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Mike Stroup is an attorney at Lachman King focused on real estate transactions and litigation. Mr. Stroup represents individuals and businesses in west Michigan and beyond in achieving their real estate goals. Prior to Joining Lachman King, Mr. Stroup practiced at a well-respected Grand Rapids law firm where he advised closely held business clients in a variety of industries on transactional matters.. Mr. Stroup volunteers as a pro bono attorney for Legal Aid of Western Michigan's Eviction Diversion Program. He is also an alumni of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce's Emerging Leaders Series.. Mike Stroup’s representative experience includes the following:

Mikayla S. Hamilton is a zealous advocate for her clients both in and outside the courtroom. Ms. Hamilton has a unique perspective as a former Assistant Corporation Counsel defending Chicago Police Officers and the City of Chicago in civil rights suits. Ms. Hamilton now defends individuals and corporations in an array of federal and state criminal charges while also representing individuals in quasi-criminal matters involving Title IX, sexual harassment, and school misconduct cases. Ms. Hamilton's diverse experience helps her evaluate the best case strategy and weigh all options with her clients to help them make informed decisions at every stage of the case. Ms. Hamilton's attention to detail, careful evaluation of the evidence, and effective advocacy help ensure her clients get the best result.. Ms. Hamilton has successfully tried several federal jury trials to defense verdict, has helped obtain acquittals, and helped clients avoid prosecution by negotiating with prosecutors before charges are made.. She is dedicated, diligent, and driven and will fight for her clients every step of the way.

Michele is a family law attorney who helps her clients in a variety of issues including divorce, post-divorce, custody, and adoption.. Specifically, Michele represents her clients in courtrooms throughout west Michigan in cases pertaining to child custody, adoption and divorce matters. In addition, she represents victims of domestic violence and child abuse in trials and hearings. She also negotiates property division, in some cases containing multi-million dollar estates.. Michele gives back to the community by accepting pro bono cases in order to assist less privileged clients. She is also a member of the Family Law Section of the Grand Rapids Bar Association and has served as an advisor to the Domestic Violence Committee of the State Bar of Michigan. Previously, Michele has also been the author of a weekly blog on issues pertaining to family law.

Michael is a long-time West Michigan resident, with community ties in Traverse City, Kalamazoo, and the Grand Rapids region. Since 2013, Attorney Michael Spencer has been dedicated to Protecting the Things You Value Most, your family, your business, asset protection and your legacy. His practice focuses on Estate Planning and Probate legal matters and Family and Business Law,  Michael is committed to taking the time to thoroughly understand your needs and desires from your point of view so he can recommend a customized solution that meets your goals. Everything he does, he does with the end goal of relieving your burden by doing things quickly, correctly, and cost-efficiently.. Estate Planning and Probate Matters. Michael has extensive knowledge and experience with helping protect families throughout Michigan from unnecessary expenses and risks to their estates and assets. You can count on Michael to design a plan with clear and enforceable instructions that you feel confident with, and avoids probate conflict. Michael understands that estate, trust and probate matters are not only about assets; they are about protecting people and their rights and preserving family relationships. He understands the challenges, both personal and practical, that surround the death or incapacity of a loved one. Those challenges are often increased by the need to administer an estate or trust, obtain a guardianship or conservatorship, or deal with probate litigation. Michael has the knowledge and experience you can trust to handle all of your estate planning, probate, estate administration and litigation concerns. Call today to discuss your situation.. Business Law. Our firm provides comprehensive legal services to small to mid-size businesses. Count on a custom strategic approach and impeccable preparation that delivers results. We have the experience to provide you with traditional in-house counsel guidance on transaction matters and we can prosecute or defend against any lawsuit. We emphasize quality, affordability, and results.. Family Law. Spencer Law PLLC handles all aspects of Michigan family law from divorce, custody and support cases. We can help you understand the nuances of your specific case, intelligently interpret Michigan law and how it is likely to affect your situation and provide you with fierce and dedicated advocacy. Michael is cognizant of the financial costs associated with family law representation and guidance. Therefore, when advising and representing you, we will take the time to carefully explain the law and the legal process, as well as your options and likelihood of success.. Spencer Law PLLC is your Go To Law Firm for your family, business, estate planning and probate legal matters. Spencer Law PLLC provides Big Firm Expertise At An Affordable Price. Two Locations - Grand Rapids and Traverse City.

