1. Robert C. Stone
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Tennessee, J.D., 1974 Recipient of Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Procedure
College: Wake Forest University, B.A., 1972
Admitted: University of Tennessee, J.D., 1974 Recipient of Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Procedure
Practice Area: Banking and Finance; Business Law; Employment Litigation Defense; Governmental Law; Immigration Law; Labor and Employment Law
Membership: • Michigan Association of Rehabilitation Organizations

2. Jaron J. Nyhof
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., 1996
College: Dordt College, B.A., 1992
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Agriculture and Agribusiness Law, Banking and Finance Law, Business and Wealth Succession Planning, Business Law, Entity Formation and Governance, Real Estate Law, Securities Law, Tax-Exempt Organizations
Membership: Affiliations, American Bar Association , State Bar of Michigan , Grand Rapids Bar Association , Ottawa County Bar Association , Ohio Bar Association , Benjamin's Hope, Board Member (2014-Present) , North Country Trail Association, Board Member (2012-Present) First Vice President… Read more Affiliations, American Bar Association , State Bar of Michigan , Grand Rapids Bar Association , Ottawa County Bar Association , Ohio Bar Association , Benjamin's Hope, Board Member (2014-Present) , North Country Trail Association, Board Member (2012-Present) First Vice President (2014-Present) , Holland Area Chamber of Commerce (1997-Present) Leadership Holland Government Day, Chair (2001) Leadership Holland Government Day, Vice Chair (2000) Member of Leadership Holland Class of 2000 , Leadership West Michigan, Member of C

3. D. Adam Tountas
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Wayne State University Law School, Class of 2005, JD.
College: Michigan State University, James Madison College, Class of 2002, BA., with honors
Admitted: Wayne State University Law School, Class of 2005, JD.
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Employment Litigation Defense, Governmental Law, Construction Industry Team
Membership: Affiliations, American Society of Legal Advocates , Defense Research Institute , Grand Rapids Bar Association Managing Partners' Diversity Collaborative , Michigan Defense Trial Counsel , American Inns of Court , State Bar of Michigan , Former board member, Jenison Public School Board of… Read more Affiliations, American Society of Legal Advocates , Defense Research Institute , Grand Rapids Bar Association Managing Partners' Diversity Collaborative , Michigan Defense Trial Counsel , American Inns of Court , State Bar of Michigan , Former board member, Jenison Public School Board of Education , Member, Ottawa County Reapportionment Committee , Member, Ottawa County Officers Compensation Commission , Volunteer Mentor, Upward Bound , Volunteer, Student Statesmanship Institute Read less

4. Rachael M. Roseman
Title: Associate
Law School: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2014 Dean Charles H. King Scholar
College: Grand Valley State University, B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, magna cum laude, 2011; Recipient -- Jurisprudence Award in Research, Writing & Analysis, RWA, Advocacy, Regulatory State, and Michigan Civil Procedure
Admitted: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2014 Dean Charles H. King Scholar
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Insurance Litigation; Probate Litigation; Trusts & Estates
Membership:

5. Scott M. Brookens
Title: Associate
Law School: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., 2014
College: Grand Valley State University, B.S. in Communication Studies, 2008; Eli Broad Graduate School of Management, Michigan State University, M.B.A., 2014
Admitted: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., 2014
Practice Area: Business Law; Real Estate; Licensed Beverage Industry Team
Membership:

6. William W. Jack, Jr.
Title: Shareholder
Law School: George Washington University, J.D., with honors, 1973
College: Denison University, B.A., 1969; University of Denver
Admitted: George Washington University, J.D., with honors, 1973
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Legal Malpractice Liability Defense, Professional Liability
Membership: AffiliationsProfessional Affiliations, Faculty, Steering Committee, Hillman Advocacy Program , President: Western Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association , Faculty, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 1985-present , Member, American Board of Trial Advocates , fellow: American Bar… Read more AffiliationsProfessional Affiliations, Faculty, Steering Committee, Hillman Advocacy Program , President: Western Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association , Faculty, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 1985-present , Member, American Board of Trial Advocates , fellow: American Bar Foundation , fellow: Michigan State Bar Foundation , Faculty, National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) , American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Tort and Insurance Practice Litigation) , State Bar of Michigan (Me

