I practice Business Law, also known as Commercial Law. My business practice includes both transactional work and litigation.

Business Law is one of my favorite practice areas because involves so much variety. Every case, every business, and every owner is unique. Each business has its own vision, goals, and legal needs. Learning a business’s market strategy and working with them to find creative legal solutions to drive that strategy forward is one of the most rewarding parts of my day-to-day job. I love the collaborative process and find it very rewarding.

Here’s a little bit about my background.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate, Michigan State University College of Law, 2011

• Cum Laude

• Moot Court, Executive Director

• Trial Practice Institute

• Pretrial II Discovery and Negotiation, JD Award

• Internship with Muskegon County Prosecutors Office

• Bachelor of Art in Philosophy, Calvin University, 2008, Varsity Basketball

Courts and Bar Admission:

• All Michigan State Courts

• Michigan State Bar Association

• Grand Rapids Bar Association

• Michigan Association for Justice

Community Activities:

I am a native of West Michigan, having grown up around Grand Rapids and the lakeshore. My wife and I, along with our two daughters, are members at Madison Square Christian Reformed Church. I chair a non-profit board that serves the Madison-Hall community. In my free time, I enjoy good company with friends and family, travelling, playing music, golfing, and playing rec league basketball.