Matt Borgula is a seasoned trial attorney who has defended and prosecuted hundreds of criminal and civil cases. Prior to forming 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, Drug Unit Chief and head of the financial crimes 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 securities fraud, commercial disputes, class actions and consumer protection act claims.. Mr. Borgula represents individuals and businesses in criminal prosecutions, grand jury investigations, and civil enforcement actions brought by state and federal agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Health and Human Services, the DEA, FBI, Homeland Security, ICE, and the SEC. Mr. Borgula’s goal in defending his clients is to minimize the damage and disruption caused by these proceedings, often before charges are brought. If an indictment or charge cannot be avoided, Mr. Borgula advises clients on the risks and benefits of going to trial versus accepting a plea, and is an experienced and successful trial attorney if an acceptable resolution is not reached.. Mr. Borgula is nationally recognized as an expert in complex criminal matters, including RICO, federal fraud, money laundering and the bank secrecy act and has been a frequent lecturer at the Department of Justice’s National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina. He has also provided training to criminal defense attorneys and State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies on issues related to search and seizure of assets and evidence, suspicious activity reports and other banking regulations, and white collar crime.  In 2019, Mr. Borgula was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Attorneys.

Many people only think of an Attorney as the person who “represents you in court,” but the role of Counselor is just as important. You can trust Bernard Schaefer to provide excellent personal service with years of experience in the law and life. He has the knowledge and insight to help you with your legal problems.. If you are faced with a lawsuit, Bernard will work tirelessly to achieve the best outcome. Successful litigation requires a thorough investigation of the facts, effective use of pretrial procedures to improve the likelihood of success and a method of trial preparation and organization which enables you to present a winning case at trial.. Bernard also believes a lawyer should help clients plan ways to avoid lawsuits and a proper compromise is often the most beneficial result.. Please take a moment to look at the information on his website, then contact Bernard. He may be able to help you, even if the topic which concerns you is not specifically mentioned on this site.

Lykins Law specializes in Crimnal Defense, Drunk Driving and License Restoration cases. Attorney Jerry Lykins is a founding partner at Lykins Law, PLC.  Lykins Law is a high powered Criminal Defense law firm located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.. Jerry has experience of being both a former assistant prosecutor in 2 states and a seasoned trial tested defense attorney. Jerry has been a licensed attorney since 1994 and has been a practicing criminal defense attorney since 1998. Jerry practices in all criminal courts in West Michigan. In addition to his work as a defense attorney, Jerry has been actively involved with the Grand Rapids Bar Association as the Criminal Bar Section Chair for the past 2 years. Jerry is also a sitting member of the 62-B Regional Sobriety Court Team Member, and a Team Member to the Youthful Sex Offender Treatment Program.. In terms of his legal practice, Jerry has built a reputation within the legal community for always zealously representing his clients, for being honest, practical and attempting to deliver the very best results and resolutions to his clients cases. Over Jerry's 24 years in the criminal law system, he has handled a variety of criminal cases from Murder, Criminal Sexual Conduct (Rape), Home Invasion cases, Fraud cases, Major and Minor Drug cases, Felony Assault cases to misdemeanors like Domestic Violence. Jerry has represented over 1500 clients in Drunk Driving type cases. Jerry's experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney and Sobriety Court Team member truly makes him one of the best attorneys to deal with Drunk Driving defense cases.  If you want to see some of Jerry's results you can visit the review section of Jerry's AVVO page or his Google Plus page at Lykins Law.. Jerry can be reached 24/7 on his cell phone at.