7. L. Roland (Bud) Roegge
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., 1962 Phi Alpha Delta
College: Grinnell College, B.A., 1959
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., 1962 Phi Alpha Delta
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Environmental Litigation; Legal Malpractice Liability Defense; Medical Malpractice Defense; Professional Liability
Membership: •

8. Rose P. Kleff
Title: Associate
Law School: Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2015; Law Review
College: Grand Valley State University, B.S.N., 2000; Student Ambassador; 12 Certificate of Merit Awards
Admitted: Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2015; Law Review
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense
Membership: •Grand Rapids Bar Association •Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Management •American Health Lawyers Association

9. Tiffany Renee VanderKolk
Title: Attorney
Law School: West Virginia University College of Law, J.D., 2012; President, Real Estate Law Society; CALI Awards: Pretrial Litigation, Consumer Protection, and Entrepreneurship Law Clinic
College: West Virginia Wesleyan College, B.A., Criminal Justice, magna cum laude, 2008 Outstanding Senior Criminal Justice Major; Phi Alpha Delta
Admitted: West Virginia University College of Law, J.D., 2012; President, Real Estate Law Society; CALI Awards: Pretrial Litigation, Consumer Protection, and Entrepreneurship Law Clinic
Practice Area: Deliberate Intent and Workplace Safety; Health Care; Health Care Litigation; Labor and Employment; Litigation; Medical Malpractice Defense; Medical Records Privacy and Security (HIPAA)
Membership: •American Bar Association •Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia.

10. Calvin J. Sterk
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Wayne State University, J.D., 1986
College: Calvin College, B.A., 1973; Harvard University, M.T.S., 1975; Calvin Theological Seminary, B.D., 1978
Admitted: Wayne State University, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Appellate Litigation; Insurance Coverage; Workers' Compensation Law
Membership: • National Alliance on Mental Illness

11. Thomas R. Tasker
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., 1969 Phi Delta Phi
College: Michigan State University, B.A., 1966
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., 1969 Phi Delta Phi
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation Law
Membership: • Kent Country Club

12. Charles F. Behler
Title: Attorney at Law
Law School: University of Denver, J.D., 1972
College: University of Denver, B.A., 1969
Admitted: University of Denver, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction Law; Construction Litigation; Legal Malpractice Liability Defense; Motorcycle Crash Litigation
Membership: •

13. John C. O'Loughlin
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Indiana University, J.D., 1981 Outstanding Advocate, National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition
College: Indiana University, B.S., 1978
Admitted: Indiana University, J.D., 1981 Outstanding Advocate, National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense
Membership: Affiliations, State Bar of Michigan (Member, Negligence Law Section) , Grand Rapids Bar Association , Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Management , American Society of Healthcare Risk Management

14. Jon D. Vander Ploeg
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Indiana University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1974; Indiana Law Journal Note Editor, 1973-1974
College: Hope College, B.A., cum laude, 1971; Order of the Coif
Admitted: Indiana University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1974; Indiana Law Journal Note Editor, 1973-1974
Practice Area: Appellate Litigation
Membership: • Associate Member, Oceana County Farm Bureau

15. Christopher R. Genther
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1987
College: University of Michigan, B.A., with honors, 1983
Admitted: Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Health Law, Healthcare Professional Licensing Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense, Health Industry Team
Membership: AffiliationsProfessional Affiliations, American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Health Care Law General Practice Negligence Law Litigation) , State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on: General Practice Health Care Law Negligence Law Litigation) , Grand Rapids Bar… Read more AffiliationsProfessional Affiliations, American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Health Care Law General Practice Negligence Law Litigation) , State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on: General Practice Health Care Law Negligence Law Litigation) , Grand Rapids Bar Association , Michigan Defense Trial Counsel , Michigan Society of Healthcare Attorneys , Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Management , American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics , American Academy of Healthcare Attorneys , American Health Lawyers Associati

