Firm: Schenk Boncher & Rypma
Practice Areas: Business
Contact: +1 (616) 677-8945
Firm: WHEELER UPHAM , P.C.
Practice Areas: Business
Mr. Smith is a shareholder and president of Wheeler Upham, P.C. He practices primarily in the areas of employment law, civil litigation, postal contracts, business law, contracts, construction law, federal government contracts, and postal law. He has extensive litigation experience in these areas and has appeared before federal district courts, courts of appeal, bankruptcy courts, boards of contract appeal, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Merit System Protection Board, and state courts and administrative agencies.. Mr. Smith has successfully assisted clients with document drafting, discrimination claims, disability and Family Medical Leave Act compliance issues, federal disability retirement claims, federal workers’ compensation or OWCP claims, employee handbook questions, and postal contract disputes including holdover tenant claims. Mr. Smith’s litigation experience enables him to spot issues and propose solutions for his clients, thereby saving them time and money by avoiding and addressing legal issues before problems arise.. Each year since 2018, Mr. Smith has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in the category of Employment Law – Individual. He was the 2014 and 2016 chairman of the Grand Rapids Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section.. Prior to joining Wheeler Upham, Mr. Smith was in-house counsel with the U.S. Postal Service, where he handled some of its most complex litigation involving personal injury, construction claims, leasing issues, and contract disputes. He has unique expertise in federal sector employment law and represents employees of federal agencies in many forums. Mr. Smith handles litigation against the federal government that other attorneys shy away from, including claims arising under the various civil rights laws, the Federal Torts Claim Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Contract Disputes Act.. Mr. Smith has published articles in the Michigan Bar Journal on mail disputes and bankruptcy appeals.
Contact: +1 (616) 677-8855
Firm: Thrun Law Firm PC
Practice Areas: Business
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Firm: Mantese Honigman PC
Practice Areas: Business
Gerard V. Mantese founded the firm after leaving as a senior partner from one of the largest law firms in Detroit. He is one of the top trial attorneys in the State of Michigan, having recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients. Every year, his verdicts and settlements rank among the top recoveries in the State of Michigan. He consistently obtains the most and largest business law verdicts and settlements in the State of Michigan.. In January 2016, Lawyers Weekly reported that five of his recoveries were among the top recoveries in the State, including the #1 settlement in a shareholder case and the second largest class action in the amount of $58 Million. In January of 2014, Lawyers Weekly reported that five of his recoveries were in the million and multi-million dollar range. In January 2013, Lawyers Weekly again reported that Mr. Mantese secured several multi-million dollar recoveries, including the #1 settlement ($13 Million) of a shareholder dispute, obtained on the 5th day of . Mantese works tirelessly and cost effectively for his clients. He brings a penetrating analysis and a tenacious and bold approach to every case. He is recognized as an outstanding business attorney and was retained to argue the first shareholder oppression case ever taken on appeal by the Michigan Supreme Court. He argued this case, Madugula v. Taub, in the high court on December 10, 2013. Mr. Mantese has also briefed and prevailed on cases in the U.S. Supreme . Mantese handles all aspects of litigation, including business law cases, real estate, trade secrets and non-compete issues, patent infringement, fiduciary duty, and probate litigation. Mr. Mantese also handles all aspects of health care for health care professionals.. Mr. Mantese has a long record of outstanding performance:. Mr. Mantese has taught pre-trial procedure and trial practice at Wayne State University of Law and University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He has served on numerous panels of the Attorney Discipline Board. He has been appointed a case evaluator with Oakland County Circuit Court, Wayne County Circuit Court and Macomb County Circuit Court.
Contact: +1 (248) 457-5001
Firm: Patrick Hillary Law
Practice Areas: Business
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Firm: Will Furtado
Practice Areas: Business
I am the founder and managing attorney of Furtado Law, PLLC, located in Grand Rapids. My practice provides individuals, start-ups and small businesses with high quality legal services and a "one-on-one" client focus. I also assist cannabis, hemp and CBD companies with entity formation, licensing, compliance and general business matters. Significant trial experience in state and federal courts.. Admitted to Practice: Michigan; Western District of Michigan; Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Firm: Attorney At Law
Practice Areas: Business
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Firm: Honigman LLP
Practice Areas: Business
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Firm: G. Mark McAleenan Jr, Attorney At Law
Practice Areas: Business
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Firm: Priestap Financial LLC
Practice Areas: Business
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Firm: Bodman Plc
Practice Areas: Business
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Firm: Blake, Kirchner, Symonds, Larson, Kennedy & Smith, P.C.
Practice Areas: Business
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Firm: Warner Norcross & Judd LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Practice Areas: Business
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Firm: Frank W Parkinson PLLC
Practice Areas: Business
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Firm: McCririe & Cameron
Practice Areas: Business
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Firm: Defrancesco Dienes Pc
Practice Areas: Business
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