Top best Business Lawyers Near me in ZIP 49503

Thomas R. Behm has significant experience in the areas of personal injury law, automobile no-fault law, medical malpractice, complex commercial litigation, product liability involving defective medical implants and construction site negligence. Mr. Behm also serves as a facilitative mediator in a wide range of disputes.

Ryan Huizenga grew up in Hudsonville, Michigan, where his family was involved in a large family business. West Michigan family and business values have shaped Ryan in his law practice today, where he now devotes the substantial majority of his practice to the counseling of small and family businesses on the legal issues that confront them, such as business disputes, corporate governance, estate planning, business succession, and business formation, real estate sales, and acquisitions.

Nick is a business transactional attorney that predominately handles acquisitions and sales. He also supports clients on corporate matters that arise in the course of conducting business such as entity formation, contracts and real estate. He has a specialty carved out for himself in handling professional practice transitions.. Nick earned his B.A. in Political Science and Minor in German from the University of Michigan. While in law school, He served as the Executive Editor of the Business and Commercial Law Journal, assisted teaching first-year legal writing classes and was elected Secretary of the Student Bar Association.  Additionally, Nick spent a summer semester abroad at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia focusing on anti-trust and competition law.

Mr. Smith is a shareholder and president of Wheeler Upham, P.C. He practices primarily in the areas of employment law, civil litigation, postal contracts, business law, contracts, construction law, federal government contracts, and postal law. He has extensive litigation experience in these areas and has appeared before federal district courts, courts of appeal, bankruptcy courts, boards of contract appeal, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Merit System Protection Board, and state courts and administrative agencies.. Mr. Smith has successfully assisted clients with document drafting, discrimination claims, disability and Family Medical Leave Act compliance issues, federal disability retirement claims, federal workers’ compensation or OWCP claims, employee handbook questions, and postal contract disputes including holdover tenant claims. Mr. Smith’s litigation experience enables him to spot issues and propose solutions for his clients, thereby saving them time and money by avoiding and addressing legal issues before problems arise.. Each year since 2018, Mr. Smith has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in the category of Employment Law – Individual. He was the 2014 and 2016 chairman of the Grand Rapids Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section.. Prior to joining Wheeler Upham, Mr. Smith was in-house counsel with the U.S. Postal Service, where he handled some of its most complex litigation involving personal injury, construction claims, leasing issues, and contract disputes. He has unique expertise in federal sector employment law and represents employees of federal agencies in many forums. Mr. Smith handles litigation against the federal government that other attorneys shy away from, including claims arising under the various civil rights laws, the Federal Torts Claim Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Contract Disputes Act.. Mr. Smith has published articles in the Michigan Bar Journal on mail disputes and bankruptcy appeals.

Mr. Schnelker has extensive experience in general corporate, financeand real estate matters that are of benefit to most businesses.  He hasrepresented, and continues to represent, real estate developers,manufacturing companies and other growing business with operational,employment and other matters with particular expertise in real estateand inventory financing as well as real estate acquisition, developmentand sale transactions.  In 2007 alone he represented buyers and sellersin real estate transactions valued in the aggregate at more than $50million including transactions involving shopping centers, apartmentbuildings, mobile home parks, private universities and Michigangovernment agencies.

Michael Jones practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, general corporate law, corporate finance, commercial contracts, joint ventures and licensing and distribution arrangements. He specializes in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and has successfully completed several dozen transactions, including stock and asset transactions for both privately held businesses and publicly traded companies.

Michael Huff's practice focuses on business law and real estate matters.  Michael advises clients in mergers and acquisitions, secured lending transactions, employment matters, entity formation, and general corporate counsel matters.  Additionally, he represents clients in commercial and residential real estate transactions.. Michael also engages in the representation of competitive athletes and regularly comments on sports law matters for media throughout the State of Michigan.

Justin Wheeler approaches each case with diligence and skepticism. His five-point mantra in any matter is 1) assume nothing 2) question everything 3) open your eyes 4) challenge the opposition and 5) think for yourself. Justin has unique insights into the needs of business owners, having grown up in a family business environment. He will leverage his varied and practical experience for positive client outcomes.. Justin is married with two boys. When out of the office or with family, he enjoys spending time on the golf course or watching/attending various sporting events. During law school, he served as a teaching assistant in both Wills & Trusts, and Civil Procedure.. Justin is determined to work hard for his clients and never let an adversary dictate the facts of case to him. He is an advocate for his clients because he believes they deserve nothing less. Justin’s main practice areas include corporate and business law, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, collections and estate planning.

James M. Keller focuses his practice in the areas of Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Commercial Transactions. A native of Grand Rapids, Jim has been a partner with the firm since 1986.. Jim is a graduate of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and received his law degree from the Wayne State University Law School in Detroit in 1984. He is admitted to practice in all of Michigan's state courts and the Federal Court for the Western District of Michigan.. Jim is a member of the Federal Bar Association, Western Michigan; the Grand Rapids Bar Association, the State of Michigan Bar Association, and the American Bankruptcy Institute.. In 2007, Jim became certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by The American Board of Certification.