16. Jane C. Hofmeyer
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 1990; Member, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review, 1988
College: College of Wooster, B.A., 1985; Member, Thomas M. Cooley Legal Authors Society
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 1990; Member, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review, 1988
Practice Area: Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation Law, Agricultural and Agribusiness Industry Team
Membership: Affiliations, State Bar of Michigan (Member, Workers' Compensation and Labor & Employment Law Sections) , Grand Rapids Bar Association (Member and Former President, Workers' Compensation Section Member, Labor & Employment Law Section) , Michigan Self-Insurers Association , Ingham County Bar… Read more Affiliations, State Bar of Michigan (Member, Workers' Compensation and Labor & Employment Law Sections) , Grand Rapids Bar Association (Member and Former President, Workers' Compensation Section Member, Labor & Employment Law Section) , Michigan Self-Insurers Association , Ingham County Bar Association (1990-1997 President, Young Lawyers Section, 1994-1995 Member, Board of Directors, 1996-1997) , Community Media Center (Member, Board of Directors) Read less

17. Kristen E. Guinn
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Suffolk University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2006; Recipient, Suffolk University Law School Jurisprudence Award
College: Butler University, B.A., 2001; Member, Dean's List
Admitted: Suffolk University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2006; Recipient, Suffolk University Law School Jurisprudence Award
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Franchise Law, Insurance Coverage and Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, Legal Malpractice Defense, Probate Litigation, Product Liability
Membership: Affiliations, State Bar of Michigan , Massachusetts Bar Association , Federal Bar Association , Grand Rapids Bar Association , Michigan Defense Trial Counsel , Grand Rapids Young Professionals , American Society of Legal Advocates , President, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks (Former President,… Read more Affiliations, State Bar of Michigan , Massachusetts Bar Association , Federal Bar Association , Grand Rapids Bar Association , Michigan Defense Trial Counsel , Grand Rapids Young Professionals , American Society of Legal Advocates , President, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks (Former President, Executive Committee) , Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan (Former Vice Chair, Board of Directors Member, Nominating Committee, Executive Committee) , BLEND , Inforum , Federation of Defense & C

18. Christopher M. Spain
Title: Attorney
Law School: Loyola Law School, J.D., 2009
College: Loyola Marymount University, B.B.A., 2002
Admitted: Loyola Law School, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense
Membership: • State Bar of California

19. Sheila E. Eddy
Title: Associate
Law School: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2012
College: Michigan State University, B.A., with honors, 2009 Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Business Law; Commercial Litigation; Intellectual Property
Membership: • American Bar Association

20. William L. Henn
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 1999
College: Central Michigan University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1997
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 1999
Practice Area: Appellate Practice; Governmental Law; Professional Liability; Civil Rights Defense; Race Discrimination; Sex Discrimination; First Amendment Law; Freedom of Information; Freedom of Religion; Fourth Amendment Law; Automobile Liability Defense; Casualty Insurance Defense; Commercial Insurance Defense; First and Third Party Insurance Defense; Insurance Coverage Defense; No Fault Auto Insurance Defense; Personal Liability Defense; Property Damage Defense; Self Insured Defense; Civil Liability; Tort Defense; Premises Liability Defense
Membership: State Bar of Michigan; Grand Rapids Bar Association; Federal Bar Association of Western Michigan; Michigan Defense Trial Counsel; Defense Research Institute.

