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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.

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.

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.

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.

Jason Barrix Graduated High School in 1983 from Lawrenceville, Illinois after also attending high school at Wayland Union High School in Wayland Michigan and East Kentwood High School.. Attended Central Michigan university from 1983-1988 graduated with a bachelor of Science; majoring in Political Science with a Concentration in Public Administration.  Minored in Journalism with a emphasis in Public Relations.. While at Central Michigan University, I was Chairman of the College Republicans, sMember of Sigma Pi Fraternity where held leadership .  Internship for State Senate Majority Leader Richard Posthumas and his aide Saul Anuzis.. After College paid staff positon for Michigan congressional district as well as manged or involved in several more races.. Attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School from 1989 until 1993 earning a Juris Doctorate Degree.  Intern as law clerk for the Hon. Dennis Leiber Kent County Circuit Court.. Private Practice upon admission to the State Bar in 1993 and admitted to the United States District Court for the Western District of Michgian 1993.. Practice areas include Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving, Driver License Restoration, Bankruptcy , Consumer Protection, Mortgage Modification, Credit Repair and Civil and Commercial Litigation.. Member of the State Bar of Michigan including the Negligence Section, Criminal Law Section, Business Section, Sports and Entertainment Section.. Married with three children.

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 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

If you unexpectedly find yourself facing the Courts, you'll need quick and competent representation. And if you're like the majority of people you'll need a way to pay for it and still put food on the dinner table.. Legal assistance does not have to be out of reach. I can help you with services ranging from document interpretation to full case representation. I offer free consultations and pride myself on helping all people who come to me, no matter their resources, find access to justice.. Michigan has been my home since I moved from Indiana in 2003. I've learned to love, or at least tolerate, the winters and I enjoy living so close to Lake Michigan. My family and I enjoy all the delights that Grand Rapids has to offer including museums and Art Prize and we regularly volunteer at church and community events.. My family, like yours, is unique. If you and your family are struggling with divorce, custody, or parenting time matters, please call me to begin working towards the solution.

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 in West Michigan and have spent the great part of my life here. I have been married 28 years and have six wonderful children and the love of my life as my wife. I graduated from Kalamazoo College with majors in French and  History.  I have continued my interest in languages and have studied Italian, German and Spanish, in addition to French.. My interest in the Law arises from my strong belief that an individual needs to have an advocate when the power of the government invades someone's life. I conccentrate on criminal defense law because of that strong belief.. In addition to the law I have tutored French and have been actively involved in my parish, Sacred Heart of Jesus, on the West Side of Grand Rapids. My offices are also on the West Side, in a building a business partner and I have renovated.. Through the years I have greatly enjoyed the opportunity to provide vital legal help to those who find themselves confronting life-altering difficulties with the law. My enthusiasm  for my work persists and I am very appreciative of the privilege it is to help out those struggling with legal problems.

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 opened The Fiorletta Law Group, PLLC in 1991. Since then I have represented thousands of clients throughout Michigan. I am available to my clients via text, email and telephone 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. I offer payment plans, free consultations, and accept all major credit cards.

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 live in the world of ideas and strategic planning. I value intelligence, knowledge, and competence, I have high standards in these regards, which I continuously strive to fulfill. I can objectively see the reality of a situation, and I’m adaptable enough to change things which aren’t working well. I am a strategist – always scanning available ideas and concepts and weighing them against my current strategy, to plan for every credible contingency. I am ready to work for you.

I help clients plan for not only their futures, but for their loved ones, and their communities through careful listening, strategic planning, and action. I help clients realize their vision and move confidently forward.

I help businesses, local governments, and school districts reach their goals and solve their problems in creative, collaborative, cost-effective ways.. For my public entity clients – such as townships, cities, libraries, and schools – I provide advice on contracts, election law issues, Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act compliance, labor/employment matters, and litigation.  I regularly assist municipalities with special assessment districts and other infrastructure projects, property tax exemptions and valuation disputes, and zoning and land use matters.  I also represent property owners with zoning and property tax matters.. In my commercial law practice, I represent individuals and businesses in contract and collection disputes.  Recognizing that litigation is rarely anyone’s first choice, I work with clients to negotiate resolutions to make the best out of bad situations - but I have the courtroom experience necessary to fight for my clients if litigation is necessary.  I have extensive experience in bankruptcy law, where I help secured lenders, businesses, and other creditors protect their rights when a borrower or customer files bankruptcy. I also work with creditors to collect debts, negotiate workouts, and mitigate losses outside of bankruptcy, and I serve as local counsel for creditors across the country.  I currently serve as a Chapter 7 and Chapter 12 bankruptcy trustee and have served as a Chapter 11 Examiner.. I love writing and speaking about the law, which helps me stay current on the latest developments so that I can keep my clients up to date. I write a blog about new cases from Michigan's bankruptcy courts, , and I am a regular presenter at legal seminars. I also have taught bankruptcy law as an adjunct professor at Cooley Law School, and I serve as the Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Section.

I have over 24 years experience in helping clients navigate through complex divorce cases, custody cases, as well as parenting time issues and child support issues.  I have taken hundreds of divorce cases to trial with highly successful results for my clients.  I also assist with change of domicile motions, as well as spousal support or alimony modification motions.  I also help families protect their assets from the devastating costs of nursing home care, including approval for medicaid. I assist clients in planning proactively with the appropriate estate planning, including special needs trusts, lady bird deeds, and irrevocable trusts. I represent clients in trust litigation, guardianships and conservatorships, as well as probate litigation. I became a member of the State Bar of Michigan in 1994 and the State Bar of Florida in 1995.