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Primarily, I litigate commercial and financial services disputes in state and federal courts, arbitration (FINRA and AAA) and in facilitative mediation.. Representative cases include:GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-2 by and through LL FUNDS LLC v WELLS FARGO BANK NA et al (Case No: 4:14-cv-04166-RAL, USDC for the District of SD Southern Division); DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY v FDIC, as receiver for Washington Mutual Bank, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA and WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP. (Case No: 09-CV-1656-RMC, USDC for the District of Columbia); VNB REALTY, INC v US BANK NA (Case No: 13-cv-04743-WJM-MF, USDC for the District of NJ); American Home Mortgage Assets Trust 2007-2 (Case No: 0:14-cv-00453-ADM-TNL, State of MN, 4th District);In re: Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Products Liability Litigation (Case No: Case 3:15-md-02672-CRB, USDC for the N. District of CA).

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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.

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.

Outside of my law practice, I presently serve as Vice Chair on the Board of Trustees of the Michigan State University College of Law and its Finance Committee. Beth and I enjoy a cottage on Lake Michigan and we are members of Lincoln Hills Country Club in Ludington where we enjoy playing golf nearly every weekend. We have been married for over 35 years and we are the proud parents of two very accomplished children.

Originally from the east side of the state, I moved to Grand Rapids after graduating from law school. I received my Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan in 2000 and my Juris Doctor from Wayne State University in 2004. I began my legal career at a small family law practice, opening my own firm with Jennifer Johnsen in 2006. We expanded our firm in 2010, adding Randall Velzen to our team. Our firm specializes in family law, including divorce, child custody and collaborative divorce cases. We also assist our clients with their estate plans and handle various probate matters. I am a loyal advocate, always offering ethical and honest advice. I truly love my job and enjoy helping families going through often difficult life changes. In my spare time, I enjoy running, traveling, watching my Michigan Wolverines and spending time with my family.

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 C. Romer grew up in Lansing, Michigan.  He moved to West Michigan in 2004 and attended Grand Valley State University where he earned his degree and won a national championship with the Laker football team.  Following Law School, Nick was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in the spring of 2013.  Nick is also admitted to practice before United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern districts of Michigan, as well as the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Nick practiced exclusively in the area of Social Security Disability for several years at another West Michigan Law Firm prior to joining McDonald Pierangeli Macfarlane, PLLC in 2015.  Nick's practice is dedicated to civil litigation in the areas of Personal Injury, No-Fault Insurance Litigation, and Social Security Disability.

Mr. Westbrook is an experienced litigator, passionate consumer advocate and principal of Westbrook Law PLLC.  Mr. Westbrook has developed substantial expertise in handling complex commercial litigation, particularly in automotive, banking, and commercial debt cases, as well as consumer class actions. Mr. Westbrook is also ICLE-certified in estate planning.. Mr. Westbrook is licensed to practice law in all state courts of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.. Outside the office, Mr. Westbrook enjoys photography and competitive long-distance running, having competed in seven Boston Marathons and countless smaller races.

Mr. Northon is a trial attorney that focuses his practice on businesses and the personal and professional needs of their owners. As an advocate, he has tried more than a dozen cases and has broad experience in business and strategic planning, labor relations, and trust litigation issues—including defending pension and healthcare plans, executives and governing boards on compensations issues, and collective-bargaining on behalf of municipalities and energy companies. Mr. Northon's track record includes 7-figure verdicts and settlements on the plainitffs side and zero verdicts while for the defense. His clients include manufacturers, banks, trusts, PACs, medical groups, municipalities, charities, oil and gas producers, institutions of higher education, energy companies, farmers, and select entertainers. He is also in the blockchain space and can provide specific legal advice to select entrepreneurs. St. Thomas More...pray for us.

Mr. Kosmerick is a civil litigation attorney - with a focus on creditors' rights.

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.

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 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.

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.

MacGuidwin is a trial lawyer, practicing in the finance, healthcare, and technology industries.  In 2013, he secured the second largest judgment in Michigan ($6.1 million) in Hi-Lex Controls Inc. v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan.  He defended the judgment on appeal, including before the U.S. Supreme Court.  For his achievements, he was recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers.. MacGuidwin served as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Raymond W. Gruender of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit after graduating first in his class from the Michigan State University College of Law.  He holds an MBA in finance from Michigan State University and a BS in computer science from the University of Michigan.. MacGuidwin serves as president of Habitat Young Professionals (Habitat for Humanity) and vice president of the Federalist Society - West Michigan Chapter.

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.

Leslie Dickinson is a member of Foster Swift's Municipal and General Litigation Practice Groups. Leslie advises the firm's public entity clients including cities, townships, counties, villages, libraries and local health departments on compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Her representative matters include:. In addition to her work with municipalities and local governments, Leslie also handles a wide range of commercial litigation matters where she has represented businesses, health care entities, property owners and insurance companies. She also regularly handles administrative appeals, such as from zoning ordinance interpretations or other administrative agencies.. Leslie is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Notre Dame Law School where she received the Dean's Award in Notre Dame's Intensive Trial Advocacy Course. She was also selected to participate in Notre Dame's Advanced Criminal Justice Externship where she represented criminal defendants charged with lower-level felonies.

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.