Leaning on more than 20 years of knowledge and experience in reading a table, I try to seek out common ground to reach my client’s objectives. The majority of my practice focuses on consulting and representing entities – including several large healthcare providers, manufactures and several well-known mass transit systems – in traditional labor relations and general personnel matters. In doing so, my goal is to help my clients avoid unnecessary employer-employee challenges by identifying issues before problems arise, skillfully negotiating resolutions, or vigorously defending actions to the extent a dispute can’t be avoided.. A recognized thought leader in the field of traditional labor – particularly in areas unique to the healthcare, transit and manufacturing sectors, such as criminal background mandates, licensure requirements, Drug Free Workplace requirements, FTA Drug and Alcohol Program, commercial driver’s licenses, and Section 13(C) requirements – I also regularly counsel and represents a number of municipal entities, including boards, authorities, courts, cities, school districts and townships.. My wide-ranging administrative practice enables me to advise and assist clients nationally on virtually all aspects of labor and employment law, including collective bargaining, grievance arbitrations, unfair labor practice proceedings, wage and hour matters, unemployment, employee handbook and personnel policies, teacher tenure act proceedings, and hearings.. My practice involves providing advice and counsel on matters governed by the National Labor Relations Act, the ADA, FMLA, FLSA and OSHA issues, as well as many other employment-related statutes.. While serving in his capacity as labor and employment counsel, I regularly act as chief spokesperson for the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, including initial and renewal contracts; prepares and presents cases in fact-finding arbitrations; negotiates changes to healthcare plans, including adding employee contributions, modifying plan benefits and selecting third-party administrators; litigates unfair labor practice charges and representation matters before the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB); prepares personnel policy manuals and employee handbooks; investigates and prepares position statements and answers to interrogatories on charges of discrimination and harassment; and handles unemployment matters involving employer rates and benefit eligibility.. I have regularly served as the keynote speaker for the Health Care Association of Michigan's annual convention, and frequently present on a variety of labor and employment topics, including providing in-house training for several other professional organizations.

Kristle A. Teague received her bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University before starting a career in the legal industry. After earning her law degree and graduating Cum Laude from Western Michigan University’s Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Kristle was blessed to learn from attorney, John L. Teeples (Teeples Law, PLLC) before being chosen as his successor. Kristle now operates a transactional practice under her own firm, Teeples and Teague Law, PLLC, with John serving on an of counsel basis.. Teeples and Teague Law, PLLC was born from its predecessor, Teeples Law, PLLC. Our main practice areas are business law matters, real estate, and estate planning services. Our founding attorney, John Teeples, who will continue serving in an Of Counsel capacity, believes that the law should be utilized as a tool for bringing practical, cost efficient and amicable solutions to personal and business life. That is what Teeples and Teague Law, PLLC continues to be about. We provide individuals, private and public sector clients with advice and counseling on such matters as business ownership, structure, management, operations, and succession planning; real estate purchases, sales, and deeds; employment and estate planning.. We are committed to providing sophisticated, efficient, and responsive legal services using all the available information technology. Our digital filing system and storage indexes ensure fast, effective, and safe access to all work-product and correspondence for instant retrieval. This allows for quick turn-around time and immediate access to entire client files from wherever we work.

Kelly was born in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids. In 1985 he received his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Michigan State University where he was a National Merit Scholar.  In December 1988, he received his law degree from University of Michigan Law School where he was the recipient of the Wolverine State Bar Association Scholarship.  In 1989, Kelly was licensed to practice law in New York.  In 1990 he was admitted to practice law in Michigan.  He was admitted to practice in the US District Court for Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan in 1990 and 2009, respectively.. Actively involved in community orginazations for years, Kelly has worked with the Clinic for Child Advocacy and a board member for United Way Justice Committe.  He has also been a legal writer for Grand Rapids Times, volunteers for neighborhood associations and election campaign committees, served on the Grand Rapids Community College Business Advisory Board, served as Trustee for Living Word Church and board member for Guiding Light Missions.. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Lambert worked at the Pentagon for the Secretary of the Air Force.