21. Michael D. Wiese
Title: Associate
Law School: Indiana University, J.D., 2013
College: Albion College, B.A., 2008; Central Michigan University, M.A., 2009
Admitted: Indiana University, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Appellate Litigation; Business Law; Commercial Litigation; Insurance Litigation; Professional Liability
Membership:

22. Nicholas A. Reister
Title: Associate
Law School: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., 2005
College: Hope College, B.A., 2002; Grand Valley State University, M.B.A., 2005
Admitted: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Business Law; Family-owned Business Law; Probate Litigation; Real Estate; Trusts and Estates
Membership: • Past Board of Directors, Youth for Christ of Ottawa and Allegan Counties

23. Michael D. Shelton
Title: Associate
Law School: Wayne State University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2011 Order of the Coif, Moot Court, Study Abroad at Bar Ilan University, Israel
College: Oakland University, B.S., magna cum laude, 2008
Admitted: Wayne State University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2011 Order of the Coif, Moot Court, Study Abroad at Bar Ilan University, Israel
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Insurance Litigation; Probate Litigation; Trusts and Estates
Membership: • Grand Rapids Bar Association, Probate Section

24. Charissa C. Huang
Title: Associate
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., 2011; Senior Articles Editor - Journal of Law and Social Policy; Vice President - Labor, Employment & Immigration Law Society; Heritage Month Chair - Asian Pacific American Law Students Association
College: University of Michigan (B.A., English Language & Literature; B.M., with honors, Piano Performance 2006)
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., 2011; Senior Articles Editor - Journal of Law and Social Policy; Vice President - Labor, Employment & Immigration Law Society; Heritage Month Chair - Asian Pacific American Law Students Association
Practice Area: Aviation Crashes; Car and Truck Accidents; Commercial Litigation; Employment Litigation Defense; Governmental Law; Immigration Law; Legal Malpractice Liability Defense; Personal Injury and Wrongful Death; Plaintiff's Contingency Cases: Business and Employment; Premises Liability; Product Liability; Work Related Accidents
Membership: • Member, Grand Rapids Young Professionals

25. A. Joseph Engel
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Toledo Law School, J.D., 1980
College: Michigan State University, B.A., 1976
Admitted: University of Toledo Law School, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Medical Malpractice Defense
Membership: •

26. Carol D. Carlson
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1987 Weber Award in Oral Advocacy, National Moot Court Team
College: Kalamazoo College, B.A., cum laude, 1980 Who's Who Amongst College and University Students, National Merit Scholar; Macalester College
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1987 Weber Award in Oral Advocacy, National Moot Court Team
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense
Membership: Affiliations, Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Management (first attorney elected to the Board of Directors) , American Society for Healthcare Risk Management , American Bar Association , Michigan Bar Association , Michigan Society of Hospital Attorneys , Defense Research Institute , West… Read more Affiliations, Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Management (first attorney elected to the Board of Directors) , American Society for Healthcare Risk Management , American Bar Association , Michigan Bar Association , Michigan Society of Hospital Attorneys , Defense Research Institute , West Michigan Literacy Center (Tutor) , Family Resource Council (Former Board of Directors) , Judicial Review Committee, Kent County , Board of Directors - Grand Rapids Civic Theater Read less

27. Marilyn S. Nickell Tyree
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Valparaiso University, J.D., 1987
College: Valparaiso University, B.A., cum laude, 1984
Admitted: Valparaiso University, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: General Civil Litigation(35%); Product Liability Litigation(25%); Insurance Coverage(20%); Class Action Defense(5%); Construction Liability(15%)
Membership: Grand Rapids and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan; Federal Bar Association of West Michigan; Women Lawyers Association of Western Michigan.

