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Personal Injury Attorney, Stephen L. Grimm, has been aggressively defending the rights of injured victims in West Michigan for over 26 years. Providing sound, competent legal representation with a Medical Doctor on staff, Attorney Grimm has recovered millions for individuals & families throughout West Michigan who have suffered from the negligence of physicians, hospitals, legal professionals & careless drivers on the roadways. If you have been injured for any reason, count on the experience and proven success of Stephen L. Grimm. Call today for a consultaion.

Patrick Duff is a proud West Michigan native, having grown up in the Grand Rapids area and along the lakeshore. He is admitted to practice in all Michigan state courts and is an active member of the Michigan State Bar Association, the Grand Rapids Bar Association, and the Michigan Association for Justice. Patrick is deeply connected to his community, attending Madison Church South Hill with his wife and two daughters. When not practicing law, he enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, reading, playing music, and golfing. Patrick’s approachable demeanor and dedication to his clients make him a trusted advocate in the legal field.

Pat partners with businesses and individuals to successfully complete their real estate and construction projects. He focuses on how best to solve problems and take advantage of opportunities. Pat regularly represents:• Landlords and tenants leasing commercial and industrial space• Buyers and sellers of commercial and residential property• Developers and other property owners seeking zoning approval• Condominium and residential neighborhood associations as general counsel• Businesses and individuals in disputes regarding their real estate or construction projects• Owners and operators of environmentally contaminated sites facing enforcement action• Commercial and residential contractors in construction liens and disputes• County drain commissioners as general counselPat shares an intense interest with his clients in improving the quality of construction developments. He is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® Accredited Professional (LEED AP), and can lead you through the evolving legal requirements relating to green building. Pat also frequently helps entrepreneurs and small businesses with their start-up needs through a variety of economic development organizations, including StartGarden and Pure Michigan Business Connect. Pat’s practical approach helps swiftly solve legal issues so that his clients can focus on what they do best.

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.

Nicholas Laue focuses his practice on commercial disputes, receivership actions, bankruptcy litigation, and e-commerce. Nicholas also specializes in protecting, preserving, and monitoring brand identity for third-party sellers on Amazon, eBay, and other e-commerce sites. Before joining Keller & Almassian, PLC, Nicholas was a pre-hearing attorney at the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Nelson Miller is Professor and Associate Dean of Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School’s Grand Rapids campus.  He serves as the law school’s liaison to Western Michigan University.  Before joining Cooley in 2004, Dean Miller practiced civil litigation for 16 years, winning and defending multi-million-dollar civil cases involving motor-vehicle crashes, products liability, airliner and helicopter crashes, civil rights, securities, employment, and business disputes.  Dean Miller has published 29 books and dozens of articles and book chapters on law, law practice, legal education, and related subjects.  He writes book chapters for Michigan’s Institute of Continuing Legal Education and presents at ICLE’s Annual No-Fault Summit.  The State Bar of Michigan recognized Dean Miller with the John W. Cummiskey Award for pro-bono service.  He is one of 26 law professors recognized nationally in Harvard University Press’s new book What the Best Law Professors Do.

My Approach to the Practice of Law. In the simplest terms, an attorney is a problem solver. Specifically, a client comes to the attorney with a problem and seeks the attorney’s assistance in fashioning an outcome that will, from the client’s perspective, solve the problem.. Generally, an attorney’s assistance is required for one of two mains reasons. First, the problem might require a solution that is too complex for a client to solve without the professional and/or legal experience of the attorney.. The second, and far more common reason to seek the assistance of an attorney, is that often times there is an opposing party with the same problems as the client, but with a vastly different idea of what an appropriate outcome should be. When this occurs, I must then persuade the opposing party or a judge that the outcome my client seeks is the most just. This requires a good sense of pragmatism, as well as legal knowledge and ability.. While many people say that they want an attorney that is tough or aggressive, and that will fight for them, they often do not think about what that means. To me, being tough means finding out what my clients wants and not settling for less.. This does not necessarily involve attacking or destroying the opposite party which can have long-term consequences. Often times, such an approach merely results in the parties hating each other, and lawyers making a lot of money. If I can get what my clients want by being nice, then I will be nice. If I must take a case to trial, I will be prepared and put on the best case possible even if it involves presenting facts that the opposite party finds offensive so long as they are relevant and have a bearing on the case.. I never lose sight of the fact that in custody cases, the parties will still be dealing with each other, and their children will still love BOTH of their parents, long after the case has been completed.