I started practice in California in 1983, working in insurance defense litigation and business transactions.  In 1994 we moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan to join my present firm.  I serve as general business and corporate counsel to a wide variety of clients in the West Michigan area.  I am a member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the State Bar of California (inactive). I am a member of the State Bar Business and Tax Section and Real Property Section, and a past president of the Business and Tax Section of the Grand Rapids Bar Association.. My wife and I thoroughly enjoy living in West Michigan, living on a lake, skiing (water and snow), and enjoying the seasons.   We have four children (all married) and eight grandchildren and pretty much simply enjoy helping people.

I have helped form dozens of companies throughout Michigan and routinely offer counsel to startups, tech companies, and other business owners on a broad spectrum of matters ranging from formation to angel and venture capital funding to interaction with third parties to merger and acquisition. My skills have been recognized by my peers in a number of publications, and am often recommended by my clients to others looking for an attorney for my pragmatic approach to both the business of practicing law and the counsel I provide.. I also help other parties resolve their disputes by serving as a facilitaitive mediator. I have taken extensive dispute resolution, and am approved by the Kent County Circuit Court to serve as a facilitaitive mediator.

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 draw on my over 20 years of experience as an attorney to find the best solution to life's challenges.

I am extremely experienced in the areas of divorce and closely held business/corporate matters.  My practice consists of business and corporate matters, litigation (commercial, contract, family law, real estate and sales representative), collaborative law, health care related issues and real estate matters.  For almost 30 years, I have aggressively and skillfully represented my client's interests.

I am an experienced commercial litigator and construction lawyer, representing clients large and small in courts throughout Michigan.. My litigation experience includes handling everything from routine collection cases through representing the plaintiff in a shareholder oppression/fraud case that resulted in the largest jury verdict in the history of Kent County, Michigan (roughly $7.9 million) in November 2010.. My construction practice involves all aspects of construction projects, as I have represented owners, architects, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors and suppliers and sureties on projects throughout Michigan. I offer full services concerning construction projects, from drafting and reviewing contracts through enforcing those agreements and (if necessary) litigating issues relating to liability for damages suffered or contract balances owed by the various parties.. I have also served as a court-appointed arbitrator, and have served as a "neutral" case evaluator in the Kent County Circuit Court for more than a decade, recognizing the fact that my background in handling plaintiffs' and defense work positions me well to evaluate cases without bias or slant toward either side in a lawsuit.

EducationAquinas College, B.A.University of Detroit School of Law, J.D. summa cum laude. Bar AdmissionMichigan, 1984. Professional AffiliationsState Bar of MichiganWest Michigan Estate Planning CouncilCatholic Lawyers AssociationGrand Rapids Business Owners AssociationAmerican Society of IRS Problem Solvers (ASIPS). Additional Affiliations and AchievementsUnited States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Michigan, 1982Michigan Court of Appeals, Pre-Hearing Division, 1984-86Assistant Editor-in-Chief, University of Detroit School of Law, Law Review, 1983-84

Ben Grover focuses his practice in providing legal protection for small businesses, entrepreneurs, individuals and families, engaged in business or the sale of real estate. Ben strives to protect you from the unknown, and to eliminate surprises. Whether you need assistance in protecting your business, or you are purchasing or selling your home, Ben will provide you individualized top-rate legal services and counseling.

Attorney Mike Hanrahan was born and raised in a small town in Western New York. He attended St. Bonaventure University where he obtained his Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance, Accounting, and Economics. During his time at St. Bonaventure, Mike was actively involved in University activities, including a starting role on the University's nationally-recognized, Division 1 rugby team.. Mike moved to Grand Rapids to attend Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2010 where he was a consistent member of the Dean's List and Honor Roll. Mike served as a Teaching and Research Assistant to Prof. Victoria Vuletich in her ethics class at Cooley Law. Mike graduated Cooley Law cum laude and passed the Bar on his first attempt in early 2013.. After obtaining an associate attorney position following a successful internship at the law firm of Chase & Bylenga, PLLC, Mike decided to make West Michigan his home. He has since returned to the classroom to refine his expertise in the area of Tax Law by pursuing a Master's of Law degree in Taxation which he finished in May of 2015. To add to his professional resume, Mike is also a licensed Real Estate Salesperson.. When Mike isn't working, he is an avid outdoorsman, an experienced skier, and enjoys spending time with family and friends. Feel free to contact Mike or any of the experienced attorneys in the law firm of Chase & Bylenga for knowledgeable and informative answers to your legal questions related to Bankruptcy, Tax, and Business matters.

25 years of experience in business and real estate litigation, as well as counseling businesses on the entire spectrum of operational issues, including contract negotiation, employment matters, intellectual property issues, and corporate governance.