28. Beth S. Kromer
Title: Shareholder
Law School: The Dickinson School of Law of Penn State University, J.D., 1981
College: Grove City College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1978; Mortar Board, Scroll and Key
Admitted: The Dickinson School of Law of Penn State University, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Elder Law, Governmental Law, Workers' Compensation Law
Membership: AffiliationsProfessional Affiliations, American Bar Association (Member, Section on: Litigation) , State Bar of Michigan (Member, Section on: Workers' Compensation Law) , Grand Rapids Bar Association , Women Lawyers' Association of Michigan (State Board of Directors, 1991-1994) Community… Read more AffiliationsProfessional Affiliations, American Bar Association (Member, Section on: Litigation) , State Bar of Michigan (Member, Section on: Workers' Compensation Law) , Grand Rapids Bar Association , Women Lawyers' Association of Michigan (State Board of Directors, 1991-1994) Community Affiliations, Court Appointed Special Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children (CASA) Read less

29. John R. Oostema
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., summa cum laude, 1976
College: Calvin College, B.A., 1973
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., summa cum laude, 1976
Practice Area: Appellate Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Litigation, Legal Malpractice Liability Defense, Product Liability
Membership: AffiliationsProfessional Affiliations, American Bar Association , The Federal Bar Association , State Bar of Michigan (Member: Character & Fitness Committee, 1983-1989 Civil Procedure Committee, 1991 - 1999) , Grand Rapids Bar Association (Chairperson: Judicial Candidate Review Committee)… Read more AffiliationsProfessional Affiliations, American Bar Association , The Federal Bar Association , State Bar of Michigan (Member: Character & Fitness Committee, 1983-1989 Civil Procedure Committee, 1991 - 1999) , Grand Rapids Bar Association (Chairperson: Judicial Candidate Review Committee) , Michigan Defense Trial Counsel , Defense Research Institute , Professional Responsibility Counselors Read less

30. Charles J. Pike
Title: Associate
Law School: Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 2013
College: Grand Valley State University
Admitted: Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Insurance Litigation; Legal Malpractice Liability Defense; Professional Liability; Transportation & No-Fault Law
Membership: • Member, Grand Rapids Young Professionals

31. Thomas F. Blackwell
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., 1967
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1964
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., 1967
Practice Area: Business and Corporate Litigation; Professional Liability Law; Product Liability Litigation
Membership: Grand Rapids, Federal and American (Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Sections) Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Negligence Law); Michigan Defense Trial Counsel.

32. Gary A. Rowe
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., 1974
College: University of Michigan, B.A., 1971
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Environmental Litigation; Insurance Litigation; Transportation & No-Fault Law
Membership: • Legal Aid of Western Michigan, board member, 1985-1997; President,1994-1996.

33. William J. Hondorp
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Toledo, J.D., 1975
College: Hope College, B.A., 1971
Admitted: University of Toledo, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation Law
Membership: • Grand Rapids Bar Association

34. James G. Black
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., 1970
College: Aquinas College, B.A., 1967
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., 1970
Practice Area: Business Law, Real Estate Law, Business and Wealth Succession Planning, Elder Law, Probate Litigation, Trusts and Estates
Membership: AffiliationsProfessional Affiliations, 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,… Read more AffiliationsProfessional Affiliations, 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 Read less | Bar Fellowship: Michigan State Bar Foundation

35. Paul M. Oleniczak
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1976
College: University of Notre Dame, A.B., 1973
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense
Membership: • Grand Rapids Catholic Central Boosters Club

36. Craig S. Neckers
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., 1974
College: Hope College, B.A., 1971
Admitted: Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Legal Malpractice Liability Defense; Product Liability; Professional Liability
Membership: • Board of Benefit Services, Reformed Church in America

37. Lawrence P. Mulligan
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Virginia, LL.B., 1968
College: Creighton University; University of Notre Dame, A.B., 1965
Admitted: University of Virginia, LL.B., 1968
Practice Area:
Membership: • Grand Rapids Bar Association

38. Mary R. Pigorsh
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1997
College: Western Michigan University, B.B.A., 1992
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Adoption Services, Child Custody, Visitation and Parenting Time, Child Support, Spousal Support and Alimony, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Services, Family Law Services, Mediated Divorce, Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Membership: Affiliations, American Bar Association , State Bar of Michigan , Grand Rapids Bar Association (Executive Committee, Family Law Section)