Justin is a Partner at Chase Bylenga Hulst, who practices in the area of personal injury and civil litigation.. Justin was born and raised in Caledonia, MI, just outside of Grand Rapids. He obtained a bachelors degree in paralegal studies from Davenport University before continuing his education at Thomas M. Cooley Law School.. Justin joined the firm in early 2016. Since then, he has assisted numerous personal injury clients in obtaining significant monetary recoveries, with several resulting in seven figure resolutions.. In addition to the legal field, Justin is passionate about hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.

James R. Oppenhuizen is an experienced business and insolvency attorney in Grand Rapids.  The Oppenhuizen Law Firm, PLC is business focused and results driven.  Mr. Oppenhuizen believes that entrepreneurs and business people are the catalysts for economic growth, build and sustain stable communities, and provide opportunity to huge numbers of people.  Business people who pursue long term profits through providing needed and beneficial services to their communities are the backbone of any community.  Mr. Oppenhuizen is dedicated to helping those business people thrive, through building long lasting relationships directed toward growth and profit.. Mr. Oppenhuizen also has a strong background in insolvency and restructuring matters.  Such experience can provide a springboard to success for a business that has experienced missteps, but has learned and is ready to enter the road to success.  Creativity is the most important skill a bankruptcy attorney must have to be successful.  The same is true in business, and Mr. Oppenhuizen will put his creativity to work for your business in dealing with any issue that arises.

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.

J. Paul Janes focuses his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, insurance litigation, personal injury litigation, automobile no-fault law, and medical malpractice.

I'm not your typical suit! I pride myself on not being able to fit into a box. One thing I can say for sure about myself is that I am motivated. Whatever challenges I meet, I face with a fierce desire to overcome them. I became an attorney for several reasons. Other than enjoying the advocating aspect of my job, I love the fact that with this job comes a multitude of resources available to me. I have so many tools and resources at my finger tips to help either myself or those that come to me in almost any way. If it is not an area that I personally practice, I have a large pool of attorneys that I work closely with and that support me and all of my clients. I pass referrals and connect people with each other with every chance that I get. for the betterment of my clients It makes me happy to help, even if that help serves no benefit to me. I LIKE being able to put people in touch with those that can help if I can't and I love being able to point people in the right direction. Our society is so full of crazy and archaic rules and issues. Being able to assist someone find the way is invaluable.. On a personal note, about me, I am zealous and determined. With the concern of possibly giving away too much information about myself, but with the hope of giving you a better understanding of my nature, I will admit that I was not a traditional student. I did not grow up in a house with a white picket fence, la-da-da. I was raised in a family who struggled endlessly to make ends-meat and my parents were the hardest workers I've known. Their example helped turn me into the hard working person I am today with goals and aspirations. Each time I meet a goal, I set another and continue to move forward. At the age of 16, I was an emancipated minor and lived without my parents. I was also a teen mother, who remained in her regular school, and graduated with my class on time, with grades near the top of my class. I immediately went on to college, then undergrad, then grad school. I did not stop. Nothing would stop me. I take this part of my personaility and use it in my lawyering. I DESIRE to help, I DESIRE to make a difference. I want to and will do all that I can for my clients. It is my deepest desire to find a way to beat every challenge I am faced with! I like me and I hope you will to! :)

I worked during college as a construction laborer which served as the foundation for my interest and expertise as a construction law attorney.. I am proud to be one of four attorneys in my family. My older brother(deceased) and two of my four sons have practiced law.. My wife Debby and I are avid golfers. We also enjoy weekends at our summer cottage on Elk Lake in Norhtern Michigan.

I was born and raised in West Michigan, and I take great pride in being a part of this community.  I graduated from Hope College in Holland, began my professional career in Kalamazoo, and attended law school in Grand Rapids.  My mission as an attorney is to provide my clients with outstanding legal representation, to do so with honesty and integrity and with a focus on my clients' goals, and to make our community a better place to work and live in the process.

