Atty. Brian David Updike

Atty. Brian David Updike

Brian David Updike is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, negligence law, appellate practice and 2 other areas of law. Brian has been licensed for 12 years.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian David Updike at a glance

Brian David Updike is a personal injury, employment, insurance, appellate, and animal law attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2014) and Florida (2020). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Brian David Updike is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, negligence law, appellate practice and 2 other areas of law
  • Brian has been licensed for 12 years
  • Brian practices in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Brian David Updike's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian David Updike handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Brian David Updike is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Brian David Updike is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Brian David Updike is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Michigan →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Brian David Updike is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Michigan →

Animal Law

Animal law attorneys for pet custody, veterinary malpractice, animal welfare, and dangerous dog cases.

Brian David Updike is one of 5,126 animal law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse animal law attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian David Updike

Where is Brian David Updike's law office located?
Brian David Updike's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian David Updike handle?
Brian David Updike focuses on personal injury, employment, insurance, appellate, animal law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Brian David Updike practiced law?
Brian David Updike has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
How can I contact Brian David Updike for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2014
Florida
Admitted: 2020

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