Michigan Lawyers - Grand Rapids

Firm: Gordon & Hess, PLC

146 Monroe Center NW. , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Debtor/Creditor, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Trusts, Wills, Family

Brian Gordon was raised in East Lansing area where he attended and graduated from Okemos High School in 1989. Brian attended and graduated from Michigan State University in 1994 and Michigan State University College of Law in 1999 (formerly known as the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University).

Firm: Wheeler Upham, PC

Calder Plaza Building , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Litigation

PO Box 150631 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49515

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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Firm: KRUPP LAW OFFICES PC

161 Ottawa Ave Nw Ste 404 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Worsfold Macfarlane McDonald PLLC

1001 Monroe Ave NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Construction , Corporate , Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Litigation

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.

Firm: Kuiper Kramer PC

6660 Old 28th Street SE , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49546

Practice Areas: Litigation

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.

Firm: Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C.

3333 Deposit Dr., NE , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49546

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Willey & Chamberlain LLP

300 Ottawa Avenue NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense

Attorney and founding firm partner Charles E. Chamberlain, Jr. has been practicing law in West Michigan for over 30 years. His legal practice has covered a wide variety of trial work in both federal and state courts. Early in his career, “Chip” Chamberlain was a federal prosecutor, as well as a defense attorney.. Chip has earned an excellent reputation among fellow attorneys and judges, and is known as a tough and effective advocate for his clients. He is a fellow of the American and Michigan Bar Foundations. He has also been listed in The Best Lawyers in America every year since 2000, and in Michigan Super Lawyers since 2006. The Grand Rapids Magazine has also recognized him as one of Michigan’s top lawyers.. If you have been charged with a crime, you need aggressive, effective and efficient representation dedicated to protecting your rights and interests at every stage of your case. Experienced attorney Chip Chamberlain will effectively support you from the grand jury investigation through an appeal, if necessary.

Firm: Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge PC

100 Monroe Center St NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Immigration

Charissa Huang represents individuals and businesses in litigation and transactional law matters. She counsels businesses, immigrants, students, professionals, and others on issues related to immigration matters such as green cards, nonimmigrant visas, deportation, and removal proceedings. She advises municipalities on matters including eminent domain and governmental immunity.  Additionally, Charissa represents parties in employment law cases involving the Whistleblower’s Protection Act, Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, and racial discrimination under Title VII and the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act.

Firm: Bodman, PLC

99 Monroe Avenue NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Dedicated to guiding clients through the challenges of estate planning, probate and trust administration, business matters, and civil litigation.. Estate Planning. Helping individuals and families gain control and peace of mind concerning their medical and financial affairs, legacies, and loved ones. Planning for incapacity and death is essential to ensure your wishes are honored during your lifetime and after.. Probate & Trust Administration. Helping individuals and families navigate the significant tasks of administering another’s estate or trust during the difficult time of losing a loved one.. Business & Civil Litigation. Helping individuals and families concerning all aspects of business ownership, including succession planning in the event of death, disability, or retirement, business disputes, and breakups.

Firm: Plachta Murphy & Associates PC

124 Fulton St E Ste 100 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Business

EducationAquinas College, B.A.University of Detroit School of Law, J.D. summa cum laude. Bar AdmissionMichigan, 1984. Professional AffiliationsState Bar of MichiganWest Michigan Estate Planning CouncilCatholic Lawyers AssociationGrand Rapids Business Owners AssociationAmerican Society of IRS Problem Solvers (ASIPS). Additional Affiliations and AchievementsUnited States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Michigan, 1982Michigan Court of Appeals, Pre-Hearing Division, 1984-86Assistant Editor-in-Chief, University of Detroit School of Law, Law Review, 1983-84

146 Monroe Center St Nw Ste 1110 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge PC

100 Monroe Center St NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Personal Injury

Firm: Peterson Paletta Balice, PLC

5510 Cascade Rd SE Ste 220 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49546

Practice Areas: Business

Firm: Grand Rapids Legal Advocates, PLC

29 Pearl St NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Plachta Murphy & Associates PC

124 East Fulton, , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49507

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I am a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a graduate of Wabash College in 2008. I received my law degree from Thomas M. Cooley in 2011.  Before joining Plachta, Murphy & Associates, I gained valuable insight and experience as a judicial clerk for Honorable G. Patrick Hillary of the Kent County 17th Judicial Circuit Court.  In addition, I interned with the Kent County Office of the Public Defender, focusing my skills on Criminal Litigation.  At Plachta, Murphy & Associates P.C., my client legal service areas include Estate Planning, Business Law, Real Estate, Bankrupcy, and Litigation.

Firm: Bruce Alan Block PLC

1155 East Paris Ave SE Ste. 300 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49546

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Divorce, Criminal Defense

Firm: Willey & Chamberlain LLP

300 Ottawa Avenue, NW, Suite 810 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Britt Morton Cobb has been practicing law since 1998. She practices in both Michigan and Colorado. She has worked exclusively as a defense attorney, representing the accused in criminal cases at the trial level and in appeals at both the federal and state court levels. Britt's focus is on her federal practice, handling everything from serious drug trafficking and fraud offenses to more minor federal offenses. But, she also handles criminal cases in trial and appellate courts across Michigan and Colorado.. Britt is a conscientious, caring, and detail-oriented legal advisor. She puts clients at ease with her positive attitude, her warmth, and her penchant for problem solving.. Britt worked in Denver, Colorado for 8 years after graduating law school at the Law Firm of Abraham Hutt. When her family relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2006, Britt landed with the acclaimed criminal defense firm of Willey & Chamberlain. She worked at Willey & Chamberlain as associate then partner for 18 years. Recently, Britt's family has relocated back to Denver and she started a solo practice, handling cases in both Michigan and Colorado.. Bar Admissions. Honors & Awards. Professional Associations. o Treasurer, 2019-2021. o President-elect 2021-2022. o Newsletter Editor, 2019-2021. o President, 2022-2023

Firm: Rhoades McKee, PC

55 Campau Avenue NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Brianna is an associate at Rhoades McKee, PC, focusing on estate planning and elder law in West Michigan. She attended Michigan State University College of Law and graduated in 2018. Before law school, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Philosophy and Psychology from Loyola University Chicago in 2014.. Previously, Brianna externed at the Ingham County Probate Court, where she conducted guardianship reviews and assisted in court proceedings. She also interned for a small estate planning firm in Ada, where she drafted estate planning documents and had constant client contact.. During law school, Brianna focused on honing her research and writing skills and was a teaching assistant for the Writing Specialist and a student associate for LexisNexis.. When Brianna is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hanging out with her kitties, traveling, and being involved in the community.. Undergraduate Education: Loyola University Chicago, 2014Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Philosophy and Psychology. Graduate Education: Michigan State University College of Law, 2018Journal of Animal and Natural Resource Law, Board member of St. Thomas More Society, Women’s Law Caucus. Clubs/Organizations: Member of the Women Lawyers’ Association of MichiganMember of the Grand Rapids Bar AssociationMember of the Caregiver Resource Network. Previous Legal Jobs: Externed at Ingham County Probate Court; interned at Cottrell & Jacobs, PLC, associate at Shea Aiello, PLLC

Firm: Welton Law, PLC

5355 Northland Dr NE , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49525

Practice Areas: Estate Planning