39. Anthony J. Quarto
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1981
College: Grand Valley State University, B.A., 1975
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation Law
Membership: • Defense Research Institute

40. John M. Kruis
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., 1982
College: Grand Valley State University, B.S., Honors, 1976
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense(100%)
Membership: • Member, Alliance For Health

41. Paul G. Van Oostenburg
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Wayne State University, J.D., 1982
College: Hope College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1978
Admitted: Wayne State University, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation; Medical Malpractice Defense; Professional Liability; Transportation & No-Fault Law
Membership: • HCAM Legal Regulatory Committee

42. Patrick F. Geary
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., with honors, 1975
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., with high honors, 1972 Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., with honors, 1975
Practice Area: Business Law; Commercial Litigation; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation; Product Liability
Membership: •

43. Brian J. Kilbane
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1984
College: University of Notre Dame, B.S. in Biology, 1980
Admitted: Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Employment Litigation Defense, Health Law, Healthcare Professional Licensing Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense, Health Industry Team
Membership: AffiliationsProfessional Affiliations, American Bar Association (Member, Litigation Section) , State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on: Healthcare, Negligence, and Labor and Employment , Grand Rapids Bar Association , American Health Lawyers Association , Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk… Read more AffiliationsProfessional Affiliations, American Bar Association (Member, Litigation Section) , State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on: Healthcare, Negligence, and Labor and Employment , Grand Rapids Bar Association , American Health Lawyers Association , Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Managers , Michigan Defense Trial Counsel , Defense Research Institute Community Affiliations, Allegan County United Way Board, Former Member , Past elected member of the St. Stanislaus School Board , Hopkins Yout

44. Mark A. Gilchrist
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Wayne State University School of Law, J.D., 2000 Member, Moot Court National Competition
College: Michigan State University, B.A., 1993; The George Washington University, M.A., 1996
Admitted: Wayne State University School of Law, J.D., 2000 Member, Moot Court National Competition
Practice Area: Accounting Malpractice Defense, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense Law, Legal Malpractice Defense, No-Fault Litigation, Professional Liability Defense
Membership: Affiliations, American Bar Association , State Bar of Michigan (Negligence Section - Council Member) , Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (Past President) , Grand Rapids Bar Association , Defense Research Institute

45. Kirk W. Morgan
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1997
College: University of Michigan-Flint, B.A., 1988; University of Michigan, M.S.W., 1989
Admitted: Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Banking and Finance; Business Law; Family-owned Business Law; Health Law; Trusts and Estates
Membership: • Member, Board of Directors, GR Box

46. Thomas W. Aycock
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Southern University Law Center, J.D., 2001 Louisiana State Bar Association's Corporate Law Section Scholarship recipient
College: University of Louisiana at Lafayette, B.A., 1998
Admitted: Southern University Law Center, J.D., 2001 Louisiana State Bar Association's Corporate Law Section Scholarship recipient
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation; Professional Liability; Transportation & No-Fault Law
Membership: • Caledonia Sportsman's Club

47. William H. Franks
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2003
College: University of Michigan, B.A., 2000
Admitted: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2003
Practice Area: Banking and Finance; Bankruptcy; Business Law; Family-owned Business Law; Real Estate
Membership: • Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge - Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes (Committee Member, 2011)

48. Megan M. Hard
Title: Associate
Law School: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2010
College: Michigan State University, James Madison College of Public Affairs, B.A., Political Theory/Constitutional Democracy, with honors, 2007
Admitted: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Health Law; Medical Malpractice Defense
Membership: Grand Rapids Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan;..

49. Robert M. Suarez
Title: Associate
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 2010
College: Long Island University, B.S., 1993
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Immigration Law(40%); Business Law(10%); Criminal Defense(30%); Labor and Employment(5%); Personal Injury(5%); Real Estate(5%); Trusts and Estates(5%)
Membership: State Bar of Michigan; Grand Rapids Bar Association; American Bar Association.