Mr. Knecht has more than 39 years of experience handling complex employment law problems and employment-related litigation in state and federal courts, administrative tribunals and private dispute resolution proceedings.

Mr. Bylenga primarily represents debtors and creditors in consumer and commercial bankruptcy matters. His practice includes filing bankruptcies petitions for consumers or small businesses, bankruptcy litigation, asset protection, creditor’s rights, commercial workouts, and business reorganizations.

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.

Michael Podein graduated with honors from Michigan State University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He has spoken on numerous occasions for the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association and Michigan State University; appeared on the "Ask the Lawyer" program; given speeches to unions on workers comp and related issues; led "The People's Law School" classes for citizens who wanted to learn more about the law and is the Former Chairman of the Grand Rapids Bar Association's Workers Compensation Section.

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.

Martha E. Reamon graduated Magna Cum Laude from Aquinas College in 1979.  In 1983, she graduated Cum Laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.. Ms. Reamon has been in practice for 31 years.  For 25 of those years, she has exclusively represented plaintiffs in automobile negligence, worker’s compensation and Social Security Disability cases.. Attorney Reamon has been listed in Super Lawyers of Michigan from 2008 – 2011.  In addition, she was inducted into the College of Worker’s Compensation Lawyers in March of 2013.  Both of those honors are decided upon by her peers and indicate a high degree of professional achievement and peer recognition.  Attorney Reamon has also been listed in Leading Lawyers in both 2014 and 2015, again an honor which is based upon a survey of her peers.. In addition, since 1994, she has been a panel member of the Attorney Discipline Board.  As a panel member, and currently a chairperson, she hears and decides disciplinary causes of action against attorneys in the state of Michigan.. Ms. Reamon and her family have a long history of representing injured people in the state of Michigan.  Her father was a plaintiff’s attorney who practiced for nearly 50 years in Grand Rapids.  In addition, her brother is a Social Security judge.  Her family has practiced law and represented injured people for more than 75 years in total.

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.

Kelsey grew up in Traverse City, Michigan where she fell in love with Lake Michigan and all the beauty and activities that West Michigan has to offer. Kelsey then spent the next six years at Michigan State University pursuing her childhood dream of becoming an attorney. Having earned both her bachelor’s and law degrees from Michigan State, Kelsey is and always will be a huge Spartan football and basketball fan. Go Green!. During law school, Kelsey worked on perfecting her legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, receiving Jurisprudence Achievement Awards for earning the highest grade in her Advocacy and Research, Writing & Analysis classes. Kelsey also led her moot court team as the team captain to a first-place victory over 28 teams at the William E. McGee National Civil Rights Moot Court Competition. Kelsey's desire for winning and achieving excellent results was evident then and remains evident in her work!. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from law school, Kelsey pursued a career as a Research Attorney at the Michigan Court of Appeals where she further honed her excellent writing skills and her knowledge of Michigan law. During her time at the Court of Appeals, Kelsey decided that she wanted to work with families to help them with their family law problems, and she joined the Kraayeveld Law team. Kelsey’s calm and steadfast guidance has helped her clients to reach excellent results.. On a personal level, Kelsey is the proud owner of a sweet Corgi puppy named Winnie. In her free time, Kelsey loves to hike, spend time on the water, and explore the great outdoors.

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.

Karl is a registered Patent Attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is admitted to practice in State and Federal Courts in Michigan. Karl specializes in the procurement and protection of intellectual property, with an emphasis on patent procurement and litigation. Prior to embarking on his legal career, Karl held several engineering positions over an eight-year career with the Diesel Technology Company of Grand Rapids. These include Group Manager overseeing all engineering and manufacturing aspects of two production departments, Resident Engineer in Mannheim, Germany at a Daimler-Benz diesel engine production plant, and Product Engineer for the design and development of heavy-duty diesel fuel injection systems.

Joshua M. Britten focuses his practice in workers compensation defense.. During law school and business school, Mr. Britten gained experience in financial investment and tax matters while working for a financial investment company. He also worked for a land use consulting firm where he advised clients on complex zoning and land use matters.

Joseph served our country as a United States Army Ranger in the 75th Ranger Regiment. Joseph graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s of social science in criminal justice, then went on to study law at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he graduated with his Juris Doctor with a focus on litigation.. Joseph was an active law enforcement officer in the State of Michigan for 10 years and retired SWAT Operator and Sniper where he neutralized special threat situations, and apprehended perpetrators through the use of special tactics and training.. In addition to owning Ranger Law, Joseph is the owner of Ranger Firearm Instruction, LLC, a state recognized law enforcement and citizen training company.. Joseph is a combat veteran with over 17 years of military (special operations) and law enforcement experience. Joseph is honored to provide legal services in Southeast Michigan, Western Michigan and Grand Rapids. His experience and background ensures you will receive only the best service with attention to detail.

