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Skilled and Experienced Lawyers in Grand Rapids, Michigan

At the law firm of Kuiper Orlebeke, we provide focused, one-on-one attention to all of our clients. Our experienced attorneys assist clients with issues relating to the following practice areas:

Business and Corporate Law, including business formation, business strategy and planning, non-profit formation, tax planning and analysis, shareholder and partnership issues, contract formation, drafting and interpretation, secured transactions, and valuation and restriction of ownership shares.

Real Estate, Land Use and Historic Preservation Law, including construction, development, condominium law, zoning, eminent domain, financing and tax credits.

Employment Law, including issues relating to discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, noncompete agreements, trade secrets and employment contracts.

Civil and Commercial Litigation, we combine experience, skill and critical analysis with attention to detail to effectively advocate your position in court and during out-of-court negotiations and mediations.

  • Unpaid Commissions: We have handled numerous unpaid commission cases and have obtained positive results for clients through settlements, judgments, mediation and arbitration awards.
  • Personal Injury Law: We assist clients who have suffered serious injuries resulting from car, truck, pedestrian, bike and motorcycle accidents, animal attacks, dangerous premises, and other accidents.
  • Car, Truck and Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries: We limit the number of cases we accept so that we have the time to provide responsive, results-oriented legal services following car, truck and motorcycle injuries.
  • Dog Bite Injuries: Michigan law provides strict liability legal protection for dog bite victims. If you have been attacked and injured by an animal, you need to know what rights you have under Michigan law.
  • Wrongful Death: We have obtained millions of dollars for our clients who have lost a family member or seen them injured in a serious accident.
  • Probate Litigation: We help resolve cases for executors and trustees regarding will and trust disputes including disputes over a beneficiary's desire to remove a trustee from authority over a trust.

We also handle matters related to insurance defense, bankruptcy, estate planning, and family law, including custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, division of assets and debts, and all issues affecting a family at the time of a break up.

Contact Us

If you or your business is involved in a dispute involving unpaid commissions, employment law, business law, real estate, probate, family law or a personal injury, or if you have questions regarding business law and business planning, contact Kuiper Orlebeke. Our office is conveniently located next to the Amway Hotel and Rosa Parks Circle. To contact an attorney, call 616.454.3700 or 866.719.4654.

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