wittman takes a very limited number of clients, so that he can serve those few clients with the care and attention they deserve. Clay is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and the Western Michigan Law School. He graduated Law School Magna Cum Laude and...
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Mr. Eric Andrew Hultman
Spring Lake, MI Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP and Trademarks
Michigan State University
Eric Hultman is a registered patent attorney with experience counseling corporations and individuals on a wide range of intellectual property and business matters.
Mr. Hultman represents his clients on a broad spectrum of intellectual property issues, including patent, trade secret, trademark, and copyright and unfair competition matters. He has dealt with diverse patent matters including patent availability and non-infringement opinions, patent preparation, patent prosecution and litigation support.
Prior to beginning his legal career, Mr. Hultman worked for eight years as a mechanical engineer, designing and testing automotive parts for Tier I automotive suppliers.
Mr. Hultman is admitted to practice before the United States...
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Adam J. Sheridan
Conklin, MI Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Marquette University Law School
With over eighteen years' experience in both law firm and large corporate environments, handling local, national, and international transactions of various types, I am able to assist clients in structuring and completing complex transactions while maintaining a personalized focus. Our firm appreciates each opportunity we have to learn a client's needs and provide customized solutions to the client's legal issues. I have substantial experience in real estate, corporate structure and governance, commercial contracts and procurement, mergers and acquisitions, estate and succession planning, and construction.
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Joseph Grzybowski
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Juvenile
Wayne State University Law School
Joe has been practicing law for over 20 years. He serves the greater Grand Rapids area and has worked with the majority of the courts in Kent and the surrounding counties. He is well known to other attorneys in the area and has a positive working relationship with court officers and law enforcement agencies.
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Michael Haddock
Saugatuck, MI Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
University of Illinois - Chicago and Western Michigan University
Attorney Michael Haddock earned a Master of Laws in Commercial Real Estate Law and Development and a Juris Doctor JD with an emphasis in litigation and has years of corporate insurance law and litigation experience. His clients are individuals and businesses throughout the U.S. with a large percentage from Saugatuck, Douglas, Holland, South Haven, Chicago, and Kent, Van Buren Ottawa, and Allegan Counties. He serves our expanded community in issues regarding real estate, wills and trusts and litigation defending contractors, developers, real estate holding companies, assisted living communities, condominium associations, businesses and individuals and...
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Raymond Pater
Holland, MI Attorney with 41 years of experience
Collections, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Ray's practice is mainly involved with divorce, custody, alimony and collections. Raymond Pater was born in the Netherlands and is one of eight children. After his family immigrated to the United States, and although of modest means, six of his siblings attended college and two went on to obtain PhDs, later becoming college professors. An older sister never attended high school, but was admitted to college because of a nearly illegible transcript and ironically went on to become a high school teacher. While attending grade school and high school, Ray worked in the family business selling eggs and chickens...
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Ivan E. Shaw
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 24 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Ivan is a dedicated Divorce and Family Law attorney that works diligently to fight for fairness for Men and Fathers. He is proud of his affiliation with the American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM).
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Patrick Drueke
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Municipal and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
I am a shareholder at Rhoades McKee, P.C. I help individuals and businesses facing real estate disputes, land development challenges, condemnation, real estate transactions and construction matters achieve their objectives through a defined and realistic strategy.
I can provide a detailed understanding of the emerging legal issues in green building and the LEED rating system. I am the only attorney in West Michigan that has achieved the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) designation through the United States Green Building Council, and an environmental certification from Green Advantage®.
I understand the issues faced by those individuals and businesses in the real...
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Aaron P. Bainbridge
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney
(616) 285-0808
Ext. 1004
300 State St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Free ConsultationAppeals, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Michigan State University College of Law
Practicing law has been a long-term goal for me ever since participating in a mock trial exercise in middle school. With that goal in mind, I pursued a degree in political science at Grand Valley State University with the intent of going to law school immediately following my undergraduate studies. I graduated cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law and joined the team at Kraayeveld Law.
I have always had a passion for working with kids. Throughout my time in college and law school, I worked as a high school marching band instructor and as a recreational gymnastics coach....
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Jordan W. Swears
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Joseph Paparella
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer
IP
Michigan State University
Paparella & Associates is a law firm specializing in intellectual Property. Namely, Patents, Trademarks, & Copyrights, and serves the business community nationwide. By structuring the law firm around, and operating the firm under sound business practices, Paparella & Associates has uniquely positioned itself to deliver the highest quality representation, while utilizing a fee structure that is more in line with the business community’s expectations. Representing clients in all intellectual property matters including, Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Infringement Matters, Clearance Opinions, Freedom to Operate Opinions, Trade Secrets, and Litigation.
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Christopher James Acklin
Wyoming, MI Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Christopher has lived in Grand Rapids since 1st grade, He graduated from City High School, and then moved on to Grand Valley State University, where he met his wife, Devon. After receiving his Bachelor's in English and Political Science, Christopher moved on to complete his legal education at Thomas M. cooley Law School, and was admitted to the bar in 2011.
