For nearly 40 years, Jim has represented businesses and individuals in the areas of business, real estate, probate, and estate planning law. He currently serves as a respected advisor and counselor on issues such as:
- Drafting legal documents
- Formation of client companies
- Service agreements, leases, buy-sell agreements
- Corporate governance compliance, such as the review of corporate documentation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Real estate transactions and negotiations
- Business taxation
He holds a coveted AV peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell, Inc., the highest rating offered by this prestigious organization. In addition, he serves as General Counsel to the firm's Board of Directors.
A native of Grand Rapids, Jim is the father of two sons, James and Jeffrey, and a daughter, Jessica.
Admitted to Practice
- State Bar of Michigan, 1970
Education
- Aquinas College (B.A., 1967)
- University of Michigan (J.D., 1970)
Noteworthy
- AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law; Law Practice Management)
- State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on: Business Law, Probate & Estate, Real Property, Taxation)
- Grand Rapids Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Business and Taxation, Corporate, Probate and Real Property. Former trustee and officer.)
- Member, Attorney Discipline Board Hearing Panel
- Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation
