Lawyer Douglas W. Van Essen, graduated from Calvin College, B.A., 1978 University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1981, is now employed by Silver & Van Essen, P.C. at 300 Ottawa Avenue N.W., Suite 620 Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

While being a member of Grand Rapids and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America., Douglas W. Van Essen is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Douglas W. Van Essen as your lawyer, you should consider whether Douglas W. Van Essen offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Douglas W. Van Essen has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Douglas W. Van Essen's office is located at Grand Rapids, MI, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Douglas W. Van Essen has been admitted in 1981, Michigan; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan. His or her practice areas include Civil Appeals; Commercial Litigation; Class Actions; Municipal Law.

Douglas W. Van Essen's college and law school education includes Calvin College, B.A., 1978, University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1981. Other biographical background includes Guest Lecturer, Vermont School of Law. General Counsel, Ottawa County, 1982-1990. (Also Of Counsel, Stenger & Stenger, P.C.). You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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