His practice at The Grand Rapids Law Group handles criminal defense, divorce & child custody, business law, drunk driving defense, social security & disability, and other legal matters.
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Patrick R Sughroue
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Energy, Real Estate and Securities
Wayne State University Law School
Over the past 35+ years, I have served as legal counsel and business adviser in connection with many public and private securities, capitalization, finance, merger, acquisition and consolidation transactions. Over the years, my emphasis has been in the energy and real estate industries, as well as with emerging stage and technology-based companies. Recently, I have worked extensively in the qualified opportunity zone space and with cannabis industry businesses.
I also maintain an alternative dispute resolution practice (arbitration and mediation) for securities, financial and business disputes. I have also published and presented extensively on a variety of topics including...
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William P. Hackett
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Michigan State University College of Law
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Mr. Denzil Glenn Smith Jr.
Portage, MI Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability
Ohio Northern University
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Richard J. Stolcenberg
Wyoming, MI Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
RJS Law has Successfully represented injured individuals and their families for over 30 years in automobile accident claims and claims against insurance companies. The office specializes in Wrongful Death Claims, Michigan No-Fault automobile claims and serious injury recoveries. We have provided Millions in Judgments and Settlements to our clients.
As personal injury attorneys, RJS Law's practice focuses on helping injured people. Unlike many law firms, we work exclusively for injured people, not representing corporations or insurance companies. We handle automobile, truck and motorcycle cases, as well as other serious injury claims and death. Fractures, soft tissue, amputations, and brain injuries...
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Steven H. Weston
Kalamazoo, MI Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Steve Weston has over three decades of experience representing seriously injured clients and their families. Through his extensive knowledge of personal injury law, he understands that his role as an attorney and advocate is crucial to his client’s recovery. Steve advocates for victims suffering from a wide range of accidents and injuries and has dedicated years of study to gain an especially thorough understanding of traumatic brain injuries and severe burn injuries. He has represented victims of defective products, fire and explosions, unsafe premises, and auto accidents in many unique situations.
The satisfaction of his clients is how Steve measures his...
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Melissa C Freeman
Greenville, MI Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(616) 773-2945
309 S. Lafayette Street, Suite 208
Greenville, MI 48838
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Roger G Cotner
Grand Haven, MI Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Richmond School of Law
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Brandon Gardner
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Business, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Michigan State University College of Law
Brandon Gardner founded Brandon Gardner & Associates, PLC on the principle that every client deserves zealous, high-quality legal representation, especially those facing the most serious crimes and complex family disputes. Brandon has over twenty years' experience in multiple aspects of the court system from small claims dispute resolution to appeals to the Michigan Supreme Court and utilizes this breadth of knowledge to develop custom solutions to every case at the firm, no matter the complexity.
Mr. Gardner’s practice areas include serious felonies and federal crimes, complex domestic litigation, and personal injury litigation. Additionally, he is an approved domestic relations mediator on...
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Beth A. Striegle
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Family, Probate and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Beth A. Striegle grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating from West Catholic High School, she attended Ferris State University where she obtained an Associate’s Degree in Commercial Art. Prior to attending law school, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Calvin College where she graduated with honors. While attending Thomas Cooley Law School she raised two young boys. Beth completed her law school internship at the Sixty-Plus Elder Law Clinic. She considers the experience she gained while working for the clinic to be very valuable because it gave her a better understanding of the various issues...
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Amber Michelle Soler
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I know that each family dynamic is unique, so I work side-by- side with clients to navigate challenging family law matters or the confusion of probate or trust settlement following the death of a loved one.
As for my qualifications, I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Michigan University where I double majored in both Public Law and Journalism. I went on to get a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School where I was a Dean's List student with an academic scholarship award, a member of the school's Access to Justice Clinic, and a founding board member...
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Thomas C Kates
Holland, MI Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Wayne State University Law School
I have been practicing law for 25 years. My practice focuses on family law including divorce, custody, parenting time, asset division and support.
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Andrew Longcore
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Free ConsultationBusiness, Real Estate and Securities
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Unlike traditional law firms, I wanted to start a practice that fit with what small businesses needed. They needed a creative problem solver that provided more than generic information and some forms or a high priced law firm that passed work off to an associate. The Business Law Group leverages technology to provide a reasonable solution to your businesses legal needs. We allow you to focus on building your business instead of worrying about doing trying to do our job.
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Christopher J. Gergely
Schoolcraft, MI Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Lawrence Wilson
Ada, MI Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
The University of Toledo College of Law
Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Melissa Kelleigh
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Lewis & Clark Law School
I am passionate about helping people with their family law problems. I help my clients with issues of divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, and family abuse protection orders. As a parent myself, I understand how important these issues are to my clients. I view my job as a compassionate guide through a complex legal system that can be difficult for non-lawyers to navigate on their own. I try to resolve these issues as amicably as possible, although I have taken many cases to trial when it is necessary and appropriate to do so. I...
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Catherine Hodge Jacobs
Ada, MI Attorney
Free ConsultationElder and Estate Planning