Jane is a well-respected and experienced litigator and trial attorney who has handled thousands of cases before the Michigan Workers' Compensation Agency and Court of Appeals. For 20 years, she has represented employers, insurers, and third-party claims administrators in the defense of workers' compensation matters. On a daily basis, human resource directors, risk managers, and business owners rely on Jane to prepare cases for trial or settlement and provide risk management advice. During case assessment, Jane calls upon her deep reservoir of medical knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the industries she serves to help her clients determine whether settlement or trial will attain the most favorable outcome for the client.

Jane's practice also includes representing creditors and trustees in the recovery of collateral and enforcement of security interests through civil and bankruptcy litigation.

A native of Holland, Michigan, Jane enjoys golfing, cycling, skiing, and boating.

Education

• College of Wooster (B.A., 1985)
• Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1990). Member, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review, 1988; Member, Thomas M. Cooley Legal Authors Society.

Admitted to Practice

• State Bar of Michigan, 1990

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News for Jane C. Hofmeyer

1/7/2005
SHRR Names New Shareholders

9/1/2002
New Associates Join Grand Rapids Office

Professional Affiliations

• State Bar of Michigan (Member, Workers' Compensation and Labor & Employment Law Sections)
• Grand Rapids Bar Association (Vice President, Section on Workers' Compensation)
• Michigan Self-Insurers Association
• Ingham County Bar Association (1990-1997; President, Young Lawyers Section, 1994-1995; Member, Board of Directors of ICBA, 1996-1997)

Community Affiliations

• Member, Diversity Committee, Grand Rapids Bar Association
• Member, Planning Committee, She's Got Drive Golf Outing, Grand Rapids Bar Association
• Past-President, Board of Directors, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Lansing
• Former Volunteer Attorney, Council Against Domestic Assault, Lansing, Michigan