Jonathan Paasch is a native of West Michigan who has experience practicing in all regions of the State of Michigan. His practice takes him from Grand Rapids, to Detroit, as well as Norther Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. A majority of Jon's practice is in the area of liability defense, working with insurance companies to examine and defend against fraudulent claims. In addition, Jon has expanded his practice to include Equine Law; evaluating liabilities that accompany horse ownership, as well as contract issues that surround the buying and selling of horses.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Jon served as a Police Officer for several West Michigan law enforcement agencies in many capacities, including patrol officer, detective, and sergeant of road patrol. These experiences, coupled with a broad practice that covers the state, provide Jon with a unique ability to address a broad range of complex legal issues.

Jim was raised in Grand Rapids, and after graduating from Union High School, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Alma College in 1984 where he majored in Economics and Psychology. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2012 where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in the top 5% of his graduating class.. While at Cooley, Jim earned several awards including the Raymond Burr Award for Criminal Law and the Atticus Finch Award for Professional Responsibility.  He earned Certificates of Merit in Criminal Law, Contracts II, Workers Compensation, and Estate Planning. He was also a Senior Associate Editor on Law Review.. During law school, he volunteered his time at Michigan Court of Appeals, where he was a student law clerk for 2 judges. He also volunteered at the Kent County Defenders Office, providing legal representation for indigent defendants. His previous work experience includes seven years as a licensed financial consultant for a major NYSE firm, and several years as a Regional Manager for a multi-national pharmaceutical company.  He also owned his own boutique tax preparation service.. Jim became an attorney to help people solve problems, and understands it is a privilege to work with people concerning serious matters.  His broad experience gives him the ability to listen carefully and truly understand his clients’ situations. Jim practices in the areas of criminal defense, civil litigation, and estate planning.   He can help protect your family with prudent estate planning, help when you are injured or involved in a dispute, and help you to protect your rights if you or a loved one is charged with a crime.. Jim will listen, understand, and carefully explain the available options to you.  He will pursue your goals as effectively and efficiently as possible, whether that requires a careful negotiation or aggressive representation in court.

Jeff is a lifelong Grand Rapids resident. He attended Calvin College, where he majored in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Administration. Jeff went on to attend Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Prior to finishing law school, Jeff interned with the City of Grand Rapids Department of Law, clerked for the 17th Circuit Court Family Division, and worked as a research and writing clerk for a local law firm.. After law school, Jeff opened and ran his own successful law practice for over six years, focusing on civil litigation, family law, and criminal defense. Jeff has extensive experience in most Michigan courts, and has drafted briefs for the Michigan Court of Appeals, Michigan Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court.

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.

I have been a lifelong resident of West Michigan. I graduated from Hudsonville High School in 1993. I went on to Grand Valley State University where I earned two Bachelor degrees: Political Science and Legal Studies. While attending GVSU, I served on the Student Senate and made the Dean’s list on a regular basis. Seeing so many injustices within our political and judicial systems, I felt driven to attend law school.  While being trained on how to become a tough criminal defense lawyer, I received an Honor’s scholarship and Certification in Litigation. I made the Dean’s list numerous times, was actively involved in many student activities and received my Juris Doctorate.. I have honed my legal skills at a local prosecutor’s office, high-profile West Michigan law firms and from handling hundreds of criminal cases.  I believe in treating my clients with respect and dignity. I will fight for my client’s rights all the time! I am dedicated to providing my clients with aggressive and exceptional representation in all criminal matters. My legal skills have been proven in court, where I have an excellent track record in criminal jury trials.. I am a contrarian by nature and enjoy taking on the Government. I have a healthy skepticism of law enforcement and the police department.  This will be evident should I cross examine the cop that arrested you or that raided your house.. I live with my wife in Jenison, Michigan. We love to follow the Detroit Tigers and Lions.  We also enjoy fishing and Michigan’s great lakes.. I am a sincere attorney who really cares and spends time on his client's issues. I can handle all criminal matters and I can save you a lot of money when you are facing owi/dui or any other criminal charges.  My rates won't make you serve a life sentence of debt!. My initial consultation is totally free! I will personally handle your case from start to finish. Call me now at!. I look forward to talking to you personally about your case and helping you out during this difficult time in your life!. Attorney Shawn James Haff