I was born and raised in the Eastown area of Grand Rapids, Michigan, where from a very young age my parents instilled in me the importance and desire of helping other people. As an attorney, I am able to wake up every day knowing that I can fulfill that characteristic. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in English, with an emphasis on Language & Literature and a minor in Writing, from Grand Valley State University. I then graduated Magna Cum Laude from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. While in law school, I was the Editor-in-Chief of the Law Journal, a Senior Associate Editor for Law Review, and a teacher’s assistant for Scholarly Writing. My practice areas include, but are not limited to, criminal defense, auto accidents, civil litigation, family law, contracts, personal injury, landlord/tenant law, estate planning, and appellate practice. I also volunteer through Cooley’s Access to Justice clinic helping indigent client’s receive expungements so that they may better their lives going forward into the future. When not working, I enjoy running, crossfit, backpacking, hiking, snowboarding, mountain climbing, camping, kayaking, reading, live music, and spending time with my family.

I was born and raised in Bear Lake, Michigan. I received my undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in 1999, and received my law degree from Wayne State University in began my legal career as a staff attorney with Legal Services of South Central Michigan, focusing my work on representing victims of domestic violence. In 2005, I moved to Grand Rapids and worked for a small divorce firm, representing primarily women. I am a founding member of Velzen, Johnsen & Wikander, a boutique law firm opened in August 2006. I am focused on protecting my client's interests and pursuing a favorable outcome, while also helping them through the emotional aspects of their divorce or other family law dispute. I am honest, compassionate, caring and loyal, traits that are extremley important for a family law practitioner. In my spare time, I enjoy music, traveling up north to visit family and spending time with my husband and children.

I represent offices, retail, industrial, multi-family housing, hospitality, and mixed use developers in acquisitions, leasing, sales and exchanges, financing, development, and construction. I also represent private investors and lending institutions to structure loans, including construction loans, bridge loans, participating loans, and loans secured by leases. My finance work also includes debt restructuring and workouts exclusively for lending institutions.I focus many efforts in the development of urban areas, including the planning, financing, and vision for using real estate development to improve cities and quality of life. I work with clients to implement incentives, credits, grants and other tools to make urban developments feasible and successful.I also work with businesses to address ongoing operational matters, such as contracts, collections, corporate restructuring, protection of intellectual property, employment/immigration, and regulatory/compliance issues.

I provide a highly personalized and attentive approach to the law found only in a small office.  Because family law can be complex and frustrating for you and your family, I will be there to guide you through the entire process. I will take the time to get to know you and your situation, and provide you with legal advice to meet your personal needs.  I will be right there with you during the entire process, protecting your rights.  Your goals will be my mission.

I pride myself on building strong relationships with clients to ensure we reach the best possible result together.  I strive to provide value-added services to my clients and I am always willing to go the extra mile to ensure complete satisfaction.

I love helping small business owners and 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 hours researching new areas. Partnering with the right team of professionals (including legal) can help you supercharge your business in a fraction of the time and might even improve your sleep when you don't have to worry if your business is operating legally and efficiently (results may vary!). If you're interested in learning more about how working with a lawyer who understands your business and your goals can help, I'd love to hear from you.. Thanks,. Kevin

I have my commercial pilots license and enjoy flying airplanes, hitting the golf ball and talking to friends on my ham radio.

I have lived in Michigan since 1989.  We moved our family to West Michigan because we were looking for a great place to raise our children.  We found what we were looking for and have never regretted it.  My wife and I have been married for 38 years and both of our children live right here in Michigan.  That’s great for us because it means our three beautiful grand daughters are close by.. I have always believed that a person cannot truly excel at what they do if their heart is not in it.   Generally, those people that rise to the top of their chosen vocations are those that go to work each morning because they love their job.    I have been blessed with a career that I love.  I am fascinated by the law and look forward every day to exploring some new aspect of it and when necessary, challenging its validity.. I am so grateful to have been born in a free land and to live under the guiding rules of our inspired Constitution.   I approach the practice of family and criminal defense law from that point of view.    The law must work for all of us or it does not work for any.   The most important promise that I can make to you is that when I go to work for you, my heart will be in it.