Top best Litigation Lawyers Near me in ZIP 55744

Tom Kuiper is an experienced litigator with proficiency in a variety of cases and forums. He practices in State district, circuit, probate, federal and appellate courts, and in arbitration and mediation settings. He represents a variety of clients, from billion-dollar corporations in commercial litigation disputes to the individual involved in a personal dispute or family breakup. He also mediates a wide variety of cases.. Although the issues and forums may differ, Tom's approach remains the same: To relate to people, to communicate difficult legal concepts and information in a clear and simple manner, and to work on a personal level with the client.

Thomas Hubbard graduated summa cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 1999. After working as research attorney for the Michigan Court of Appeals, Mr. Hubbard joined Drew, Cooper & Anding in 2001.. Mr. Hubbard has practiced in the eastern and western districts of Michigan's federal courts, has appeared before the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and has been on brief before the Michigan Supreme Court and Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.

Sara Lachman is an award-winning real estate attorney and Managing Partner of Lachman King PLC. Over her 18-year career, Ms. Lachman has become highly regarded as one of the best real estate litigators in West Michigan. She has been named a Top Lawyer in Real Estate Litigation by Grand Rapids Magazine, a Top Litigator by Michigan Top Lawyer, and a Top Woman in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, and she has been awarded Michigan’s Award of Excellence by NALS of West Michigan and the Athena Young Professional Award.. Ms. Lachman’s clients uniformly come to her through referrals by former clients, former opposing counsels, and other attorneys, who have first-hand experience with her work ethic and capabilities. Ms. Lachman’s representation is always in high demand.. Her areas of expertise include:- Quiet title and disputes over ownership interests- boundary disputes and acquiescence- adverse possession- easements and licenses- shoreline protection issues- lake property uses and rights- partition actions- street vacations- regulatory takings and eminent domain- probate and trust litigation where the assets are in real estate- shareholder and partnership disputes where the assets are in real estate- land contracts and land contract disputes - family cottage agreements and disputes- condominium law- homeowners association law- zoning issues and appeals- land use and development- commercial leasing and leasing disputes- real estate transactions- deed restrictions and restrictive covenants- short-term leasing restrictions- commercial construction and residential construction- construction lien foreclosures- construction defect claims- agricultural land issues- nuisance and trespass

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.

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

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.

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.

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 focus  my practice on general civil and commercial litigation.  I have successfully litigated numerous contractual and business disputes and have significant experience in the litigation of complex shareholder/member disputes.  In addition, my experience includes the litigation of major personal injury actions. I practice in both state and federal courts throughout Michigan.

Experienced: After ten years in private practice at the beginning of my career, twenty years as a district court judge in Michigan and several years prosecuting for the City of Grand Rapids, I bring a lot of experience to my clients from a varied background.. Balanced: I value and am involved with my family and my community, so that when I bring my passion to your issues I am in a good place to provide sound, objective and thoughtful advice to you.

Chris Newberg is an attorney at Kuiper Kraemer PC in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Chris helps individuals and businesses work through a wide range of legal issues, including pursing and defending lawsuits, overseeing complex business transactions, drafting and reviewing contracts, and working through intellectual property and entertainment deals.. Chris represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of disputes throughout Michigan and beyond. He has considerable experience in the federal court system, representing clients in employment, intellectual property, insurance, and business cases. In the state court system, Chris helps clients with cases of all shapes and sizes, ranging from collections cases to insurance claims to partnership disputes to personal injury/wrongful death matters to cases involving allegations of fraud and theft. While much of his litigation experience comes from working on large, complex lawsuits, there is no case too big or too small for Chris.. From the courtroom to the boardroom, Chris works with Michigan businesses on a variety of formation, governance, compliance, employment, transactional, and related legal matters. He helps dozens of clients start and structure new businesses every year and frequently works with those same clients as their companies grow and evolve. Chris works very closely with the governing boards and executive staff of corporate clients on a wide range of various legal matters that come up in the course of business, ranging from ground level HR matters to multi-million-dollar mergers and acquisitions.. Chris is one of Michigan’s few entertainment attorneys with actual, first-hand experience in the entertainment industry. Chris knows that to properly represent entertainers, you must not only know the law, but also the business. That’s where he starts to separate from the pack. For over the past decade, Chris has traveled the country as the lead guitarist for Gunnar & the Grizzly Boys, which has given him invaluable perspective and experience concerning the operations of all sides of the music industry. At Kuiper Kraemer, he combines that experience with his experience in business planning and civil litigation to provide his clients with unparalleled insight and advice. Whether it’s helping a new artist get started in business, working through complex intellectual property licensing issues, or negotiating publishing and record deals, Chris is more than qualified to help.. Chris grew up in Rockford, Michigan, and is now raising a family with his wife on the west side of Grand Rapids. He is a graduate and devoted fan of Michigan State University. After attending MSU, he received his law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. When he’s not working, Chris enjoys playing music, playing with his rambunctious little boys, traveling, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors.

An often used saying is that, “nothing is more expensive than a cheap lawyer.” In all reality the saying should be, “nothing is more expensive than an inexperienced lawyer.” Unfortunately, many people seeking representation in criminal matters hire attorneys who are either inexperienced or extremely expensive. My goal is to provide aggressive legal representation at a cost effective rate. As a former prosecutor I am familiar with the strategies and tactics used by law enforcement and prosecutors, and know all too well how these practices can steamroll those accused of crimes. As your attorney I will guide you through the often unfamiliar and intimidating criminal justice system and provide you with the information you need to make important decisions. Your case will be thoroughly prepared before we ever set foot in court and you will be kept informed as to everything that happens. Unlike many criminal defense attorneys I am not shy about taking cases to trial in order to protect your rights. Please call to schedule a free consultation.. I am a lifelong resident and native of the Grand Rapids area. After high school, I joined the United States Marine Corps where I served in the infantry and took part in several combat deployments. While serving in the Marines, I also attended Grand Valley State University. Following my graduation from MSU College of Law in 2012 I served as an assistant prosecutor in Kalkaska County where I gained experience in conducting trials and handling a variety of criminal matters. In 2015 I returned to Grand Rapids and now focus primarily on criminal defense and litigation defense

Amanda P. Narvaes, a Partner, joined Drew, Cooper & Anding in 2011. Ms. Narvaes is a civil litigator in the areas of complex commercial litigation, lender liability, copyright litigation, and consumer protection. She graduated cum laude from Carleton College with a bachelor’s degree in history. She earned her law degree at WMU-Thomas M. Cooley Law School, graduating magna cum laude, and received Cooley’s Distinguished Student Award.. Ms. Narvaes represents clients before Michigan trial courts across the state and in the Michigan Court of Appeals, and before the United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern District of Michigan.. Ms. Narvaes has volunteered her time to several nonprofits in the area, including the Tenant Law Project, Degage Ministries, and the Women’s Resource Center. Ms. Narvaes currently serves on the committee charged with planning the annual Women Lawyers vs. Judges Softball Game, which raises thousands of dollars every year for the YWCA West Central Michigan.. In her free time, Ms. Narvaes enjoys biking, hiking, and running, and spending time with her husband and two children.