Relentless. Rigorous. Rutgers.
Education
- Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Juris Doctor - 1992
- Hope College
- Bachelor of Economics - 1989
- Major: Economics
Pro-Bono Activities
- Economics Club of Grand Rapids
- Northern Rocket Football League, Coach
Published Works
- Gray Divorces and Silver Separations Present Special Challenges, Grand Rapids Business Journal, August, 2016
Professional Associations
- Michigan State Bar Foundation, Fellow
- State Bar of Michigan, Business and Family Law Sections
- Grand Rapids Bar Association, Business and Family Law Sections
- Justice Foundation of West Michigan, Member
- Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan
- Collaborative Divorce Professionals of West Michigan
- American Bar Association
Practice Areas
- Family Law and Divorce 45% 25%
- Business Law and Litigation 35%
- Real Estate 20%
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1992
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1993
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1992
- U.S. Tax Court
Honors
- Leading Lawyers in the areas of Commercial Litigation and Family Law
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Family Law
- Voted Top Attorney in areas of Corporate Law and Family Law – GR Magazine
- Martindale-Hubbell Rated 5.0 AV Preeminent® Highest Level of Professional Excellence 2022
- US News and World Report - Best Law Firms