50. Joseph E. Belsito
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005
College: Miami University, B.A., Political Science, 2002
Admitted: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Business Law(30%); Liquor Licensing(20%); Probate(10%); Real Estate(10%); Trademarks(20%); Trusts and Estates(10%)
Membership: State Bar of Michigan; Grand Rapids Bar Association.

51. E. Thomas McCarthy, Jr.
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Tennessee, J.D., 1977
College: University of Michigan, B.A., Psychology, with high distinction, 1975
Admitted: University of Tennessee, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Business Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense, Professional Liability, Auto and Truck Accidents, Aviation Crashes, Bicycle and Pedestrian Injury, Burn Accident Law, Closed Head Injury Law, Dog and Animal Bite Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense Law, Plaintiff's Product Liability, Professional Liability Defense
Membership: Affiliations, State Bar of Michigan (Member, Board of Commissioners, 2013 - present)) , Life fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation , Life fellow, Justice Foundation of West Michigan , fellow, American Bar Foundation , State Chair, Michigan State Committee of American College of Trial Lawyers… Read more Affiliations, State Bar of Michigan (Member, Board of Commissioners, 2013 - present)) , Life fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation , Life fellow, Justice Foundation of West Michigan , fellow, American Bar Foundation , State Chair, Michigan State Committee of American College of Trial Lawyers (2016-2018) , Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Speaker/Presenter - various programs) , Litigation Section of State Bar of Michigan (Council member 1999-2004) , Federal Bar Association, Western Michigan Chapter (Nation

52. Matthew L. Wikander
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Wayne State University, J.D., 2004
College: University of Michigan, B.A., 2001
Admitted: Wayne State University, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Plaintiffs Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Employment Litigation; Commercial Litigation
Membership: Grand Rapids and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan; Federal Bar Association of Western Michigan; The Historical Society of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan; Lawyer Pilots Bar Association.

53. Cindy C. Boer
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1997
College: Calvin College, B.A., 1990
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice; Professional Liability; Legal Malpractice Defense; Insurance Coverage
Membership: State Bar of Michigan; Michigan Defense Lawyers Association; Michigan Association of Hospital Risk Management.

54. Jason R. Sebolt
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Wayne State University, J.D., cum laude, 2003
College: Eastern Michigan University, B.S., 2000
Admitted: Wayne State University, J.D., cum laude, 2003
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Healthcare Professional Licensing Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Licensed Beverage Industry Team
Membership: AffiliationsProfessional Affiliations, American Bar Association , State Bar of Michigan , Grand Rapids Bar Association , Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Management (Past President) Community Affiliations, Jenison Public Schools (Vice President, Parent Board for Early Childhood Center… Read more AffiliationsProfessional Affiliations, American Bar Association , State Bar of Michigan , Grand Rapids Bar Association , Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Management (Past President) Community Affiliations, Jenison Public Schools (Vice President, Parent Board for Early Childhood Center Member, Citizens Advisory Committee to the Superintendant) Read less

55. Jeffrey C. Kemperman
Title: Associate
Law School: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., 2005 Dual concentrations in Criminal Law and Trial Practice, Inaugural Recipient of Walter E. Oberer Scholarship
College: Grand Valley State University, B.S., 2000; Michigan State University, M.A., 2002 Dean's List
Admitted: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., 2005 Dual concentrations in Criminal Law and Trial Practice, Inaugural Recipient of Walter E. Oberer Scholarship
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Legal Malpractice Liability Defense; Professional Liability
Membership: • Circle Theatre

56. Jonathan J. Siebers
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Indiana University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997 Indiana Law Journal, Order of the Coif
College: Hope College, B.A., 1993
Admitted: Indiana University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997 Indiana Law Journal, Order of the Coif
Practice Area: Business Law; Franchise Law; Real Estate
Membership: • St. Thomas the Apostle School (Member, Board of Education)